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Where is that naughty Dog? Children's illustrated rhyming story
Project Type
Published Books
Date
2022
Inspired by my own dog, Archie. A rescued deaf Staffordshire Bull terrier that was a bundle of naughty from the day he arrived. We taught him sign language which helped a little but it still did'nt stop him eating everything on sight ( and I mean 'everything' even non edible items) or jumping from a stand still onto the kitchen side.
In a bid to keep myself sane I wrote little poems and drew illustrations of and about him so I could share him with the world. I was encouraged to publish my story and Where is that naughty dog was born.
Since the book was published I have attended primary schools in my area and read the story to their hearing impaired units. They particularly love the hashtag BMA which stands for Be More Archie, many of the children don't realise that animals can be deaf too and I explain that when they are feeling sad that they just need to think of Archie, who never gives up and to BE More Archie!
Since this book was published Archie has also lost the use of his back legs and is now a disabled, deaf dog! That doesn't stop him though and he now has wheels to get himself around! - here comes another story!















