STEVE DUNO, LAST DOG ON THE HILL

Here is the story of an indigent young Rottweiler mix who went on to change the lives of hundreds of people and dogs, including the author's, whose career as a behaviorist and writer was made possible through Lou’s extraordinary intelligence and heart.  Lou won the respect of gang members, foiled an armed robbery, caught a rapist, fought coyotes and kidnappers, comforted elderly war veterans, taught kids ASL, learned scores of unique behaviors and tricks, amassed a vocabulary of nearly 200 words, helped rehabilitate hundreds of aggressive dogs and saved them from euthanasia.  He was also a clown, consummate performer, and Steve's best friend for 16 years.  Lou was a truly heroic dog—the Lassie of this generation—and this is his story. 

Last Dog on the Hill is veteran pet behaviorist Steve Duno’s 18th book. He has trained thousands of dogs, and a good number of cats.  He lives in Seattle with his family and an ever-changing assortment of rescued pets.