# My Dogs and Me: My Best Friends and What They Taught Me

Best What They Taught: My Dogs and Me is Matt Baker’s account of a life shared with dogs, from childhood sheepdog training in the Durham Dales to companions at home. The listing describes reflections on friendship and family alongside original sketches.

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- Market: UK
- Language: en-GB
- Currency: GBP
- Category: Books, Music & Hobbies > Books, Music & Movies > Books & Comics
- Price: 14.00 GBP
- Previous price: 25.00 GBP
- Discount: 44%
- Price checked: 2026-11-12T14:52:06.994Z
- Rating: 4.5 / 5
- Reviews: 19

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## At a glance

- Matt Baker recounts memories of dogs from across different stages of his life.
- The listing describes reflections on how dogs have shaped his ideas about friendship and family.
- Original sketches are described as part of the book.

## Pros

- Combines personal memories with reflections on canine companionship rather than presenting itself as a dog-care manual.
- The described experiences range from childhood sheepdog training to life with dogs at home.

## Specifications

### Book details
- Publisher: Seven Dials
- Publication date: 22 Oct. 2026
- Language: English
- Print length: 256 pages
- ISBN-10: 1399643371
- ISBN-13: 978-1399643375
### Dimensions and installation
- Weight listed: 442 g
- Dimensions: 15.8 x 2.6 x 23.6 cm

## A good fit for

- Dog lovers interested in personal stories about human-canine companionship.
- Readers seeking a gift centred on dogs, family and friendship.
- Fans of Matt Baker who enjoy memoir-style reflections.

## Less suited to

- Readers looking primarily for practical dog-training or veterinary guidance.

## Customer feedback

The available aggregate ratings are generally favourable, with most ratings in the five-star category and some lower ratings. This is a small rating sample without written feedback, so it indicates a positive overall impression but does not reveal what readers liked or disliked.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is My Dogs and Me about?
Matt Baker shares memories of dogs throughout his life and reflects on what they taught him about friendship and family.
### Does the book include illustrations?
The listing says it includes original sketches.
### Is this a practical dog-care guide?
The supplied description presents it as a personal book of memories and reflections, not as a practical dog-care manual.

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## Images

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