A heartfelt and humorous story for anyone who has ever loved a dog, shared that special bond-despite the daily struggles-and found themselves stronger and more resilient because of it.Told from the perspective of Kris Purtell, a suburban mother of two, presented as a biography of Cooper, the naughty but beloved Labrador retriever genius who can't say no to food, the adventures and escapades of a new family member unfold, sharing humorous, sometimes shocking, but always heartwarming tales from both Cooper's and Kris's perspectives. This book chronicles the chapters of Cooper's life with the Purtell family. Spanning from puppyhood to present day, eleven years later, From the moment he climbed over eleven other chocolate lab puppies to steal her heart, Kris and Cooper begin a tangled relationship of love and tolerance, soon blossoming into so much more. From "love at first sight," to Cooper eating 3 large pizzas and the Easter ham, to Cooper saving her husband from a terrifying health scare, there are more highs and lows than a sugar rush after gorging four dozen brownies. Over time, Kris learns to understand, even appreciate, how Cooper thinks. In the end, she surprisingly discovers much more about herself. What it's really about (from Cooper's perspective): This book is all about ME-how smart I am and how I am the king of all foodies. I'm just thrilled to finally have a voice in all of these stories Mom tells about me. I love my family, and have invested many years into training them. You'll learn about ways to accumulate brownie points, the magical land they call Michigan, and what really happens at school. Mom thinks the book is from her perspective, but if you want the real story, go directly to the end of each chapter. I'll tell you what really happens