THERE are thousands of self-help books on the market, but they all have one problem: they were written by humans. When it comes to learning how to be more relaxed, more loving, more forgiving etc, there's really only one place to go for advice - to your dog!

Unfortunately, most humans are as good at translating their best friends' woofs and whines as most dogs are at balancing a chequebook. That's why we need Leigh Anne Jasheway, because Canine is her second language.

Her latest tail-wagging book, If I was a dog, I'd be a better person, gives all the doggone-good advice any human will ever need with none of the slobber. The whimsical and laugh-out-loud funny illustrations by Rhonda Hass will make this little book of canine wisdom a favourite for children and grown-ups alike.