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Tails of Mystery: Solving Crimes with Canine Companions in The Dog Training Detective
Published 3 months ago
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Imagine trading the gritty streets of New York City for the serene woods of rural Maine, only to discover that mysteries follow you like a loyal dog. That's the premise of The Dog Training Detective, a captivating podcast and book series created by Lee Charles Kelley, a Manhattan-based novelist and dog trainer who masterfully blends two passions: mystery writing and canine behavior.
At the heart of the series is Jack Field, a grizzled former NYPD homicide detective who adores dogs but can barely tolerate people. Jack takes early retirement, fed up with human deceit, and flees to rural Maine where he opens a boarding and training kennel. He dreams of peaceful country walks and quiet nights, hoping his days of crime-solving are behind him. But fate has other plans. Crimes keep sniffing him out, pulling him back into investigations despite his best efforts.
Jack isn't solving these whodunits alone. He partners with Dr. Jamie Cutter, a sharp-witted part-time medical examiner who becomes both his love interest and investigative partner. Together, they navigate alibis, autopsy reports, and muddy paw prints while tackling baffling murders. The novels are best described as a combination of murder mystery, romantic comedy, and dog training manuals, weaving comic and sometimes farcical scenes with genuine dog training tips throughout the story.
What sets The Dog Training Detective apart is Kelley's philosophy toward canine behavior. According to his work as a real dog trainer, Kelley challenges old-school training ideas like alpha dominance theory and rigid operant conditioning. Instead, he treats dogs as emotional partners who share our stress, joy, and curiosity. This philosophy runs through the entire series, where solving cases often starts with asking how the dog feels, not just what the dog did.
The canine characters are anything but background players. A nervous rescue who won't go near one room. A confident shepherd who fixates on a single scent. A so-called bad dog whose misbehavior reveals vital clues. Each animal contributes to unraveling the mysteries in ways humans would miss. Between them, Jack reads the canine mind while Jamie reads the human body, and together they crack cases that leave the local cops shaking their heads.
Kelley has written six Jack Field detective novels that seamlessly blend murder, humor, and practical training advice. The Dog Training Detective podcast brings these stories to life for listeners eager to explore how canine behavior and human mystery intertwine. Whether you're a dog lover, mystery enthusiast, or someone fascinated by the intersection of both, this series offers something truly unique.
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At the heart of the series is Jack Field, a grizzled former NYPD homicide detective who adores dogs but can barely tolerate people. Jack takes early retirement, fed up with human deceit, and flees to rural Maine where he opens a boarding and training kennel. He dreams of peaceful country walks and quiet nights, hoping his days of crime-solving are behind him. But fate has other plans. Crimes keep sniffing him out, pulling him back into investigations despite his best efforts.
Jack isn't solving these whodunits alone. He partners with Dr. Jamie Cutter, a sharp-witted part-time medical examiner who becomes both his love interest and investigative partner. Together, they navigate alibis, autopsy reports, and muddy paw prints while tackling baffling murders. The novels are best described as a combination of murder mystery, romantic comedy, and dog training manuals, weaving comic and sometimes farcical scenes with genuine dog training tips throughout the story.
What sets The Dog Training Detective apart is Kelley's philosophy toward canine behavior. According to his work as a real dog trainer, Kelley challenges old-school training ideas like alpha dominance theory and rigid operant conditioning. Instead, he treats dogs as emotional partners who share our stress, joy, and curiosity. This philosophy runs through the entire series, where solving cases often starts with asking how the dog feels, not just what the dog did.
The canine characters are anything but background players. A nervous rescue who won't go near one room. A confident shepherd who fixates on a single scent. A so-called bad dog whose misbehavior reveals vital clues. Each animal contributes to unraveling the mysteries in ways humans would miss. Between them, Jack reads the canine mind while Jamie reads the human body, and together they crack cases that leave the local cops shaking their heads.
Kelley has written six Jack Field detective novels that seamlessly blend murder, humor, and practical training advice. The Dog Training Detective podcast brings these stories to life for listeners eager to explore how canine behavior and human mystery intertwine. Whether you're a dog lover, mystery enthusiast, or someone fascinated by the intersection of both, this series offers something truly unique.
Thank you for tuning in. Be sure to subscribe for more. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out quietplease.ai.
For more http://www.quietplease.ai
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI