Every book has a theme and Adventures with Durango Pete’s beautifully illustrates its own; all relationships regardless of complexities, have the potential to develop and grow.

As author, Stephen Hinman, and his complex dog, Durango Pete, venture nature’s challenging trails the reader is reminded of life’s similar parallels; to succeed one must relinquish vulnerable grips.

Devotion to another. Willingness to listen. Promise to step up. And determination to follow through.

A dog, a real dog, Durango Pete’s too-close to nature’s DNA demands this of his person. And, his person, too-close to his dog willingly acquiesces. It is simply the right thing to do.

The reader is quickly informed of Pete’s demands; learn to understand me, comply with what I need and we can be the best of partners. His give to the author is, “You do this for me and I will teach you a depth of love and compassion you have never experienced before”.

Read this book. Learn from your dog. Learn about yourself.

It simply is the right thing to do.