I wouldn't be at all surprised to find out that the author has been a dog walker in the past. The level of detail and enthusiasm are great, making you want to go along for the ride (or should that be go along for the walk!) The characters are cartoon-ised but believable. There's nowt so strange as folk. The book is a nice read. easy and steady. If you want to smile while you're reading then this might be the one for you.