Top 7 Quotes by Donald McCaig

Humans have externalized their wisdom-stored it in museums, libraries, the expertise of the learned. Dog wisdom is inside the blood and bones.

Humans have externalized their wisdom-stored it in museums, libraries, the expertise of the learned. Dog wisdom is inside the blood and bones.

Donald McCaig

Dog, Museums, Blood

Donald McCaig (2014). “Nop's Trials: A Novel”, p.136, Open Road Media

People often wonder just what trainers give the sheepdog in exchange for its boundless willingness. Food treats and praise sit on the trainer's shelf, untouched, unused. The sheepdog is shown its possibilities, he learns what life is like for a good dog and is invited to walk in a rational world whose farthest boundaries are defined by grace.

Donald McCaig

Dog, People, Giving

Donald McCaig (2014). “Nop's Hope: A Novel”, p.122, Open Road Media