Dog lovers will delight in the topics covered in Woof! including - how to determine your gay breed temperament, finding the right puppy finishing school, throwing a puppy shower to score fabulous puppy gifts, baking, knitting, and shopping for your pooch. Aside from the whimsical, there is also very practical information for anyone thinking of inviting a dog into their family, or those just settling into life with their new addition.

DePrisco gently explains the difference between being a dog "owner" - and actually sharing your life and home with your new canine family member. Dogs are not possessions, he says, but rather like children - an expression of one's love, devotion, and caring.

Woof! teaches "The only way to survive the arrival of a new puppy is to become a Boy Scout" - be prepared! - and that "beginning your puppy's education is like setting the parameters of a new relationship," with each party vying for control. DePrisco guides new dog owners with training techniques and countless helpful tips and advice. DePrisco also plays matchmaker: the Anal Perfectionist will be happiest with a Bichon-Frisé, the California Boy belongs with a Portuguese Water Dog, and the Fashionista needs a Maltese - "whose silky white coat drapes to the floor and whose dark button eyes can melt even the bitchiest of Fashionistas."

Andrew DePrisco has worked in the dog business, showing, training, and writing for 20 years. He has written more than a dozen dog books, including Choosing a Dog for Life, Training the Perfect Puppy, and Canine Lexicon.

Woof! A Gay Man's Guide to Dogs is available at Best in Show beginning June 1. Andrew DePrisco will make a personal appearance at Best in Show on Tuesday, June 5 to be on a local television show, and to autograph copies of his new book.