Shorty & I: A Guide to Raising Young Herding Dogs in the City
by Jean Mueller

With a thoughtful approach, Jean Mueller has woven her style for raising young herding dogs into a rich array of training tips and humorous stories about her Australian Kelpies, Shorty and his brother, Junior.

By creatively giving a “voice” to Shorty and his brother Junior, Jean demonstrates her unique ability to see the world from a dog’s perspective. She also shows how her Kelpies are intuitively connected to her by writing courageously on how her dogs have had a positive impact on her recovery from Chronic Fatigue Immune Dysfunction Syndrome.

Not only will herding dog enthusiasts discover that this book is useful, but anyone who enjoys the company of dogs will delight in it as well. This book is packed full of uplifting vignettes that celebrate that special bond and healing power between a dog and its owner.

About the Author

Jean Mueller graduated from Kentucky’s Morehead State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree. She is a former Art Director and Designer. Her passion is raising and training herding dogs. Just down the street is Cherokee Elementary School where once a week she reads with the kids in a mentoring program there. She lives in Saint Paul, Minnesota, with her two roommates, five ducks, and two Kelpie dogs.