The Little Book of Dog

The Little Book of Dog is a brief look at one man's experiences, covering 60 years, of providing health, medical and practical advice to pet animal owners and trainers in a dedicated veterinary setting. It primarily explores the methods used by these people and their pets in their ongoing efforts at communicating. All of the hypotheses concerning these attempts and methods are described through his own eyes and reflect only his opinion and he welcomes any and all discussion relating to this Little Book of Dog. Photography by Daniel Ray

The Little Book of Dog is a brief look at one man's experiences, covering 60 years, of providing health, medical and practical advice to pet animal owners and trainers in a dedicated veterinary setting. It primarily explores the methods used by these people and their pets in their ongoing efforts at communicating. All of the hypotheses concerning these attempts and methods are described through his own eyes and reflect only his opinion and he welcomes any and all discussion relating to this Little Book of Dog. Photography by Daniel Ray

Max Ray is a native of Tampa in the wonderland that is the State of Florida and has resided there all of his 85 years. He has been a practicing veterinarian in Tampa since 1958, holding degrees from the University of Florida and Auburn University. Max has spent a lifetime devoted to the health and medical needs of animals, especially the cat, dog and horse, including a study of the special relationship these valued pets have with people. Max is an experienced hunter, diver, fisherman and avid observer and admirer of nature in all of its facets. He resides in Odessa, Florida with his wife, Marie.