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Sophie Finds a Friend This book was created to bring the non-verbal communication of the dog to young children diagnosed o The purpose of the book is twofold.

Studies show animal therapy has dramatic positive results in reducing stress levels, anxious outbursts, other problematic behaviors that face children on the autism spectrum. New early intervention strategies (ages 1-4) are showing a positive effect on a young child’s development.The main focus of the book uses the non-verbal communication between a shy boy and a young Labrador retriever dog. The book stars “Sophie” a small, rotund, yellow Labrador puppy as she goes through an adventure where she and the child discover and share the emotion of happy and sad as well as empathy. "Sophie Finds a Friend" also comes with a “tips for parents and teachers” to assist them in using the book as well as resources and research used to create this book. First, I created a story line using a sweet, lovable puppy discovering and learning things all children need to learn; emotions and empathy. Secondly, the book will use elements of humane education to educate parents and professionals about the emotions of dogs and the importance of the connection between humans and canines. The book will be marketed as a teaching tool for parents, teachers, service dog organizations, and autism support organizations. It will also be used to inform the general public of the emotions and personality of dogs as well as introducing some of the body language of the dog.

18/06/2020
04/05/2020

I just sent in Sophie's book to a new publisher hoping to get published by a company that specializes in books for autism. It's called Jessica Kingsley Publishers. Wish us success!! Fingers and toes crossed!

New cover!
02/04/2020

New cover!

April is Autism Awareness Month. The CDC just released that autism occurs in 1 out of 54 births in the United States. BE...
02/04/2020

April is Autism Awareness Month. The CDC just released that autism occurs in 1 out of 54 births in the United States. BEST Service Dogs provides service dogs for children on the autism spectrum and we also support the human-canine bond. Bringing these both together is our book Sophie Finds a Friend. Sophie (a chubby little Labrador) meets a shy boy and learns to play non-verbally celebrating the emotions of happy and sad. This month we are announcing a new cover for our book, and a redo for the Early Reader Edition. Sophie's book is available at www.lulu.com and www.amazon.com. The Early Reader Edition is not available just yet because there was an error in printing. But I will let you know when it is! Here's a picture of our cute new cover for Sophie Finds a Friend. Sophie's book will be on sale the month of April for 16.99, normally 19.99. All proceeds go to support BEST Service Dogs. It makes a great gift! Thank you for the support!

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11/03/2020

Sophie Finds a Friend is getting a make over, new cover, and an update to the Young Readers Edition. Books should be available soon! We didn't make it to Autism Service Dog Day, today, but we are still supporting autism service dogs and the children that so desperately need them! Help us get these books out to service dog organizations and libraries. www.bestservicedogs.org

30/12/2019

Independence through canine partnerships B.E.S.T. Service Dogs is a non-profit organization located in the Sacramento area that breeds Labrador Retriever puppies for service dog organizations. These...

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23/12/2019

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While doing your last minute holiday shopping, don't forget to use Amazon Smile and choose B.E.S.T. Service Dogs as your...
15/12/2019

While doing your last minute holiday shopping, don't forget to use Amazon Smile and choose B.E.S.T. Service Dogs as your charity! It doesn't cost a thing extra and our non profit will benefit! You can also choose something from our wish list if you wish to directly donate to B.E.S.T.!

https://smile.amazon.com/hz/charitylist/ls/1LPDJU209F4MZ/ref=smi_ext_lnk_lcl_cl

And don't forget to include a copy of Sophie Finds a Friend, a book for young children on the autism spectrum. Sophie, a fat Labrador puppy helps a boy learn about the emotions of Happy and Sad. Written and illustrated by yours truly, JM Murry. Available on Amazon.com or Barnes and Nobel.com.

04/12/2019
29/11/2019

B.E.S.T. Service Dogs needs your help to bring life changing dogs to the people who need them. Donate today!

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