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It's a Dog's Life

By: John R. Erickson
Narrated by: John R. Erickson
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It's all fun and games until somebody ends up in the pound. It's been a busy few days for the Head of Ranch Security, what with routine patrols and not-so-routine combat with headless monsters. When the dust settles, Hank decides to take a break from duty and visit his sister in town. There, he enjoys the garbage patrol of a lifetime and faces down a brood of sassy town cats - and the plot thickens. Hank contracts a mysterious case of "soap hydrophobia" and ends up imprisoned in the dog pound! Is there any hope of escape for everyone's favorite cowdog?

Original songs include "Your Momma Wears Old Tow Sack Drawers", "Cats are Stupid", and "Kicking My Dog Around".

Hot dog: Don't miss out on any of Hank the Cowdog's adventures.
©1984 John R. Erickson (P)1984 John R. Erickson

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John R. Erickson:amazing author

it was an awesome book and I have listened/read a bunch of times over

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fun for the family road trip!

our family loves Hank the Cow Dog books! from young to old. the author portrays the different characters so we'll. The reader is excellent as well.

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the favorite farm dog.

it is amazing to know just what our crazy do you is thinking!!! our "Hank" is called by a different name but thinks and acts just the same. Love these stories... so much fun!!?

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Great listen for younger kids, but I love it also.

Hank, head of ranch security, is hilarious. His sidekicks and he will keep you and your kids (or grandkids in my case) very entertained while in the car. It’s just funny.

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Ellie

I would recommend this book to everyone. It's a wonderful book
I love this book 😘❤️

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Amazing love it slayy

Love it wo much i love all the songs just wow 🤩 make more like it it is just amazig wow

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So far this is my favorite book!

My whole family loved I even played a little with my parents and loved. Need more 🤣😄!

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it's so good I love it's so great and it's pretty

you can just say yes because it was the best part about that one was the best thing ever

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My 7 year old loves this series!

This is a great series that my 7-year-old son is especially enjoying. The narrator is terrific.

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