Book cover of Play: How It Shapes the Brain, Opens the Imagination, and Invigorates the Soul

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From a leading expert, a groundbreaking book on the science of play, and its essential role in fueling our happiness and intelligence throughout our lives

We've all seen the happiness on the face of a child while playing in the school yard. Or the blissful abandon of a golden retriever…

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3 authors picked Play as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

I was waking up each day feeling the dogs nipping at my heels to keep me running and making progress. When I discovered this book, I felt a sigh of relief. I stayed in the moment and explored the value of play with this delightful and curious guide. 

I couldn’t stop sharing Brown’s stories of how important and marvelous play is. I discovered lots of my friends were as hungry as I was for this other world where we could have fun, without thoughts of time and productivity, and it was actually scientifically proven to be important and beneficial for…

This is a light read around the most recent research around play. It is so easy to drown in work as adults, but it is critical to make time to play! This book is a reminder of all the benefits we get by being free and playing. It is a fun, interesting read with great anecdotal stories.


This book explains the importance of play: how it helps humans to learn different skills. It is as vital to our growth as sleep and nutrition. The role of play functions the same way in the dog. Play helps to keep a dog mentally and physically stimulated. They learn various motor skills like jumping, rolling, stalking, etc. Both species continue to play well into their adulthood. Play allows its participants to try on different roles and fosters creativity.

When was the last time you played?!

When I see clients with their dogs, one of the first questions I ask them…

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