Das Tier meines Lebens

Ilka Piepgras never wanted a pet. She only saw nature as a backdrop for relaxation. However, she is persuaded by her children and agrees to buy a puppy. What she did not expect: the arrival of the Bernese Mountain Dog, Teddy, suddenly changes the life of the then 55-year-old, transforming her into a different person. Suddenly, she is overwhelmed by a longing for nature with unprecedented intensity. During her long walks in the Berlin city forest or the Uckermark, she feels that she is also a part of it. But the author also struggles with self-doubt, as Teddy is wild and unruly. How can one make a dog socially acceptable without denying its nature and instincts? "The Animal of My Life" is an intelligent, wonderfully told book about dogs, dog training, and the relationship between humans and dogs.