For those you who have followed the column written by E. J. Montini of the Arizona Republic over the years, you know that his point-of-view has often sparked some controversy.  For me, I tend to agree with him more often than not and today’s column, “Dog is politicians’ best guide through life” just proves how insightful he is.  In his article, he quotes Cesar Milan’s advice to the Obamas to establish themselves as “pack leaders” and take a leadership role with the new 1st pup, Bo.  As Montini points out, “He couldn’t have given worse advice. You don’t teach dogs; you learn from them.”

When Max and I wrote our book, Life to the Max, that was one of the main points we tried to convey–our teachers in life can come in some surprising forms and can even be the one at the end of the leash! It is so easy to get caught up in our human dramas and lose our perspective, but as one of our reviewers wrote, “Life to the Max reminds us of the joys of life and who or what matters in life.”  Montini echoed this sentiment when he wrote, “Professional demands and petty desires cause each of us - politician or not - to lose sight of what is important.  That’s when it’s most valuable to take hold of a dog’s leash and head outside. Not to lead, but to be guided.”

I wonder if Montini read our book?  Read Montini’s entire column.