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Kristine Merrifield's avatar

I’m so excited for you and for the anticipated arrival of Puppy Brain!! Congratulations!!

As a long time dog owner and lover, I have learned so much since following you on Instagram. Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom and love of dogs. God Bless You Kerry!

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Sandee Hill's avatar

Congratulations to a kind, talented... in so many ways.. person. I and thousands of people are lucky to know you. Enjoy the moments. Love, Sandee, Cheryl, Cooper, and Jackson (who is a wannabe Nicholberry Golden)

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Kerry Nichols's avatar

Oh, he is officially a Nicholberry Golden! And thank you. I'm trying very hard to soak it all in, as I know it will go by in a blur and life will return to normal. What a magical experience it's been!

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Victoria Tyra's avatar

Super excited to both read and listen to Puppy Brain! I was so excited, I ordered both the print & audio copies :) Big congrats to you Kerry; this is an incredible accomplishment. Yes indeed…may this book serve as an agent of change ❤️🐾🙌

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Kerry Nichols's avatar

Oh my gosh - thank you so much Victoria! I can't wait to talk with everyone about it. FINALLY.

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Miamigoldens's avatar

We are so excited to read Puppy Brain. Your work on instagram not only changed but shaped our behaviors as breeders for the better. We are forever grateful for that and can't wait for the content on this long awaited book. Thank you Kerry for your hard work, I hope you end up on the New York best seller's list. Wishing you the best,

always!

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Lori K. Holding's avatar

My dear friend, I have goosebumps on top of my goosebumps! I’m beyond thrilled, to see your dream realized! We’re all benefactors of your knowledge, research and experiences! You see life through the eyes of a puppy! It’s a beautiful view! Cheers to you and Puppy Brain! We love you! :0)

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Sarah Andrew's avatar

I feel like I have been waiting for this book forever!!

I found you, somehow, on IG a few years ago, turned so many people on to you there, and have become a better dog owner just by watching your puppies and all you do for them. I used to have a dog trainer that said, "there are no bad dogs, just bad owners!" All you do is helping to change that!

Can't wait for the book and plan on using it for gifts as soon as I've had the opportunity to read it.

I easily see the NYT list in your future!!!

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Christy Warren's avatar

Great post. For the longest time I thought my book could only be considered successful if I made that exact list. But I knew from the very start that my book would never make that list. I didn't think this out of negativity but by asking around on just how does a book make that list. And I knew I didn't have all the things necessary. So I was a bit disappointed. But then when the emails and messages started coming in about the affect my book had on people, the craving to be on that list because very quiet. Puppy Brain is going to change lives - both human and dogs. And holy crap I can't wait to read it!!!!!

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Kerry Nichols's avatar

Exactly. It's a reframing of what we define as "success." It's hard because as a writer, we automatically fill in the narrative that success = NYT bestseller. And while we would all obviously do cartwheels to make it, not making it doesn't = not successful. I've learned so much in this process. Learned about what it means for a book to go to auction, what first and second pass are, what an ARC is (lol), and what a "conversation partner" is. But above all, I've learned about myself. It has been an extraordinary ride and one I never thought I'd get to go on. I'm ready to deliver this baby and can't wait for you to read it too! Hugs my friend. ❤️

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Holly Callan's avatar

I can hardly wait to receive your book!! I know it is going to have a life changing influence on all of us! Thank you again for pouring your heart and soul into it!!

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Luisa Gonzalez's avatar

My dear teacher!!!!!, all your wisdom and experience with puppies and how well you write and explain, for me, they are an important part of the success of your book! Congratulation!!!! Love you!!🤗🐶♥️

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Arlene Stapinski's avatar

What a wonderful article, that again speaks to the kind & wise person who you are, & how your perspective is so real, not inflated or fake. I'm so fortunate to have been introduced to your IG by my children, with your perspectives that brighten the human & canine worlds! While our Buddy is no longer physically with us, I'm looking so forward to our next Golden , where we can put your wisdom into practice. Can't wait to receive the book, & to meet you in Boston.!!❤️ So many people can benefit from your writings, I'm rooting for you for the NYT Bestseller list too!

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Kerry Nichols's avatar

Arlene, I often say that I feel like Nicholberry Goldens has brought me the human version of Goldens and this comment is why. Thank you!! I am just so grateful for the way everyone has rallied around Puppy Brain and encouraged me. Simply cannot wait to meet you in Boston!

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Arlene Stapinski's avatar

Thank you!!! I feel the same way!

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kathy hobman's avatar

SVA- thank you! Wonderful article💞

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Kerry Nichols's avatar

You're so welcome - I love this concept and everything it includes.

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kathy hobman's avatar

Aww - you are wise & wonderful - I am struck by : " changing the lives of dogs who are beneficiaries of changed humans." Yes!

Cannot wait to read your book🤗💕

Your prespective & insight - its long over due -- I love dogs & you help us humans connect with these beauties & your insights will help all who read this - to help our dogs become the dogs they should be ... I see this as freeing dogs to maximize their unique personalities & gifts to help ,- them 🐾 But also those of us fortunate enough to have a loved dog to be changed by them also. Thank you for such lovely wisdom - & your " change the world one dog at a time" resonates deeply to me💕🐾 Its allowing me to understand & see my dog through her eyes too - & what a joy that is. This is what my heart & head have looked for & - 💕🐾 Well I cannot wait to read - 💓 Bless your heart for writing this🤗

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