It's okay to miss the bed on the first jump - John O'hurley

Seinfeld, Dancing with the Stars) shares lessons learned from his life with canine companions, including:Every 15 Minutes Is a New Day; Never Miss a Nap; When One Person Stops Petting You, Move On; A Cold Can of Meat Is Still a Feast;andYou're Only as Big as You Think You Are, to name a few.

'Dogs, after all, have pure hearts, trusting natures, a zest for living, noble characters, and an ability to take things in stride,' writes O'Hurley in the book's introduction. 'They can be counted on, and are pleasant companions. They know what's important, always. How many humans do you know about which you could say the same?'

Both poignant and laugh-out-loud funny, IT'S OK TO MISS THE BED ON THE FIRST JUMP is an ideal gift for the dog lover in your life.

Award-winning actor, host, composer, and writer - and lifelong dog lover - John O'Hurley is one of US television's busiest and most versatile personalities. He is well known for his portrayal of the wry and witty J. Peterman onSeinfeld, and as the voice of popular cartoon characters, such as 'King Neptune' inSpongeBob SquarePants. He has also performed in the Broadway musicalChicago.