You're Not a Real Dog Owner Until

The definitive reflection of what it is to be a dog owner/parent, from dog park politics to inevitable messes and all the fun and love in between. Written and illustrated by two of The New Yorker magazine's best-loved cartoonists, You're Not a Real Dog Owner Until... is a must for any dog lover.

This book presents a delightful collection of observations about having a dog from award-winning comedian/cartoonist duo Scott Dooley and Jason Chatfield. These hilarious cartoons pair New Yorker-style illustrations with relatable details about having a dog. For example, you're not a dog owner until...

• You have to nix the word "walk" from your vocabulary as if it holds dark magical powers.
• There are dog park friends who you only know by their dog’s name.
• You've had to mediate a cease-fire between your dog and the Roomba.
• Your dog has "protected you loudly" from thousands of "potential intruders" who've dared to walk past your front door (Most often during Zoom calls).
• Your dog eats a healthier, more balanced and nutrient-rich diet than you have ever eaten in your life.
• You have a voice you only use with your dog
• You also have a voice for your dog.

A cross between The Far Side and For Dummies, this series offers insights into worlds we live in, whether it's where you live, what you love or even who you are, the "You're Not a Real..." series let's you know you're not alone in doing things some may think are crazy that are totally normal to you and your tribe!

About the Authors

Jason Chatfield is an Australian cartoonist and comedian based in New York. He is Australia’s most widely-syndicated cartoonist, producing the iconic comic strip Ginger Meggs which is syndicated daily in over 30 countries through Andrews McMeel Syndication. Ginger Meggs has been running since 1921, making it one of the longest-running comic strips in history, celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2021. He is the portrait illustrator for Waking Up, the award-winning meditation app created by Sam Harris. Chatfield is the current President of the National Cartoonists’ Society (Est. 1946) and is a past President of the Australian Cartoonists Association (Est. 1924). His cartoons appear regularly in The New Yorker, Wired, Esquire, Airmail, Variety and MAD Magazine along with other international publications. His art has been exhibited in France, the UK, Australia, and all over the United States. His illustration work has been published through Harper Collins, Penguin Random House, Humorist Books and Scribe Media.

Scott Dooley is an Australian comedian and writer based in New York. He has toured the world as a comedian, released a critically acclaimed stand-up special and performed alongside the world’s biggest comics. Scott regularly contributes to The New Yorker, appears on television, radio and podcasts around the globe. He has written a graphic novel and once saw a fish in the wild die of natural causes. Despite all this experience this is the best bio he could come up with.