Give the Dog a Bone is the 3rd book in the Allie Babcock series by Leslie O’Kane, who also writes the Ghost Mom mystery series.
In this one, dog therapist and behaviorist Allie Babcock helps a crazy guy named Ken Culberson with training his dog when he thinks it’s channeling the spirit of his dead wife. Fun side note: Ken is a millionaire, but for some reason he lives in a trailer.
Shortly afterward, Ken dies, and Allie is named the dog’s legal guardian. After that, she goes after finding out who whacked Ken for his millions.
The plot and mystery in Give the Dog a Bone leave much to be desired, but this book features lots of amazing and useful tips about training and taking care of dogs. I like how these tips are sprinkled all throughout the book.
Give the Dog a Bone is a bit dated, which makes it more amusing for that reason alone. For instance, Allie’s boyfriend Russell has a waterbed, and no one in this book uses cell phones. You know, the effect is quite charming and I like it. It makes for a more classic reading experience.
I’ve also reviewed Ruff Way To Go (2000) for this website. The next books in the Allie Babcock series are:
- #4 – Woof at the Door (2014)
- #5 – Of Birds and Beagles (2015)
- #6 – Dog Drama (2017)
What did you think about Give the Dog a Bone?
Last Updated on February 16, 2026 by Sarah Ann
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