Writings

The following two books are collections of Ryan's musings and contemplations , both published and unpublished.   May they bring you hours of reading enjoyment.

Properly Trained...

Introduction: "Finally, the name of the book is the beginning of a wonderful Corey Ford quote, 'With a little training man can become dog’s best friend.'” 

Seven Dog Years Is Equal To One

Introduction:  "The old saying is that one dog year equals seven human years obviously provides the basis for the title of this collection of essays and thoughts about bird dogs, but with a twist.  It has occurred to me - and with not a little consternation - that my years with bird dogs and field trials have gone by so fast, that it seems like seven years have passed by like one."