{"product_id":"yoshi-and-me-yevette-ho-9781764250078","title":"Yoshi and Me","description":"\u003cem\u003eYoshi and Me - How a Golden Dog Taught Me to Stay\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat happens when you need a dog to save you - but you're the one who has to train her?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLiving with PTSD, chronic illness, and the daily barriers of disability, Yevette Ho never imagined that a golden retriever puppy would become her lifeline. \u003cem\u003eYoshi and Me\u003c\/em\u003e is a raw, funny, and deeply moving memoir about survival, stubborn hope, and the unbreakable bond between human and dog.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnlike polished tales of ready-trained service animals, this is the messy, honest story of what it means to raise and train your own assistance dog. From sleepless nights and chaotic puppyhood to breakthroughs in behaviour, disability access battles, and the nerve-wracking journey toward the Public Access Test (PAT), Yoshi proves that she's more than a dog - she's a partner in independence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlending heartfelt memoir with practical insight, this book explores: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe realities of owner-trained assistance dogs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe difference between emotional support animals and service dogs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe struggles and triumphs of living with PTSD and chronic illness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe humour, frustration, and joy of training a golden retriever with a purpose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt its core, \u003cem\u003eYoshi and Me\u003c\/em\u003e is about resilience, love, and the quiet strength it takes to keep going - with muddy paws, wagging tails, and plenty of dog hair along the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for readers who love \u003cstrong\u003eservice dog memoirs, disability lived experience, dog training stories, or uplifting tales of survival and companionship.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Yevette Ho\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1764250079\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781764250078\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Vetz Media Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/28\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 182\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.55lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.42d","brand":"Yevette Ho","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48520113914111,"sku":"9781764250078","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_5ab3ea37-a0f4-47fd-a0cf-84472866565b.jpg?v=1778740831","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/yoshi-and-me-yevette-ho-9781764250078","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}