Maryanne Wood: What Randall and Hunter Can Teach Us About Going With the Flow

What can two Basset Hounds teach children about resilience, friendship, kindness, and navigating life’s unexpected challenges?On this episode of Hidden Secrets in Books, Dominic welcomes Maryanne Wood, a retired professional dog trainer who spent 15 years working with dogs before turning her lifelong passion for writing into a heartwarming children’s book series inspired by her Basset Hounds, Randall and Hunter.Maryanne shares how her experience with dogs shaped the lessons behind her stories, why animals can help families have meaningful conversations, and how the simple idea of “going with the flow” can help children—and adults—face life’s ups and downs with greater patience and resilience.This is a warm conversation about dogs, storytelling, childhood, creativity, loss, and finding the courage to keep moving forward.Visit Maryanne’s website to discover Randall and Hunter’s adventures and learn more about her books.