Clare Balding has presented coverage of for long enough to know a Shih Tzu from a Lhasa Apso, but she admits that her latest book – – taught her so much more. It explores how canine companions became an intrinsic part of our lives and the extraordinary ways they can help us. ‘We should all be more dog,’ laughs the 52-year-old with her trademark enthusiasm. ‘I am quite dog, generally, in life. I’m always going to see the best in people. I’m always going to wag my tail. I’m always going to bound up, have a lot of energy and
