This may draw a chuckle from you but this is a very real trend — more and more couples who divorce would like to seriously consider dog custody issues as part of the divorce paperwork. For dog lovers, this is certainly no joking matter because their beloved canine is a family member, much like a child.

Author Jennifer Keene is something of a Portland dog trainer celeb who has made television appearances and boasts several dog-training accolades. When she got divorced, she sat down and wrote this comprehensive handbook on how to split up without treating your pooches like property.

The main point of We can’t stay together for the dogs is to facilitate a dog-friendly divorce and to prepare dog-owners for single pet parenthood. Her book provides easy step-by-step guides on how to deal with different scenarios — shared custody, visitation rights, giving your dogs up for adoption and various practical issues you might encounter while easing your pets into a new lifestyle.

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