Best Foot Forward is a personal, honest, and deeply relatable book about dogs, humans, and everything in between.

Malcolm Balish takes readers through his journey of learning, questioning, and understanding dogs after the loss of his beloved Finn. What began as grief became a mission to learn more about canine behaviour, training, nutrition, health, and the way humans often misunderstand the animals they love most.

The book is filled with real stories from Malcolm’s own life, his family, his dogs, and his work with Dogzdaycare. From the chaos of puppies to the rewards of rescue dogs, from difficult vet visits to the heartbreak of saying goodbye, Malcolm writes with honesty, humour, and a clear love for dogs.

This is a book for dog owners, dog lovers, rescue families, new puppy owners, and anyone who has ever looked at a dog and wondered what they were really thinking.