This Broadway pet trainer has written a very sweet book that gives some behind-the-scenes information on his job. Although there aren't a lot of great stories or detailed information, those that love Broadway shows and pets will really enjoy it.

The author really has a heart for pets and his kindness comes across in the book. Almost every story is upbeat and positive, and even when he reports something negative he does it in a nice way (such as the time producers failed to acknowledge him on the closing night of Annie or the fact that someone else initially received credit for his work in Annie!). If you like simple, positive stories about animals then this is the book for you.

However, the author could really have added details. He mentions practically living with Sarah Jessica Parker's family--why wouldn't he expand on that or his work with her? She is barely even mentioned here even though he worked with her for years. He alludes to other stars in an off-hand paragraph, like saying Richard Burton likes to pet dogs! Certainly Berloni has seen some more interesting things backstage that are worth including in the book.

This is the heart-warming story of how the author rescued numerous dogs and trained them to become Broadway stars! If you love dogs,animals or theater, you don't want to miss this book!

Bill Berloni's wonderful and very real stories of the animals he has rescued, trained, and put on stage is a great read. With each chapter a different show and a different animal (mostly dogs), it's a great ride through 30 years of Broadway shows and names and Bill's "learn as you go" escapades with a fascinating mix of critters. Each animal's personality comes through, as does Mr. Berloni's genuine depth of feeling for each of them. There is joy, suspense, and sometimes tears, but the spirit (of both man and "beast") always triumphs. This is an easy read, and would make a wonderful Christmas gift that the whole family can read and share, talk about, and enjoy. And how you react to each story will tell you a little something about yourself as well. - Kris M

The author was a nineteen-year-old theater apprentice when he was offered a professional break - IF he could find and train a job to appear in the Broadway hit Annie. His rescue dog from a shelter made history - and BROADWAY TAILS offer similar stories of animals who overcame impossible odds to become co-stars in entertainment. Dog owners and animal lovers -and libraries catering to them - will find BROADWAY TAILS a winning story of animal heroism and talent, paired with black and white photos of the entertainers themselves.

Excellent book for the dog lover. I heard the author and animal lover Bill Berloni interviewed on PBS radio, and had to read the book. It's full of stories and pictures about the dogs and other animals he's rescued and trained for Broadway and TV shows.