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Codi's Journey

An Inspiring and Heartwarming Story about an Amazing Best Friend

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About Codi's Journey

Codi, a purebred Border Collie, became an integral part of Jeff & Andrea Maziarek's family in June of 1992.

Jeff's book, Codi's Journey, slated for publication in 2010, is a unique book in the pet memoir category, because it presents Codi as much more than merely a source of entertainment and affection, but as an actual sentient being that has far deeper insight into the lives of "her humans" than commonly thought.

The case for this canine "sentience" is uniquely made via the transcription of three actual sessions Codi had with an animal communicator during her final year that yielded information very specific and highly relevant to Jeff's life. Any dog lover who has ever spoken about the humanness of their pet will be strongly drawn to this work.

Jeff is an inspirational speaker and author. His first book Spirituality Simplified provides an ideal starting point for anyone with a sincere desire to pursue a path of personal and/or spiritual growth. To contact Jeff via email please click here.
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Critical Acclaim for Codi's Journey

“Codi’s story is one told with great heart; you will care about this dog as you think about your own dogs. Anyone who has ever loved and lost canine companions will definitely identify with this work.”

Steve Dale, host of the nationally syndicated "PetWorld" on WLS Radio in Chicago and of the "Pet Minute"

“For anyone who has experienced a spiritual canine connection Codi's Journey is a must read. It’s a touching tribute to a man’s search for a very special pup and the heart-warming life journey they shared.”

Eugenia Last, Renowned Internationally Syndicated Astrologist and Author
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CODIPUP.COM: Book Excerpt: Codi's Focus on Frisbee

Book Excerpt: Codi's Focus on Frisbee

"While giving Frisbee performances, Codi's concentration also showed itself in what some spectators felt was a negative manner. It wasn’t that she growled at people or threatened them in any way; she just ignored any attempt on their part to pet her. Usually it was a little kid who would approach her during one of her brief rest periods. The child would first look to us for approval to pet her, and afterward reach down to stroke her head. In the exact moment the child’s hand would move down to touch her, Codi would deliberately lower her head even further to ensure the attempt would fail.

This was actually a very comical behavior to witness, as her body language effectively said, “Leave me alone, I’ve got work to do.” The person was typically taken aback by her response to their advance, and sometimes would ask if she was an unfriendly dog. Our response was always to politely explain that she was a working dog who just didn’t want to be bothered while on the job. We also let them know she always did the same thing to us in such situations. It wasn’t personal at all to Codi, it was just business.

The fact was her intensity made her appear aloof, or perhaps in some sense a bit arrogant. We just learned not to take it to heart. We knew she loved us. It just wasn’t her nature to express it the way dogs usually do. That love, however, was very evident whenever we’d return home from being out for a spell, as each time we were greeted by an aggressively wagging tail. And, sometimes, if we were very lucky, we even got a small lick on our chins!"