Begging For Trouble

When Ellie, New York City's most enterprising dog walker, goes to see one of her clients perform in a show, the screams aren't just for the fantastic dance numbers...

A murder happens backstage, and the only witness is a dog named Bitsy. Taking Bitsy to a dog psychic might not be standard procedure, but it may stop a killer from biting again.

Ellie Engleman is a professional dog walker. Not only that, but she actually communicates with the dogs! One of her clients, Rob Chesney, is a famous drag queen and gives her free tickets to the show. She and a group of friends—including her police officer boyfriend—are shocked when screams take over what was proving to be a wonderful show.
Rob is accused and arrested for the murder of a fellow drag queen, Carmella Sunday, who looks eerily like Rob! He doesn’t have much of a defense since he was found over the body with the murder weapon in his hand. Bitsy, Rob’s Poohuahua, is the only witness to the crime and Ellie is hopeful to break through the poor pooch’s trauma and expose the real killer.
Ellie is known around the police show more station as somewhat of a nuisance and nosey person, but she doesn’t let that stop her from doing what is right. She and her doggy pals investigate every possible lead to prove Rob’s innocence.
A wonderfully original, well written mystery! This book will make you smile at the K-9 antics and turning the pages as fast as possible to find the killer!

Reviewed by Ashley Wintters for Suspense Magazine show less

I wasn't sure what to expect from my first experience with the dog walker mystery series and luckily I found this was a hilarious one! Who can't love the exchanges between Ellie and Rudy? I can definitely see myself having that same exchange with one of my dogs. Readers should definitely be animal people in order to enjoy this book. Looking forward to seeing how the relationship evolves between Ellie and Detective Demento.

after reading this book you almost wonder why all dogs do not talk in the next book you nread.
She makes dog "talking" seem real.