The Waiting Dog is an illustrated book written and illustrated by sisters Carolyn and Andrea Beck. It was published in 2003 by Kids Can Press of Toronto, although it is not currently listed on their website. It is classified as for ages 8 and up. Andreabeck.com describes the book as “for older readers” and notes that it is “not currently available.” Amazon.ca has limited “new” copies of the book available from the seller “Carolyn Beck.”