As a therapist specializing in human-dog relationships for nearly two decades, I am grateful for the opportunity to share my expertise and help mend fractured bonds between dogs and their people. Far too many people and dogs end relationships before they've had a chance to flourish.
 
The profound trust between animals and their people is a powerful vibration of joy we all need more of especially these days. I feel blessed to be able to share what I know with others in need. For me it truly is a calling and I feel helping people and their animals live in harmony, my true calling in life. Through my work, I am excited to continue supporting people with a better understanding of their beloved dogs, and to inspire more of this joy and love in our world. 

There are common myths about how to relate to dogs which undermine dogs' welfare and often lead to a relationship breakdown. Worse, people including our most vulnerable population, children are bitten and often scared for life. Dogs suffer too, they are surrendered and isolated all due to something we can prevent.  For these and more reasons, I volunteer my time for no pay as a research associate with the Center for Canine Behavior Studies  researching dog behavior and relations with people. I also provide analysis and production development for our educational initiative,  Be BiteSmart  which is designed for children and their parents living with pet animals to help reduce the risk of bites. 

This website is dedicated to my profile as an author, written work and first book however here you'll also find  information about my professional paid services and links to free information including my Podcast.  I hope they help you further a trusting and close relationship with your pet companion.
 
Vivian
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