·        Nationally recognized dog trainer since 1990 and creator of the new
     “ Drool School” DVD for kids and dogs. 

 ·        Multiple live TV appearances on NBC, CBS, ABC and WGN on news programs
     in major markets, and taped feature-length shows for ABC and PBS.
     Featured in Business Week Magazine, Chicago Tribune,
     San Francisco Chronicle, Atlanta Journal-Constitution
     and Vero Beach Magazine .

 ·        Representing major pet products companies, writing script, consulting on editing,
     and appearing on-air on The Balancing Act and Designing Spaces
     television shows, both on the Lifetime network.  

 ·        Assisted shelter director at Chicago Animal Control with establishing volunteer
     programs and coordinating with breed rescue groups.

 ·        Established Chicago Rottweiler Connection, a Rottweiler rescue, and formed a
     coalition of dog trainers to foster, train and socialize the dogs before placing
     them with adopters.

 ·        D.A.R.T. certified by the HSUS for animal rescue in disaster areas,
     working on the Gulf coast after Hurricane Katrina and fostering special needs
     dogs at her home to prepare them for adoption. 

 ·        CPDT and member APDT, and certified team member, Therapy Dogs Intl. 

 ·        Participated for the last two years in Reading to Dogs programs and addressed
     classrooms about compassionate dog care and safe handling. Teaching Operant
     Conditioning at the high school level to veterinary sciences students.

New DVD release, entitled “Drool School”, is a fun, family guide to kids and dogs. the Drool School DVD is Parents’ Choice Foundation Recommended. Distributed nationally through Passion River Films.