Teri Thomas, a devoted animal enthusiast and a Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessed (CPDT – KA), has formed a profound bond with various animals after years of working as a veterinary technician and has encountered diverse experiences in animal ownership and training her lifetime. Teri’s path has always been varied. From a young age, she has been surrounded by pets such as dogs and chickens, collaborating with leopards, lions and pumas in film production and looking after animals in a wildlife sanctuary. She has a certified dog trainer for 37 years, 17 years in Orlando, Fl and the last 20 years in Grand Junction, CO. Teri shares her home with her husband of 42 years and their three dogs. In her book, she recounts a profoundly personal narrative, contemplating how the dogs she has had have acted as reflections of her spirit, imparting essential life lessons.
