Parenting With Pets, the Magic of Raising Children With Pets [Revised, Second Edition]

Peg Hevel, R.N., B.S.N., was a Professor of Nursing at a community college; a consultant and reviewer of educational materials for Marsh Films, Kendall School for the Deaf and Gallaudet College. For twelve years, she was a Nurse Health Educator, community/family liaison and family counselor in the Montana public school system. Peg has facilitated seminars/workshops and has presented at several national conferences including the National Conference on Child Abuse by the Humane Association. Most recently, Peg has been a NARAH certified instructor with WTRRA (Whitewater Therapeutic Riding and Recreation Association) and a Case MG. at the Steele Memorial Hospital in Salmon, Idaho. Co-author: Chris Hamer, M.S., Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC), has worked with dogs and their families to develop better relationships for over twenty-five years. From 1983-1997, Chris owned and operated Wyndhaven Kennels in Northwest Washington State where she would oversee the training of over 50 dogs each day. She is a certified member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Counselors (IAABC) and a professional member of the Association for Pet Dog Trainers (APDT). Chris is a certified evaluator for the APDT C.L.A.S.S. and for the American Kennel Club's Canine Good Citizen programs. Currently, Chris is a mentor trainer for the Animal Behavior College students and conducts both class and private family trainings intended to improve the relationships between families and their pets.