Liz Palika is an expert on dogs, training, and therapy work. Through her efforts, thousands of people have been touched by pet therapy. Now she shares that experience. Love on a Leash gives you the tips, methods, and techniques for training and working with a therapy pet, as well as telling you how to make your visit a success. You just may discover that you have a four-footed therapist waiting to share canine love! Liz Palika is the founder of Love on a Leash, a nationwide therapy pet certification organization. She has over 25 years of experience teaching dogs and their owners at Kindred Spirits Canine Education Center. She has written over 60 books and thousands of magazine articles and columns. Liz’s books have won many awards and in 2005 Liz was awarded the Dog Writers Association Distinguished Service Award. She is a founding member of the Association for Pet Dog Trainers (APDT), a charter member of the International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP), and a member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC).