Cheryl Smith is an internationally recognized dog trainer who has conducted numerous well-received workshops in Canada and the USA. She is a charter member of the A.P.D.T. and has spoken at a number of their annual conferences including Chicago, St. Louis, Memphis, Houston and Ellenville N.Y. Her expertise in the area of dog behaviour has been recognized by Canadian federal and provincial courts and numerous municipalities actively seek advice in matters of 'aggressive' dogs. The author of Biting, Barking, Lunging, Growling ... Retraining An Anxious Fearful Dog Without Intimidation has been acclaimed and quoted as "One of the Top Trainers" by Dr. Ian Dunbar. She currently resides in Kemptville, Ontario where she owns and operates Urika Dog Behaviour Consultants and Forever Friends Dog Training School. Sharing her life are her G.S.D. Aryanna, Chica the amazing Chihuahua dubbed The Burrito by Ian Dunbar, and five cats, C.C., Laylah, Sundancer, Moon Shadow and Mr. Doodad.