"Mom" to 4 dogs and a kitty -- Wife to a loving husband -- President of an international non-profit org -- Positive Reinforcement Dog Trainer -- Former Police Officer (Over 8 yrs solo patrol in a large city) -- Pistol Sharpshooter -- Author of 2 books (co-author of a 3rd) -- Speaker/Presenter (about safety) -- Martial Artist (mostly Aikido and several techniques learned from a Navy Seal)-- Traveler (when funds and schedule permits I enjoy driving and seeing new places) -- Instructor (of many skills) -- Learning Junkie -- Artist (rubber stamp carving and polymer clay)