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Karen Davison

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Humor, Cats, Dogs and Animals, Dog Training and Behaviour, Dog Breeds

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Karen Davison grew up in Bedfordshire, England. She has been both an avid reader and a lover of animals since early childhood. When she was eight, the family got their first dog, Scamp, whose great character started Karen's lifelong devotion to dogs.

Since qualifying in Canine Psychology in 2001, she has worked as a professional dog trainer and canine behaviourist. She went on to study Wolf Ecology in 2009 and was lucky enough to spend time with the wolves at the UK Wolf Conservation Trust in Reading.

Her first publication, The Perfect Companion: Understanding, Training and Bonding with your Dog, a comprehensive guide to canine psychology, training and problem solving, was published in June 2012 and won an IndiePENdants' award for quality. ...more

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	A Dog's Guide to Humans 4.08 avg rating — 180 ratings — published 2013 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Perfect Companion – Understanding, Training and Bonding with your Dog! 3.88 avg rating — 67 ratings — published 2012 — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Twisted 50 volume 2: A second serving of 50 contemporary shockers by Chris Jones (Goodreads Author) (Editor), Richie Brown (Goodreads Author), Lee Burgess 4.19 avg rating — 53 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	It Shouldn't Happen to a Dog Trainer - Volume 1 4.41 avg rating — 41 ratings — published 2013 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Dog's Guide to Cats 4.30 avg rating — 27 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Complete Guide to House Training Puppies and Dogs 4.26 avg rating — 23 ratings — published 2012 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Companion Huskies, Understanding, Training and Bonding with your Dog (Positive Dog Training #3) 4.08 avg rating — 24 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Dog's Guide to Cats: Special Edition (Fun Reads for Dog Lovers #3) by Karen Davison (Goodreads Author), Bob the Westie (Contributor) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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This guide contains all dogs need to get one step ahead of the game, It explains the feline weapon system, cat ambush techniques and how to avoid them, and how to act to maintain the myth, that dogs, are 'well able' for cats.

Bob the Westie shares some heart wrenching tales sent in by fellow canines and imparts some sage advice to help find solutions to their cat

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Karen Davison answered Annette Morano's question: Hi Karen, I've just completed a children's book about rescue cats. Inside the front cover, I would like to use your quote...“Saving one (dog) pet will not change the world, but surely for that one (dog)pet, the world will change forever.” ― Karen Davison Would this be ok? Please let me know Thanks. Annette Morano Hi Annette, Many thanks for your message. Unfortunately, that quote wasn't written by me, although I am often accredited for it. I have tried to find the original author, but have been unsuccessful, so I am unable to give permission as I don't own the See Full Answer
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