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Keeping your dog safe in the big, bad, beautiful world
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“Melanie’s book is a must for all dog owners” — Ellen DeGeneres
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“We love having Melanie train our staff!” — Healthy Spot
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“The Safe Dog Handbook is essential for avoiding pet mishaps” — VPI
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“Melanie’s course is the real deal” — Jessica Vogelsang, DVM
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“Your CPR lesson saved my sweet Casey’s life!” — Stefanie Aguilar


PET CARE PROVIDERS + BUSINESSES
Increase trust and safety by getting your staff trained and certified
I offer hands-on, online and custom pet first aid certification and safety training for dog walkers, sitters, daycare, trainers and groomers— essential to help protect the pups in your care and show clients you take the responsibility of caring for their dogs seriously.

BRANDS + AD AGENCIES
Engage with the vast, loyal legion of dog owners—over 54 million in the US
I have over 20 years experience as a copywriter for ad agencies such as DDB, Grey and David & Goliath, and combine this with my expertise in the dog world to host, create and produce pet lifestyle content to help brands and agencies make authentic connections with dog owners.

PUP PARENTS + RESCUERS
Would you know what to do if your dog was choking? What if he was hit by a car or collapsed on a walk?
Learn how to prevent and respond to emergencies, gain lifesaving skills and create a safe home, outdoor and travel experience for your beloved pups with my online, group or private lessons.








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“Dog CPR, First Aid & Safety”
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