Teri Thomas

CPDT-KA

About the Author

Teri Thomas

Teri Thomas is a passionate animal enthusiast and a Certified Professional Dog Trainer-Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA) with over 37 years of experience. Her lifelong connection to animals began as a veterinary technician, and she has worked with a diverse range of creatures, including leopards, lions, and pumas for the film industry, as well as rehabilitating and releasing animals at a wildlife sanctuary in Florida. For the past 20 years, Teri has shared her expertise as a dog trainer in Grand Junction, CO, after 17 years of service in Orlando, FL. She currently resides in Grand Junction with her husband of 42 years and their three dogs.

About THE BOOK

"Lessons I've Learned FROM THE DOGS I'VE loved" a STORY of how dogs have shaped my life

“Lessons I’ve Learned…” a look back at how dogs are our mirrors and provide us with learning opportunities needed at different stages of our lives.

MAIN BOOK THEMES

Unconditional Love and Loyalty

Dogs embody the true meaning of unconditional love, offering unwavering loyalty regardless of circumstances.

Resilience Through Adversity

Many of the dogs Teri has known, such as General and Snuffy Smith, have faced significant challenges and hardships.

The Healing Power of Animals

Dogs are not only companions but also sources of healing. Teri shares how her dogs were integral to her emotional well-being, offering solace during difficult times and teaching the value of presence and comfort during personal loss.

Podcasts By Teri Thomas

Pet Party: Dog Training

The Pet Party: Grooming & Boarding

Pet Party: Agility & Dog Sports

Amazon Reviews

Delightful highly recommended short story

SciFi Fan of fans

A great read about life, growth and of course puppies. The author tells a heart warming story about her life and growth that is centered around her dogs. I don’t own a dog but the author’s well crafted storytelling enable me to relate and understand how her canine relationship translated to her own emotional growth and influence her interpersonal relationships. This book will be a great gift that shares happiness and hope.

Lessons I've Learned From The Dogs I've Loved

Cynthia Cipperly

Unlike dogs, humans tend to make life so complicated. This book was a great reminder of how much these steadfast companions teach us, not how much we teach them. Many of the stories caught my heart in my throat and made me emotional as Teri helped me remember my own beloved pets and all that they have given to me in my life. In a world full of fear and unknowns, Lessons I’ve Learned From The Dogs I’ve Loved, is a balm to the soul. A must read!

This book will touch your heart.

Cynthia

Teri Thomas has written a beautiful and engaging memoir of her many wonderful and cherished dogs and her learning role as their loving human. This book will touch your heart. And I am sure it will be one of those books you choose to read time and time again.

A Great Book!

grandmabook

Lessons I’ve Learned from the Dogs I’ve Loved is a favorite of mine! I learned a lot about dogs and dog training and about the author, Teri Thomas, from this wonderful book. Again and again, as I read, I loved the dogs and Teri and her husband, Lon. This is a book I’m going to reread and share with friends!

Have your tissues handy and your heart open❤️🐾

Carol

Very good read, and a lot of “shared life lessons” by the author! Dog/Pet owners will understand and appreciate the authors shared life experiences and gain their own understanding and acceptance of what life throws at us, all. Great book!