Hello! I'm pleased to meet you!

My name is Michele Welton and I've been involved with dogs for over 30 years.

Trainer and Competitor
I trained my first German Shepherd when I was 14 years old. Since then I've trained, shown, and titled many other breeds in obedience, agility, herding, tracking, schutzhund, and conformation events.

Instructor and Behavioral Consultant
In Southern California I founded The Canine Advisory, where I was head obedience instructor and breed selection consultant. My advice on choosing, raising, and training dogs was featured on the Orange County TV News Channel and in the Orange County Register newspaper.

Author of Pet Care Books
But my true passion is WRITING. I’m the author of:

Teach Your Dog 100 English Words
AN EBOOK. Make your dog the smartest, most well-behaved companion you've ever had. The A+ course in good manners and happy obedience. Powerful Vocabulary and Respect Training Program increases your dog's intelligence and teaches him to listen to you, to pay attention to you, and to do whatever you ask him to do.

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Longer Life For The Dog You Love
AN EBOOK. Help your dog outlive other members of his breed! Maximize his lifespan and minimize his chances of developing health problems such as cancer, skin disease, and allergies. Complete Health and Safety Program -- 14 steps you can take right now to increase your dog's likelihood of being with you for a long, long time!

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Your Purebred Puppy: A Buyer’s Guide
HARDCOVER AND SOFTCOVER BOOK. Published by Henry Holt & Co., 1990. This breed selection guide sold over 50,000 copies across the U.S. and Canada. By the year 2000, a lot had changed in the world of purebred dogs, so I was delighted when my publisher asked me for a Revised Edition! (see below!)

Your Purebred Puppy: Second Edition
SOFTCOVER BOOK. Published by Henry Holt & Co., 2000. This 320-page book is the best breed selection guide you’ll ever find! You'll learn all about the temperament and behavior of 200 dog breeds, so you can choose and buy the perfect breed for your family.

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Your Pet Bird: A Buyer's Guide
HARDCOVER AND SOFTCOVER BOOK. Published by Henry Holt & Co., 1994. This hardcover book includes beautiful color photos and profiles of the parrots and songbirds most commonly kept as pets. You'll soon be able to read this book FREE on my upcoming web site about pet birds.

Your Purebred Kitten: A Buyer's Guide
HARDCOVER AND SOFTCOVER BOOK. Published by Henry Holt & Co., 1995. Profiles of over 35 breeds, from Abyssinians to Turkish Vans. I'm also going to make this book available FREE on my future web site about cats. Coming soon!

Web Designer and Webmaster

Visit my web site at http://www.yourpurebredpuppy.com to learn how to choose and raise your dog!