Start with a profound knowledge of behavioral science, add thirty years of experience as a trainer, mix in an intuitive wisdom about dogs--and their owners!--and you begin to understand Vera Reeves’ uncanny ability to strengthen the fabric of human-canine relationships.

     Meet Andy, the abused Husky, and watch her blossom into a trusting, joyful and obedient dog. Find out how Polka, a vicious Dalmatian-mix, is transformed into a steady, loyal companion. Watch Schnupp, the Doberman from hell, advance to win versatility competions and become a Search and Rescue Dog. Accompany Vera in her occasionally hilarious and always instructive adventures in raising her own Schnauzer Family--Ilka, Ammo and Apache.

     Narrated with wit and candor, Barking Up the Right Tree is a collection of stories about discovering the hidden talents in dogs. You’ll learn to understand their inborn program--which is user friendly!--and forge a bond that is as expressive and enduring as any living thing on this Earth can ever be.

Vera Reeves has worked with more than 3,000 dogs and their owners. She has been training dogs and improving canine-human relationships for thirty-five years. Vera is available for seminars and presentations.

Coming soon, Vera's new guide to dog behavior and training: "Bark and Bite, Applied Ethology in Dog Training".