Lynne Bettinger is a freelance writer whose life has gone to the dogs. Her work has appeared in All Animals published by The Humane Society of the United States, Baltimore Dog, and the Frederick News Post online. She teaches American Red Cross pet first-aid classes and is also volunteers with cocker rescue. Lynne is also a certified professional dog trainer and has certificates in canine training and management and canine behavior from Kutztown University. Lynne can be reached at dcdogsexaminer@cox.net.