On a purposeful trip to the pound, she hopes to find a dog to care for, one that will sniff out the bad guys. After all, the best way to get a man is to stop searching for love. Men come and go, but her faithful friend will always stay.
Susan might not have found a man, but she finds her dog, giving her a sense of purpose and helping her find meaning in her crazy world. Susan might not have found a man, but she finds her dog, giving her a sense of purpose and helping her find meaning in her crazy world.
By saving a dog, she rescues herself, loving herself as much as her dog loves her.
After all, there is no love like dog love. It can change your life forever, completing you with unconditional love.
Follow Susan on her journey, filled with the ups and downs and the many trials and tribulations that the years have to offer before she realizes that life itself is a gift.
As a professional writer, author, blogger, public relations specialist, and public speaker, and as an established authority on the topic of therapy dog training and real-world utilization, Susan Hartzler is a valuable resource for dog lovers, caregivers, businesses and the public.
In her books, blogs, and talks, she combines heartfelt storytelling with practical resources to inspire, inform, and support. As a passionate advocate for the human-animal bond, her work and life are rooted in the transformative power of our relationships with animals.
Susan’s books include I’m Not Single, I Have a Dog: Dating Tales From the Bark Side, a humorous and heartfelt memoir about navigating single life with a four-legged wingman, and The Peace Puppy: A Memoir of Caregiving and Canine Solace, which explores the emotional journey of caring for her father while training a therapy dog who helped them both heal.
Susan’s third book is at the publisher’s and will soon be hot off the press. More titles are on the way; all rooted in the power of paws and purpose.
Susan’s Paws on the Go Blog offers honest, experience-based advice on topics ranging from therapy dog training and certification to canine-friendly travel and adventures. You can expect to read about top-quality gear for travel and play, as well as lifestyle and events.
Whether you’re a therapy dog handler, a caregiver in need of comfort, or a single dog lover forging your own path, there’s something in Susan’s Paws on the Go Blog for you.
✨What the Future Holds
When Susan is not wrapped up in the writing and publishing of a new book, she’s available for speaking engagements, media opportunities and book signings. She will also be working on developing a podcast, courses and webinars, a section on the website focusing on helpful resources, and a curated selection of her “must-haves” for canines and caregivers.
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