The Dogs Behind the Pages with Karen London

In this episode of Backyard Pet Talk, host Shannon Riley welcomes back canine behaviorist, dog trainer, and author Karen London to discuss her newest book, My Dog’s Mystery Adventures and Other Stories From a Canine Behaviorist and Dog Trainer. Karen shares insights into her background in training, behavior, and science, and explains how the book reflects all sides of her work—from canine body language and play to shelter dogs, real-life problem solving, and everyday adventures with dogs. The two discuss how the deep emotional connections between people and dogs, focusing on how experiences like trauma, infertility, and abuse draw many individuals to work with animals. Karen shares personal stories about healing through dogs, the compassion that shapes the dog-care community, and the meaningful, human stories behind her books—including the real dogs who inspired the cover! Click here to check out Karen London's new book, "My Dog’s Mystery Adventures and Other Stories from a Canine Behaviorist and Dog Trainer": https://www.amazon.com/My-Dogs-Mystery-Adventure-Behaviorist/dp/1952960045