In a practical guide to the complexities of the human-canine relationship, the renowned dog trainer explains how to find the right dog to suit one's individual lifestyle, furnishing detailed descriptions and photographs of more than 140 officially recognized breeds.
Bash Dibra’s unique ability to communicate with animals has won for him a global reputation and established him as a trainer of record for the animal companions of some of the world’s most high-profile celebrities, among them Jennifer Lopez, Matthew Broderick, Sarah Jessica Parker, Martin Scorsese, Mariah Carey, and Kim Basinger. A recipient of the New York State Humane Association Award, the New York City Veterinary Medical Associations Unsung Hero Award, and the North Shore Animal League America’s Legendary Bond Award, Dibra dedicates countless hours to animal-related causes. He is a board member of New York SAVE, a nonprofit organization devoted to saving animals in veterinary emergency, and consults for the ASPCA, Bide-A-Wee, and the Humane Society of New York. Dibra lives in Riverdale, New York, with six dogs, four cats, and a bird. You can contact him at www.pawsacrossamerica.com and at bash@pawsacrossamerica.com.