Melissa McCue-McGrath CPDT-KA, is a professional dog trainer and behavior consultant outside of Boston, Massachusetts with over 1,000 cases under her belt. She noticed there were books for reactive dogs, aggressive dogs and every breed imaginable, but there were no resources for urban dog owners. After years of searching and secretly hoping someone else would write a handbook for city dogs, Melissa decided to take measures into her own hands. In her first book, "Considerations for the City Dog," Melissa references real cases spanning over a decade of dog training in the city to inform students about the people they need in their corner, how to find reputable professionals, and how not to get scammed in a sea of people trying to make a buck. She delicately, but succinctly, dissects the biggest controversies in the dog world (like breeder vs. rescue) in a way that brings everyone to the table. She consulted with veterinarians, dog walkers, daycare owners, groomers, behaviorists, dog trainers, students and more to find out what they wish would be included. The final product, “Considerations for the City Dog,” is the only handbook for urban dogs currently available. Melissa started a YouTube channel to help people with animal training through the COVID19 crisis, is the co-Training director of the oldest AKC Obedience club in the United States, and is working on a new book geared for those who want to work with animals when they grow up.