LIZ PALIKA has been involved with purebred dog rescue for almost thirty years, working with German Shepherd, Australian Shepherd and Papillon rescue. An award-winning author and professional dog trainer, Palika specializes in training rescue dogs and their new owners to enable these dogs to remain forever in their new homes. The bimonthly columnist on purebred rescue for the AKC Gazette, Palika has written over fifteen books, including the Australian Shepherd: Champion of Versatility, Second Edition and All Dogs Need Some Training, both from Wiley.