Nicole is first and foremost a lover of all things four-footed and furry, particularly dogs and wolves! She is also an award-winning author and canine behavior specialist who lectures worldwide on canine behavior. Nicole is a regular contributor to Modern Dog Magazine and maintains her own Wilde About Dogs blog. Nicole was a Volunteer Coordinator for the City of Los Angeles' Animal Services, and Executive Director for Villalobos Rescue Center, a sanctuary for rescued wolves/wolfdogs, pit bulls and exotic animals. She operates Gentle Guidance Dog Training in southern California, and photographs dogs for various rescue groups to encourage adoptions. You can find Nicole's twelve books, seminar DVDs and blogs at www.nicolewilde.com, find her on Facebook at https://facebook.com/NicoleWildeAuthor, and follow her on Twitter at http://twitter.com/NicoleWilde. Coaching and mentoring services for dog trainers can be found at www.dogtrainersfriend.com, and you can find Nicole's animal-themed artwork at www.photomagicalart.com.
