This book isn't about your dogs, it's for you! The Dog Professional's Survival Guide is an honest and practical, psychological vaccination against the fear of chasing your dreams and the risk of compassion fatigue. Working with dogs can be mentally and emotionally exhausting. Every single thing we do - and experience that we have - starts first in the mind and this little book is a great introduction to mindfulness, peace and excellent ideas. If you know how the human mind works and can apply a successful way of managing your own; you can maintain your own wellbeing, grow your confidence and ultimately have an amazing future. Covering topics including social media, mindfulness and your ultimate resilience as a dog professional; if you let it, this book will change your perspective and your experience of the world. We use a number of approaches to inspire and spur you into action, whether to create another income stream or change your life altogether. Sally Gutteridge has been a full time educational writer since 2015 holding a variety of canine certifications. She also holds a Diploma in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, an accredited Life Coaching Diploma, is an award winning Graduate of The Writer's Bureau and holds four qualifications from the School of Natural Health Sciences. She is a former professional Dog Trainer with the Royal Army Veterinary Corps, former instructor with Hearing Dogs for Deaf People and has much rescue experience. Through the organisation Canine Principles, Sally along with a fantastic team, provides reputable Continuation of Professional Development for all canine professionals.