We are proud to have her here with us today.
Lets get right to it:

Eva:
Who drew the beautiful sketches at the beginning of each chapter?

Audrey:
These were done by an animal artist named Pam Tanzey. She's an accomplished illustrator who has done the art work for a large number of pet books. In addition to drawing dogs, she also does cats and horses.

Eva:
Personally, what do you think is the best dog related career?

Audrey:
Well, I'm pretty fond of the one I've chosen (freelance animal writer), although my childhood dream was to be a veterinarian.

I admire vets and their ability to understand what is wrong with a patient who can't even talk.

Eva:
You can't possible have every career in this book. How do you know about the ins and outs of every job?

Audrey:
I did a lot of research for this book. I spoke to people in various careers and read a lot of books and articles about each job. Plus, in my career as a freelance animal writer, I have met many people who hold these particular careers. Talking to them over the years has helped me understand what these jobs are all about.

Eva:
For fun, what kinds of dogs do you have?
What are their names?

I happen to be dogless right now, but some of the dogs I've had in the past include a white German Shepherd named Jackie, a Collie-mix named Star, and a Shiba Inu named Kodi. My parents' Pomeranian, Minette, spends a lot of time with me too.

Meet the Author
The Labrador Retriever Handbook
by Audrey Pavia
hosted by Evamarie Spataro

Audrey Pavia is an editor, a writer, and above all, a dog lover. In this wonderful, comprehensive guide on Labrador Retrievers, The Labrador Retriever Handbook, she covers all of the basics of owning a Labrador and beyond. Learn more about this breed and don't forget to print our our Labrador coloring page for a fun way to share this with yor kids. She is the author of many other books and you can also see interviews on some of her other books including: Horses for Dummies and Careers with Dogs.

see Audrey's other interview (Horses for Dummies)

Meet the author Caroline Coile, Ph.D.
Barron's Guide to Dog Breeds
hosted by Evamarie Spataro
She was about nine years old when she changed from simply loving dogs to studying them. She is the author of many books on specific breeds in the "Barron's" and "Complete Idiot" series of books. Find out more.

The Labrador Retriever Handbook
FREE Labrador Coloring Sheet
see interview with author
Audrey Pavia

Nature's Beauty Kit by Deb Carpenter
ABC of Natural Beauty Recipes
FREE beauty tips from
author Deb Carpenter

Dogs on the Web
(On the Web Series)
by Audrey Pavia, Betsy Sikora Siino

The 500 best dog-oriented Web sites are located, their contents are summarized, and each is evaluated as both a canine resource and a Web site. Any software requirements are spelled out so that even a beginning Web surfer can find a wealth of information on favorite breeds or become involved in dog activities, including breed-specific clubs and real-life and online shows.

The Guinea Pig:
An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet (Owner's Guide to a Happy, Healthy Pet)
by Audrey Pavia

A book devoted to the joys of pet guinea pigs. Proves guinea pigs are playful and fun--they don't just sit there. A joy to read--especially for those of us who remember Audrey when she was the editor of Horse Illustrated. Engaging, informative, helpful text written by a true lover of animals. The illustrations are also lavish, helpful, at times hysterical and heavy on cute. Also has a big listing of books, clubs and a tiny website listing--still, very accurate