Harnessing the Power of Canines: Insights from Award-Winning Author and Canine Handler Kathleen Donnelly
From 10:45 am until 1:00 pm
At Zoom
Kathleen Donnelly - Colorado Author
Award-winning author Kathleen Donnelly is a retired K-9 handler. She co-owned and worked dogs for nineteen years with Sherlock Hounds Detection Canines. She continues to enjoy crafting realism into her fictional stories from her dog-handling experience. Along with working dogs, Kathleen trained horses and loves spending time with her own mare. Her love of the mountains came from growing up in Colorado and exploring the wilderness. She has a B.A. in Journalism from Colorado State University and formerly wrote for The Berthoud Weekly Surveyor where she won a Colorado Press Award. Her books have won or been finalists for multiple awards including book of the year for the PenCraft Award, the Silver Falchions and Colorado Authors League. She lives near the Colorado foothills with her husband and four-legged friends. Visit her website: https://kathleendonnelly.com/
Harnessing the Power of Canines: Insights from Award-Winning Author and Canine Handler Kathleen Donnelly
In this session, award-winning author and retired canine handler Kathleen Donnelly shares her extensive experience in working with detection canines. Hosted by the Sisters in Crime, Northeast Florida Chapter, Kathleen discusses the vital role of working dogs in law enforcement, the differences between various types of service dogs, and the specifics of training and working with detection canines. The session includes practical insights, anecdotes, and a Q&A segment where Kathleen addresses common myths and audience questions. The informative talk is tailored for writers and anyone interested in the fascinating world of canine detection.
