Melanie Monteiro is a dog safety expert, pet first aid instructor and author of The Safe Dog Handbook - the acclaimed book inspired by her adventures with Taiga, the world's most accident-prone puppy.

Melanie consults with a wide clientele including humane organizations, canine professionals, top celebrities and countless dog parents, offering pet first aid lessons, CPR demos and in-home pet safety makeovers. She also partners with major companies such as Chevy and Disney to liaison with the public and media regarding dog safety.

Her videos are used to train K9 police dog handlers and have been viewed by hundreds of thousands on YouTube.

A dedicated volunteer, Melanie has been a puppy raiser for Canine Companions for Independence, a grooming crewmember for SPCA-LA, and a recovery assistant for the Bend Spay & Neuter Project.

Before going to the dogs, Melanie was an award-winning advertising writer and professional voiceover artist in Los Angeles. During her career, she created advertising for many national brands including PetSmart and Pedigree, which provided the foundation for her unique insight into the concerns of pet parents.

Melanie divides her time between Los Angeles and Sisters, Oregon with her husband Mark and the infamous Taiga.