Patricia Miller (born October 14, 1951, in

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) is an

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noted for her experience in

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. She operates a dog training facility, Peaceable Paws, in

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Biography

Miller was born in Springfield, Illinois and graduated from high school in

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then moved to Vestal, New York after her stepfather

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had accepted a position at

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. She worked at the Marin Humane Society in

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for twenty years and now lives in Fairplay, Maryland with her husband Paul. She is the author of more than 500 articles (particularly in ''Whole Dog Journal'') and several books, including ''The Power of Positive Dog Training'' and ''Positive Perspectives: Love Your Dog, Train Your Dog'' and its sequel.

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