You don't need to be a dog lover to enjoy the antics of the Shanny the Black Labrador Retriever. Shanny lives up to the reputation of a mischevious lab with her antics. Always getting into things. Nothing is safe in her household when Shanny is on the loose. In Laura Michael's first volume of the Shanny Monster Series Shanny Gets Her License she introduces the irresistable Shanny and lays the groundwork for future escapades. Shanny's Mom enrolls her in Driver's Education much to the surprise of the instructor. She studies very hard every day, pays attention in class and does her homework. Her hard effort pays off when she passes her driver's test at the Bureau of Motor Vehicles. Now that Shanny has earned her driver's license you can look forward to regular Shanny storues. Young children will enjoy the illustrations of Sabine Wolfe. She has done a delightful job depicting the story through her drawings.
Laura Michaels is a life long dog lover and owner. In her youth she owned a Miniature Pinscher, Toy Poodle, Dalmatian and two Shetland Sheepdogs.
Her love of the Labrador Retriever began in 1974 when her first Lab Satin entered her life. They went on to earn several obedience and tracking titles.
Since then, Laura and her dogs have participated in obedience, agility, field, conformation, therapy dog work, tracking, public education and nursing home visits. She has taught conformation classes, beginner field classes, beginner obedience classes and is a Canine Good Citizen (CGC) evaluator.
Laura is one of the founding members of the Huron River Labrador Retriever Club and the Great Lakes Labrador Lovers. She is a member of the Labrador Retriever Club, Inc. (USA), the Labrador Retriever Club of Canada; a past member in good standing of the Showmen Dog Training Club and also the Dog Sports Club of Genesee County.
Laura lives near Flint, Michigan with her husband and dogs. Shanny has her own website at www.shannymonster.com.