Carol Lea Benjamin

Carol Lea Benjamin is a renowned author, known for her mystery novels and non-fiction books, particularly those focused on dog training and behavior. She has written several books on these subjects, including "Dog Training for Kids," "Dog Tricks," "Dog Problems," "Second-Hand Dog," "The Chosen Puppy," "Surviving Your Dog's Adolescence," "Dog Training in 10 Minutes," and the "Rachel Alexander and Dash" mystery series, which includes "This Dog for Hire" and "The Dog Who Knew Too Much."

Benjamin's writing is informed by her unique experiences and diverse career background. She is a former private investigator, a dog trainer, and a teacher, and she brings all of these perspectives to her work. Her novels and guides on dog training have been highly regarded, earning her a place in the Hall of Fame of the International Association of Canine Professionals.

In addition to her writing, Benjamin is also an accomplished dog trainer and a member of the International Association of Canine Professionals Hall of Fame. She currently resides in Greenwich Village, New York City with her husband and their dogs.
Rachel Alexander and Dash Books
# Title Year
1 This Dog for Hire 1996
2 The Dog Who Knew Too Much 1997
3 A Hell of a Dog 1998
4 Lady Vanishes 1999
5 The Wrong Dog 2000
6 The Long Good Boy 2001
7 Fall Guy 2004
8 Without a Word 2005
9 The Hard Way 2006
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 The Wicked Stepdog 1982
2 Nobody's Baby Now 1983
Non-Fiction Books
# Title Year
1 Dog Training For Kids 1976
2 Cartooning for Kids 1982
3 Dog Tricks 1982
4 Writing for Kids 1985
5 Dog Problems 1989
6 The Chosen Puppy 1990
7 Surviving Your Dog's Adolescence 1993
8 Dog Training in 10 Minutes 1997
9 Mother Knows Best 2002
10 Dog Smart 2007
11 Second-Hand Dog 2008
12 See Spot Sit 2008
13 Do Border Collies Dream of Sheep? 2010