Carol Bryant is an American Cocker Spaniel mom to Alvin and founder of Fidose of Reality.com, the award-winning dog blog. She is the former President of the Dog Writers Association of America and a widely respected spokesperson in the pet industry. Her passion for dogs and love of writing have also led her to writing two books, Dexter and Brandy Noel and My heart beats dog®. Carol has over 20 years of experience in the pet industry, working with major brands, and is a sought-after speaker on animal welfare, pet lifestyle, and the importance of the human-animal bond.