Karen E. Mueller DVM
About the author
Karen E. Mueller, DVM, is a veterinarian, educator, and author whose work bridges science, storytelling, and the human–animal bond. Growing up in the Pacific Northwest, she developed a fascination with the mysterious, later writing richly illustrated cryptid guides. In her veterinary career, she has advanced animal welfare through high-volume spay/neuter programs and general and chiropractic practice, while also co-creating a website, PetHealthHarbour, for pet owners. Her latest books explore button training, teaching dogs
and cats to “talk” and deepening communication between people and pets.
Books by the Author
Animal Communication And Behavior
Teach Them to Talk™ Series
by Karen E. Mueller, DVM
Dog Button Training: Teach Your Dog to Talk
A Practical Guide to Button Communication
What Readers Are Saying:
“An insightful, compassionate, and truly practical guide… Mueller brings both professional credibility and genuine warmth to the subject. The balance of science and empathy makes the process feel approachable, while the step-by-step guidance builds confidence without overwhelm. This book focuses on understanding, connection, and giving your dog a stronger voice.”
Imagine your dog telling you what she wants, needs, or feels — using real words.
Button training opens a powerful new channel of communication between you and your dog, giving
your dog an empowering way to express herself — even if you’ve never trained a dog before.
In this practical, science-informed, and heartwarming guide, veterinarian Karen E. Mueller,
DVM walks you step by step through teaching your dog to “talk” using sound buttons. With clear
explanations, real-life examples, and thoughtful problem-solving strategies, you’ll learn how to build
a communication system that works for your dog and your home.
Inside, you’ll learn how to:
• Choose the best first words for your dog
• Set up a button board for success
• Build word meaning through consistent use
• Tell true communication apart from random presses
• Add new words without overwhelming your dog
• Troubleshoot common training challenges
• Support senior dogs, multi-dog households, and special-needs learners
Along the way, you’ll meet Paddy — a real-life button-pressing dog whose unexpected
“conversations” bring humor, insight, and unforgettable moments.
Whether your dog is a still a puppy, a curious adult, or a wise senior, button training can deepen your
connection, build confidence, and give your dog a meaningful new way to be understood.
Start the conversation. Discover what your dog has been trying to tell you.
Dog Button Training Logbook
A Practical Guide to Button Communication
What Readers Are Saying:
“This is not a blank journal with a fancy cover. It’s a thoughtfully structured guide disguised as a logbook… Every tenth day, a coaching checklist appears with structured guidance, and there’s even a special checklist dedicated to celebrating micro-wins. It’s the missing piece that turns good intentions into a real record of something remarkable.”
Track Your Dog’s Words, Progress, and Milestones
DOG BUTTON TRAINING LOGBOOK
Track Your Dog’s Words, Progress, and Milestones
This is more than a blank journal.
The Dog Button Training Logbook is a guided coaching logbook designed to support real-world
button training—step by step, session by session.
Created as a companion to Dog Button Training: Teach Your Dog to Talk — A Practical Guide
to Button Communication, this 120-page logbook helps you organize training sessions, track
emerging communication, and stay focused during the critical early stages of learning.
Inside this logbook, you’ll find:
• Structured daily log pages for recording button use, context, and observations
• Coaching and reminder checklists every 10 sessions to help guide your button training
journey
• Dedicated space to track newly added words and button locations
• Guided reflection prompts to help identify patterns and meaningful progress
Rather than leaving you alone with empty pages, this logbook provides intentional structure—helping
you stay oriented, confident, and consistent as your dog’s communication skills develop.
Designed to be practical, encouraging, and easy to use, the Dog Button Training
Logbook supports the learning process—not perfection—because every button press counts.
Give your training sessions structure and direction, to help you successfully work toward your goals.
Order today and start tracking your dog’s progress.
Coming Soon
Cat Button Training: Teach Your Cat to Talk
A Practical guide to Button Communication
Cryptozoology AND Natural History
Creatures of the World™ Series
Cryptid Creatures of the World: An Illustrated Guide to Myths, Monsters, and Mysterious Creatures Haunting Six Continents
An audiobook in English.
What Readers Are Saying:
“Cryptid Creatures of the World is a captivating journey through the shadowy corners of folklore, mystery, and legend… What makes this guide stand out is its blend of rich storytelling, cultural context, and striking illustrations. The author doesn’t just list cryptids — this is a thoughtful exploration of why these legends endure. Entertaining, eye-opening, and beautifully illustrated, this is a must-have for every cryptid enthusiast.”
— ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Verified Review (B.N., UK)
Take a look inside Cryptid Creatures of the World: An Illustrated Guide to Myths, Monsters, and Mysterious Creatures Haunting Six Continents!
This expanded and beautifully illustrated Cryptid Creatures of the World is a #1 Amazon New
Release in several categories, with over 100 reviews (average rating 4.8).
What if the shadows held more than just stories?
Beneath the dense forests, over misty lakes, and beyond the edges of the known world lurk
creatures whispered about in folklore and reported by eyewitnesses for centuries.
In this richly illustrated guide, veterinarian and educator Karen E. Mueller, DVM delves into thirty of
the world’s most haunting cryptids—mysterious beings that challenge science, spark imagination,
and endure in cultural memory.
Inside you’ll discover:
• Thirty cryptids: haunting six continents, each steeped in history and culture
• Original full-color artwork: capturing the eerie presence of these elusive creatures
• Legends entwined with science: exploring how folklore and biology collide at the edges
of knowledge
• Eyewitness reports: captivating sightings paired with cultural traditions to highlight how
stories evolve across generations
• Global reach with local depth: from the swamps of the Americas to the mountains of
Asia and beyond
• Lesson plan suggestions: in Chapter 12, designed to spark curiosity and critical thinking
for middle and high school students and classrooms
• A gripping reading experience: perfect for anyone drawn to the mysterious, monstrous,
and the unexplained
From fog-shrouded lakes to mountain forests and beyond, each profile blends cultural tradition,
eyewitness accounts, and natural insight to uncover what may still be lurking just out of sight.
Whether you’re a skeptic or a believer, this guide is your passport into the darkened corners of the
world—where something may still be watching. Step into the mystery—buy your copy of Cryptid
Creatures of the World and begin your eerie adventure today.
Criaturas Críptidas del Mundo: Una Guía Ilustrada de Mitos, Monstruos y Criaturas Misteriosas que Habitan en los Seis Continentes
Lo Que Dicen los Lectores:
“Disfruté mucho leyendo este libro sobre leyendas paranormales y míticas. El autor hizo un trabajo fantástico al explicar y dar descripciones vívidas de las leyendas. Las ilustraciones son absolutamente impresionantes, hermosas y vibrantes… Está bien escrito y es fácil de entender. Lo recomiendo.”
— H.A., Verified Review (U.S.)
Una Guía Ilustrada de mitos, monstruos y criaturas misteriosas que acechan en los seis continentes
¿Y si las sombras escondieran algo más que simples historias?
Bajo los densos bosques, sobre los lagos brumosos y más allá de los límites del mundo conocido
acechan criaturas de las que se habla en el folclore y que han sido reportadas por testigos oculares
durante siglos.
En esta Guía Ilustrada, la veterinaria y educadora Karen E. Mueller, DVM, profundiza en treinta de
los críptidos más inquietantes del mundo, seres misteriosos que desafían a la ciencia, despiertan la
imaginación y perduran en la memoria cultural.
En su interior descubrirás:
• Treinta críptidos: que acechan en los seis continentes, cada uno de ellos impregnado de
historia y cultura
• Ilustraciones originales a todo color: que capturan la inquietante presencia de estas
escurridizas criaturas
• Leyendas entrelazadas con la ciencia: explora cómo el folclore y la biología chocan en
los límites del conocimiento
• Informes de testigos presenciales: avistamientos escalofriantes combinados con
tradiciones culturales para destacar cómo evolucionan las historias a lo largo de las
generaciones
• Alcance global con profundidad local: desde los pantanos de América hasta las
montañas de Asia y más allá
• Sugerencias para planes de lecciones: en el capítulo 12, diseñado para despertar la
curiosidad y el pensamiento crítico de los estudiantes de secundaria y bachillerato y en
las aulas
• Una experiencia de lectura apasionante: perfecta para cualquiera que se sienta atraído
por lo misterioso, lo monstruoso y lo inexplicable
• Desde lagos envueltos en niebla hasta bosques de montaña y más allá, cada perfil
combina la tradición cultural, los relatos de testigos presenciales y la visión de la
naturaleza para descubrir lo que aún puede estar acechando fuera de la vista.
Tanto si eres escéptico como creyente, esta guía es tu pasaporte a los rincones oscuros del
mundo, donde algo puede estar observándote.
Cryptids of the World: Where Legends Meet Reality
What Readers Are Saying:
“I loved this well-written book! Because the author is a veterinarian, the information about cryptids is scholarly, scientific, balanced, and well-researched… This enjoyable book sparks my imagination, and I know that I will return to re-read it from time to time.”
— ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ T.M., Verified Review (U.S.)
Discover the world of cryptids and explore the mysteries that have captivated cultures for centuries — even if you’re skeptical.
Do stories of hidden creatures in remote forests and deep lakes spark your curiosity?
Are you intrigued by legends of Sasquatch, the Loch Ness Monster, and countless other cryptids
around the world — yet unsure how to separate fact from folklore?
Have you ever wished for a guide that blends compelling storytelling with eyewitness accounts,
historical context, and real scientific inquiry?
If so, this book was written for you.
In a world where myth and reality often overlap, fascination with the unknown endures. Between
legend and evidence lies a space worth exploring — thoughtfully, respectfully, and with curiosity
intact.
Cryptids of the World: Where Legends Meet Reality invites you into that space.
Here’s just a glimpse of what you’ll uncover inside:
• Over 22 cryptids explored: Venture far beyond Sasquatch and Nessie–explore the Jersey Devil,
the Mokele-Mbembe, and the Mongolian Death Worm…
• Historical origins: Delve into the rich narratives and backgrounds of cryptids worldwide.
• Scientific theories explained: Understand the possible realities behind the tales.
• Credible evidence considered: Some cryptids may actually exist.
• Vivid illustrations: Original images bring cryptid legends to life.
The surprising benefits of cryptids for environmental conservation.
• Cultural sensitivity: Respects and authentically portrays diverse beliefs and legends.
• Lesson ideas for educators: Cultivate curiosity in students using cryptid lore.**
And so much more!
Whether you’re an outdoor enthusiast intrigued by the possibility of an encounter, a curious
skeptic, or an educator looking to spark discussion, this book offers a balanced, engaging
exploration of one of humanity’s most enduring fascinations.
It respects cultural traditions, presents evidence thoughtfully, and encourages readers to think
critically while keeping a sense of wonder.
Your journey into the world of cryptids begins here — where folklore meets investigation, and
mystery meets inquiry.
Ready to explore? Scroll up and click “Add to Cart” to begin your adventure today.
Críptidos del Mundo, Donde las Leyendas se Encuentran con la Realidad
Lo Que Dicen los Lectores:
“Disfruté mucho leyendo este libro sobre leyendas paranormales y míticas. El autor hizo un trabajo fantástico al explicar y dar descripciones vívidas de las leyendas. Las ilustraciones son absolutamente impresionantes, hermosas y vibrantes… Está bien escrito y es fácil de entender. Lo recomiendo.”
— H.A., Verified Review (U.S.)
Descubre el mundo de los críptidos y explora los misterios que han cautivado a culturas durante siglos — incluso si eres escéptico.
¿Las historias de criaturas ocultas en bosques remotos y lagos profundos despiertan tu
curiosidad?
¿Te intrigan las leyendas de Sasquatch, el Monstruo del Lago Ness y muchos otros críptidos
alrededor del mundo, pero no estás seguro de cómo distinguir entre hechos y folclore?
¿Alguna vez has querido una guía que combine una narración envolvente con relatos de testigos,
contexto histórico y análisis científico real?
Si es así, este libro es para ti.
En un mundo donde el mito y la realidad a menudo se entrelazan, la fascinación por lo
desconocido sigue viva. Entre la leyenda y la evidencia existe un espacio que vale la pena
explorar — con curiosidad, respeto y pensamiento crítico.
Críptidos del Mundo: Donde las Leyendas se Encuentran con la Realidad te invita a adentrarte
en ese espacio.
Aquí tienes solo un vistazo de lo que encontrarás en su interior:
• Más de 22 críptidos explorados: Ve mucho más allá de Sasquatch y Nessie–explora el Diablo
de Jersey, el Mokele-Mbembe y el Gusano de la Muerte de Mongolia…
• Orígenes históricos: Descubre las ricas historias y antecedentes de críptidos de todo el mundo.
• Teorías científicas explicadas: Comprende las posibles realidades detrás de estas historias.
• Evidencia analizada: Algunos críptidos podrían existir realmente.
• Ilustraciones vívidas: Imágenes originales que dan vida a las leyendas.
• Los sorprendentes beneficios de los críptidos para la conservación ambiental.
• Sensibilidad cultural: Respeta y representa de manera auténtica diversas creencias y
tradiciones.
• Ideas para educadores: Fomenta la curiosidad en los estudiantes utilizando el folclore
críptido.
• ¡Y mucho más!
Ya seas un entusiasta de la naturaleza intrigado por la posibilidad de un encuentro, un escéptico
curioso o un educador que busca despertar el interés en sus estudiantes, este libro ofrece una
exploración equilibrada y cautivadora de una de las fascinaciones más duraderas de la
humanidad.
Presenta la evidencia con responsabilidad, respeta las tradiciones culturales y anima a los
lectores a pensar de manera crítica sin perder el sentido de asombro.
Tu viaje al fascinante mundo de los críptidos comienza aquí — donde el folclore se encuentra
con la investigación y el misterio con la búsqueda de evidencia.
¿Listo para explorar? Desplázate hacia arriba y haz clic en “Agregar al carrito” para
comenzar tu aventura hoy mismo.
Sasquatch: Insights into Their Lives and Encounters with Humans
What Readers Are Saying:
“When I first picked up this book, I was doubtful about the existence of Sasquatch. However, after reading through its collection of first-hand and second-hand accounts, I’m left uncertain. The stories are intriguing and thought-provoking, making it hard to dismiss them completely. An engaging and enjoyable read offering fascinating perspectives on this enduring mystery.”
— ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ J.B.S., Verified Review (U.S.)
For decades, reports of Sasquatch have sparked curiosity, debate, and investigation.
Eyewitnesses continue to describe startling encounters — sudden roadside crossings, towering
figures glimpsed at dusk, unexplained sounds echoing through dense forests. But beyond the
stories, what patterns emerge? What behaviors repeat? And what might they suggest?
In Sasquatch Insights, veterinarian, educator, and bestselling author Karen E. Mueller,
DVM, examines reports and recurring behaviors with an inquisitive yet balanced lens.
Previously ranked #1 in Primatology on Amazon.
Drawing on eyewitness accounts, environmental context, and observed patterns, she offers
readers a clear overview of what is documented — and what remains uncertain — about
Sasquatch.
Inside you’ll discover:
• What Sasquatch is — consistent descriptions from eyewitnesses
• Evidence for its existence — footprints, physical traces, and testimonies
• Natural behaviors — movement, feeding, communication patterns
• Car sightings & roadside crossings — why these encounters are common
• Encounters from hikers, campers, hunters, fishermen, and homesteaders
• What to do if you meet a Sasquatch in the woods
• How to avoid escalating an encounter
• Resource guide — museums in the U.S. dedicated to Sasquatch
Engaging yet grounded, Sasquatch Insights invites readers to explore one of North America’s
most enduring wilderness mysteries with curiosity, respect, and thoughtful analysis.
Review the accounts. Consider the patterns. Decide for yourself.
Scroll up to continue the exploration today.
Humor AND Parenting
Some Things Suck™ Series
#1 Best Seller in Animal Behavior and Communication
Some Moms Suck Way More Than You.
24 Animal Parenting Fails That Prove You’re NOT a Bad Mom
What Readers Are Saying:
“This book made me laugh and also made me feel better about the hard parts of being a mom. The animal examples are clever and hilarious, and the message is clear: no one is perfect — and that’s okay. A playful, lighthearted reminder that some moms in the animal kingdom have it far worse!”
— ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ C.C., Verified Review (U.S.)
Feeling like you’re the world’s worst mom?
Relax.
Somewhere out there, a sea turtle has already laid her eggs and left for happier waters. Meanwhile,
a sand tiger shark lets her babies fight it out before they’re even born.
Some Moms Suck Way More Than You isn’t another parenting book telling you how to be better.
It offers something many moms need more: reassurance, perspective, and relief from the
pressure to get everything right.
Most parenting books focus on skills and strategies.
This one starts a different conversation.
Written for the moments other parenting books skip—the self-doubt, the exhaustion, the quiet fear
that you’re messing everything up—this hilarious, eye-opening look at animal motherhood delivers
one powerful message: you’re doing just fine.
And if you’re curious about what to avoid as a parent, nature has plenty to teach us.
Meet a few of nature’s most outrageous moms:
• The Cuckoo – who drops her kids on someone else’s doorstep.
• The Spotted Frog – who snacks on her own tadpoles.
• The Sea Turtle – who wishes her kids well… from a hundred miles away.
• The Black Widow – whose post-date snack is her partner.
• The Panda – who picks her favorite twin and “forgets” the other.
Packed with laugh-out-loud facts, sly winks of truth, and charming illustrations, Some Moms Suck
Way More Than You reminds every mom that love—not perfection—is what really matters.
Pick up a copy for your favorite mom—who:
• Could use a good laugh (and maybe a nap)
• Needs a reminder she’s doing better than she thinks
• Has ever questioned her parenting… or her sanity
• Somehow manages to keep everyone alive—and hasn’t eaten her young
A hilarious and heartwarming gift book for moms, ideal for baby showers, Mother’s Day, or any
moment when a mom needs permission to breathe, laugh, and remember: in nature, some moms
really do suck way more than you.
Some Dads Suck Way More Than You .
22 Wild Examples of Why You’re a Great Dad
What Readers Are Saying:
“Some Dads Suck Way More Than You is the funniest ‘you’re doing fine’ pep talk I’ve read in a while. It’s packed with wild animal dad behavior… so every page makes regular human parenting mistakes feel tiny. The tone is light, snarky in a fun way, and surprisingly sweet underneath it all. It’s entertaining. You learn something… compared to nature, you’re absolutely crushing it.”
— ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ J.C., Verified Review (U.S.)
— ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Verified Review (Spain)
Some Dads Suck Way More Than You
Missed a school event? Burned dinner? Forgot the diaper bag?
Relax.
Not another “how to be a better dad” book.
This one’s about perspective — not performance.
Most parenting books focus on skills, systems, and doing more — and doing it better.
This one is about perspective.
Some Dads Suck Way More Than You offers something many dads need just as much:
reassurance, humor, and relief from the pressure to get everything right.
Written for the moments other parenting books skip — the missed plays, the wrong snacks, the quiet
worry that you’re falling short — this book is a reminder that even when fatherhood feels messy or
chaotic, you’re doing better than you think.
Maybe you double-booked a birthday party, showed up late, or forgot something important — again.
Take a breath.
You’re doing better than you think.
Way better.
And if you’re wondering what not to do as a father, nature provides plenty of cautionary tales.
In this laugh-out-loud tour of the animal kingdom’s most spectacular fatherhood failures, veterinarian
and author Karen E. Mueller, DVM introduces dads who eat their own kids, abandon their families, or
contribute nothing beyond DNA and an exit strategy.
Inside, you’ll meet:
• The sand goby dad who snacks on his own eggs when parenting gets inconvenient
• The praying mantis dad who goes on a date… and becomes the dinner
• The wolf spider dad who—plot twist—doesn’t exist at all. Lame.
• The koala dad who contributes nothing but genetics and eucalyptus-scented chill
• The Darwin’s frog dad who swallows his kids and burps them out fully formed
• The pipefish dad who gets pregnant—and then decides which babies “make the cut”
Compared to these guys, your everyday dad fails barely register.
This uplifting, fact-filled book blends humor, science, and compassion to deliver one simple truth:
You’re doing a great job—even on the days it doesn’t feel like it.
Whether you're looking for a much-needed laugh for a sleep-deprived dad, the perfect birthday
present, or a Father's Day gift, Some Dads Suck Way More Than You is a funny, confidence-
boosting reminder that human fathers are absolutely crushing it.
Scroll up and click “Buy Now” to give a dad the laugh (and the reassurance) he deserves.
Coming Soon
Some Teens Suck Way More Than You
20 Wild Examples That Prove You’re Doing Better Than You Think
Some Babies Suck Way More Than Yours
20 Wild Examples of Why Your Baby’s the Best