With 35 years of experience in the classroom, Gary Althaus brings his lifelong passion for teaching, games, puzzles, and dogs to his debut book, Canine Capers. His love for creativity and canine companions is shared by his family, including his two daughters, three grandchildren, and their playful miniature Aussiepoo. Today, Gary and his wife enjoy splitting their time between their home and sunny Florida, embracing the snowbird lifestyle as they continue exploring new adventures together.

Gary enjoys walking Archie, his dog. He enjoys board games, card games, and word games. When he taught sixth grade, he incorporated a lot of games and puzzles into his teaching