Dr. Erin B. Perry received her Ph.D. in animal nutrition from the University of Missouri–Columbia in 2011. Erin joined the faculty of the Department of Animal Science at Southern Illinois University in 2012. Erin teaches courses and conducts research in both Companion Animal and Equine Sciences. Erin has authored 26 articles, one book chapter, 48 abstracts, and delivered 48 professional presentations. Erin has served on 18 Graduate Committees and directed 14 Graduate Students (11 Graduates and 3 current) in her program. In addition, Erin has served as K9 Handler in the Missouri Task Force 1 since 2003 and as an Instructor and Evaluator for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) since 2016. Erin’s Companion Animal Research efforts have focused on Working and Service Canines with emphasis on Stress Management and Decontamination Procedures. Erin’s efforts are highly recognized throughout the Working Dog Community and have resulted in numerous invited lectures on K9 Decontamination.