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Margaret H. Bonham

Margaret H. Bonham (born February 5, 1963) is an award-winning author of around thirty books and a professional animal trainer based in Montana, originally from Colorado. She writes extensively about dogs and cats under the name Margaret H. Bonham, and publishes science fiction and fantasy as M. H. Bonham. She is also a sled dog racer and a Dog Writers Association Best Breed Book Award winner.
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Ask LuvemBooks about Margaret H. Bonham

Margaret H. Bonham is a Montana-based animal trainer and author of around thirty books on dogs, cats, and pet care, as well as science fiction and fantasy published under M. H. Bonham. LuvemBooks has reviewed one of her titles so far: The Simple Guide to Getting Active With Your Dog, which reflects her hands-on approach of pairing practical training knowledge with real-world activity guidance for dog owners. Her writing draws directly on her experience as a professional trainer and sled dog racer, giving her pet care books a grounded, instructional quality rather than a general-audience overview.
Where should I start?
If you are new to Margaret H. Bonham's work and own a dog, The Simple Guide to Getting Active With Your Dog is a natural entry point — it focuses on practical ways to build activity routines with your dog, which suits both new and experienced owners. It is the one title LuvemBooks has reviewed to date, so it is the best place to see her instructional style in action.
What's their writing style?
Bonham writes pet care books in a direct, instructional voice rooted in hands-on expertise — she is a professional animal trainer and sled dog racer, and that practical background shows in how she frames advice around real activity and training contexts rather than abstract theory. Her 'Simple Guide' and 'for Dummies' titles suggest she consistently aims for clarity and accessibility without talking down to readers. Under the M. H. Bonham pen name, her science fiction and fantasy work represents a distinct creative outlet, though LuvemBooks has not yet reviewed those titles.
Books we've reviewed
LuvemBooks has reviewed one book by Margaret H. Bonham so far: The Simple Guide to Getting Active With Your Dog, a pet care title focused on building activity routines with your dog, written from the perspective of an experienced professional trainer.
What genre do they write?
Margaret H. Bonham writes primarily in pet care, with a strong focus on dogs and cats — her books cover topics such as grooming, training, and keeping active with your dog. She also writes science fiction and fantasy under the name M. H. Bonham, giving her a dual identity across very different genres. LuvemBooks' reviewed title falls squarely in the pet care category.
What should I read after The Simple Guide to Getting Active With Your Dog?
After The Simple Guide to Getting Active With Your Dog, readers keen to go deeper into Bonham's pet care expertise might look at Dog Grooming for Dummies, one of her most recognized titles, which covers a different practical aspect of dog ownership. Readers drawn to her instructional, trainer-informed voice will find her broader catalogue of around thirty titles worth exploring through libraries or booksellers.
Who is Margaret H. Bonham?

Who is Margaret H. Bonham?

Margaret H. Bonham (born February 5, 1963) is an award-winning author, professional animal trainer, and sled dog racer based in Montana. She has written around thirty books, primarily about dogs and cats under her full name, and publishes science fiction and fantasy as M. H. Bonham. She is a Dog Writers Association Best Breed Book Award winner, and her notable works include Dog Grooming for Dummies. Her background as a working animal trainer gives her pet care writing a distinctly practical, experience-backed perspective.

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