Our Experts

Gary Richter, DVM, is a distinguished veterinarian, international bestselling author of "The Ultimate Pet Health Guide," "Longevity for Dogs," and "Longevity for Cats," and founder of Ultimate Pet Nutrition. Dr. Richter is certified in veterinary acupuncture and veterinary chiropractics. He understands the benefits of both conventional and holistic treatment methods. His professional goal is to provide a center where pets can receive effective holistic and regenerative therapies in conjunction with the highest quality of Western medical care.

Joey is a certified cat behavior consultant, professional cat trainer, and owner of Class Act Cats. He works with cat parents to help solve behavior concerns and deepen their bonds with their cats. In addition to private client work, Joey runs an award-winning blog and creates videos to help people better understand cat behavior. He lives with his two feline overlords, Poutine and Prozac, in Minneapolis, MN.

Fun Paw Care Dog Training was founded by renowned Certified Los Angeles Dog Trainer, Behaviorist & Nutritionist, Russell Hartstein. A Los Angeles-based pet expert, ethologist, Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC), and Certified Professional Dog Trainer-Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA) with over 30 years of applied behavior analysis (ABA), dog behavior, training, and pet care experience. Russell's work with the distinguished Dr. Jane Goodall received accolades. He is the recipient of prestigious honors from Dr. Jane Goodall, the city, mayors, the commissioners, and a key to the city.