Our Experts

Amelia Steele is an award-winning dog trainer and behavioral specialist who has spent the last six years helping some of the more challenging dogs. They have worked with families around the world and spend a significant amount of their time supporting dogs in shelters across the UK and Romania. Amelia is certified by the Victoria Stilwell Academy and is committed to continuous study through organizations including Dunbar Academy, IMDT, Maddie's Fund, and IAABC. Amelia is passionate about animal welfare and making high-quality training accessible and easy to understand for everyone.

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.

Ken Ramirez is CEO and Chief Training Officer at Karen Pryor Clicker Training, where he oversees the development of training education programs. Previously, Ken served as EVP of animal care and training at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium for over 25 years. A 50+ year veteran of animal care and training, Ramirez consults with zoos, conservation projects, and many professional dog programs. Ramirez taught a graduate course on animal training at Western Illinois University for 20 years. He has written for scientific publications and countless popular articles, and has authored three books on training.

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.