- Tamar Geller
Tamar Geller is a dog trainer who developed "the Loved Dog" method of dog training. After serving as an Israeli intelligence officer [Soloman, D: "The Dogged Approach"New York Times Magazine", 5/27/07] , she dedicated her time to observing wolves in the wild and studying how the parent canines trained their young. By using similar techniques as the wolves, she created a method of training puppies that did not involve aggression, dominance, or choke chains. She is the founder of the first cage-free doggy boarding and day care center in southern
California , called The Loved Dog. Her book of the same name teaches dog-owners how to train their dogs in a nonaggressive way.Among other things, Tamar Geller works closely with The
Humane Society of the United States , conducts speeches and programs for rescue organizations, and gives lectures about her expertise in animal behavior atPepperdine University .Tamar Geller’s innovative techniques have made her into the dog trainer of several celebritiesManning, A: "For pet trainer to the stars, short leash is not the answer"USA Today", 4/26/07] , including Oprah Winfrey, Ben Affleck, Owen Wilson, and the Osbournes.
She has appeared on various television programs and media outlets, including The Today Show,
Oprah ,Animal Planet , CNN, "USA Today", and 20/20.Bibliography
* "The Loved Dog: The Playful Nonaggressive Way to Teach Your Dog Good Behavior", 2007, ISBN-10: 1-4169-3814-1
* "Celebrate Your Dog! The Loved Dog Way of Training" (DVD), 2007External links
* [http://www.tamargeller.com Official website]
* [http://www.oprah.com/tows/slide/200704/20070425/slide_20070425_350_102.jhtml Geller on the Oprah Winfrey Show]
* [http://www.hsus.org/pets/pet_care/tamar_geller.html Geller's videos on the website for the Humane Society of the United States]
* [http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/10628490/ Got a New Puppy? Geller on the Today Show]References
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