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Home / Dog Blog / Steve Guttenberg Teams Up With Russell Hartstein of Fun Paw Care

Steve Guttenberg Teams Up With Russell Hartstein of Fun Paw Care

October 3, 2014 by Russell Hartstein CDBC, CPDT 1 Comment

Steve Guttenberg & Russell Hartstein

Steve Guttenberg Teams Up With Russell Hartstein Of Fun Paw Care

Supporting Service Dogs & Homeless Dogs in Conjunction with 2 Noteworthy Charities!

I am thrilled to announce: film star, actor, dog lover, and one of my closest friends, Steve Guttenberg will be teaming up in support of Fun Paw Care to raise awareness for service dogs and homeless dogs.

We will take part in two events to build awareness of how service dogs can benefit the disabled and will promote the adoption of shelter dogs to function as service dogs.

These events will be run in conjunction with two noteworthy charities dear to my heart, Ability Explosion, which supports people with disabilities, and the Sabrina Cohen Foundation aimed at providing a better quality of life for those with paralysis.

Through training, education, and awareness, Steve and I will work to advance the understanding of service animals and these charities, as well as promote the adoption of shelter dogs to serve as service dogs, therapy dogs, and Emotional Support Animals.

Boxer Diabetic Service Dog
I was rescued and now I am a service dog.

I began service dog training years ago in my quest to help human and nonhuman animals. The idea to rescue dogs that were slated for death, and turn them into service dogs came about from the millions of adoptable dogs that are needlessly killed every year and the millions of people that could benefit from a task trained service dog or other types of assistance dogs.

Homeless dogs, just like bred dogs, can be trained to assist a person in a number of ways and functions including but not limited to:

  • PTSD
  • Insulin/Diabetic detection dogs
  • Autism Service Dogs – Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
  • Animal-Assisted Therapy
  • Hearing Dogs
  • Mobility Dogs
  • Psychiatric Service Dogs (PSDs)
  • Seizure Alert/Response Dogs
  • Guide Dogs /Seeing Eye Dogs
  • Emotional Support Animals (ESA)
  • Therapy Dogs

Steve is a dog lover and comes from a long line of dog-loving family members, and is a passionate and loving soul who shines wherever he goes. His list of accomplishments and philanthropy are too long to list here but his works were recently recognized when he was given a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

ABILITY EXPLOSION

The Ability Explosion luncheon event details are listed on their web site and will be attended by David, Steve, myself, the mayor, commissioners, police chief, and other noteworthy individuals. It is run by a friend, entrepreneur, and colleague David New. After David lost his sight in 2001 from a rare eye disease, he has since become an advocate for people with disabilities in Miami Beach, Florida.

He is currently chairman of the Miami Beach Disability Access Committee and chief promoter of Ability Explosion and president of two humanitarian organizations; Power Access Inc. and Access Now Inc. David also serves as president for the Miami Beach Council of the Blind (an affiliate of the Florida Council and the American Council of the Blind).

David New & Guide Dog Saphi
David New & Guide Dog Saphi

The goal of Ability Explosion through experiential events is to encourage people to live a day from the perspective of a person with a disability. David has achieved great success with events such as Lights Out Miami Beach, dining in the dark experience, Wheelchair Basketball, Children’s Programs, Resource and Technology Expo, Comedy Festival, and many more.

Through these events, he has been able to increase the awareness, sensitivity, and compassion of his community to understand what it means to be a person living with a disability.

David New & Service Dog Saphy Playing the Piano
David New & service dog Saphy, playing the piano

SABRINA COHEN FOUNDATION

The second organization that Steve and I are supporting is the Sabrina Cohen Foundation. Sabrina is an exemplary role model, friend, and driven, passionate individual who gets things done.

Twenty years ago, at the age of 14, she was left paralyzed after a Miami Beach car accident. In 2006, she founded the Sabrina Cohen Foundation (SCF), a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to funding cutting edge research and innovative therapies that will improve the quality of life for individuals living with spinal cord injuries and other disabilities.

Accessible Miami Beach, Service Dog Training Miami

Sabrina is in the process of undertaking one of the largest projects in the country to make life more fulfilling and enjoyable for people with disabilities. The project encompasses an accessible Miami beach (aptly named Sabrina Beach) to facilitate people with disabilities and an adaptive playground.

The event to support this endeavor will kick off on October 19th at 12:00 pm at Maurice Gibb Memorial Park, 1790 Purdy Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139 with service dogs and Miami Dade Animal Services showcasing some wonderful adoptable dogs.

These and all dogs in the shelter system are at risk of being killed due to overpopulation and underfunding. Miami Dade kills 20,000+ adoptable dogs and cats every year! The event will then continue across the street to Fly Wheel, 1919 Purdy Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139 at 1:00 PM for a spin class with Sabrina, Steve, myself, the mayor, commissioners, and other noteworthy individuals.

Black Lab Service Dog
Rescue service dogs. Win, Win

Please sign up today for both of these amazing events as they will be sold out quickly and support wonderful causes and organizations!

Supporting and aiding dogs and individuals with disabilities is extremely rewarding and fulfilling. Helping others is what life is about. For all event details and to purchase tax-deductible tickets please visit each respective website. Please see this Press Release for more information.

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Filed Under: Rescue Organizations, Service Dog Training Tagged With: celebrity dog training, dog charity event

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  1. Bill Madison says

    October 5, 2014 at 8:44 am

    Here was the the vid about the service beagle returning luggage at the airport. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NK-T_t166TY

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…Russell is sweet and very effective when handling my very different dogs and I have seen amazing dog training and behavior results since their introduction. If you are looking for someone who has the utmost respect for your animal, is prompt and courteous, and values education and safety above all else, Fun Paw Care is the last place you need to look.

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You are so impressive; I cannot believe how much you know about dogs and how fast the dogs are learning. Thank you for training our dogs and helping us!

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I’ve not seen a trainer with his level of experience and ability in my almost 20 years of practice in South Florida. For the people and pets that make up the VCA Animal Hospital family, there’s no one we trust more with dog training, care and behavior issues than Russell and Fun Paw Care…

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As a veterinarian I have known Russell for some years… His dedication, professionalism, depth of knowledge and passion for animals are evident…The techniques he utilizes and teaches are clear and effective… I am over the moon to have his help and will not hesitate to recommend Fun Paw Care to all my clients, family and friends.

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Wow, Russell is proof that you don’t need to have a heavy hand for dogs to learn quickly. You’re amazing, we’re converted! Thank you so much, for your help.

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