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Home / Dog Blog / Steve Guttenberg, Russell Hartstein & Fun Paw Care

Steve Guttenberg, Russell Hartstein & Fun Paw Care

October 19, 2014 by Russell Hartstein CDBC, CPDT Leave a Comment

Service Dogs and homeless dogs

Steve Guttenberg Teams Up With Russell Hartstein

Dog training and behavior modification are not only my career of choice but my passion. As a natural extension of this passion, I thrive on turning homeless dogs into service dogs to help others. The largest reason why millions of dogs and cats are killed in our shelter system year after year is not because of cancer or any medical condition, it is because of poor behavior. Too often what facilitates this process is when pet parents abdicate teaching dogs how they would like their dog to behave.

In Miami Dade alone, they unnecessarily have killed over 20,000 friendly adoptable, loving dogs and cats each year, over a 100 a day! – crazy numbers! What adds to this genocide is antiquated, regressive, discriminatory laws such as BSL (Breed Specific Legislation) which is not supported by science or any educated professional. Such policies, which are founded in fiction by politicians looking to get elected, lend to the unnecessary slaughter of beautiful sentient beings.

As long as we oppress other living beings we will create a culture of oppression.

My close friend, film star Steve Guttenberg has come to Miami to support this cause with me. Together we will help turn homeless dogs into service dogs and to bring awareness to this epidemic. We are also bringing awareness to outstanding charities such as the Sabrina Cohen Foundation which teaches and lobbies for people with disabilities who would benefit tremendously from a service dog.

The killing of dogs must stop. We need to forge relationships where there is a mutually beneficial relationship built on love, understanding, and help between canine and human animals.

Miami Dade Animal Services was in attendance showing off some of the very dogs who are at high risk of being killed every single day. Please adopt don’t shop. It was an awesome event and many peoples’ hearts were stolen by these gorgeous pups that may not be here tomorrow if not adopted today.

Steve and I were presented with a key to the city and honor bestowed to us by Mayor Levine and I was awarded a certificate of recognition for my service dog training by Mayor Philip Levine and Commissioner Micky Steinberg.

The crowd then walked across the street to raise awareness and funds for the Sabrina Cohen Foundation by spinning to some energetic tunes at Fly Wheel. The event was a huge success as people packed the spin class to support Sabrina, service dogs and to meet Steve Guttenberg.

Modified bikes were brought in and people of all abilities spun to the pumping tunes! It was truly awesome!

Thank you to all of those that came out and who are behind the scenes to make these events possible and successful. These events are monumental undertakings brought together by compassion, love, passion and hard work.

The idea that some lives matter less is the root of all that’s wrong with the world.  ~ Paul Farmer

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Key to the city miami
Thank you for the key to the city.
Russell Hartstein and Steve Guttenberg and service dog
service dog in miami spin class with handler
Russell Hartstein and Steve Guttenberg working out together
It’s hard to laugh and spin at the same time!

Russell Hartstein and Steve Guttenberg at flywheel

Disabled woman on modified bike in spin class

Russell Hartstein and Steve Guttenberg about to ride for charity

Russell Hartstein and Steve Guttenberg after spin class laughing

Group photo at service dog and homeless dog event with Fun Paw Care

Russell Hartstein and Steve Guttenberg cracking up after spin class

Russell Hartstein kissing homeless dog

commissioner of miami beach, his daughter, dog and russell hartstein
Miami Commissioner and his daughter
Miami Dade Animal Services supporting Fun Paw Care
Thank you, Miami Dade Animal Services, for coming out and supporting and showing off our amazing homeless dogs!

Edward Tobins daughter and miami dade animal services

homeless dog drinking water in miami sun

blond woman with homeless dog
foster dog for adoption
Mike Tenzer and his dog
Thank you to veterinarian Dr. Mike Tenzer of the VCA Animal Hospital for coming out with your dogs!

Ed Tobin and David McCauley laughing it up

Russell Hartstein, Edward Tobin and 2 dogs
Thank you commissioner Edward Tobin for coming out to support us!

Russell Hartstein and Steve Guttenberg Sabrina Cohen and David New

Fun Paw Care rescuing dogs

Mayor of miami beach philip levine, russell Hartstein steve guttenberg and al sokel
Thanks mayor Philip Levine, Steve Guttenburg for coming out today!!

Russell Hartstein and Steve Guttenberg at spin class with all the spinners

Russell Hartstein and Steve Guttenberg and woman in Fly wheel

Steve Guttenberg and friend at Fun Paw Care event

Russell Hartstein and Steve Guttenberg and homless dog

Fun Paw Care and blond model helping out the dogs
Office Manager extraordinaire helping during the event

Fun Paw Care booth in Miami on water

Fun Paw Care, Steve Guttenberg & Service Dog Training Miami

Golden puppy on the green grass in miami
I’ll keep an eye on the Zukes treats, don’t worry bout a thing. 😉
Black Lab on green grass in miami
I was adopted and I am awesome!
Black Labrador retriever on grass with treat on nose
Look closely! Don’t miss the treat balancing on my nose!
Black lab eating treat off nose on grass in miami
Ready…..Get it!
Fun Paw Care, Steve Guttenberg & Service Dog Training Miami
OK, it’s been like 11 seconds already, and I’m going cross eyed. Can I noms yet?
black lab with zukes dog treat on nose
Thank you Zukes!
Russell Hartstein and Steve Guttenberg and friends in miami beach
Great people!
Russell Hartsein and Micky Steinberg
Thank you commissioner Micky Steinberg for coming out to support!
Russell Hartstein and Steve Guttenberg and Sabrina Cohen with wheelchair
Who is that gorgeous woman surrounded by these 2 guys?
Russell Hartstein and Steve Guttenberg and friends
Thank you all for coming out to support the dogs and great charities!
Russell Hartstein welcoming mayor philip levine of miami beach to event
Thank you mayor Philip Levine for coming and supporting dogs and amazing charities.
Russell Hartstein and Steve Guttenberg and Mayor Philip Levine
Meeting of the minds 🙂
Russell Hartstein and Steve Guttenberg and Mayor Philip Levine and commissioner Micky Steinberg
Mayor Philip Levine cracking us up!
Russell Hartstein receiving award from mayor and commissioners of miami beach for service dog training
Thank you, mayor and commissioners, for your kind words, Key to the city and Certificate of Recognition Award.
Russell Hartstein receiving award from Steve Guttenberg, mayor and commissioners of miami beach
Thank you all.
Russell Hartstein and Steve Guttenberg key to the city with mayor and commissioners
Key to the city speech.
Russell Hartstein and Fun Paw Care award from city for service dog training miami
I am honored to receive this award.
Russell Hartstein and Steve Guttenberg and mayor philip Levine of Miami Beach
The 3 amigos
Russell Hartstein and Steve Guttenberg and Philip Levine cracking up
Our faces tell it all

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Russell is a gifted trainer. Thank you for your dedication and compassion for training and helping homeless dogs.

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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.

Steve Guttenberg

Russell is not only one of my dearest friends, but the guru of dog training, behavior and all things dog!

Alan Faena & Ximena Caminos

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Dwyane Wade & Gabrielle Union

Thank you so much for your dog training and behavior services. We really appreciate your generous dog training donation to our event and foundation.

The Bee Gees, Barry Gibb & family

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!

Dr. Mike Tenzer, VCA Animal Hospital

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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What an amazing change you have made in our lives and the lives of our little Pekinese, Lulabelle!! We had many trainers over the last 3 years before meeting you. We consider it a miracle that we met you…

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