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Steve Guttenberg, Russell Hartstein & Fun Paw Care

October 18, 2014 by Russell Hartstein CDBC, CPDT Leave a Comment

Ability Explosion, Service Dogs Miami Beach

Celebrities Dogs The Ability Explosion Luncheon and Simulation Event was a huge success, even for homeless and service dogs alike. The mayor Philip Levine and the commissioners graciously participated in the event to bring awareness to the obstacles and challenges others face on a daily basis. Awareness and compassion bring change. The day began with […]

Filed Under: Dog Training, Service Dog Training Tagged With: celebrity dog training

LIMA Dog Training?

October 9, 2014 by Russell Hartstein CDBC, CPDT 2 Comments

Shar-Pei Blown Away

What Is LIMA Dog Training? The Foible of Inclusivity in “Teaching.”  Is LIMA dog training humane? Why LIMA Is Not Enough Disclaimer: I practice veganism and Buddhism which regardless of which lineage you follow has nonharm to all sentient beings as a core value and practice. Hence, the ethics and morals that guide me do […]

Filed Under: Dog Training Tagged With: animal abuse, dog training ethics

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 […]

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

8 Reasons Why Dogs Are Not Pack Animals

September 17, 2014 by Russell Hartstein CDBC, CPDT 6 Comments

Wolf pack howling

Are Dogs Pack Animals? Here are all of the dog aggression equipment, collars, harnesses and pet products that we recommend Check out our dog training Los Angeles and Southern California services or our phone and video consultations to get help from anywhere in the world! (Updated 2020) How many times have you heard that dogs […]

Filed Under: Dog Training, Pet Nutrition Tagged With: Alpha, Dominance Theory, pack animals

8 Reasons Why I Don’t Allow My Dogs In The Kitchen

September 4, 2014 by Russell Hartstein CDBC, CPDT 2 Comments

dog training in kitchen

Dogs In The Kitchen Are A Bad Idea (Updated 2020) Here are all of the dog products mentioned in this article and pet products that we recommend Check out our dog boot camp training in Los Angeles services if your dog is in the Greater Los Angeles or Southern California area or our phone and […]

Filed Under: Dog Training, Pet Nutrition Tagged With: pet health

Let’s Get Naked

September 1, 2014 by Russell Hartstein CDBC, CPDT Leave a Comment

Dog on a beach with parent

Stripping Down With Your Dog (Updated 2020) How many of you have ever left the house to take your dog for a walk or to dog training outdoors without your phone? Not, many I would guess. I would like to suggest that you leave your phone behind and reap the great rewards of being “naked” on […]

Filed Under: Dog Training

The Science of Dog Training

August 4, 2014 by Russell Hartstein CDBC, CPDT Leave a Comment

French Bulldog and English Bulldog

Dog Training Is Simple (As long as you change) (Updated 2020) Do you want to change or do you want your dog to change when dog training? Los Angeles California families are often surprised to hear that they must change if they want their dog’s behavior to change. Even during our Los Angeles Dog Boot […]

Filed Under: dog behavior, Dog Training Tagged With: LIMA

My Dog Doesn’t Like Toys

July 28, 2014 by Russell Hartstein CDBC, CPDT 5 Comments

Best Dog Training Los Angeles Toys

This page contains references to products from one or more of our advertisers. This means that if you click on one of the product links, Fun Paw Care will receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. This helps support Fun Paw Care and allows us to continue to write for you and […]

Filed Under: Dog Training Tagged With: dog enrichment, Dog Toys

Generalization in Dog Training

June 18, 2014 by Russell Hartstein CDBC, CPDT Leave a Comment

The Importance Of Dog Training Generalization (Updated January 2023) Generalization definition or generalizing a dog’s behavior is the process of reproducing the desired behavior in various environments, settings, and conditions different from the initially trained behavior in the original environment. Generalization is also known as cross-contextualization and proofing (with distractions.)   Training Your Dog For […]

Filed Under: Dog Training Tagged With: dog generalization

Morals and Ethics of Dog Breeding

June 11, 2014 by Russell Hartstein CDBC, CPDT Leave a Comment

Stop Breeding 2

Rescue Don’t Buy (Updated 2020) “Nothing in the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity.” – Martin Luther King, Jr.   Here are all of the dog training, equipment, collars, harnesses, and pet products that we recommend Although my article focuses on irresponsible journalism and a specific dog breed (Briard’s) one can […]

Filed Under: dog behavior, Dog Training, Rescue Organizations Tagged With: AKC American Kennel Club, dog breeding, Irresponsible Journalism

Sports For Dogs or People

June 9, 2014 by Russell Hartstein CDBC, CPDT Leave a Comment

Golden Doodle dog training miami beach swim

Ethics of Dog Sports Is that an oxymoron? Who regulates dog sports ethics? Dog sports, breeding, conformation, agility, obedience competition, working dogs…etc., are all so common that many don’t even blink an eye when they are mentioned. But who is looking out for a dogs’ rights and welfare? Dog Sports Analogue To People The well-off […]

Filed Under: animal rights, Dog Training Tagged With: animal abuse, dog sports

Dogs in Extreme Sports

May 29, 2014 by Russell Hartstein CDBC, CPDT Leave a Comment

Picture Of Adorable Dog Training On The Beach - Fun Paw Care

Do Dogs Belong In Extreme Sports? Here are some scenarios that  I have seen on the news lately. A dog is stuffed into a backpack and worn by the pet parent as he base-jumps off a cliff. A dog is hooked up to a sling line and is dangling precariously, thousands of feet above a […]

Filed Under: animal rights, dog behavior Tagged With: dog sports

Dogs Are Equipment & Property?

June 4, 2013 by Russell Hartstein CDBC, CPDT Leave a Comment

Pets Have No Rights (Updated 2020) In the United States and in most countries around the world, specieism persists while all other earth nonhuman animals (hereinafter called animals) are disregarded and afforded no rights. This is the sad state of affairs that needs to change for all animals to coexist, thrive, and live healthy lives. […]

Filed Under: animal rights

Pet Store & Puppy Mill Dogs

May 23, 2013 by Russell Hartstein CDBC, CPDT Leave a Comment

Puppy MIll Dogs Los Angeles

Puppy Mills Online And In Stores (Updated 2020) Many people cannot resist the urge to buy a dog or cat from a puppy store or online website (most of which are puppy mills) or dog breeders, where the unscrupulous, unethical purveyors display dogs and cats like shiny inanimate objects. The real problem occurs once the […]

Filed Under: animal rights Tagged With: AKC American Kennel Club, dog breeding, puppy mills

Doggie Daycare Problems (Part 3)

May 17, 2013 by Russell Hartstein CDBC, CPDT Leave a Comment

Doggie Daycare Los Angeles CA

Is Dog Daycare Safe For Dogs? (Updated 2022) In Fun Paw Care’s final series about dog daycare, kennels, and dog boarding in Los Angeles, we discuss the suitability of these environments for pets. Dog daycare and dog kennels are not suitable or appropriate for most dogs as shown by peer-reviewed research of dogs’ stress levels […]

Filed Under: dog behavior, Dog Boarding, dog daycare, Dog Training Tagged With: dog aggression, dog body language, Dog Training Certifications, pet safety

Roots & Shoots Jane Goodall Teams up with Russell Hartstein of Fun Paw Care

May 10, 2013 by Russell Hartstein CDBC, CPDT Leave a Comment

Jane Goodall Teams Up With Celebrity Dog Trainer Russell Hartstein There are very few times in life when you get to work with a hero. Dr. Jane Goodall is thrice a hero of humanity, animals, and the environment. When she came to Miami and asked if I would work with Roots & Shoots to train […]

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

Dog Daycare Problems (Part 2)

May 8, 2013 by Russell Hartstein CDBC, CPDT Leave a Comment

Doggie Daycare Los Angeles CA

Dog Daycare Questions To Ask & What To Look For (Updated 2022) There are simply too many situations or reasons to mention why a great dog daycare would be healthy for your dog and why a poor dog daycare would be unhelpful or downright harmful for your dog. We think the cons for most dog […]

Filed Under: dog behavior, Dog Boarding, dog daycare, Dog Training Tagged With: dog aggression, dog body language, Dog Training Certifications, pet safety

Dog Daycare Problems

May 2, 2013 by Russell Hartstein CDBC, CPDT 2 Comments

Doggie Daycare Los Angeles CA

Dog Daycare Dangers (Updated 2022) A friend and client had asked me to watch over their gorgeous dog whom I previously trained very well when he was a puppy. I was very excited to see him and to see how well he was doing. When I first saw him he was wearing his standard flat […]

Filed Under: dog behavior, Dog Boarding, dog daycare, Dog Training Tagged With: dog aggression, dog body language, Dog Training Certifications, pet safety

The Mechanics of Dog Training

April 16, 2013 by Russell Hartstein CDBC, CPDT Leave a Comment

Dog obedience sport training

The Sport of Dog Training When I was a child, I wasn’t thinking about owning a dog training and pet service business in Los Angeles California. I wanted to play basketball just like Michael Jordan; I would watch him jump so high, run so fast, expertly shoot a ball from 30 feet away (nothing but net) into a […]

Filed Under: Dog Training

The Iditarod Dog Sled Race Kills Dogs In the Name of Tradition

March 26, 2013 by Russell Hartstein CDBC, CPDT Leave a Comment

Iditarod Dog Sledding is Cruel (3)

The Iditarod Is Dangerous And Cruel As an author,  Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC) and Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT), I feel compelled to respond to a recent article about Dorada, an Alaskan Husky who recently dropped dead because of the Iditarod dog sled race. Author Mark Derr of Psychology Today defends the race in his best […]

Filed Under: animal rights Tagged With: animal abuse, dog breeds, dog sports, Irresponsible Journalism

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Dr. Jane Goodall

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

TED Talks Founders, Vanessa Wurman, & family

…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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Naomi Campbell & Vladislav Doronin

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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…

Dr. Lori Walter

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.

Gabrielle Anwar & Shareef Malnik

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.

Dr. Carol K. & Lulabelle

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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