Tamar Geller facts for kids

Tamar Geller is a famous dog trainer. She created a special way to train dogs called "The Loved Dog" method. She used to work as an intelligence officer with the Israeli Special Forces. After that, she spent time watching wolves in the wild. She learned how parent wolves taught their young.

Tamar used these ideas to train puppies. Her method does not use force or harsh tools like choke chains. She also started the first cage-free doggy day care. It is in southern California and is also called The Loved Dog. She wrote a book about her gentle training methods.

The Loved Dog Method

Tamar Geller's "The Loved Dog" method is all about kindness. It teaches dog owners how to train their pets without being rough. She learned from watching how wolves teach their babies. This means no aggression or trying to be "dominant" over the dog. It's about building a good relationship.

Helping Animals and People

Tamar helps many animal groups. These include The Humane Society of the United States, ASPCA, and PETA. She gives talks and programs for groups that rescue animals. She has also taught about animal behavior at Pepperdine University. Tamar writes for a blog in Rescue Proud magazine too.

Training Celebrity Dogs

Many famous people ask Tamar to train their dogs. Some of these celebrities include Oprah Winfrey, Ellen DeGeneres, and Jon Stewart. She has also worked with Ben Affleck, Charlize Theron, and Natalie Portman. Other stars like Ryan Seacrest and Kelly Ripa have used her help.

On TV and in the News

Tamar Geller has appeared on many TV shows. You might have seen her on The Today Show or Oprah. She has also been on Ellen and Animal Planet. She shares her dog training tips on CNN and Fox News. She has also been featured in magazines like USA Today.

Published Works

• Celebrate Your Dog! The Loved Dog Way of Training (DVD), 2007