Tamar Geller became interested in animal training after studying wolves in the wild. In 1996 she opened 'The Loved Dog', southern California's first cage-free boarding and day-care centre, and a great success. She went on to train the dogs of many celebrities, including Oprah Winfrey, Ben Affleck and Goldie Hawn. She currently works in partnership with the humane society, teaches animal behaviour at Pepperdine University and works with various rescue and community organisations. She lives in Los Angeles.