Warren Eckstein is a noted pet psychologist and has worked with the animals of such celebrities as David Letterman, Cheryl Tiegs, and Lily Tomlin. He has his own nationally syndicated radio show telling owners how to best treat their pets. Warren and his co-author and wife, Andrea Eckstein, live on Long Island, New York, with their dogs, cats, pigs, and birds.

Andrea Eckstein co-wrote How to Get Your Dog to Do What You Want with her husband, noted pet psychologist Warren Eckstein.