Emily Strong is co-owner of Pet Harmony Animal Behavior & Training.  She is co-author of Canine Enrichment for the Real World and its companion workbook, and co-host of the Enrichment for the Real World podcast. Alongside her partners, Allie Bender and Ellen Yoakum, she co-developed and operates PETPro, a professional mentorship program through which she mentors—and learns alongside—behavior professionals worldwide. With a career in animal welfare spanning more than three decades and work across shelters, sanctuaries, veterinary hospitals, wildlife rehabilitation, and behavior consulting since 2008, Emily’s greatest passion is mentoring humans. She lives in Seattle with her partner, Chuck, a delightfully full household of animals, many plants, and an entire wall dedicated to tea. 

Ken Ramirez is the host of Live from The Ranch and the EVP and Chief Training Officer at Karen Pryor Clicker Training, where he oversees the vision and development of its training and education programs. A biologist and behaviorist with more than 50 years of experience, Ken has supervised the care and training of over 40,000 animals across a remarkable range of species and worked globally to advance animal training, welfare, and conservation—including projects protecting elephants and training animals from Komodo dragons to butterflies. His extensive canine work spans aggression, scent detection, and search-and-rescue with trainers, organizations, and government agencies. 

Juliana DeWillems is the co-host of Live from The Ranch. She is a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant, KPA Certified Training Partner, and KPA Faculty Member in the Washington, DC, area,  where she owns and runs JW Dog Training and Behavior Consulting. When she’s not working with clients, Juliana regularly shares her training expertise on TV, radio, and online programs. She has been featured on WTOP News and Good Morning Washington and was a regular guest on The Pet Show with Dr. Katy for many years.