Susan G. Friedman, Ph. D., is a professor emeritus in the Department of Psychology at Utah State University and the owner of Behavior Works Consulting, LLC.  She has co-authored chapters on behavior change in five veterinary texts, and her popular articles have been translated into 17 languages.  Susan teaches seminars and courses on animal learning online (How Behavior Works: Living & Learning with Animals), which have been attended by students from 64 countries so far.

Susan consults with zoos and animal organizations worldwide and teaches annually for the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA) Animal Trainer Accreditation program.  She was appointed to the Fish & Wildlife Service's California Condor Recovery Team from 2002-2010, after which the team was retired due to the success of the birds in the wild.  Currently, she is the Chairperson of the Scientific Advisory Committee of American Humane Association (AHA) Film and TV Unit.  In 2022, Susan was honored to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Association of Pet Dog Trainers.

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.