About Tamar Geller
New York Times bestselling author, keynote speaker, and life coach. How an Israeli Special Forces intelligence officer transformed behavioral science forever.
"Tamar Geller is a Life Coach for Dogs and Their People."
— Oprah Winfrey
Known for her mindful, fun, innovative and effective methods, Tamar revolutionized behavioral coaching. She doesn't believe in giving commands or using force! Instead, she teaches how to build self-regulation, think before acting, and make mindful decisions rooted in trust.
The Origin: From Special Forces to Wolf Packs
The Loved Dog™ method that Tamar created almost 30 years ago was forged in two unlikely places: her service as an intelligence officer in the Israeli Special Forces, and the time she spent observing wolves in the wild.
During her military service, Tamar witnessed the deep psychological importance of trust, calm authority, and non-verbal communication under pressure. Later, while observing wild wolves, she realized that true pack leadership was never about physical dominance or fear—it was about emotional stability, playfulness, and mutual respect.
Combining these insights, Tamar developed a revolutionary, nonaggressive methodology that eliminated traditional choke chains, shock collars, and fear-based commands in favor of game-based play and emotional self-regulation.
Humane Society Endorsement
The Only Dog-Training Method Ever Endorsed by The Humane Society of the United States
Tamar's method remains the only behavioral training approach officially endorsed by The Humane Society of the United States—a milestone that cemented her place as a pioneer in animal welfare and humane communication.
Nonprofit Foundations & Human Impact
Understanding firsthand the trauma and challenges faced by military veterans, Tamar founded Operation Heroes & Hounds™ in 2007. This program pairs returning veterans with shelter dogs, allowing both to heal and empower each other.
A groundbreaking juvenile justice initiative where juvenile inmates learn accountability and empathy by coaching shelter dogs, giving both young adults and dogs a second chance at life.
The Present Chapter: Author, Keynote Speaker & Life Coach
Today, Tamar Geller has expanded her work beyond pet owners to keynotes, corporate leadership programs, bestselling books, and direct life coaching for individuals. Using the exact behavioral principles that transformed Hollywood's most demanding households, Tamar teaches leaders, parents, and organizations how to build unbreakable trust and emotional regulation in every area of life.
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