Press & Media
Steve Brooks is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) whose positive, reward-based methods have made him a go-to expert for national media for more than two decades. He has appeared on CBS, NBC, FOX, Animal Planet, and National Geographic, served as the dog training expert on the Marley & Me Blu-ray, and trained Presley the boxer — winner of CBS's Greatest American Dog. His writing and advice have run in Fido Friendly, Ladies' Home Journal, the Los Angeles Times, the Chicago Sun-Times, and many other publications.
Below is the archive of Steve's press and media appearances. For interviews, expert commentary, or media inquiries, call (323) 422-8711 or get in touch.
Television & Film
Network news segments, Animal Planet and National Geographic appearances, the Marley & Me Blu-ray, and the K9 Fusion documentary.
- American Documentary Film Festival (Palm Springs) K9 Fusion — Steve's feature-length documentary, official selection 2013
- The Security Brief Dogs and Kids segment 2017
- The Security Brief Rescue-dog training segment 2016
- America's Dog Trainer “The Heeler” Part 2 2010
- America's Dog Trainer “The Heeler” Part 1 2010
- KMIR NBC 6 (Palm Springs) Keeping dogs safe in the summer heat 2009
- TV news (multiple stations) Exercising with your dog 2009
- Marley & Me (Blu-ray) On-disc dog training expert 2009
- KMIR NBC 6 (Palm Springs) Steve reviews popular dog products 2009
- KMIR NBC 6 (Palm Springs) Ella and Steve talk about the Obamas' new dog 2009
- FOX 5 San Diego Steve discusses Marley & Me; Ella does tricks 2009
- KMIR NBC 6 (Palm Springs) Smoke shows off his tricks 2009
- KMIR NBC 6 (Palm Springs) Palm Springs morning segment 2009
- KMIR NBC 6 (Palm Springs) Valentine's Day safety segment 2009
- KMIR NBC 6 (Palm Springs) Holiday segment 2008
- KBAK CBS 29 (Bakersfield) Bakersfield news segment 2008
- FOX 11 Los Angeles Los Angeles news segment 2008
- FOX 5 San Diego (KSWB) San Diego news segment 2008
- — Go Metro TV commercial 2008
- KCAL 9 SPCA Pet Telethon 2004
- TBS Ripley's Believe It or Not — search for the most unbelievable pets 2003
- KCAL 9 KCAL News at 10:00 2003
- — World Value 2003
- Channel 7 News Channel 7 News at 5:00 2003
- UPN 13 UPN-13 News: Moment of the Day 2003
- Animal Planet Planet's Funniest Animals — Blue Ribbon Viewers' Choice Awards 2002
- Animal Planet Pet Star 2002
- — Celebrity Pets: Animal Bites 2002
- Inside Edition Inside Edition segment 1999
- Animal Planet You Lie Like a Dog 1999
- World's Funniest Pets World's Funniest Pets 1999
- — Talk to the Animals 1999
- National Geographic Dogs With Jobs 2003
Print & Books
Magazine columns and features — including Steve's long-running "He Yaps / She Yaps" column in Fido Friendly — plus newspaper coverage and book contributions.
- Fido Friendly Canine Spring Safety Tips 2020
- Fido Friendly Doggy Kennel vs. Pet Sitter for Holiday Travel 2019
- Fido Friendly Beaches, Boats, and Lake Safety 2019
- Fido Friendly Don’t Panic 2019
- Fido Friendly Digity Diggin’ Dog 2018
- Fido Friendly How to Calm Your K9 2018
- Fido Friendly How to have a happy (and safe) holiday with your dog 2017
- Fido Friendly Training dogs for fun and safety in the water 2017
- Fido Friendly Play Etiquette: Pups and Seniors 2017
- Fido Friendly Driving in Cars with Canines 2016
- Fido Friendly Water Safety for Fido 2016
- Fido Friendly Can't We All Just Get Along? 2016
- Fido Friendly Winter Couch Potato 2015
- Fido Friendly The Attack on the Plush Toys 2015
- Ladies' Home Journal Leash Lessons: Head out with your dog for a win-win walk 2015
- Modern Luxury Angeleno Top Dog 2015
- Fido Friendly Can Dogs Understand Words? 2015
- Fido Friendly Play Tug-of-War Safely 2014
- The Pet Press How to Train Your Dog on a Walk 2014
- Fido Friendly How to change the name of your adopted shelter dog 2014
- Fido Friendly Prevent excessive licking 2014
- Fido Friendly Teaching Kids To Get Along with a New Dog 2014
- Dog Fancy Gourmet Goodies 2014
- Fido Friendly Take the Drag out of Your Walk 2014
- Oh My Dog by Beth Ostrosky Stern (book) Getting a Dog — expert contribution 2010
- The Doctor's Big Book of Home Remedies Fleas and digestive problems 2010
- The Doctor's Big Book of Home Remedies Removing skunk smell from your dog 2010
- NovaDog Magazine NovaDog feature 2009
- Healthy Pet Healthy Pet feature 2009
- LA Tails LA Tails feature 2009
- Chicago Sun-Times Tunes for Tots & Fido Too 2009
- Associated Press Portuguese water dog owners fear Obama effect 2009
- Puppy Training Tips Puppy Training Tricks 2009
- Puppy Training Tips Puppy Training Tips 2009
- Boxer Magazine Boxer Magazine article 2009
- Modern Dog K9 Fusion article 2008
- Antelope Valley Press Antelope Valley Press feature 2008
- Metro Holiday article 2008
- Dutch press Dutch magazine feature 2006
- Animal Wellness 5 Tips for Growing Old in L.A. 2005
- Fido Friendly K9 Fusion in the House 2004
- The Charlotte Observer The Charlotte Observer feature 2003
- The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel Daily Sentinel feature 2003
- Fido Friendly Best Holiday Gift Guide, Fall 2003 2003
- Fort Worth Star-Telegram Star-Telegram feature 2003
- The Kansas City Star Kansas City Star feature 2003
- Los Angeles Times Pampered Pets Have Collared the Market 2003
- — Growling for a Grammy 2003
- — Silverlake Dog Walk 2001
- — How to Teach Your Dog to Talk (book excerpt) 1999
- Dog Biz (book) A compendium of amazing facts and anecdotes from the dog world 1999
Radio & Podcasts
Guest spots on pet radio shows and podcasts across the country.
- Talkin' Pets Radio Train your dog using gourmet, healthy dog bites 2014
- Southern California Public Radio (KPCC) New LA system designed to boost leash-law enforcement 2014
- Pet World Insider Radio Safe pet toys, playtime, and tricks for your pets 2014
- Pet World Insider Radio Dog training, aggression, and rewards 2014
- Pet World Insider Radio Training methods, techniques, and nutrition 2014
- The Web-DVM Podcast on separation anxiety 2012
- Animal Radio Animal Radio guest 2008
- Pet Life Radio Oh Behave 2008
- KUSF San Francisco Radio guest 2005
- WRDX 92.9 / The River 94.7 (Delaware) Radio guest 2003
- WFMX (Statesville, N.C.) Radio guest 2003
- Special X on XM Radio Special X 2003
- WMDH (New Castle, Indiana) Radio guest 2003
- Dr. Demento Dr. Demento radio show 2003
- CJSW Radio show guest 2003
- PetRadio.com Radio guest 2002
- KUCI Talk Animals 1999
Online
Expert commentary for online publications.
- The Washington Post The pros and cons of sleeping with pets 2021
- Everyday Health Dogs sleeping in the bed 2010
- WebVet How to calm a pet dog spooked by loud noises 2008
Media inquiries
Need a dog training and behavior expert for your story, show, or podcast? Steve is available for interviews and on-camera work.