Warren Eckstein is an internationally known pet and animal expert.

Warren developed his unique approach for understanding animal behavior by combining different techniques learned and observed while working in Southeast Asia and Europe.

He has devoted over 40 years to teaching both pets and their people to live happily together through his unique Hugs and Kisses approach to animal behavior, care and training.

Warren has worked with more than 40,000 pets including those of many well known celebrities. David Letterman, Cheryl Tiegs, Lily Tomlin, Geraldine Ferraro, Al Pacino, Rodney Dangerfield, and Phylicia Rashaad are just a few of many whom Warren has helped with pet problems.

Warren Eckstein has been a Contributing Pet & Animal Editor for NBCs TODAY Show for nearly a decade. For the more than fourteen years, Warren was the regular pet and animal expert for the national television show LIVE! WITH REGIS AND KATHIE LEE. He has also been seen weekly on The Discovery Channel and youngsters are familiar with Warren from his appearances as the Creature Keeper for the Disney Channels New Mickey Mouse Club.

Warren hosts his own syndicated radio show, The Pet Show With Warren Eckstein, which is heard on top-rated WOR Radio in New York and is syndicated in scores of markets nationwide, in addition to Canada. He also hosts a similar program on top-rated Smart Talk KRLA 870am Radio in Los Angeles. As a pet therapist, Warren dispenses pet behavior and psychology advice during his call-in shows. Consequently, hes been nicknamed The Dr. Phil of Pets.

Nationally, Warren has made appearances on The Tonight Show, Late Night with David Letterman, Good Morning America, 20/20, Current Affair, Hard Copy, E!, Life Styles of the Rich and Famous, and others. Warren has been featured in People Magazine, Time, USA Today, The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, The New Yorker, Money Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Family Circle  the publications are too numerous to list!

Warren has launched a pet product line with Warren Ecksteins Hugs & Kisses vitamin and mineral supplement / treat for dogs and cats.

Warren founded the Hugs & Kisses Animal Fund, a not-for-profit organization, in memory of his wife Fay who died in 1990. Its mission is to fund hundreds of small animal organizations across the US.