Harrison’s over 20 year career
as a dog trainer and animal behaviorist has
propelled him into the spotlight as a highly sought
after pet expert for national news stories, best
selling author, and popular radio/TV host. More than
just a dog lover, Forbes has owned and raised
raccoons, snakes, and small primates and is
fascinated by all animal behavior.
Harrison began hosting “Pet Talk” Radio Show at News
Talk FM 101.5 in February of 1994. In 1996 he won an
Excellence in Media Award from the Tennessee
Veterinarian Medical Association. He also began
hosting a statewide TV show called “Let’s Talk
Tennessee” with former Miss America Kelley Cash and
followed next season with “Pet Talk” TV. “Pet Talk”
radio went on to national syndication in Los
Angeles, New York, and 80 other markets for several
years.
Having been involved in the training and importing
of over 700 police service dogs, Harrison has also
been called upon to train dogs for films in
Hollywood, including Francis Ford Coppola’s film
“The Rainmaker”.
This illustrious and extensive career in dog
training has propelled Forbes into becoming the
“go-to” guy for national pet stories. He appeared on
“Larry King Live” discussing the Michael Vick case,
is the resident pet expert on “Live with Regis and
Kelly”, and has appeared on the Fox News Network,
CNN, “The CBS "The Early Show”, and “The Today
Show”. He is a contributor to People Magazine’s
peoplepets.com and bestselling author of the book
“Dog Talk”.
Harrison is the National Spokesperson for Toyota’s
Pet Safety Initiative and is touring the US in 2011
with his Pet Talk Tour Bus on the Toyota Pet Safety
Tour. Look for him at major pet, sporting and music
events as well as special on-lot dealer events all
across the country.
