Alicia Wittmeyer

Jan 13, 2024 | nytimes.com | Alicia Wittmeyer |Sophia Boyd

On the internet, everything is polarized — even dog training.

Dec 30, 2023 | almendron.com | Alicia Wittmeyer |Mark Peckmezian

Si tienes un perro y alguna vez has buscado en internet consejos para su cuidado, es muy probable que hayas dado con Zak George. George, un hombre de 45 años con 3,69 millones de seguidores en YouTube y la energía un poco bobalicona e hiperactiva de un doodle mestizo, es el adiestrador de perros más popular de la plataforma. Es el más popular por mucho: César Millán, conocido como “el encantador de perros”, tiene 2,71 millones de seguidores.

Dec 20, 2023 | nytimes.com | Alicia Wittmeyer |Mark Peckmezian

The world of dog training has fractured dramatically across ideological differences. It turns out no one is safe from the culture wars — not even your Shih Tzu.

Dec 19, 2023 | nyti.ms | Alicia Wittmeyer |Mark Peckmezian

Opinion|My Year of Being Very Online About Dogshttps://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/20/opinion/dogs-culture-wars.htmlAlicia P.Q. WittmeyerMs. Wittmeyer is an editor in Opinion. If you own a dog and have ever searched the internet for advice on that dog, there’s a good chance you’ve encountered Zak George. Mr. George, a 45-year-old with 3.69 million YouTube followers and the slightly goofy, hyper energy of a doodle mix, is the most popular dog trainer on the platform.

Dec 19, 2023 | nyti.ms | Alicia Wittmeyer |Mark Peckmezian

Alicia P.Q. WittmeyerMs. Wittmeyer is an editor in Opinion. Sign up for the Opinion Today newsletter  Get expert analysis of the news and a guide to the big ideas shaping the world every weekday morning. If you own a dog and have ever searched the internet for advice on that dog, there’s a good chance you’ve encountered Zak George. Mr. George, a 45-year-old with 3.69 million YouTube followers and the slightly goofy, hyper energy of a doodle mix, is the most popular dog trainer on the platform.