Nancy Kerns is the Editor-in-Chief of Whole Dog Journal and the founding editor of the publication since it's first issue in 1998.
Mary Straus has contributed to Whole Dog Journal since 2006. Mary maintains and operates her own site, DogAware.com, which offers information and research on canine nutrition and health.
Both gentle parenting and force-free training emphasize empathy for the living being you're responsible for, and patience with their behavior as their core tenet.