Dr. Cynthia Fox's life was changed 16 years ago with a new addition to her animal family - a beautiful, black afghan puppy with the impressive name of Warwick's Wiz Kid - Jeremy for short. Jeremy became her most influential teacher and life guide. At the same time Jeremy came into her life, Dr. Fox retired from a career in architecture and design, following her heart to a career with animals. Her career began as general manager of Lick Your Chops, one of the first wholistic pet retailers in the United States. While building a solid education in animal behavior, health and nutrition, Cynthia began the Wiz Kid trilogy, starting with Wiz Kid Dog School.

Wiz Kid Dog School, started in 1988, was the first training facility in Fairfield County, Connecticut to offer motivational training techniques. Dr. Fox also taught for local kennel clubs while establishing a large private clientele. In 1991, she launched the innovative Wiz Kid Dog Camp, the country's first camp for canine athletes and their owners. Combining her background in architecture, interior design, retail and animals, in 1993 Dr. Fox pioneered the concept of an upmarket, lifestyle store for pets with the creation of the highly successful Wiz Kid Pet Store.

Viewed as both a trendsetter and trends forecaster in the pet retail world, Dr. Fox formed Fox Associates and currently works as a consultant, retail strategist and buying agent for a number of large companies in the pet and gift industries, including category leaders in the pet specialty market, retail, catalog and e-commerce. However, her true joy in life is lecturing both nationally and internationally on "How to Be Your Dog's Advocate."

Dr. Fox is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin, Madison Campus, receiving her B.S., M.A. and Ph.D. She shares her home with her husband, David, a four year old afghan named Ian and three kitties - Hadji, Sparky and Missy Magoo.