Zack Grey is the creator and owner of The Urban Pet.
After segueing from a 14 year career as a professional dancer, he worked as a personal assistant to a well-known dog trainer with high-profile clients. From there he transitioned into launching his own dog training company, UrbanTails, in 2004, and was quickly lauded for his innovative personal training and technique.
When the pet store that hosted his group obedience classes closed, Zack was inspired to open one of his own. What evolved in 2007 was The Urban Pet; a sprawling 5000-square-foot zen-like space featuring the finest pet foods and supplies the industry had to offer.
The leap of faith proved successful. In 2010 Zack opened a second store in Silver Lake, followed by Moon Shine grooming salon, a third retail location in South Pasadena; in 2016 he opened the Eagle Rock location shortly followed by West Hollywood.
Zack Grey’s presence has generated enormous momentum throughout the industry. Listed by the industry’s leading publication, Pet Product News International, as one of the top 25 people to follow, Zack was invited to speak in Las Vegas at Super Zoo, the largest pet industry trade show. In addition, The Urban Pet was awarded Retailer of The Year for outstanding merchandising and design.
The Urban Pet and Zack Grey have been profiled by numerous publications including DailyCandy.com, IN Los Angeles, La Brea Living, You, and Pet Product News International. Media credits include Access Hollywood, Fox Reality Remix, Reality Chat, the trainer in Lifetime series “Off the Leash” and was a featured guest on KROQ’s Kevin & Bean Show. His client list includes Amanda Seyfried, Jenna Dewan, Channing Tatum, Ellen DeGeneres, Portia DeRossi, Mila Jovavich, Pink, Jennifer Jason Leigh, and Linda Resnick among many.
Zack lives in Los Angeles with his seven cats, Lady, Elenor, Atwater, Leopold, Roosevelt, Audrey, Vivian, his two dogs Navajo Joe, and River Moon. His kitties Kelly-Daniels, Governor, Monique, Rock Star, and Mollie have passed and Zack holds the memories in his heart. The most recent additions are Roxie and Ollie, very much loved by Gene and Jules, his father and step-mother.
And importantly, Zack will always treasure his beloved companion Mr. Moon who passed in 2015. Mr. Rising Moon was the inspiration for everything that has become.