NGC's top rated and two-time Emmy-nominated series goes into the homes of problem dogs and their frustrated owners.
100th Episode Celebration , Stories From Cesar , With 100 episodes under his belt, Cesar reflects on some of his biggest challenges and favorite moments.
Amber, Snoopy, and Schroeder , Guitar Dog , A bearded collie goes berserk at guitar-playing.
A Member of the Family , Choosing a Dog , Cesar offers advice on bringing a new dog into your home -- starting with how to pick the perfect pup.
Argonaut and Patches , Obsessed with Kleenex , A cocker spanial can't get over an obsession with Kleenex.
ATF K-9 Gavin , Shell Shocked , Cesar looks for methods to calm an ATF vet dog.
Bacchus and Jody , Poop Food , Little Jody has a bad habit -- but not an uncommon one.
Bella , Cesar's eCollar , Cesar reveals a unique tool designed to give dogs a remote poke when they misbehave.
Bella and Jordan , Bella and Jordan , Bella doesn't great visitors prettily.
Bikini, Fella, and Winston & Oliver , Bikini the Bull , Bikini tries to attack larger dogs on walks.
Bodhi, Maggie & Molly, and Bojo , Tiny Terrors , A retirement home needs reprieve from two Maltese.
Britney Dawg and Boo , Bad Britney Dawg , Cesar watches how dog and owner interact, and decides that this insecure pet needs time with the pack.
Bozley & Ginger , Bozley and the Gang , Bozley and his owner get a lesson in positive thinking.
Buddy, Teddy, and Matilda , Skater Hater , Cesar helps a bulldog with a skateboard obsession.
Buster, Holli, Spike & Belle , Perfect Match , Virginia Madsen and her son look for the right dog.
Buster, Jack & Marley and Sparky , Marley the Marlin , Even with a muzzle on, Marley's wild behavior reminds Cesar of a hooked marlin fish.
Buster, Sadie, and Lacey , Bulldog State of Mind , Cesar takes on the role of the dominant bulldog in order to get Buster to cooperate.
Caesar & Squatty, and Hula , Hula Learns to Greet , Hula is an agitated little dog, but learns to stop barking and meet others.
Calvin, Rudy, and Milo , Motor Mouth , A terrier attacks his owners' motorcycles.
Canine 9-1-1 Part 1 , Gaining Trust , Cesar gains trust of an angry dog to help the owner's family.
Canine 9-1-1 Part 2 , From Hysteria to Happiness , Just when this 4-pack of Maltese have found peace among themselves, it's time to bring in the big dogs -- Daddy and Junior are ready to play!
Caper and Julius , Caper and Julius , This miniature pinscher has a serious obsession.
Cesar's Toughest Cases , Toughest Cases , Powerful breeds, if aggressive, are dangerous.
Cesar and the Horse Whisperer , How to Talk to Horses , Cesar learned a lot from the Horse Whisperer, but this unique strategy may be best suited to horses.
Cesar Goes to Vegas , Barking Up A Storm , Two circus performers learn to deal with their trio of clowns at home.
Charlotte, Elvis and Jack , Doggy Identity Crisis , When people treat their dogs like people, instead of dogs, everyone is worse off. Cesar to the rescue!
Chihuahuas From Hell , The Devil Dog , This little chihuahua is so mean, they named him "El Diablo."
Chip, Lucy, Hank & Betty, and Leo , Challenging Chip , Cesar meets a little dog with a big attitude, and lets him know who's master.
Chipper and Rudy & Monte , Within the Pack , Pack mentality help soothe an aggressive and agitated dog.
Chuy, Jack & Carmine , Walking a Pack , Cesar teaches a rowdy pack how to get along.
Coach and Sueki , Coach and Sueki , Coach's aggression problem could cost him his life.
Cody, Chloe, and Buffy , Blind Terrier , Cesar teaches an owner how her nervous energy is contributing to the confusion of her blind pup.
Cotton, Ricky & Jordan, and Duke & Lila , Cotton , An aggressive family dog finds out who's the boss.
Cricket and Hemingway & Rigby , Silver Ball Obsession , Fallout Boy Pete Wentz and Ashlee Simpson have to learn to control their dog's obsession before the new baby arrives.
Curly and Baxter , Mismatched Energy , Cesar Millan explains that some dogs have a different energy than their owners.
Dasher, Riley and Fosse , Mighty Mastiff , The female owner learns to walk her large Mastiff.
Dexter and Nasir , Nervous Nasir , Watch Cesar work with Patti LaBelle's large dog.
Dueling Pit Bulls , A Dogfight Starts , Trinity starts a dogfit within the pack.
Duke & Lulu and Sparky , AJ's Anxiety , An owner with anxiety gets help being dominant.
Emily and Nicki , Nicki , Nicki goes through boot camp with Cesar Millan.
Fear of Dogs , Overcoming a Fear of Dogs , Through immersion with a pack of calm submissive dogs, Cesar helps a father overcome his fear of dogs.
Fondue, Chip, Hope, & JoyJoy, and Elmer , Break Up Dogs , See how Cesar breaks up three growling terriers.
Gizmo and Indigo, Diego, Valley & Whiskey , Assertive Side , Cesar teaches a dog owner how to be assertive.
Gus, Abbey, and Vinnie 5-SEG , Vinnie Upon Entry , When Cesar enters the house, Vinnie shows his nerves.
Hank and Paris , Hank and Paris , An abused dog has separation anxiety.
Harley & Amalie, and Bam Bam , How to Lead , Leading the pack means more than walking in front.
Harry and Brooks , Harry and Brooks , Anything on wheels drives Harry berserk.
Hope, Chloe and Sam , Animals' Hope , Cesar travels to Tijuana with a rescue group.
Hudson & Orchid, and LA Animal Control , Dominant Dog , Cesar explains dominance versus aggression.
Inside Puppy Mills , Puppy Mills , Cesar's work with Last Chance for Animals results in a happy ending for a puppy with Sharon Osborne.
Isis & Tina, Nugget, and Katrina Dogs , Red Zone Intro , A red zone dog learns to relent his killer instinct.
Jake, King, Caper, and Julius , Walking Jake with Control , Cesar instructs owners how to consistently get Jake prepared for a walk.
Jake and Kona , Persistence Pays Off , Jake has been languishing in his garage prison for 10 months, building up frustration that is certainly contributing to his aggression.
Joe, Penny, and Promise , Bacon Inspired , Joe learns the treadmill when his owner plays coach.
JonBee, Violet & Hudson and Buford , Cesar Plays Matchmaker , Cesar plays matchmaker when he selects a boxer from a shelter to be Buford's companion.
Josh and Boomer , Josh and Boomer , Boomer clowns to be the center of attention.
Kiko, Tootsie & Ginger, and Binkey , Binkey's Travels , A two-legged dog is hesitant to use a walking aid.
Kobe, Banjo, and Kisses , Pretty in Pink , A pink dog has an aggression problem.
Lives Changed , Whole New Dog's Life , These dog owners credit Cesar's help with turning their lives around.
Lotus and Joey , Biting Dog , A little dog packs a big punch when he makes "snap" decisions about who can come near his owner!
Marley and Piper 5-SEG , Marley's Food Ritual , Cesar shows how to bring calm, submissive energy to chow time.
Mateo and Ali , Calm Time , Cesar tames an agitated dog with patience.
Maya and Churchill , Maya and Churchill , Churchill initiates world wars with other pooches.
Molly, Jane, and Genoa , Scared of the Air Compressor , Genoa is scared of the air compressor. Cesar uses treats to calm her.
My Life on the Dog List , Kathy's Dogs , Cesar demonstrates how to put Kathy Griffin's dogs on a treadmill and how to control barking when another dog is on the property.
Owen, Jerry, and Rocky , Defusing a Stage Dog , While Eden is onstage performing in Wicked, her dog is backstage causing a ruckus.
Pasha, Cosmo and Contessa , TV Dog , This shar-pei goes nuts for the Dog Whisperer and has to learn to turn the excitement down a notch.
Peanut and Sunshine, Roxy & Angus , Peanut Calms Down , A high strung Chihuahua, Peanut, is no match for Cesar.
Pepper and Slick , Pepper and Slick , Slick is a fearful dog despite living the good life.
Power of the Pack , Pitbull Pack , A woman faces her fear with a pack of pitbulls.
Princess, Prada and Bearz , Laker Dog , Princess has a taste for basketball players.
Pups on Parole, Eton & Dolly , Bullish Bulldogs , These bulldogs are glad to have limitations.
Reggie, Diva, Rocco & Vito, and Mugsy , Sworn Enemies , Vito and Rocco have a red-zone relationship. Cesar teaches this bulldog and boxer how to walk together as brothers.
Run Home Roscoe! , HOME: Adventure , Director Yann Arthus-Bertrand discusses the life-changing experience of filming "Home."
Ruby and Rana , Ruby and Rana , Ruby isn't a gem when being scared makes her bite.
Rufus and Buddy , Surrendering Territory , Cesar asks his cameramen to help him back Rufus into submission.
Sadie and Calder , Healing the Heeler , Cesar puts a new spin on racketeering to help this blue heeler get over his insecure fixation.
Sasha and Angler , Anti-Social Sasha , Sasha has some serious tension that Cesar chooses to relieve with a little dose of pack socializing.
Shadow, Jake & Riley and Norton , Working with a Wolf , Shadow is a fully dominant dog who comes at Cesar like a wolf.
Skyler, Cassie & Tori , Rescue Dog , Cesar helps a dog who hasn't been outside.
Sonny, Chocolate & Cinnamon, and Boo , Pug and the Pig , See how Cesar keeps Boo from scaring visitors.
Sooner & Trace, and Casanova , Casanova Unleashed , Everything was going swimmingly, until Casanova's leash suddenly came loose.
Sophie & Riley, Aussi and Sasha, Bebe & Lulu , Post-Attack Correction , Sophie attacks one of her fellow pack and Cesar immediately corrects her.
Spike, Jake & Nugget, and Wendell , High-Strung Jake , This Sheltie needs a strong owner to settle him.
Stanley, Shoven and Leo , Stanley's Haircut , Long-haired chihauhua Stanley needs a haircut but hates scissors.
Tara, Molly & Mandy, Olive, and Dexter , Trunk Training , Olive learns to get in the car and go for a ride.
Titan, Candy, and Bella , Cat v. Dog , Watch Cesar make cat and dog learn to get along.
Tobi & Riley , Stubborn Puppy , Saint Bernard Riley really doesn't like going up those stairs, and he has the weight to get his way. Until now.
Troy and Roxy , Finding Focus , Troy must learn to focus in order to settle down.
Vicki & Taz, Punkin and Maddy , Rock Dog , Punkin has a serious rock obsession.
Wilshire and Butch , Firemen Dog , Firemen need help with their Dalmation pup.
Woody & Wally, and Kane , Postal Worker , Cesar works with a dog that bit a postal worker.
100th Episode Celebration,A dog next to a fire hydrant along the red carpet.
Alice, Jay, Pepsi, and Goldie,Cesar Millan speaks to Patrick Lawlor and Karen Erbach about Alice.
Amber, Snoopy, and Schroeder,Snoopy takes a nap on the floor.
A Member of the Family,Prince, a seven-year-old Yorkshire terrier, breaking one of Cesar's cardinal rule: showing dominance and over excited behavior at mealtime.
Argonaut and Patches,Cesar lies down with dog in muzzle.
ATF K-9 Gavin,Cesar biking with Gavin and Jack at the DPC.
Bacchus and Jody,Jody, a Lhasa Apso, at the Dog Psychology Center.
Bella,Cesar Millan corrects Bella, a four-year-old American bulldog, at Cheri Lucas' Second Chance at Love.
Bella & Big Boy, and Gracie,Big Boy in Jillian's back yard.
Bella and Jordan,Cesar instructs the Francescon family.
Bikini, Fella, and Winston & Oliver,Cesar working with Bikini in backyard.
Bodhi, Maggie & Molly, and Bojo,Cesar gives Bodhi affection once he is calm and submissive.
Britney Dawg and Boo,Cesar Millan helps Rose Bizon clip Boo's nails, a 2 1/2-year-old Dachshund mix.
Bozley & Ginger,Bozley, a French bulldog.
Brady, Bandit, and Hootie,Bandit is sitting.
Buddy, Teddy, and Matilda,Buddy takes a short break from his walk.
Buddy, Tiger & Roxy, and Booker,Close-up of Buddy on a walk.
Buddy and Stewart,Buddy sitting on porch with Johnny Johnson.
Buster, Holli, Spike & Belle,Holli, a terrier.
Buster, Jack & Marley and Sparky,Cesar with Michael and Jenn Broussard, owner of Sparky, a pit bull mix.
Buster, Sadie, and Lacey,Cesar coaxes Lacey through her new dog door.
Caesar & Squatty, and Hula,Close-up of Daddy, Cesar Millan's pit bull.
Calvin, Rudy, and Milo,Close-up of Jack Russell terrier Rudy.
Canine 9-1-1 Part 1,Pollo, a Rottweiler, was brought by his owner to the local Petco in Huntington Beach, California seeking advice from Cesar Millan.
Canine 9-1-1 Part 2,Cesar helps Jeff get the four Maltase's ready for the walk.
Caper and Julius,Daniella and Chad play with Caper.
Cesar's Toughest Cases,Cesar holding Jonbee, talking to Scott.
Cesar and the Horse Whisperer,Host Cesar Millan and Pat Parelli.
Cesar Goes to Vegas,In this episode, Cesar Millan is in Las Vegas, Nevada where he visits the home of three Cirque du Soleil performers and their dogs. Cesar and Adir Ionov watch Anastasia walk Fluffy for the first time.
Charlotte, Elvis and Jack,Cesar Millan gives advice to Vince Van Patten and Eileen Davidson as Anna Marie Davidson walks Charlotte (8 month soft-coated Wheaton terrier).
Chihuahuas From Hell,Nelson Chang and Jhett Brown with their Chihuahua Paris.
Chip, Lucy, Hank & Betty, and Leo,Denise Richards poses with her dogs that Cesar helped her train.
Chipper and Rudy & Monte,Cesar guides Chipper in the pool as Kim watches.
Chuy, Jack & Carmine,Cesar and people from the apartment complex go on a pack walk.
Cody, Chloe, and Buffy,Cesar corrects Chloe when a stranger comes to the door.
Cotton, Ricky & Jordan, and Duke & Lila,Cesar sits and stares at Cotton in her cage.
Cricket and Hemingway & Rigby,Cesar advises pop-star Ashley Simpson-Wentz with her English bulldog, Hemingway.
Curly and Baxter,Close up of Baxter, a Rhodesian Ridgeback mix.
Daisy and Sophie,Rachel rides her horse as Sophie follows.
Dasher, Riley and Fosse,Cesar sits next to Fosse on his owner's bed.
Dax, Pete, Nixa, and Sugar and Snowflake,Close-up of Sugar in the sun.
Dexter and Nasir,Cesar talks to Mary Jane while walking Dexter.
Dueling Pit Bulls,Cesar observes Trinity with her muzzle.
Duke & Lulu and Sparky,Close-up of a Dalmatian at a park.
Emily,Cesar is at Dave and Jessica Palmer's front door with Emily.
Eppie, Lady and Snoopy,Lady and Fluffy taking a break.
Fear of Dogs,Ernesto walks a pack of dogs in his neighborhood.
Fondue, Chip, Hope, & JoyJoy, and Elmer,Chip, Hope, and Joyjoy lined up before going on a walk.
Gizmo and Indigo, Diego, Valley & Whiskey,Whiskey, Valley, and Diego take a break during their walk.
Goldie and Pepsi,Jackie petting Goldie on grass.
Greta & Hoss, Storm, and Chula,Hoss close-up.
Gus, Abbey, and Vinnie 5-SEG,Close up of Vinnie, an Australian Shepherd.
Hank and Paris,Marsha opening the gate for her dogs.
Harley & Amalie, and Bam Bam,Cesar holds Mason as Amalie looks out the window.
Hope, Chloe and Sam,Cesar helps Lilly swim at the Dog Psychology Center.
Hudson & Orchid, and LA Animal Control,Cesar walks Hudson, Orchid and Gavin on Ventura Blvd.
Hyde & Vada and Nacho,Cesar encourages Nacho, a Chihuahua, to take a walk.
Inside Puppy Mills,Dog looks out of his cage at a puppy mill.
Isis & Tina, Nugget, and Katrina Dogs,Nugget lying down.
Jake, King, Caper, and Julius,Jake looking at camera.
Jake and King,Teresa and Chantel in the park with King.
Jake and Kona,Close up of Kona, a Boxer.
J and Alice,Cesar talking to Patrick and Karen.
Joe, Penny, and Promise,Cesar imitates Promise's dominant stance as Paul Stockwell looks on.
JonBee, Violet & Hudson and Buford,Buford holds his mouth agape.
Justice and Percy,Diane works with Percy as Cesar watches.
Katrina Dogs part 2, Major Jones and Josie,Lois Davis smiling at Scrappy.
Kiko, Tootsie & Ginger, and Binkey,Cesar rides a skateboard while Mike handles the dogs.
Kobe, Banjo, and Kisses,Cesar walks along a sidewalk with Kisses and Kitten.
Lives Changed,Wendell and Ted wait for the command to walk.
Lotus and Joey,Cesar Millan walks with a pack of small dogs.
Lucy and Lizzie,Lizzie enjoying affection from owner and two sons.
Luna and K9 Sniffers,Luna and Daddy lay down in Cesar's car.
Marley and Piper 5-SEG,Cesar puts an Ilusion collar on Piper.
Mateo and Ali,Kona meets Daddy from the Dog Whisperer's pack.
Maya, Sara, and Lilly,Cesar working with Maya as Diana and Lou look on.
Molly, Jane, and Genoa,Molly stands in front of a large tractor tire.
My Life on the Dog List,Kathy shrugs her shoulders after Cesar is successful.
Nicki,Kathleen pets Nicki outside the center.
Nunu, Kane, Harry, and Brooks,Tina Madden holding Nunu.
Opie, Flirt, Bubba, and Garrett,Cesar Millan with Pattern speaks with Suzanne Ohanesian who holds her dog Opie.
Owen, Jerry, and Rocky,Jerry waits in his dog house.
Pasha, Cosmo and Contessa,Cosmo lying on grass.
Peanut and Sunshine, Roxy & Angus,Cesar grooms Roxy, a shepherd/chow mix.
Power of the Pack,Buddy is held on a leash while he looks through the fence.
Princess, Prada and Bearz,Prada close-up.
Pups on Parole, Eton & Dolly,Cesar with prisoners in the yard.
Reggie, Diva, Rocco & Vito, and Mugsy,Cesar and Marywade watch as the corgi meets Reggie.
Ruby, Rana, Slick, and Pepper,Pepper, border collie-terrier mix, is ferocious about defending her turf.
Rufus and Buddy,Close-up of Rufus with Cesar in background.
Sadie and Calder,Cesar Millan instructs Allen Carrasco to avoid eye contact when feeding Sadie, a 3 year old Basset Hound.
Sasha and Angler,Meadow, a yellow lab, approaches the camera.
Sasha and Shep,Cesar with Sasha and owners.
Scrawny and Lola,Liz looking down at Lola.
Shadow, Jake & Riley and Norton,Cesar kneeling next to Shadow.
Skyler, Cassie & Tori,Cesar using food to make Howie comfortable on the mat from the scale.
Sonny, Chocolate & Cinnamon, and Boo,Cesar and Cyndi walk on a sidewalk.
Sooner & Trace, and Casanova,Trace, a Queensland Terrier.
Sophie & Riley, Aussi and Sasha, Bebe & Lulu,Sophie sitting on the porch, looking out to the backyard.
Spike, Jake & Nugget, and Wendell,Wendell with other dogs at the Dog Psychology Center.
Stanley, Shoven and Leo,Cesar Millan advises Alison Smith on how to groom her 5-year-old Chihuahua Mix Stanley.
Stewart, Buddy, Boyfriend, Alfie,Children playing with Buddy, a beagle and an American coon hound.
Sunshine and Teddy,Steve walks with Cesar, Teddy, and one of Cesar's mini greyhounds.
Tara, Molly & Mandy, Olive, and Dexter,Chris and Karina Segal walk with Olive & Rojo on the beach.
Teddy, Sunshine, Percy, Justice,Diane works with Percy as Cesar watches.
Titan, Candy, and Bella,Cesar, Julie Brown and Gianna walking with Candy trailing behind.
Tobi & Riley,Riley is a 11-month-old St. Bernard.
Troy and Roxy,OJ Knighten introduces Cesar and the Adlers to his class.
Vicki & Taz, Punkin and Maddy,Punkin with rock in the mountains.
Willie, Make-A-Wish, and Zena,Cesar plays with Major and Nira as Michelle looks on.
Wilshire and Butch,Butch close-up.
Woody & Wally, and Kane,Cesar, Rob and Diana pet Kane after the cart exercise.
Attention Texas! Cesar Millan is heading to Houston, and Dog Whisperer is looking for new and exciting stories in that area. If you would like to be considered for the show, we require a five to seven minute video for all of our applicants illustrating the unwanted behavior your dog is displaying. In the video, we would like you to introduce yourself and your dog. Give us your name, age, and occupation, as well as the dogs name, age, and breed. Tell us the problems your dog is having and how these issues are affecting your life. Also, let us know what you love about your dog. We would like you to capture at least three instances of your dogs bad behavior. Please do not put yourself or your dog in danger while trying to film the behavior. Dont miss your chance to appear on the show! The producers will only be accepting submissions for a limited time. The sooner your video is viewed, the greater your chance of being on the show. Mail your video today! Click here for more details on how to submit.
Friday, May 15 Audition for Dog Whisperer - Meet the Producers! 4:00 - 5:00 PM PETCO 1873 Westwood Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90025
Click here for more information.
Friday, May 22 Audition for Dog Whisperer - Meet the Producers! 4:00 - 5:00 PM PETCO 5215 Lakewood Blvd Lakewood, CA 90712
Cesar Millan's Seminar Tour in Australia See Cesar live! Come to understand how people can inadvertently play a role in their dog's behavioral issues. Learn techniques to change this dynamic by seeing the world through a dog's eyes.
Tickets are on sale at Ticketek.com. More information available at CesarMillanLive.com.au.
Dates:Sunday, June 7, 2009 Burswood Dome, Perth 6:00 PMFriday, June 12, 2009 Hisense Arena, Melbourne 7:00 PMSunday, June 14, 2009 Acer Arena, Sydney 3:00 PMFriday, June 19, 2009 Brisbane Entertainment Centre 7:00 PM
Saturday, July 11 2009 River City Cluster of Dog Shows San Antonio, TX
Cesar will give a one hour lecture / Q&A at 4:30 pm. Seating is by advance reservations through Ticketmaster. Doors will open at 3:30 pm. Cesar will also be doing a meet-and-greet from 5:30 - 6:30 pm.
Saturday, October 10, 2009 7th annual Teton Wellness Festival Jackson Hole Center for the Arts Theater Jackson Hole, WY 7:00 PM Cesar will be Saturday's keynote speaker.
Renowned dog behavior expert Cesar Millan is one of the most sought-after specialists working in the field of dog rehabilitation. From bullying Chihuahuas to timid great Danes, Cesar has an uncanny gift for communicating with dogs and seeing the world through their eyes. Cesar has been called ?a Dr. Phil for dogs,? and for good reason. His amazing rehabilitations of aggressive, scared, lazy, compulsive, and jealous dogs captured the national spotlight when his National Geographic Channel (NGC) series Dog Whisperer premiered in 2004.
In addition to co-creating and starring in Dog Whisperer, Millan has co-authored three New York Times Bestsellers: Cesar?s Way, Be the Pack Leader, and A Member of the Family. He has also created numerous instructional DVDs and CDs, and continues to host a popular series of personal appearance seminars where he teaches attendees how to apply his techniques in the training and rehabilitation of their dogs.
Millan was born in rural Culiacan, Mexico, and grew up in a small house with no amenities. He spent much of his early childhood on his grandfather?s farm in nearby Ixpalino where he observed the behavior of the farm?s many dogs. When he was a teenager, his family purchased their first TV. He preferred the classic Lassie and The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin series and, inspired by them, decided that he would move to California and become the world?s best dog trainer.
In his first few years in the United States, Millan was surprised by how troubled so many of the dogs he encountered seemed to be. He began thinking that he should redirect his dream to becoming a rehabilitator rather than trainer of dogs. With the money he saved from his job washing cars, he started a freelance dog rehabilitation service, primarily offering his expertise with extreme cases. He was quickly recommended around town, and his client list expanded rapidly. In 1994, he came to the attention of Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith who likewise referred him to other celebrities. That same year, Millan married his wife Ilusion who inspired him to upgrade his business and reach further into the community. Together they opened the Dog Psychology Center, a two-acre facility in South Los Angeles, expressly to rehabilitate troubled, aggressive, and condemned dogs. Then as now, Millan keeps a pack of thirty to forty ?unadoptable? and abandoned dogs at the center.
Today, Millan has become a pop culture icon, inspiring flattering parodies on South Park and Saturday Night Live; references on popular shows including Jeopardy! and Two and a Half Men, appearances on Oprah, Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Martha Stewart, Carson Daly, Today Show, The View, Nightline, World News Tonight, The Morning Show with Mike and Juliet, and Live with Regis and Kelly; as well as cameo roles on the hit series Ghost Whisperer and Bones. He has worked with many celebrity clients including: Charlize Theron, Scarlett Johansson, Oprah Winfrey, Nicolas Cage, Michael Eisner, Scott Rudin, S.I. Newhouse, Ridley Scott, Rebecca Romijn, Michael Bay, Hillary and Haylie Duff, Denise Richards, and Vin Diesel.
Millan has been recognized with numerous awards throughout his career. In 2005, the National Humane Society Genesis Award Committee presented him with a Special Commendation for his work in rehabilitating animals; in 2006 and 2007 Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan was nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Reality Program; in 2006, Millan and his wife Ilusion were awarded honorary membership in the International Association of Canine Professionals; in 2007, he was awarded the Michael Landon Award for Inspiration to Youth Through Television; and in 2008, he was honored with a Treasure Award from the City of Los Angeles.
Millan lives in Southern California with his wife Ilusion and their two young sons, Andre and Calvin. Cesar considers all of them instrumental to his work and feels it is important to pass knowledge from generation to generation just like his father and grandfather did for him.
Website: CesarMillanInc.com
Cesar Millan, Inc. (CMI) is a dynamic, diversified, multi-national company that supports and endorses the work and philosophy of dog behavior expert Cesar Millan. The company promotes healthier relationships between dogs and their owners by showcasing Millan's unique talents to educate, entertain, and offer personal empowerment through use of leadership skills.
Cesar Millan, Inc. continues to release new installments in the Mastering Leadership DVD Series. These instructional DVDs show you how to become your dog's pack leader, illustrate the importance of calm-assertive energy, and explain how to establish proper rules, boundaries and limitations for your dog. Another valuable tool available from CMI is the Illusion collar, which is designed to help you regain control on the walk.
The staff at CMI takes pride in offering quality products and intends to develop and promote the Millan brand as a Seal of Approval for all things canine, transforming the connection between dog lovers and products they can trust.
Website: MillanFoundation.org
In 2007, Cesar and his wife Ilusion created a new way to reach troubled dogs: the Cesar and Ilusion Millan Foundation. The non-profit organization supports the work of shelters and rescues across the country. Through donations of funds and training aids, as well as careful application of his rehabilitation philosophy, Cesar has changed the way these groups think about dogs with behavioral issues. Now many of them are working with their communities to rehabilitate dogs instead of adding names to the list for euthanasia.
Our dream at the Cesar and Ilusion Millan Foundation is to give every homeless dog across the nation proper care and a second chance. And we're on our way to reaching our goal! As of December 2008, we have supported over 60 shelters and rescues across the country. Generous donations from dog lovers across the country have helped:
We are very proud of what we have accomplished in our short tenure, but there is still so much to do. Thousands of shelters and rescues still need our assistance. To reach them, we need your help.
Want to know how he does it? Find out from Cesar himself, dog training professionals, and former Dog Whisperer guests.
From Cesar Millan Dogs are my life; I show love through rehabilitating them and in extreme cases, saving them from being euthanized. I rescue dogs, create balance, and give them a life of happiness and contentment which would otherwise never have been possible. Some might say I love in a quiet way. But it is a love that comes from the heart and soul.
Many of the dogs I deal with have been flooded with unconditional love. What they lack is structure and discipline in their lives. And this lack of discipline can oftentimes lead to a behavioral problem. In some cases the problems are quirky. But in many instances when I am called in, this lack of discipline has led to serious aggression, and oftentimes their owners are at their wits’ end — having gone through countless trainers, and in the extreme cases, even been told to put the dog to sleep. I NEVER think that is a legitimate answer
I can be firm with a dog. Especially when the dog is a super-aggressive red zone case. But, make no mistake about it — there is a big difference between firm and abusive. I give [dogs] a firm correction, a firm grab in the neck, which is what dogs do to each other. They pin each other, and they hold on to each other until one of them surrenders. Dogs do this to each other. I do not do it with anger or frustration. I come with a calm, assertive approach to create a calm, submissive state of mind. Submissive to me does not mean cowed, it means accepting of fair human leadership, and that the unwanted behavior is not tolerated. A mother dog will reprimand a puppy physically, and she does it firmly but it is not abusive. I am the same — firm and fair — not abusive in any way.
My approach and methods are instinct, which come from working with thousands of dogs for over 20 years. I use my experience to help owners, but I obviously can’t help everyone, so I am the first to advise owners to seek help and assistance from experienced professionals. I take the recommendation in the show that owners consult a professional very seriously. I absolutely believe it. I always say, my show is not a how-to show — that is why you need a professional.
From Martin Deeley, co-founder and former president of the International Association of Canine Professionals Cesar Millan has brought reality back to the world of dog ownership. His ability to communicate not only with dogs but also their owners has created a following that only someone who can understand and empathize with people can achieve. His natural ability to create a feeling of being listened to, understood and not condemned has developed a following from owners who not only understand what he is teaching but also feel they are part of his family. This is not simply star adoration but an emotion that generates belonging and being part of his pack.
Owners are learning to respect their dogs for what they are — dogs. Owners are learning that understanding what a dog is and does can help them create a long and lasting, loving relationship with their dogs without resorting to bribery and childlike rewards. Being leader of the pack does not imply strong punishment and corrections but an assertive, confident approach where the dog recognizes your leadership.
From Jill Morstad, Ph.D., Prairie Skies — Dog Training for Open Spaces in Lincoln, Nebraska I frame Cesar Millan’s work as primarily a leadership program, where talking to the dog is neither relevant nor necessary. And I tell my clients that they MUST also work on training, because I know that I will never successfully prevent them from talking to their dogs. With or without my permission, with or without my help, with or without thinking about it, ALL the dog owners I know use words to communicate with their dogs. They use words like sit, down, come, stay, no, heel, no, drop it, no, be quiet, no, no, no.
In his demonstrations of leadership, Cesar does not say sit, down, heel, or no — yet his command of a dog’s attention and respect strikes many owners as magical. Cesar isn't talking. He's leading. An owner who is talking is not leading and generally, is not training either. And in my experience, they're all talking — and waaaay too much.
From Cyndi and Sonny, Former Dog Whisperer Guests The methods that Cesar taught me were straightforward, helpful, and logical. He helped me to peek inside Sonny's world and stop translating his actions by my projections. For the first time I saw Sonny's true nature as a dog with dog needs ... and the way I could empower myself to give him what he needs. After this experience, my confidence began to improve parallel to Sonny's ability to experience life with less fear. After the show, I received three calls checking on Sonny's condition and offering further assistance. Each interaction displayed everyone's true commitment to the show and even the quality of life of one dog.
From Abbie Jaye & Sparky, Former Dog Whisperer Guests When you see the Dog Whisperer episode that Sparky and I were featured in, you see a three-day, multiple-hour profound experience that has been edited into 30 minutes. Many of the things I learned from Cesar Millan were not shown in the episode, but they will stay with me forever. I can say without a doubt, this experience, and Cesar’s advice, changed my life. Cesar helped me realize that if I don’t start facing my fears, they will consume me. And by doing this, he allowed me to be the leader Sparky needed.
From Jim, Roxie, & Brady, Former Dog Whisperer Guests With Cesar's help, words and guidance it became so obvious where it all went wrong. Attitude. We "expected" Brady to behave badly and he did. We did not set limits for him to follow, and he didn't. We did not "assume" that he would follow our lead, and he did not. When Cesar showed up at our house, our lives changed. Cesar changed our outlook and showed us how to set limits for Brady through discipline, changing our attitude and rethinking who was in charge.
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1. Dogs are not people. What makes them happy isn’t necessarily what makes us happy. What dogs desire is simple: regular exercise, a stable pack leader, and affection that is properly earned. 2. Walk your dog for at least 45 minutes every day. A structured walk on a regular basis is crucial, especially for dogs with behavioral problems, and it is the most powerful tool you have to bond with your dog. 3. Be consistent. Make sure all family members set the same rules, boundaries, and limitations for your dog. 4. Affection at the wrong time can foster an unstable mind. Share affection after your dog has exercised and eaten, changed an unwanted behavior into a behavior you asked for, responded to a rule or command, or entered a relaxed, calm-submissive state. 5. Dogs experience the world with their nose, eyes, and then ears. When meeting a dog for the first time, establish its trust by allowing it to experience your scent before engaging in eye contact or speaking to him. 6. Breed is not destiny. More important than choosing the right breed is selecting a dog with an energy level that is compatible with your energy and lifestyle. 7. Dogs need leadership. Establish yourself as the pack leader by mastering the walk and following the guideline "exercise, discipline, and then affection." 8. Let your dog check the weather. Allow your dog to step outside and feel for itself that it is too hot, too wet, or too cold to go on a long walk. Instinctually, the dog will understand that it has to shorten its walk or come back inside where it’s safe. 9. Never leave your dog in a parked car. Even in the shade, a car retains more heat than an open area. Plus, a dog may get overexcited in the car because of passersby or panic from claustrophobia, making dehydration more likely. 10. Be aware of the weather. During the summer, carry a bottle of water on walks and watch for signs of dehydration. In the winter, protect your dog with doggie boots and gear made specifically for cold weather. 11. Dogs get bored just like humans. Provide mental challenges like a game of catch, an agility course, or a reward-oriented obedience game. 12. Project balanced energy. Dogs feed off your energy, so if you are frazzled, your dog will be too. Always remain calm and assertive!
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A Member of the Family » The ultimate resource for integrating your canine companion into the life of your household.
Like human beings, dogs are eternally attracted to the concept of family. When they live in the wild, all canids naturally arrange themselves into family-based packs. Even if the dogs aren’t related to one another by blood, the bonds of living and surviving together turn them into a smoothly functioning unit. Within that unit, there forms a loyalty, a trust, and an understanding so deep, we as humans can only look on with awe. These are the qualities we dream of having in our own relationships with the families that we are born into and the families we create, but being “only human,” we often fall short. But when we bring dogs into our lives, we have access to their inborn integrity. By making dogs full-fledged members of our families, we have the ability to make those human families stronger.
When an owner calls me in to help a dog, what I am really there to do is to create an orderly, functioning pack out of what appears to the owner as chaos. That pack can be anything from a single woman and her one dog living in a small apartment; to a monastery filled with twenty candidates for the priesthood and their watchdog; to a college sorority house and their canine mascot; to a senior citizen’s home and the therapy dogs that regularly visit there. To me, a pack is a family; they are one and the same. And wherever you have a dog that needs a home, you have the potential for a fantastic pack.
But although we yearn to include dogs as members of our families, we often don’t work together as families to welcome them into our human world. Just as it takes a village to raise a child, it takes a whole family to create a smoothly running pack. My intent with this book is to invite myself into your family while you’re reading my book. I want to stand by your side and guide you and your family through every phase of your dog’s life, from the day you bring her home, to the day you say goodbye and celebrate her life and death. I hope this book will reach out to every member of your family – from youngest to oldest - and invite each of them to participate in way of connecting with dogs that creates balance for dogs and humans alike. This connection doesn’t really require money, and it doesn’t really require any great level of education or intelligence. What it does require is putting common sense and instinct first, and understanding that sometimes, what seems best for the human is not the best thing for the dog.
I believe a strong family is the foundation of all achievement. If we have a family behind us cheering us on – whether that means just one dog or one human; or ten people or fifty dogs – we have a springboard of support to go out and reach any dreams to which we dare to aspire. Since my own human family is such a big part of my own mission, I have enlisted their help in the writing of this book. My wife Ilusion speaks to women in Chapter 8, and my sons Calvin and Andre offer their advice to kids in Chapter 9. I also include the wisdom of the dogs that are always members of our family, especially Daddy, the oldest member of my pack, and Junior, the youngest. Ilusion, Calvin, Andre and I are always learning from the wisdom our dogs share with us. Dogs teach us to live in the now. They teach us that the trappings of our human existence don’t matter so much in the long run – as long as we celebrate the moment, and never forget to appreciate one another.
If we remember to fulfill their needs first, dogs can add so much to our human families. A dog will always have your back, no matter what. With a dog in your life, you will never feel alone. And if you do, just go to a shelter. There is always a dog there, waiting, just looking forward to becoming a member of a family.
A MEMBER OF THE FAMILY is the perfect follow-up to Cesar Millan’s New York Times-bestselling CESAR’S WAY—the ultimate guidebook covering all of the essentials and answering all of the most commonly asked questions about living with and caring for a healthy, happy dog, including how to:
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• understand what your dog is trying to tell you through his or her behavior
• learn to manage a dog with “issues”
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After they had finished mourning the loss of their adored Marley, the Grogans realized like so many of us do that their house would not be a true home again without a dog in it. Nine months after Marley’s passing, Jenny went to a breeder and picked out an adorable, purebred Labrador who resembled their lost friend. Because Marley had been so high-energy and rambunctious, Jenny was attracted to the apparent calmness of this puppy, and brought her home — figuring that, after thirteen years of Marley, the odds were in favor of them getting a “perfect” dog this time. The family named her Gracie.
True to Jenny’s expectations, Gracie did grow up to be a much calmer and more sedate dog than Marley. Unlike her predecessor, shedidn’t devour furniture or clothes or injure herself trying to dig through walls to escape whenever there was thunder outside. Gracie didn’t have Marley’s fear of loud noises, his hyperactive energy, or his burning need to fling his entire body at every stranger who entered the house. Inside the house, Gracie was peaceful and obedient, although she sometimes acted a little aloof and chose to do her own thing, in stark contrast with Marley, who had always wanted to be right at the center of any family activity. But it was when she went outdoors that Gracie turned into a real problem for the Grogans.
John and Jenny own a sprawling two-acre property surrounded by hills, trees, streams, and lakes, squirrels, rabbits, and other wild animals — a peaceful, private oasis and perfect paradise for any dog. They installed an underground invisible fence to create boundaries for Gracie, and allowed her to roam freely on their land all day long. Like so many of my clients, they mistakenly assumed that she was getting plenty of exercise on her own without daily walks with the family. Once Gracie left the house, however, she transformed into a completely different dog. She would refuse to come in when called, and the only way Jenny could get her to go back in the house was to bribe her with slices of bologna. “It works great — until you run out of bologna,” Jenny told me wistfully. The other problem (which the Grogans thought was completely unrelated to Gracie’s lack of consistent obedience) was Gracie’s obsession with hunting. She would spend all day stalking and devouring any small animal or bird that passed through the yard. The family had several chickens that provided them with eggs and that roamed free around the property, helpfully eating bugs and other garden pests. Of course, the family became attached to the chickens and treated them as pets. Unfortunately, two of those pet chickens met their maker after Gracie trained her predator’s eyes on them. “She ate Liberace,” Jenny admitted with a grimace. “You look differently at your dog once she’s eaten another one of your pets.” The Grogans moved the invisible fence so that the chicken’s coop was about four feet away from the boundary that Gracie wouldn’t cross, but she still stalked them obsessively, and therefore they couldn’t be let out to roam anymore. And, of course, when she was deep into her predator mode, not even bologna could entice her to obey her owners.
To me, the problem was clear. The obedience issue and the hunting behavior were totally connected. The Grogans had purchased a 100 percent, purebred, top-of-the-line retriever, and when they brought Gracie home, they also brought home her genetic blueprint. Although Gracie was trusting, loyal, and friendly, the Grogans were not fulfilling her needs as what I call animal-dog first, with structured exercise and clear rules, boundaries, and limitations. Because of this, they were coming smack up against her breed, which took over as a way for her to drain all that excess energy and frustration. The more purebred the dog, the more intense are the needs of the breed in her. Gracie’s genetics — her breed — were making her into a single-minded, focused, and exceptional hunter — but not a very respectful pet.
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