Renowned dog behavior expert and New York Times best-selling author 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 communication 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 – and the families that are usually in the spotlight on his National Geographic Channel (NGC) series Dog Whisperer premiered in 2004. On Friday, September 7, 2007, at 8 p.m. ET/PT, Dog Whisperer returned for a fourth season with a record 35 new hour-long episodes.
Each episode of Dog Whisperer follows Cesar as he goes directly into the homes of dog owners – without any prior information about the case – and documents the remarkable transformations that take place under Cesar’s calm, assertive guidance. Cesar once again travels the country, from Miami to New York to Los Angeles, rehabilitating dogs, training owners and sharing his “exercise, discipline, affection” formula for balanced dogs.
Cesar has also grown into a pop culture phenomenon, including parodies on South Park and Saturday Night Live; references on popular shows including Jeopardy! and Bravo’s hit series Work Out; appearances on Oprah, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Martha Stewart, Carson Daly, Today Show, The View and Live with Regis and Kelly; as well as a cameo role for Cesar on the hit series Ghost Whisperer. Cesar even has fans in outer space! NASA recently arranged for Cesar to speak via videoconference with his “biggest fan,” Suni Williams, an astronaut aboard the International Space Station. At appearances throughout the country, Cesar draws sold-out crowds of fans – and dogs – ready to hear Cesar’s signature “Tsst!” while learning from the master how to become a calm-assertive pack leader.
Cesar is also the author of both The New York Times bestsellers Be the Pack Leader and Cesar's Way as well as his newest book, The Ultimate Episode Guide, which provides fans with a definitive collection of memorable cases and gives newcomers a full rundown of the amazing feats Cesar has accomplished with canines across the country.
Cesar has more than 20 years of experience with canines. His unique talent with dogs first developed on his grandfather’s farm in Mexico. Now, at his Dog Psychology Center in Los Angeles, he receives as many as 100 calls a week from owner’s desperate for help. By the time people call Cesar, they are confronting a crisis with their beloved pets. He is their emergency responder and often the last resort for pets that might otherwise be put down or given away.
Celebrities who now count themselves as satisfied customers include Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith, Patti LaBelle, Vin Diesel, Nicolas Cage, Scarlett Johannson, Hilary Duff, Daisy Fuentes, Annie Potts, “The Young and the Restless” star Michael Damien, “Downtown” Julie Brown and movie directors Ridley Scott and Michael Bay.
Cesar’s methodology developed from his keen understanding of canine pack behavior. Unique to Cesar’s approach is his “Power of the Pack” method. Incredibly, his own pack of up to 50 dogs, which includes rottweilers, pit bulls and German shepherds, are able to live together harmoniously. Most dog trainers relate to one animal at a time, but Cesar often uses the pack itself – the natural social unit for canines – to rehabilitate a wayward dog.
Cesar was born in Culiacan, Mexico, during a hurricane that took the roof off the family’s house. He spent much of his youth at his grandfather’s ranch, growing up with a pack of dogs that were his closest friends. It was his grandfather who taught him the greatest lesson that he still lives by today: “Never work against Mother Nature.”
While he lived in Mexico, Cesar fondly remembers watching Rin Tin Tin and Lassie on TV, and he was so impressed by the ability of the television dog trainers that he decided to come to the United States to learn from them. Cesar’s first job in the United States was as a dog groomer. His uncanny ability with dogs quickly became apparent to clients, who asked for help with their dogs’ behavior problems.
Cesar lives in Southern California with his family – his wife, Ilusion, and two sons, Cesar Andre, 12 and Calvin Christian, 8 – all of whom also help him in his work.
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