homing of abused and abandoned dogs is at the top of the list. The Foundation also prioritizes funding on spaying and neutering programs to help reduce or eliminate dog overpopulation. I’d also like to be a part of stopping puppy mills and teaching younger genera- tions and other countries to have com- passion and not be cruel to animals. What are your future plans or
goals? New shows, new books, and I’d like
to continue doing live seminars around the world. I’d like to establish dog psy- chology centers around the world and help people who want to be “dog whis- perers.” I’d also like to teach corpora- tions about calm assertive energy.
Cesar Millan’s natural affinity with
dogs has brought him much success and has opened the doors for a unique career. His talent has been recognized by a number of awards including the 2005 National Humane Society Genesis Award. His hit show, The Dog Whis- perer with Cesar Millan has been nomi- nated multiple times for an Emmy for Outstanding Reality Program. He’s received an honorary membership in the International Association of Canine Professionals in 2006 and in 2007, was awarded the Michael Landon Award for Inspiration to Youth Through Televi- sion. Millan has also been recognized as a “Treasure of Los Angeles” by the City of Los Angeles for his contributions, and in 2010, The Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan won the People’s Choice Award for Favorite Animal Show. Millan’s guilty pleasure has allowed
the creation of Cesar Millan, Inc., a diversified, multi-national company that supports Millan’s philosophy and work. The company oversees all of Millan’s work including books, mer- chandise, tours and television series in order to transform the connection be- tween dog lovers and products. Cesar Millan’s rags to riches story is unique and different than most. His success story stands out from the rest because of his unique talent and his passion for animals. It’s safe to say that Millan’s childhood joy has made him the top dog in the business world!
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DOGGIE QUESTIONS: What was your first pet experience?
His name was “all of them.” I was fortunate to be raised with a pack of dogs. Describe one of your scariest experiences training a dog. I just don’t have one. When they run away, that’s scary because they can put themselves in danger. But I’m not afraid of life, so there just haven’t been any scary experiences with a dog.
What are some of your funniest experiences working with a dog? In the show, we don’t always show the laughter. But I’ve laughed in every one! The humans! I still can’t believe how many dogs control American house- holds.
DOGGIE ADVICE: What advice would you give to a first time dog owner?
It’s important to establish yourself as the leader early on in your relationship. Dogs communicate through energy, so part of your job as pack leader is to proj- ect calm assertive energy – that is like the glue that keeps the pack together. Al- ways practice the fulfillment formula of exercise, discipline, and then affection, and remember that dogs need rules, boundaries, and limitations. And always teach kids “no touch, no talk, no eye contact” when meeting a dog for the first time.
How do you teach an old dog a new trick? Some dogs learn quickly, some slowly, and some learn at different rates de- pending on many factors including what you are attempting to teach them. The most important thing you can do is spend time with your dog and get to know him and how he learns best. But the best way is to bring in a balanced pack of dogs. That’s the way in! As a pet owner, what is the number one rule of dog training? Most training seeks to teach dogs how to obey commands, while my philoso- phy is more about rehabilitation through exercise, discipline, and affection. A dog may be very well trained and still be unbalanced, just as a balanced dog may not be trained. People humanize dogs and don’t understand their psychol- ogy as pack animals. Almost all dog problems in modern society come from two things: lack of exercise and lack of leadership. They need rules, boundaries, and limitations.
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