Second Chance at Love Humane Society began with one woman’s undying compassion for the truly helpless – dogs without advocates. Cheri Lucas founded Second Chance at Love Humane Society in 1994. Her mission has grown from rescuing dogs one-by-one on her own, to housing and caring for as many as 60 dogs at a time at the spacious, oak-studded shelter on her private property in Templeton, California. Second Chance at Love Humane Society is a no-kill dog rescue and has rescued and placed more than 3,000 dogs.

In 1999, Lucas met and began mentoring under Cesar Millan, the famed dog behaviorist of National Geographic’s hit series, The Dog Whisperer. She has appeared on five episodes of The Dog Whisperer and has co-hosted Sessions with Cesar.

Cheri Lucas has a very unique gift: she has command of the silent, subtle, yet powerful physical language of canines—but more importantly, she can communicate her insights to humans. As a frequent speaker on dog behavior issues, Cheri brings to frustrated pet owners a message that is finally loud and clear--and full of hope. Cheri’s goal is to put her clients into high gear, as they realize that they are actually capable of having the relationship they’ve always longed for with their dogs.

For the past ten years, Cheri has learned first-hand from good friend and mentor Cesar Millan, who broadcasts the message of hope to thousands of thankful viewers of Dog Whisperer. At seminars, public appearances, and in private consultations Cheri presents the same life-changing and impacting message to her clients that Millan once brought to her. Through clear, concise, and enlightening demonstrations and effective question and answer periods, she is able to connect with dog owners on a personal level, addressing their unique challenges and reassuring them that their case is not hopeless.

Bringing a keen, critical eye to her work, Cheri is able to see where owners misstep and how to correct behaviors to achieve the desired results. She shows her clients that the philosophy and techniques she teaches are the natural, instinctual principles that have governed dog behavior for thousands of years. Cheri teaches people to see their dogs as the animals they are, and thus unleashes a power that exists within each dog owner. Her ability to reframe challenges and reveal the basic root of seemingly hopeless obstacles allows her clients to leave with immediately relevant and applicable information.

Cheri is a member of the International Association of Canine Professionals. Cheri frequently travels the country giving dog behavior seminars to countless organizations.

Visit her website at www.CheriLucasDogBehavior.com