CMI Newsletter

November 2006
Issue


Cesar Millan

Hello, everybody!

I have told my father in Mexico about all my accomplishments over the years -- dogs, the TV show and the book. Nothing really seemed to impress him until I told him that I had been invited to the White House for National Hispanic Month. My dad was very, very proud. So, needless to say, I was very happy and incredibly honored to be invited to such a special and important place in American History.

The treatment I received at the White House was amazing. Once they knew the Dog Whisperer was there, I was let right in! I just jumped the rest of people in line, and when I got inside, it was a celebration. Everybody loved the show. It felt like I went to somebodyās house for a party. I will never forget the incredible experience and the pride I felt in being a Mexican-American.

I look forward to the upcoming Holiday season and getting to spend more time with my wife, children and my pack. I would like to wish all of you a Happy Thanksgiving!

Stay calm and assertive!


Cesar Millan

In This Issue

Cesar's Greetings: Check out our Holiday Gift Packs!

The Illusion Collar

Give the gift of Cesar!

For the holiday season, Cesar Millan, Inc. is offering specially discounted gift packs of Cesar's most popular DVDs and books that come in free ćCesarās Greetingsä gift boxes!

Take advantage of this special limited-time offer to save up to $55 on Cesar products.

Check out the Holiday Packs!

Sneak Peek: Episodes 3 & 4 of Season Two

The Illusion CollarOn November 6th, watch Cesar make his way to the Nebraska farmlands to apply the brakes on blue heeler Mollyās tire obsession. Next he helps American Eskimo/Border Collie mix Jane in Chicago overcome fears of the outside world. And then Cesar calms the Halls' golden retriever.

Tune in again November 13th to catch Cesar at Firehouse 29, helping Captain Reyna teach their new pup Wilshire some rules, boundaries, and limitations ·and maybe some tricks, too. Then Cesar steps in to help the Reeds grab their Bulldog Butch by the horns and teach him not to mess with Texas.

And, on November 20th, Lou and Diana are getting ready to move to Chicago, but they need Cesarās help in controlling Maya ö for both her safety and Dianaās. Sara, a Sheperd mix, is aggressive towards guests in Gina Felixās home. And finally Cesar travels to Omaha, Nebraska to help Tami and Adam teach some manners to pushy poodle Lilly.

Miss an episode? Read the synopsis.

Cesar Against Abuse

Season 3 Premiere

Abuse is never acceptable.

Showing an animal strong leadership and giving it rules is not the same thing as instilling fear and punishing it. A quick, assertive touch is not the same as a strike.

Never strike a dog. Never let an animal push your buttons. Never, ever correct an animal out of anger or frustration. When you try to correct your dog out of anger, you are usually more out of control than your dog is. You are fulfilling your own needs, not the animalās. The dog will sense your unstable energy and often escalate the unwanted behavior.

You are there to teach and show leadership. If youāre going to correct your dog, always remain in your calm-assertive state of mind. For some, this may be a challenge, but perhaps that is why this animal is in your life, so that both of you can learn a healthier way of behaving.

Help stop the cycle of violence. Read on.

Cesarās Webinar Premiere· The Reviews Are In

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Participants of Cesar’s first webinar
– and future pack leaders - offer their praise!


“It was great! The quality of the video,
graphics, sound etc. was wonderful”


“We will be better pack leaders now
that we’ve had some personal reinforcement”

The word is in and the fans love it! Cesar virtually came to people's homes and they responded enthusiastically. Participants were able to post questions to Cesar directly and participate in live polls. The webinar was followed by an intimate live chat that allowed fans to address more specific dog behavior issues. Cesar’s webinars are another milestone in Cesar’s commitment to share his philosophies with dog owners. This innovative method to reach his fans allows more people to become pack leaders.

Be a part of Cesar’s webinars. Get tickets for his next event.
Spots are still available but selling fast.

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Fun Facts: Famous Pit Bulls

Cesar Interview
"My kids are around pit bulls every day. In the '70s they blamed Dobermans, in the '80s they blamed German shepherds, in the '90s they blamed the Rottweiler. Now they blame the pit bull." - Cesar Millan

Pit bulls get a bad rap because of irresponsible owners. Many people consider the look or popularity of a breed before thinking about whether the dog works for their lifestyle. Please evaluate your lifestyle before taking on the responsibility of a pit bull.

Celebrities who Own Pit Bulls

  • Jon Stewart of The Daily Show owns two pit bulls: Shamsky & Monkey.
  • Helen Keller had a pit bull as a family pet.
  • Ken Howard, award-winning actor from Crossing Jordon, was saved by his pit bull Shadow during a medical crisis.

Read more fun facts.

Cesar Millan 2006 Seminar Tour

Live Appearance
Cesar continues to travel around the country addressing sold out crowds on his 2006 Seminar Tour. Only two seminars are left with tickets still available.



Cesar Millan Seminars with Tickets Available

November 11, 2006
NEW BIGGER VENUE!
St. Charles Convention Center
Support Dogs Inc.
St. Louis, Missouri
Tickets are available at:
www.supportdogs.org
E-mail:aweinerth@supportdogs.org

December 9, 2006
Austin Convention Center
Austin, Texas
Sponsored by the Lucky Mutts Rescue
Tickets are now available for purchase at:
www.luckymutts.com

For more on contacting the host of a seminar or booking a seminar in 2007, please click the following link:

View list of seminars!

Ask the Vet: People Food and Your Dog by Dr. Weaver

The Illusion Collar Dr. Sherry Weaver graduated with honors from the University of Georgia's School of Veterinary Medicine and founded a state-of-the-art animal hospital. Look for Dr. Weaver in an upcoming episode! Read her full bio.


Common Foods That Can Be Toxic To Our Pets

We all love our pets. For many of us, one way we show that love is through special treats such as human food. As long as we donāt overindulge our loved ones into obesity, these little treats can be fun for both pet and parent. However, it is important to realize that dogs and cats are very different from humans in some very important ways, which can result in tragedies for the uninformed parent.

Read on...

Cesarās Co-Stars: Profiles of Pack Members ö Coco

The Illusion CollarCalvin & Coco

When little Chihuahua Coco came to Cesar, he was ready to take on anybody. The Chihuahua was aggressive towards humans and dogs of all sizes. Cesar has said that the four-pound dog was one of his toughest cases.

Often people regard bad behavior from smaller dogs, such as Chihuahuas, as cute. Without meaning to, owners often encourage bad behavior, and donāt provide them with the rules, boundaries and limitations they need. This behavior often escalates into serious behavioral issues.

Coco was just such a dog. His frustrated owner brought him to Cesar for rehabilitation. While Cesar rehabilitated the small dog, the entire Millan family got to know him, and his youngest son Calvin really took to him.

When his owner came to pick him up, young Calvin's pleading eyes and childhood innocence led her to offer Coco to the Millan family. Of course, they accepted, and now Coco is an important part of the family!

Contest: ćBringing a Dog Homeä from Cesarās Way

Win a signed copy of Cesar's Way!

Answer trivia questions about the excerpt to enter the contest! Three winners will be selected to receive a signed book.

Excerpt from Cesarās Way (P. 237 ö 239)

When you bring a dog from a breeder or a shelter into your new home, remember that to that dog, you are simply transporting him from one kennel to another. You may have a six-million-dollar, fifty-acre, fourteen-bathroom kennel with a pool, hot tub, guesthouse and tennis court, but to the dog, itās just a bigger kennel. Walls are not natural to animals, period ö no matter what famous architect designed them. Therefore, you need to create the experience of migration for your dog before you reach your home is go for a long, long walk with your dog ö at least an hour walk ö through his new neighborhood. Take as long a walk as you can possibly afford, then add in an extra twenty minutes on top of that. During this walk, you are both building a bond of trust with your new companion and establishing your position as pack leader. The rules of your entire relationship are being established in those first important moments. Your dog is getting the feeling of his new neighborhood. You are creating for him what it might feel like to migrate to a new home with his pack leader. And, of course, you are tiring him out so heāll be more amenable to conditioning once you enter the house.

Read the rest of the excerpt here.

Enter the contest.

Success Story & Next Monthās Newsletter

Read next month to hear about more about holiday promo info, fun facts, tips from Cesar and perhaps the most famous of Cesarās pack, pit bull Daddy! In the meantime, hereās our featured success story from Rory Claire of Pebble Beach, CA:

Hello Cesar,

I love Rottweilers, and Dobermans, too, and have rescued them over the years. We recently lost our 11 1/2 year-old Rottie, Nala. She was a wonderful dog. Our 5 year old female Doby, Kiara, is such a great dog. We taught her to swim, and she loves going on our boat and jet-skis, although she only goes without her bright yellow life vest when we are close to shore. I have attached some photos for your enjoyment.

I realized, after watching one of your programs, that I had not properly handled our Doby's first meeting with our cat years ago. The Doby has chased the cat ever since. I rescued our Doby when she was 4 months old and just figured that she was a cat chaser. Since I first began watching your show a few months ago, I have been reminding myself, and my husband and 16 year old daughter, that we are the pack leaders. Today, my daughter and I brought our Doby and cat together in the way I watched on your show, and viola, it was great! Our cat loves dogs and snuggled up with our Rottweiler all the time. I think he has really missed being with a dog. We will continue working on calm-submission with our Doby, and we are looking forward to the day when we may be able to see our Doby and cat laying side-by-side in the grass of our back yard like the cat and Rottie used to do.

All our family dogs have been Rottweiler and Doberman rescues the past 25 years.  I just love the big personalities and temperament and love seeing you with your beautiful Rotties, pit bulls and other great dogs.  Thanks for saving all of them and giving them such a great home.  I will continue watching your show and continue working on being a great pack leader.

Was Rory Claire able to rehabilitate Kiara into a cat-friendly Doberman?

Read part two of this success story.

PICTURE OF
THE MONTH!



Thanks to Sue Betts of South St. Paul, Minnesota for sharing this photo of Labrador Retriever/ Rottweiler mix Timber and pugs Poncho, Chipper and Pirate.

LAST MONTH'S CONTEST WINNER

Congratulations to Cheryl Herron of Pasadena, MD!
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Sssst! Maybe what calms dogs would work on us. - Toledo Blade

Unruly dogs have a friend in traveling TV expert ö Cleveland.com

Dog adopted after nearly 3 years at Humane Society ö Akron Beacon Journal


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