CMI Newsletter

Dog Whisperer Season 4 Premieres — 35 New Episodes!

September 2007 Issue

Cesar Millan

Greetings,

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month and National Grandparents Day, I'd like to share a little about my grandfather who is an important role model in my life. He taught me the most important lesson I ever learned—one I still repeat to myself every single day of my life: “Always work with Mother Nature. You only succeed when you work with her.” 

My grandfather was one of many workers and ranch families in Mexico who earned a meager income working parcels of land rented from the richer families. On every farm in the area including his, there were working dogs.

Through observing my grandfather's behavior with the pack on the farm, I learned much of what I apply in my work with dogs today. Other families' found entertainment in watching the dogs fight for dominance, but my grandfather never allowed this. He always made sure that the dogs knew who was in charge: the humans.  My grandfather never used violent punishment or gave the dogs treats, and I never saw a dog make an aggressive move towards my grandfather. The dogs followed him. His secret? Calm-assertive energy!

My grandfather was the more in tune with Nature than any other person I have ever met. Though my grandfather passed away at the age of 105, I still thank him everyday for the great wisdom and reverence for Mother Nature that he passed down to me.

Stay calm and assertive!


Cesar Millan

In This Issue

Dog Whisperer Season Four Premiere - Friday, Sept. 7th

National Geographic Channel

The new season of the Emmy-nominated Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan starts Friday, September 7th at 8P EST/PST!


In the September 7th premiere episode, Cesar is called in to restore the peace at a "not-so-dog-friendly" apartment complex. When the residents of a North Hollywood apartment building moved in they assumed their pets would get along-they were wrong.  Will Cesar be able to give these dogs an attitude makeover?  Then, meet the Diaz's and their 3 canine troublemakers. Despite owning multiple businesses, the Diaz's can't seem to multi-task when it comes to controlling their dogs.  Will Cesar be able to pacify this unruly mob?

September 14th, meet Cotton, an American Eskimo that has taken the watchdog role too far. Cotton attacks doors and windows whenever people pass by and causes carpool chaos when kids go to school. Then meet Ricky, a Shiba Inu that has become overprotective of playmate Jordan, a Corgi.  And finally meet Duke and Lila, two belligerent bulldogs that have taken on the mantra "kill or be killed." Will Cesar be able to rid these dogs of their bad attitudes?

And then, on September 21st, when Bricil Madero moved in with her soldier sister on base at Camp Pendleton, she never imagined that her miniature pinscher Kiko would bully everyone in the house. Binkey, a young Chihuahua mix born without her two front legs, won’t have anything to do the wheelchair her owners devised. Writer and director Mike White had no problems controlling the set of his new film Year of the Dog, but at home French bulldogs Tootsie and Ginger are out of control. Will Cesar be able to call the right shots, or is this an inevitable case of life imitating art?

2007 Live Seminar Tickets - Last Chance for LA

Seminars"Unleash Your Instincts!"

Cesar's 2007 Live Seminar Tour continues. Get your seats early!

Tickets are on sale for the following events:


Los Angeles
Area (Thousand Oaks, CA)
Saturday , Sept.1st, 2007
Cesar's Only Southern California Seminar in 2007

Buy Your Tickets Now!
VIP seats are sold out, but great seats are
available at all other price levels

ALSO IN SEPTEMBER:

Newark, New Jersey
Sunday, September 23,2007
NJ Performing Arts Center
Cesar's Only Tri-State Area Seminar in 2007
Buy Tickets Here

Baltimore, Maryland
Sunday, September 30,2007
Hippodrome Theater
Cesar's Only 2007 Seminar in the Maryland-DC-Virginia Area
Buy Tickets Here

Seminars will also be held in San Jose/San Francisco area; Seattle, WA; San Antonio, TX; St. Louis, MO; Miami, FL; and Atlanta, GA.

For dates and details, visit Cesar’s seminar page.

Are You a Shelter or Rescue Located near a Seminar?
Enter to win two FREE tickets and a Meet-and-Greet with Cesar!
Visit the seminar page for more details!

Seminar Commercial Contest - and Another Chance to Win!

Video WinnerCongratulations to the two Grand Prize winners of our First Round! These talented entrants won two free seminar tickets and a Meet-and-Greet with Cesar himself for their unique commercials.

For a good laugh, turn up your sound and check out their videos:


Wendy Stoner and "Redbull"
Leah Cronican of Columbia, MD

We would also like to thank and congratulate
the Second Place winner...

Kathleen Dreyer of Chicago, IL

...and the following Runners-Up:
Robert Bowman, Kelly Krager, Chris Grindley-Ferris,
Robert Black, Barry Helfman, & Kimberly Stephenson

We have decided to open up a Second Round! If you still want to submit a video, you have until September 28th to enter.

Already submitted a video and want to be considered again? Let us know! Email contest@cesarmillaninc.com if you have any questions or concerns. Please be advised that, due to the deadline, the Second Round winner cannot win tickets for Thousand Oaks, Newark, or Baltimore.

For details on how to win, visit the website.

Cesar's Co-Stars: Pack Member Memorial - Rex

Be The Pack Leader Book In Memoriam –
Rexford "Rex" Rajah, IV 2004-2007

The staff of Cesar Millan, Inc. this month mourns the passing of a beloved member of our extended family.

Sired by American Kennel Club champion Hilltop “Bubba” Majesty, the happy-go-lucky purebred Yellow Labrador we would eventually come to know as Rex was first placed into Cesar's care under the name Buster Brown. At less than one year old, his energy had proven too high for the family that had initially fostered him, and he was given over to a rescue organization for adoption before finally making his way to the Dog Psychology Center. Not long after, Dog Whisperer Executive Producer Jim Milio received a personal phone call from Cesar at the DPC.

"Jim," he said simply, "I have found the perfect dog for your family."

Read on.

Ask the Vet: Best Age To Neuter Or Spay

Ask the Vet Dear Dr. Weaver,

I was writing to ask about the right time to neuter a Lab male.  When he got his annual exam and shots, the vet said to leave him unneutered until he was two years old as "large-boned dogs get cancer if they are neutered before then."  I had never heard of this before and have always been a proponent of early neutering, but since this has come up, I am now unsure what to do.  Is there any truth to this?  What is the best time to neuter/spay a dog?

Thanks,

Eileen

I would start by saying that there are many different vets with as many different experiences and opinions. In these articles, I try to express my personal experiences as well as current research. No research is perfect, and no experience is absolute. In reality, there are very few definite "right" answers. The best answer to most questions is to find a vet who you trust to tell you the whole story and make your decision based on that information.

Early neutering is a controversial topic. A very few uncontrolled studies have shown a link with early neuters (before 14 months of age) and...

Read on.

Ask Cesar: Dog with Fear of Everything

CM Banners I have a 2 year-old Pomeranian who is afraid of everything and so worried about things falling on him, although I've had him since he was about one year old and nothing has ever fallen on him.  He even approaches his food dish as if a snake will attack at any minute.  Drinking water is the same; he is always prepared to run away.  I have tried to show calm and assertive direction and a matter-of-fact attitude.  Is there anything more I can do?

- Alice Jackson

Dear Alice,

This sounds like a self-esteem problem, so you must approach it delicately. We want to challenge the dog physically and mentally with things like obstacle courses, busy environments, and any situation in which the dog can get feedback from other, more confident dogs. We have a case right now that will be in season four which is very similar. The dog in this case’s name is Luna, and she is afraid of everything. Even the wind scares her; she comes into a room and sees “ghosts.” Every part of her is on hyper alert – her nose, her eyes, her ears...

Read on.

Scavenger Hunt : Seminar Season Is Here

ContestIt’s contest time yet again, ladies, gentlemen, and canine companions, and seminar season is right around the corner!

With Cesar setting off on his cross-country pilgrimage, all discussion at the CMI office revolves around the what, where, and how of the venues and dates, so it should come as no surprise that the answers to this month’s newsletter contest can all be found on the seminar information page.

Beware of trick questions! The Quizmaster at CMI had a bit of fun with this one.

For questions and details, click here.

Cesar's Way In Paperback! Be The Pack Leader Release!

Cesar's Way In PaperbackTwo exciting dates to mark on your calendar!

September 18th - The # 1 New York Times Bestseller Cesar's Way will be available in paperback

October 2nd - Cesar's new book Be the Pack Leader releases. Pre-order your copy now!

Want more Cesar? You can catch him online at these blogs in October!

Amazon.com
Barnes & Noble
Borders/Gather.com

PETCO Season Four Premiere Contest

PETCOTo mark the premiere of the new season of Dog Whisperer, Cesar Millan will appear at Canoga Park PETCO in Los Angeles on Friday, Sept. 7 from 4 – 7 pm. The first 100 people in line will get a chance to meet Cesar one-on-one and watch the season premiere episode with him on-site.

Producers from Dog Whisperer will also be on hand to interview potential owners to appear in upcoming episodes being filmed this fall, winter, and spring.  The series still need 50 new stories, so if your dog is possessive, aggressive, obsessive, or has a quirky phobia or unusual problem, you may be just what producers a looking for!  Applications and additional information will be available on site.  (No need to bring your dog!)

Friday, September 7
4:00 – 7:00 PM
PETCO – Canoga Park
6615 Fallbrook Avenue
Canoga Park, CA 91307-3520
Phone:  818-883-0210

For more information, click here.

Success Story & Next Month's Newsletter

Next month is Adopt-a-Dog Month! Join us here for the latest info on Cesar’s newest book release, as well as the usual round of juicy tidbits from resident vet Dr. Sherry Weaver, and answers to your questions from the man himself, Cesar Millan!

For now, here’s a stunning success story from Diane Merrill (& Co.!) of Magnolia Springs, AL that is nothing short of miraculous.

Dear Cesar and Team,

We are faithful followers of your program. We have a very large German shepherd named Elvis who belonged to my sister-in-law. He was shot in the head when he was very young (we don’t know who did it), and lost an eye, then tried to make it home and was hit by a car. He was thought dead when he was taken to the vet. But he finally recovered, and when he went home to my sister-in-law’s he had all sorts of issues, as you can imagine. He was dangerous. She offered him to us. My husband and I live in the country, and have horses, chickens that run loose on the property, and a bull mastiff mix, a cat, and 5 small grandchildren.

I wish I were eloquent enough to tell you how much your program has meant to us, and more importantly to our dogs and all the other critters, especially the chickens! Elvis was full of anxiety, fear, aggression, obsessions - almost every problem you have addressed...

Read on.

Dog Whisperer Meets Horse Whisperer

Awesome Opportunity for People with
Dogs and Horses!


Dog Whisperer Cesar Millan and celebrated Horse Whisperer Pat Parelli are teaming up to help rebuild troubled relationships between dogs and horses. Is your dog aggressive toward your horse, or vice versa? Are your dog and horse fearful of each other? Both world-renowned Whisperers invite you to send in your submission tapes introducing both your dog and your horse to explain the problems that they are having with each other.

All established guidelines for submissions apply. Send your Video Today!


PHOTO OF THE MONTH
Photo of the Month
Thanks to Alan Weissman for sharing this photo of the August 2006 contest winner Aaron Krug and his fiancée Stacey with their Entlebucher Kola. View Alan's photos of Cesar!


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Cesar Fans Reach The Final Frontier!

Cesar recently got a chance to speak to a very special fan on the International Space Station, and video of their satellite link-up is now available for your viewing pleasure! Join Cesar and astronaut Sunita Williams as they talk shop and explore the physical effects of zero gravity on long hair.

Part 1 - Part 2 - Part 3


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Cesar in the News

Interview with Dog Whisperer Cesar Millan - Dogster.com

Cesar Millan's Hollywood Go-To - CelebrityDog
Watcher.com

We teach them to sit, they teach us to live -
St. Petersburg Times

Go-Go Godfather Chuck Brown, Barking Up a New Tree - Washington Post

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