meet the Team

Over 100+ Years of Experience

The Owner

CESAR MILLAN

CEO @ CESARSWAY

With more than 25 years of experience Cesar Millan is one of the most sought-after authorities in the field of dog behavior and rehabilitation.

Through his Training Cesar’s Way courses, Cesar Millan empowers dog owners to become confident, compassionate leaders for their dogs. His mission is to inspire a paradigm shift in our relationship with dogs, encouraging us to embrace our innate connection with nature and tap into the profound wisdom that dogs have to offer. By adopting a natural, simple, and profound approach, Cesar envisions a world where dogs and humans coexist harmoniously, enriching each other’s lives and fostering a deeper understanding of ourselves and the animal kingdom. 

TODD LANGSTON

Trainer

Todd Langston is a canine behavior expert and owner of Pack Life K-9 Behavior Solutions in Orlando, FL. Todd has helped thousands of dogs by teaching their owners how to be the best pack leaders they can be through an easy to follow method that emphasizes the power of balanced energy and proper communication. While Todd believes the best teachers are his clients and their dogs, he has also had a chance to learn and work with some of the best minds in the business. Todd is a Trainer for Fundamentals 1 and Trainer for Fundamentals 2.

STEVE DEL SAVIO

Trainer

Steve Del Savio is a highly respected expert in Dog Psychology and behavior, based in the New York City
metropolitan area. He has built a strong reputation for his exceptional skills in addressing canine behavior
problems and his remarkable 8-acre Nature Dog Resort called the Maddie Ranch. As the Founder and CEO of
Pack Leader Dogs in New Jersey, Steve has dedicated more than 15 years to helping thousands of dogs and
people achieve an amazing and balanced relationship. Steve has been a dedicated Trainer for Fundamentals 1
for over a decade showcasing his extensive experience and expertise.

JOJO STANFORD

Behaviorist

Joanna “Jojo” Stanford is a people person who loves to empower struggling dog owners to find their confidence. Working with dogs since 2009, Jojo sold her Long Beach, CA business, Trots Dogs, in 2021 to her staff to travel the country with her dog, Jaxx and teach dog owners and trainers the art of dog psychology, business consultation and help them bring balance and harmony to their communities. “I want to empower people everywhere to know that they can do this too!”

YOACIEL CRISTOBAL

Trainer

Yoaciel Cristobal is the founder of Pawmily, a family-owned company offering dog training and other services in Puerto Rico. Yoa began his work with dogs at local shelters where he quickly became recognized as the “go-to” trainer, especially for families with difficult cases. He now has three vans picking up dogs daily for camp and dog-sitting services — and plans to open the first Dog Psychology Center in the Caribbean. Yoa is a Trainer for Fundamentals 1.

ART ORTIZ

Trainer

Art Ortiz is the founder of DogFit Dallas. Art believes that “dogs should live in a world where we, the humans, create balance and harmony.” Art is well known around the Dallas/Fort Worth Texas Metroplex for his training, ranging from basic leash skills to the rehabilitation of fearful or aggressive dogs. As a former student of Training Cesar’s Way, Art is a Trainer for Fundamentals 1 and 2.

Lisa Porter

Trainer

Lisa Porter began her canine career 16 years ago in Hawaii, fostering dogs for a local rescue. In 2010 she began working with Marleys Mutts dog rescue in CA, and co-founded the Pawsitive Change prison dog program, teaching inmates about dog psychology. In 2017 she opened K9 Behavior College in central CA, to further her passion of helping and empowering people through the process of rehabilitating their dogs. Lisa is a Trainer for Fundamentals I & II.
Michael Burke

MICHAEL BURKE

MEDITATION DIRECTOR

Michael Burke is a certified life coach, meditation teacher, and dog behavior consultant in Los Angeles who helps people create calm within their lives to provide calm, confident leadership for their animals.  Michael’s mission is to guide people on improving their energy, finding balance, clearing blocks, achieving their goals, and unleashing their ultimate potential.  He also helps people to better understand and communicate with their animals and overcome behavior challenges.  Michael is a former student of Fundamentals 1 and 2 and is now the Meditation Director of Training Cesar’s Way.