February 2007

As Valentine’s Day nears, I’m reflecting on a deeply moving experience from a few weeks ago. I was honored before a Los Angeles city council session for my work with people and their pets. I was touched when I heard the impact that my message and the message of the show had on the politicians’ lives, both professionally and personally. Hearing them share their success stories reassured me that what I am doing has great value beyond the human/dog relationship. Reestablishing a pack-oriented (or family-oriented) way of being restores the position of adults as authority figures for children and brings us all a little closer to a harmonious way of living.

I hope each of you has a wonderful Valentine’s Day. When my dogs and I are sharing love with each other, it means that we have already completed exercise and discipline. We are, in a way, signing an agreement about how much we need each other. With dogs, every day is Valentine’s Day. They will love you no matter what, even if you’ve made a mistake. This Valentine’s Day I hope you will appreciate that love and think about how you can ripple that energy into the world so that the people around you can get the benefit of it.

Stay calm and assertive!

Cesar Millan

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