CMI Newsletter

December 2006
Issue

Happy Holidays!

Cesar Millan Let me tell you, I am looking forward to the upcoming holiday season. I am taking some time off from my other commitments, so I can spend more time with my family and the pack!

This holiday season is particularly special for me. For the first time, the pack at the center is made up entirely of my dogs, so I can honestly say that I own fifteen dogs! Though I have always cared for a large number of dogs, this is the first time I have owned so many. It is a wonderful feeling to have such a large pack.

For the holidays, I plan to feed my dogs a traditional Christmas dinner. I'll give them turkey. Some will eat vegetables. And the walks are going to be my Christmas gift. We'll go to the beach in the morning. We'll visit some of my clients' large estates where the dogs can enjoy themselves in the wide open spaces.

I also look forward to spending time with my family. My wife Ilusion loves to cook, so everybody, all the family, is coming to my house for dinner. After Christmas, I am going to spend seven days visiting my family in Mexico. For the first time in 14 years, I am returning for New Year's Day!

I wish you, your family and your pack a happy holiday season, and I hope that the New Year brings you peace and balance.

Stay calm and assertive!

Cesar Millan

In This Issue

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Sneak Peek: Upcoming Episodes!

The Illusion CollarTune in during December! Crystal and John hope Cesar can bring harmony to the dueling Basset Hounds in their home. Next, Cesar helps senior citizen Betty get Dingo mix Aussi through her first vet visit in eight years. Then, poodle mix Lulu, Maltese Sasha and Pomeranian/Chihuahua mix Bebe don't get along. Cesar steps in to help owners Jeffrey and Ace calm this traumatic trio.

Just in time for the holidays, National Geographic Channel will be airing three hours of Dog Whisperer every night from December 25th through 29th. Check your local listing for times.

Look for even more new episodes in January and February!

Cesar Goes Global
Dog Whisperer is now airing in England, New Zealand, Australia, Papua New Guinea, Latin America, Denmark, Greenland, Belgium, Netherlands, Mexico, Costa Rica, Sweden, Thailand, Canada, French-Speaking Canada and Japan.

Miss an episode? Read the synopsis.

BRAND NEW Short Series Webinars

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Watch Cesar demonstrate his techniques
LIVE starting December 17th.
Participate from the comfort of your own home with your dog and immediately apply what you learn.

Cesar continues to reach out to dog owners worldwide with his new LIVE short series topic webinars. Apply his proven techniques, identify and deal with problem behaviors such as aggression, and learn your own energy and how it influences your dog’s behavior. Each topic includes 30 minutes of demonstrations and a 15 minute LIVE Q&A.

Go to www.cesarmillanwebinars.com to find out more about Cesar’s short series webinars and order tickets. Sign up for 1, 2 or all 3 topics and watch Cesar bring his philosophies to life.

Cesar's short series webinars are also featured in the upcoming issue of Fido Friendly. This trendy dog magazine provides information for dog owners who enjoy traveling with their best friends.
Click here to discover Fido Friendly's recommendations for restaurants, hotels, parks, beaches and more.

“It is a wonderful option, makes you feel like Cesar is teaching you personally and the question sessions were a nice touch.”

“I enjoyed seeing Cesar in his natural element: human, comfortable, and accessible."

Cesar's Holiday Tips

Season 3 Premiere 1.) Tire your dog out before visiting or receiving holiday guests. Keep in mind that holiday visits are not typical visits. They may involve more heightened energy than normal, since often we haven't seen these people in a while. Dog people have a tendency to get excited around others' pets. Your dog is more likely to behave if it's just had a nice long walk. If they're not dog people, your guests may be nervous, insecure and unsure; a tired dog can help these people relax.

2.) Don't forget rules, boundaries and limitations just because it's the holidays! When it comes to aromatic holiday food and sweets and candies lying about the house, there are many temptations for your dog. You have to remind him or her that the rules, boundaries and limitations are the same. Use the holiday as a chance to intensify good behavior instead of intensifying bad behavior. It's up to you to take the opportunity to make it a great holiday by working on your leadership skills!

3.) Protect your dog from the cold. Many breeds are not built to handle cold weather. Check out your local pet store for the many ways to handle this. You can buy doggie boots and gear made specifically for cold weather. There are also paw waxes that protect from the cold and aid your dog's grip on slippery surfaces like ice or snow.

Read on.

New Book Preview: Be the Pack Leader

Cesar Interview
Cesar Millan's new book Be the Pack Leader from Harmony Books will be hitting the shelves in October 2007. With co-author Melissa Jo Peltier, Cesar shares new real-life stories, tips and techniques. Be the Pack Leader will show you how to develop the calm-assertive skills necessary to become a solid pack leader--transforming your dog's behavior and changing your life for the better as well.

Stay tuned to future newsletters for more information and sneak peeks!

Cesar's Co-Stars: Profiles of Pack Members - Daddy

Many people don’t know that Daddy originally belonged to rapper Redman. When the pit bull was four months old, Redman didn’t feel he could care for it properly in his environment. He sought a trainer and, through a referral, found Cesar. Daddy has been with the Millan family ever since!

Daddy was Cesar’s first right-hand dog. Since Cesar raised him from four months of age, Daddy was used to being around dogs of all sizes. This exposure and his natural balanced energy made him a perfect candidate for rehabilitating other dogs, particularly those with dog-aggressive issues. Daddy doesn’t react unless he is given a command to react, and his calm-submissive energy is contagious.

One of Daddy’s remarkable traits is his extreme tolerance for smaller dogs. He allows them to do whatever they want to him. Italian greyhounds Lita and Rex like to climb on top of Daddy, often curling around his body to go to sleep.

Read on.

Ask the Vet: Choosing the Right Dog Food

The Illusion Collar Dear Dr. Weaver,

There are many websites pro and con on raw diets.  The pro websites say you can relieve your dog of allergy agents known to be in commercial kibble, such as corn, wheat and soy.  The con websites warn against salmonella poisoning and bacterial infections.  Can you give insight on this subject, particularly in relation to feeding chicken, beef and lamb?  Is there an increased risk of Neospora or other health-related issues with feeding dogs raw diets?

Thank You,

Cheryl

Cheryl,

The decision on what to feed our canine children is a complex one. There are pet food companies shouting at you that, if you don’t feed their food, you don’t love your dog, and well-meaning others who want to convince you that anything commercial is taking the lazy way out.  There are foods that are “all natural” and foods with tasty bits to convince your finicky dog to eat.  Just like feeding ourselves, it is very hard to sort out the truth from the marketing.

Read on.

Quiz: Mastering the Walk

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Would you like to know where you stand in the pack? Take Cesar’s Mastering the Walk Quiz to find out!



Answer the questions on the quiz page to determine where you rank and learn how you can become a better pack leader!

Stay tuned to future newsletter for more fun quizzes!

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Last Month's Contest Winner & Photo of the Month


Congratulations to Elizabeth A. Bell of Tracy City, TN for winning October's trivia contest!

Click here to see the answers.

Stay tuned to January's newsletter for more fun chances to win Cesar Millan products!

Thanks to Alex Hanson and his mother Nancy Hanson of Eau Claire, WI for allowing us to share this Halloween photo!

 

Success Story & Next Month's Newsletter


Join us next month to meet another member of Cesar’s pack, hear about new product releases, get sneak peeks of new episodes and learn more tips!


In the meantime, here’s our featured success story from Gigi Kisil from Surprise, AZ:

Hello Cesar,

I just wanted to let you know of a great experience I had because of your show.  Recently I had to start giving my dog, Riley, fluids twice a week.  I was really stressed about it because I knew it was painful for her and I am not used to giving anyone a shot.  It got to be a real fight, and she tried to nip/bite me on a regular basis.  Basically it was getting worse with each injection, just really tense and stressful!

Luckily for me, there was a re-run of your show that aired about these people who had to give their dog medicine.  In it, I learned that I had to be peaceful, that I couldn't try to calm her with affection when she was fighting me and that I should give her a massage while the fluids were going in.

I incorporated all of those things for the last few injections, and I have to tell you this.  Yesterday, I got out the IV bag as I always do and instead of running the other direction she walked right over to me and laid down to get her injection.  I wanted to cry I was so happy. She also makes her happy deep breathing noises while she is getting her fluids.  Wow.  Thank you so much.

Sincerely,

Gigi Kisil
Surprise, AZ

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