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When you ask shelters what the most common reasons dogs are relinquished, you might be surprised to discover that behavior problems are not at the top of the list. The reality is that most dogs are relinquished as a result of life changes. There was a time when divorce was uncommon, the economy was more…
In Leader of the Pack, Cesar Milan is hoping to find a home for dogs that are deemed unadoptable. Not just any a home, but one in which they can thrive. In fact, there are thousands of dogs in shelters and rescues who are incredibly difficult to adopt out even without behavior problems. Next time…
In Cesar Millan’s Leader of the Pack dogs that have been deemed impossible to place are given a new life with a family that is just the right fit to manage the dog’s problem behaviors. However, there are hundreds of thousands of other dogs that need good homes and guidance to live happily ever after.…
In Cesar Millan’s show Leader of the Pack, Cesar works to find homeless dogs with behavioral problems the best family to help individual dogs. Adoption is a wonderful way to give homeless dogs a second chance and a great way for individuals to help solve an international problem at a local level. The problem of…
In Cesar Millan’s new show Leader of the Pack, dogs that are considered “unadoptable” are matched with the right people to help them adapt, thrive and become wonderful companions. This means finding the right human for the job. After all, you can’t help who you fall in love with; there has to be chemistry and a…
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The one-hour special follows Millan’s incredible rise from impoverished illegal immigrant to celebrity dog trainer to international superstar. The cameras roll as he embarks on his latest Cesar LIVE world speaking seminar, begins filming his new Nat Geo WILD television series Leader of the Pack in Spain, and leads thousands of dogs and owners on…
Cesar Millan is wrapping up the final season of The Dog Whisperer and shared with Parade magazine some of surprises and insights that training dogs, or rather, training dog owners has taught him. Dogs share the same desires for food, comfort and companionship. In fact, dogs aren’t necessarily impressed when they meet a celebrity like…
When Hugh Hefner’s girlfriend, Miss November 2010 Shera Bechard, moved into the Playboy mansion in June 2011, several of the residents owned dogs, and she decided she wanted to adopt a dog of her own. Shera adopted Willa at two months of age from a rescue, and from that day on, Willa has proven to…
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To celebrate the dog days of summer and the new season of Dog Whisperer we want to see your pups in all their glory. Each week we’ll be announcing a new theme – share a pic of your pooch that fits the weekly theme on Instagram by following us at @NatGeoChannels and tagging your pic…
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Earlier this month, we asked you to bake a cake to celebrate Dog Whisperer’s 150th episode in our Dog Whisperer photo challenge on Instagram. Well, we’re happy to congratulate Jessica Hernandez as the winner, with her “Pupcakes” entry! Jessica has an Aussiedoodle (Australian Shepherd and a Mini Poodle mix) named Oreo who we’re pretty sure inspired…
Calling all dog lovers, iPhone photographers, and cake bakers! Dog Whisperer is turning 150 on Saturday, February 11th (150 episodes that is)! To celebrate, Nat Geo WILD is hosting a photo contest on Instagram, the popular (and free) photo sharing iPhone app. Since it isn’t a celebration without cake, we’re inviting viewers to put on…
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Vote for your favorite episodes of Dog Whisperer every week! Each week the episode you choose will air the following Friday at 8P et/pt.Every two weeks, starting with Season One, we will feature all the episodes from a season of the Dog Whisperer and each week, a favorite will be selected, giving us two top…
Vote for your favorite episodes of Dog Whisperer every week! Each week the episode you choose will air the following Friday at 8P et/pt. Every two weeks, starting with Season One, we will feature all the episodes from a season of the Dog Whisperer and each week, a favorite will be selected, giving us two…
Vote for your favorite episodes of Dog Whisperer every week! Each week the episode you choose will air the following Friday at 8P et/pt. Every two weeks, starting with Season One, we will feature all the episodes from a season of the Dog Whisperer and each week, a favorite will be selected, giving us two…
Name: Spike Breed: Siberian Husky Age: 11 months old ABOUT THE DOG: Spike is the Rassibi family’s first dog. He came from a breeder, but at around 7 months, his sweet demeanor shifted to a relentless hyperactive personality that jumps and nips incessantly. Nowadays, Spike spends nearly all of his time in the family’s backyard…
Name: Daisy Mae, Mobster, Tank Breed: Terrier Mix, Shih Tzu, Rottweiler Age: 10 years old, 11 years old, 2 years old ABOUT THE DOGS: Daisy Mae has epilepsy and was diagnosed when she was about 2 years old, but she has always been aggressive and fearful of vets. Mobster is very aggressive toward most people,…
Cesar Millan’s beloved pit bull, Daddy, passed away peacefully this Sunday, surrounded by family. View Nat Geo’s Photo Gallery Tribute to Daddy >> Adopted by the Millans when he was just four months old, Daddy was a key fixture in more than 50 episodes of Dog Whisperer, and was often referred to as America’s pit bull ambassador due…
Name: Tucker Breed: Border Collie Mix Age: 2 years old ABOUT THE DOG: Tucker was rescued in July 2006 by the Oregon Humane Society after they confiscated more than 40 puppies and dogs from a puppy mill in Oregon. Owners Kelly Perry and Rob Oberdorfer adopted Tucker when he was 10 weeks old – at the time, they…
Name: Chico & Peanut Breed: Chihuahuas Age: 1.5 and 2 years old ABOUT THE DOGS: Owners Pauline Mercado and her daughter Christine Kenney purchased Peanut, a Chihuahua, from a private party when he was about six weeks old. A short while later they got Chico, another Chihuahua, when he was seven weeks old. The two dogs were the…
Name: Leroy Brown Breed: Pit Mix Age: 1.5 years old ABOUT THE DOG: Leroy Brown, a pit mix, came to Brooke Wilson as a foster when he was about three months old. Everything seemed to be fine until Brooke and her boyfriend, Marc Osborn, went to Mexico for a week without the dogs. When they came…
Have you heard? National Geographic Channel had three shows nominated this year for a People’s Choice Award. DogTown, Dog Whisperer, and Rescue Ink Unleashed were all announced back in November as nominees for Favorite Animal Show, a new category this year. And as of last night, the winner is… Dog Whisperer! Now in its sixth season, Dog Whisperer follows…
Name: Astro Breed: Australian Red Cattle Dog Age: 7 years old ABOUT THE DOG: Astro’s father was in a famous Australian beer commercial where the dog stole beer out of a cooler. Astro was only about 7 weeks old when he came to owner Alison Clark, but she hoped he would have the same star…
Name: Vincent Breed: Shar-Pei Age: 4 years old ABOUT THE DOG: Vincent came to owner David Cowley after a long line of Shar-Peis. None of David’s dogs had been aggressive until Vincent. Vincent’s dog aggression has been around almost since the beginning. David enrolled the dog in obedience classes and boot camps to help tire…
Name: Sydney Breed: Weimaraner Age: 9 years old ABOUT THE DOG: Sydney aided owner Morgan Roche in controlling the deer population at the forestry plantation where he worked in Ireland. Sydney would track the deer during hunting. But when the Brown family moved to Australia, Sydney became extremely aggressive toward the posties, Australia postal carriers,…
Name: Jack Breed: Dogue de Bordeaux Age: 17 months old ABOUT THE DOG:Owner Joanna Kelly got Jack from a breeder in Adelaide, Australia, when he was about 3 months old and the size of a pug. Now at 17 months, this full-sized French Mastiff weighs a whopping 150 pounds. Joanna works long hours and hopes…
