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“Dog Whisperer” Cesar Millan is under investigation for possible animal cruelty stemming from an incident filmed for his “Cesar 911” TV show, authorities said. Sheriff’s deputies and investigators with LA County Animal Control visited his Dog Psychology Center in Santa Clarita Thursday evening, but Millan was not there at the time. A family member told NBC4 he is out of town on a business trip. The investigation comes after animal welfare officials were flooded with tips following the airing of an episode when Millan used a live pig as part of a training session with a dog that had previously...

Dog Whisperer star Cesar Millan and his wife, Ilusion, have split."We are sad to announce that after 16 years of marriage, we have decided to file for divorce," the 40-year-old TV host wrote on his website Friday. "The decision was made after much consideration and time. We remain caring friends, and are fully committed to the co-parenting of our two boys."

I know there are a number of FReepers who watch The Dog Whisperer...... Cesar Millan's pit bull, Daddy, has died. He was 16. :~ (

Cesar Millian The Dog Whisperer 5 Ways Never to Behave Around Your Dog Dogs need a leader. In the wild, they look to a pack leader for guidance. In your home, your dog needs that leader to be you.... What make a pack leader? Here are five steps to becoming one: 1. Never be aggressive. ...always compassionate, but quietly in control. 2. Never project weak energy. ...A dominant dog will have its head up, chest forward... you should follow suit: Stand...straight... hold your head high! 3. Never let yourself get too worked up. ... Pack members must trust their leaders,...

If you think Hollywood celebrities and sports superstars are a neurotic and difficult bunch, try treating the personality disorders of their pets. Meet Princess Cujo, an cute Maltese owned by high-ranking Los Angeles Lakers executive Jeanie Buss and given to fits of ankle-biting, eye-rolling fury. Exasperated, Buss -- the daughter of Lakers owner Jerry Buss -- has turned to "dog whisperer" Cesar Millan, who offers cryptic wisdom as the cameras roll for his TV show. "A dog is a window to see the person from the inside out," says Millan, who has become canine psychologist to the stars and a...