Cable’s favorite canine trainer Cesar Millan bids farewell to fans of “Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan” in what was recently announced will be the final season of hugely entertaining and popular series. After 150 episodes and hundreds of rehabilitated relationships between dog and owner, Milan announced mid-June on his Facebook page that the final season of “Dog Whisperer” will premiere July 7th. “I’m so thankful to all the “Dog Whisperer” fans that embraced the show over the years and made it such a huge success,” he stated.
Fortunately, 12 engaging episodes are slated to air beginning this Saturday at 8pm ET/PT on Nat Geo Wild. This ninth and last season boasts celebrities and a trip to the UK, where Cesar helps Britons tame their hounds. In London, Ceser discovers that Brits have as hard a time asserting pack-leader dominance over their “best friends” as Americans do. But he manages to take a break from the hard work for a little scenic tour, and shares bits of that with viewers. Cesar then skips back States-side, where he helps indolent pooches get in step with their masters’ commands. Actor Kelsey Grammer, NASCAR drivers Greg Biffle and Kevin Harvick, and legendary Playboy publisher Hugh Hefner get schooled in asserting their “alpha” dominance.
“It was bittersweet filming the final episodes, but they are a lot of fun and turned out to be some of the best cases ever,” Cesar said. “And to my biggest fans, never fear, you haven’t seen the last of me yet,” he added. Indeed, Cesar is currently in production on his new Nat Geo Wild competition series, “Leader of the Pack,” premiering in early 2012.
“Dog Whisperer” owes much of its success to Ceser’s warm and empowering personality. His style of training, which borderlines on psychotherapy, makes this voyeuristic way of learning to manage dogs lots of fun. His series has been nominated for an Emmy for Best Reality Series three times, and has won the People’s Choice Award for Favorite Animal Show.
Dog Whisperer Episode Guide
Upcoming London-Based Episodes
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Horrible Hounds of the UK
SUN JUL 7 8P et/pt
Cesar travels to the United Kingdom to help a whole new country’s troubled dog owners and their canine companions. First up Cesar meets with Dominic, whose two Jack Russels, Tyson and Jesse, go out of control on walks and around strangers. Can Cesar calm these terrible terriers? Next Cesar is introduced to Molly, a rescued street dog who has become over protective of her new family. Finally, handsome Dalmation Cooper is out of control at home and becoming dangerous on walks. It’s up to Cesar to help Cooper and his owner Mel curb this unwanted and unwarranted behavior. -
London Calling!
SUN JUL 7 9P et/pt
Cesar’s adventures in the UK continue with unstable dogs and the people who love them. Herbie is a handful for London-based dog walker Sally Russell. He has bitten numerous people, and has even been prosecuted under the Dangerous Dogs Act and taken to court. What can Cesar do to fully rehab Herbie? While in London, Cesar also meets with two actresses, Harriet Thorpe and Matilda Thorpe Spinks. Their two German Shepherds are not only littermates, they are equally badly behaved on the leash and off. The sisters are Cesar devotees and hope that he can teach them to regain their pack leader status. Out in the country, Cesar is introduced to Paddy, a sweet Cocker Spaniel who nips and growls fiercely when his owners attempt to put him in the car, even though once inside he’s happy as a clam. Can Cesar calm this testy spaniel? -
Cesar Conquers London
SUN JUL 14 8P et/pt
Cesar is back in the United Kingdom for a new episode of the Dog Whisperer, but it isn’t all garden parties and high tea. A Jack Russell terrier mix can’t stop spinning and barking when guests come to the house, so it’s up to Cesar to show this canine how to be a good host. Next, Cesar meets two dogs who have spent most of their lives in Africa and are having trouble adjusting to their new surroundings. Is it permanent culture shock, or can Cesar bridge the gap between society pooch and wild animal. The last case finds Cesar helping a professional dog walker who can control every dog but one: her own Patterdale terrier mix. Can Cesar teach these out of control dogs some proper manners, or will they end up being an unruly lot? -
Battle of Britain
SUN JUL 21 8P et/pt
With Cesar’s UK holiday drawing to a close, he lends a hand to the rehabilitation of three British canines. Kimba, a one and a half year old Klee Kai, is so nervous around other dogs that she has begun lunging and snapping at any that comes close. The next case is a Collie mix named Ellie who, after being scared by a loud noise while on a walk, has become so averse to going out that her owners have to forcibly drag her out the door. Cesar’s final case is Jack, a Labrador who is so energetic that most people can’t tell if he’s being friendly or dangerous.States-Based Episodes:Jersey Shore Dogs
Premieres Saturday, July 28, 2012, at 8:00 PM ET/PT
The Jersey Shore is in for a dose of discipline when Cesar heads for the boardwalk to help three families deal with their out of control dog “situations.” First, Cesar must tame a pack of four Chinese crested dogs that have their owners’ home in constant chaos. Cesar’s next stop brings him face-to-face with a mastiff mix full of unbridled energy. Last, two miniature dachshunds have their owner at her wits’ end and on the outs with her mother. Will Cesar bring some much needed R&R to these three New Jersey families, or will he be down for the count?
Anger Management
Premieres Saturday, August 4, 2012, at 8:00 PM ET/PT
Charlie Sheen isn’t the only one starring in anger management this summer. Cesar helps Robert Schwartzman, the lead singer and guitarist for the rock ‘n’ roll band Rooney, with his adopted pit bull Sandy. Sandy has proven to be extremely dog aggressive and Robert hopes Cesar can help him get Sandy under control so he can have someone watch her while he is on tour. Comic book writer and TV producer Paul and his wife Misty Lee adopted two Boston terriers, Mugsy and Deuce, but weren’t prepared for how aggressive the dogs are. Paul wants to join a program called Thank Dog! Bootcamp that combines personal training and dog training, and hopes Cesar can get the terriers in shape to work out.
Playboy Playmates
Premieres Saturday, August 11, 2012, at 8:00 PM ET/PT
The Playboy Mansion in sunny Los Angeles is famous for raucous parties but it’s also home to Playboy founder, Hugh Hefner, some of his Playmates, and their dogs. Hef’s girlfriend, Miss November 2010 Shera Bechard, moved in with her Chihuahua mix, Willa, who needs Cesar’s help to stop bullying Hef’s 2-year-old King Charles spaniel Charlie. Cesar then heads to Redondo Beach where Miss February 2010, Heather Rae Young, is having trouble getting her Chihuahua, Brandy, to obey her and stop attacking other dogs. Cesar stops in Orange County with Miss September 2011, Tiffany Toth, and her husband Jeff to work with their Boston terrier pug mix, Marley, who is chewing them out of house and home.
Comedy Guys
Premieres Saturday, August 18, 2012, at 8:00 PM ET/PT
It’s a stand up episode of Dog Whisperer, as Cesar helps a group of hilarious comedians face their toughest critics –their own pets. Skyler Stone and his girlfriend Nicole joke that their Jack Russell mix Sammy is a “ham missile,” because he eats so fast and so quickly. Add their aggressive Maltese-Chihuahua, George, to the mix and the situation is just not funny. “Girth of a Nation” star Ralphie May is one of the biggest men in comedy, or in any field for that matter. He and his wife, stand-up comic Lahna Turner, have their hands full with their older boxer Pimp and overprotective bulldog, Hoochie Mama. And Paul Rodriguez, one of America’s most famous Hispanic comedians, believes good things come in threes. Except when his three Chihuahuas, Luna, Mosca and Chica, become an unruly pack.
Fear Factor
Premieres Saturday, August 25, 2012, at 8:00 PM ET/PT
In a previous episode, Cesar worked with two people who were struggling to overcome their fear of dogs. Now, the tables have turned as Cesar takes on the challenge of helping dogs overcome their fears! First up is Daisy, a whippet mix who was born blind and deaf and has had a very hard time adjusting to life in a world navigated by canines with all five senses. Then Cesar meets a labradoodle whose fear of the ocean is a big concern for his owner because they live on a boat. The last case finds Cesar helping a young cocker spaniel named Piper overcome her fear of all humans, including her owners. Can Cesar ease these canines’ fears, or will they be left quivering in their boots?
Daytona Dogs
Premieres Saturday, September 1, 2012, at 8:00 PM ET/PT
NASCAR is known for high speed, high octane excitement, but behind the scenes it is also a tightly knit community of drivers, their families and crews, and, of course, their pets. Cesar heads to the track at Daytona International Speedway, making a brief pit stop in Port Orange, Fla. to meet Brian Sacks and his Pekingese, Gizmo, a little dog that has everyone running scared due to his aggression and possessiveness. Cesar then visits the Halifax Humane Society, a grant recipient of the Greg Biffle Foundation, with Biffle himself and his wife Nicole. Finally, Cesar stops by the motorhome of NASCAR driver Kevin Harvick and his wife DeLana to help get their Chihuahua, Lo, who barks at everyone and snaps at people who try to pick her up, in line before they welcome their first child later this year.
Jillian Michaels/Kelsey Grammer
Premieres Saturday, September 8, 2012, at 8:00 PM ET/PT
Exercise guru Jillian Michaels moved to her beach community specifically because it’s safe for her dogs to run off the leash. But her rescue Chihuahua, Richard, has become the terror of the turf. Jillian is also in the middle of adopting a 2-year-old daughter and wants to make sure Richard won’t get aggressive with the child. She calls Cesar, who helped her previously with another dog, in the hopes of saving her relationship with Richard. Call Dr. Frasier Crane, because TV star Kelsey Grammer and his new wife Kayte need advice before their home life goes completely to the dogs! Their pooches George and Elvis spend all day outside only to run into the house to pee and poop. The Grammers enlist Cesar to help them get a handle on the situation and to get them back in control of their once calm household.
Shelter Dog Holly
Premieres Saturday, September 15, 2012, at 8:00 PM ET/PT
Kelly and Hyrum Lai always knew their picture-perfect life together would include a dog. They adopted an adorable Lab puppy named Holly, but early on Holly began displaying disturbing behavior –food aggression. The Lai’s biggest concern is for their 18-month old son Griffin, who they fear could be bitten just for having food in his hand, so Cesar is their last hope to help Holly before they make the hard decision to send her away. Cesar’s next case brings him to a washed out river bottom where dozens of society’s neediest and most forgotten live. Pregnant and homeless, Lenie Pictou has the amazing opportunity to move into a newly opened women’s shelter that will take both her and her pit bull, Tucker. The only problem is that Tucker has become very protective of Lenie as a result of living at the river bottom. Will Cesar be able to help both dog and owner make a positive change in their lives?