Cesar Millan

Cesar is a best-selling author, public speaker, and internationally acclaimed star of the TV shows “Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan, ” “Leader of the Pack” and the new hit “Cesar 911, ” making him the pet care industry’s most recognized and sought-after authority working in the field of dog behavior and rehabilitation. Cesar personally teaches the Fundamentals of Dog Behavior and Training I and II program.

In December of 1990, 21-year-old Cesar Millan crossed the border from Mexico into California. He lived on the streets of San Diego, landed a job grooming dogs, and soon gained a reputation for his calming effect on even the most difficult cases. With a few dollars in his pocket, he moved north to Los Angeles and took a job washing cars.

With the money he saved, he started a freelance dog rehabilitation service, primarily offering his expertise with extreme cases. This led him to open his first Dog Psychology Center, which eventually became the current 43-acre site in the Santa Clarita Valley, now including a sheep herding area, air conditioned kennels, swimming pool, obstacle course, and hiking trails.

In addition to co-authoring six books, Cesar has created numerous instructional DVDs and continues to host a popular series of seminars where attendees learn how to apply his extensive knowledge of dog psychology and rehabilitation techniques. With the courses and workshops of Training Cesar’s Way, he shares his invaluable experience and insights in a more intimate setting and a more in-depth way.

Fundamentals trainers

“Teach the human to lead and the dog will follow, ” says Colleen Steckloff, a veteran of more than 16 years of dog training and behaviorism. The founder of L.A.K-9s, Colleen is well known across Southern California for her expertise in everything from basic training to rehabilitating dogs with extreme behaviors, particularly aggression. She has appeared in “The Dog Whisperer With Cesar Millan” and assists Cesar in his international touring program. Colleen is a Head Trainer for Fundamentals I and a Trainer for Fundamentals II.

Todd Langston is a canine behavior expert and owner of Pack Life K-9 Behavior Solutions in Orlando, FL. Todd has helped thousands of dogs by teaching their owners how to be the best pack leaders they can be through an easy to follow method that emphasizes the power of balanced energy and proper communication. While Todd believes the best teachers are his clients and their dogs, he has also had a chance to learn and work with some of the best minds in the business. Todd is a Head Trainer for Fundamentals I and Trainer for Fundamentals II.

Working with dogs since 2004, Heather Mickelson is founder and owner of "Barking Wagon" and "Balance and Harmony Dog". "In order to transform your dog, " says Heather, "you must first be willing to transform yourself" - and it is her passion and honor to lead people in this journey. By helping others understand energy and how to be a pack leader, Heather helps bring balance and harmony into their lives. Heather is a Trainer for Fundamentals I and II - and in 2016 was named Head Trainer at the Santa Clarita DPC.