The famed 'Dog Whisperer' and best-selling author, Cesar Millan, shared why he loves doing Nat Geo TV shows and what keeps him going as a dog behaviorist. The Emmy-nominated TV personality said finding new cases and solving them are the things that keep him going.
"I'm always excited because each season we find new cases, different scenarios that you'd never know about otherwise. We meet dogs that you'd think can't be fixed and we solve their problems," Millan said in an interview with National Geographic.
"Also, I love the fact that I can help people understand something so simple. Really, dog behavior makes sense once you really look at it closely. But most important, the cases I work with are cases most professionals won't touch. A vet will suggest euthanasia, but I know I can make that unnecessary. That keeps me going," Millan added.
The superstar dog trainer also said that some people often misunderstand his technique. He cited that there are some who think that dogs should only be trained using positive reinforcement methods.
"I agree with that as long as it's a puppy! But I'm talking about mature dogs who ... see that a human who isn't acting like an authority figure will give him food regardless of his behavior. That's when things go wrong," he stated.
According to US Weekly, Cesar Millan's previous clients include Charlize Theron, Scarlett Johansson and Oprah Winfrey. Recently, he worked with the dogs of comic icon, Jerry Seinfeld, for the first episode of the new season of "Cesar 911".
An article of Fast Company revealed that Millan came to the US with no money and poor English skills. He built his brand from scratch by running a hit TV show that rehabilitates dog. In 2010, he faced bankruptcy and struggled to rebuild his business. His son Andre Millan is following his footsteps, hosting a dog show called 'Pet Talk'.
