Cesar Millan's Leader of the Pack
Cesar Millan combats the global issue of canine abandonment, giving 'unadoptable' dogs a second chance and coaching families from across Europe who are vying for the opportunity to adopt these lucky pups. With countless dogs abandoned across the globe and carrying scars from their experiences that make them poor candidates for adoption, Millan steps in to rehabilitate those dogs whose uncertain futures are threatened with lifelong incarceration or death. Transferring extreme cases to his Dog Psychology Center -- this time in Spain -- Millan will rely on his framework dog behavioral expertise as well as his instincts to isolate each dog's problem issues, reverse bad habits and give dogs the confidence and ability to join their new 'pack'. He will employ his 'exercise, discipline and affection' method, overcoming hurdles with dogs that are particularly skittish or aggressive to painstakingly rehabilitate each pup at his center and prepare them for adoption.
- 2012-2013
- 1 season
- Nat Geo Wild
- Documentary
- TV-PG
Cesar Millan combats the global issue of canine abandonment, giving 'unadoptable' dogs a second chance and coaching families from across Europe who are vying for the opportunity to adopt these lucky pups. With countless dogs abandoned across the globe and carrying scars from their experiences that make them poor candidates for adoption, Millan steps in to rehabilitate those dogs whose uncertain futures are threatened with lifelong incarceration or death. Transferring extreme cases to his Dog Psychology Center -- this time in Spain -- Millan will rely on his framework dog behavioral expertise as well as his instincts to isolate each dog's problem issues, reverse bad habits and give dogs the confidence and ability to join their new 'pack'. He will employ his 'exercise, discipline and affection' method, overcoming hurdles with dogs that are particularly skittish or aggressive to painstakingly rehabilitate each pup at his center and prepare them for adoption.
Season 1 Episode Guide
12 Episodes 2012 - 2013
Episode 1
Rosie's Thorn
Thu, Nov 1, 2012 45 mins
Follow Cesar as he searches for a new Pack Leader for Rosie, who has been in and out of shelters and has developed some bad habits.
Episode 2
Jet Power
Tue, Jan 1, 2013 45 mins
Cesar Millan takes on a big and strong Labrador crossbreed that is so unruly he scares possible adopters away at the shelter.
Episode 3
Love at First Bite
Tue, Jan 1, 2013 45 mins
Cesar watches as the candidates practice "no touch, no talk, no eye contact", and observes as the candidates try to pet and brush him, before deciding which candidate is the best match for the highly fearful dog.
Episode 4
When Harry Met Cesar
Tue, Jan 1, 2013 45 mins
Harry is an unlucky dog that was sent to the shelter when his owner passed away.
Episode 5
Miles to Go
Tue, Jan 1, 2013 45 mins
Miles is a stray mutt often seen roaming the streets near garbage cans, looking for his next meal. He has developed some bad habits, especially food aggression, and Cesar determines Miles needs to learn some basic manners. Cesar challenges the candidates to approach Miles calmly and return him to his kennel as smoothly as possible, then to touch and groom him in a way that does not cause him discomfort or alarm. The candidates who impress Cesar move one step closer to taking Miles home for good.
Episode 6
A Friend for Amigo
Fri, Feb 1, 2013 43 mins
This is the story of Amigo, a greyhound that didn't find the right match. Amigo is not so friendly anymore and he needs a strong leader and a new home.
Episode 7
Once Bitten
Fri, Feb 1, 2013 43 mins
Cesar is challenged to find a home for Janna, a 4-year-old female Belgian Malinois with a strange behavior: self-mutilation.
Episode 8
Mambo Madness
Fri, Feb 1, 2013 44 mins
Cesar meets Mambo, a Jack Russell mix with a Napoleon complex. He had so much energy his former owners couldn't control him and now resides in a shelter.
Episode 9
Dora's Dilemma
Fri, Mar 1, 2013 46 mins
Dora may seem small but her issues are big! She's a cute little puppy with a spoiled personality.
Episode 10
Too Much Mojo
Fri, Mar 1, 2013 44 mins
Two-year-old German Shepherd Mojo is having a hard time finding a new home because of his excessive barking and jumping.
Episode 11
Turbo Charged
Fri, Mar 1, 2013 45 mins
Turbo was chained up his whole life and now exhibits aggressive behavior, but Cesar can give him a second chance at freedom if he can teach him to behave.
Episode 12
Saving Sophia
Fri, Mar 1, 2013 46 mins
Sophia was rescued by the local Italian authorities from a man who had 12 dogs illegally kept in substandard conditions. Sophia ended up in a shelter. Incarcerated for most of her life Sophia had never learned to socialize or trust and there is a good chance she was beaten. She is petrified of everything and when a human tries to approach her, she practically collapses.