Catch back to back episodes of Dog Whisperer and Dogtown on National Geographic tomorrow Friday, January 8.

DOG WHISPERER: CESAR IN OZ

Friday, January 8 at 9PM ET/PT

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Brisbane, Australia: Paris, a Shar Pei, gives Cesar Milan a kiss. She’s a cuddly and bubble dog belonging to the Cowleys. (Photo credit: © MPH – Emery/Sumner Joint Venture)

Dog Whisperer: Cesar in Oz continues with Cesar in Australia. Cesar begins working with Sydney, a 9-year-old Weimaraner who was attacked by a man on a postie motorbike, the vehicles used by Australian mail carriers. The incident turned Sydney aggressive against posties or anyone riding one of the motorized red postie delivery bikes. Cesar pulls out all the stops to stamp out Sydney’s postie phobia. Next Cesar faces one of his toughest challenges in Oz as he meets Vincent, a 4-year-old shar-pei who has a thirst for blood, attacking other dogs and his owner. Cesar’s Australian adventure is not over yet — he meets Australian red cattle dog Astro, who barks incessantly at the oddest activities, including making the bed, riding a bike or carrying an object out of the house. In this special destination episode, Cesar gets a taste of Australian wildlife … in canine form.

“Astro’s Epic Bark” – Alison’s dog, Astro, has been barking almost non-stop for 7 years. Will Cesar bring a little silence back into their lives?

This pup has a bite history with mail men on red motorbikes. Can Cesar change this dog’s relationship with the posties?

DOGTOWN: BRIGHT FUTURES

Friday, January 8 at 10PM ET/PT

Kanab, UT, USA: Sherry Woodard and Kristi Littrell spend quality time with Billy, a dog who needs management for aggressive behavior. (Photo credit: © NGT)

When animal control seized pit bulls from Michael Vick’s property, 22 of the most severe cases were sent to DogTown for rehabilitation. While many of the Vick dogs have made steady progress, one in particular has been a challenge for DogTown manager John Garcia. When Handsome Dan arrived, he suffered from a crippling fear of people and had been known to face his kennel wall for hours on end. Under the expert care of Garcia, we’ll see how Handsome Dan has transformed from an emotionally traumatized pit bull into one who is ready for adoption. Then, Dr. Patti Iampietro races to find a cure for Charlene, an elderly spaniel mix with a mysterious life-threatening illness. And finally, meet Billy, a behaviorally challenged rottweiler mix who has a habit of lashing out when strangers try to touch him. Watch as behavioral consultant Sherry Woodard doesn’t give up on helping Billy.

“Billy’s Bad Behavior” – When Billy starts showing signs of aggression, his trainer tries to find an explanation. Could there be a physical problem?

“Vick Dog Rehab” – After spending most of this life in a cage, this former fight dog gets his first taste of wide open spaces.

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As the sixth season of Dog Whisperer continues, Cesar Millan, the “Dr. Phil for Dogs,” goes down under to the nation-continent of Australia, a country with nearly 400 million dogs, for two special episodes. This passport to the other side of the world is the first time Dog Whisperer has filmed outside the United States.

“I was amazed that even on the other side of the world, many of the dog problems are the same as here in the U.S.,” said Millan. “The owners may have a different accent, but they still need to be trained!”

Dog Whisperer: Cesar Goes Down Under premieres Monday, December 28, at 8 p.m. ET/PT (with an encore Friday, January 1, at 9 p.m. ET/PT), bookending National Geographic Channel’s Dog Whisperer Week, which includes back-to-back favorite episodes from 8 to 10 p.m. ET/PT every night, December 28 through January 1.

The following week, Dog Whisperer: Cesar in Oz premieres Friday, January 8, at 9 p.m. ET/PT.

In these special Aussie episodes, Cesar spends three weeks traveling across the Australian continent, from Sydney to Perth to Melbourne to Brisbane, seeking dogs of all breeds needing rehabilitation — and finding many owners in need of training. In the land with more than 11,000 beaches, the Great Barrier Reef and exotic animals including alligators, koala bears and 329 mammals, there is also no shortage of dogs in need of Cesar’s help.

In the first episode, Dog Whisperer: Cesar Goes Down Under, Cesar helps tame three dogs, Willow, Bonnie and Jack. The episode begins with Cesar traveling south of Sydney to teach Willow, a massive Great Dane, to stop biting his owner. Willow’s persistent jumping and biting tend to go way beyond “play,” particularly during runs through Australia’s massive sand dunes. Next, Cesar helps 4-year-old bearded collie bonnie. Bonnie’s unpredictable aggression has crushed her family’s dreams of enjoying the dog park. And finally, Cesar faces a true Australian challenge when he rehabilitates Jack, a 17-month full-sized French mastiff weighing a whopping 150 pounds. Jack’s owner fears the aggressive mastiff is going to hurt someone, and is in desperate need of Cesar’s expertise to help her stop Jack from jumping, biting and harassing visitors.
Overview of Dog Whisperer

Video “Dalmatian on the Dunes” – Paul has a hard time keeping his great Dane from jumping all over him when he and his workout buddies fun the sand dunes.

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Episodes include Dog Whisperer’s first cases taped outside the United States

Cesar Goes Down Under premieres Monday, December 28, 2009, at 8 PM ET/PT
Cesar in Oz premieres Friday, January 8, at 9 PM ET/PT
Dog Whisperer Week runs Monday, December 28, – Friday, January
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Watch out for the world premiere of a new season of “Dog Whisperer“. Be sure to tune in on National Geographic channel this Friday, November 6, at 9 PM ET/PT.

The premiere episode will feature Life coach and “Biggest Loser” fitness trainer Jillian Michaels whips contestants into shape, but when it comes to 14-month-old greyhound mix Seven, she is at a loss. When Jillian mounts her 2,000-pound horse Buzz, the 16-pound Seven barks incessantly and tries to nip him. Jillian is afraid Seven will get hurt or even killed by Buzz and hopes Cesar can ride in to save the day. Then meet Austin and Karrie’s “Hairy Houdini” of a dog, a German shorthaired pointer named Sara with a knack for getting away. She has escaped the sturdiest of crates, their home, and has even ended up on the neighbor’s roof. Can Cesar put an end to Sara’s disappearing acts? Finally, Brittany’s 3-year-old Yorkie, Madeliene has a strange aversion to the household broom and car windshield wipers. Whenever someone reaches for the broom, she starts growling; if the windshield wipers are on in the car, Madeliene attacks with all of her might, thrashing to get to them through the glass. Can Cesar stop this Yorkie from driving Brittany crazy?

Find out this Friday!

Here is a sneak peek:

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For those of you who regularly watch NatGeo’s “Dog Whisperer“, stay tune and watch out for a touching, new episode coming this Friday, October 23 at 9PM ET/PT.

What you will expect on “Dog Whisperer” on Friday

As an artist, Daniel Maltzman relies on inspiration, but he can’t inspire his 2-year-old Pekingese, Pekaso (Picasso), to eat or drink. Pekaso refuses dog food and gets freaked out by the ripples in the water dish; she’s even become so dehydrated Daniel had to take her to the vet. Cesar works to repaint this dog’s canvas. But the real surprise is what Pekaso’s owner does for Cesar and Daddy…it will move any long time fan of the show! Then, Daniel’s friend Brendi Blackburn has problems of her own with 5-year-old Chihuahua Valentino, who bites people. Can Cesar play muse and inspire these two to become true pack leaders? Then, Claudia Imson’s two chow mix brothers, Yogi and Smokey, pick fights with each other. It’s so bad that when the dogs are in the house, she has to keep them in separate rooms. Can Cesar put an end to this sibling rivalry?


Cesar gets the thank you of his life when a grateful dog owner immortalizes Daddy on the canvas.

(Special thanks goes to Minjae of NatGeo for sharing this update.)

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New parents and pet lovers know just how important it is to have a submissive and accepting pet when the new baby arrives. Bulldogs can become more aggressive when someone new or a baby enters the home. Pete Wentz and Ashlee Simpson-Wentz both welcomed their first baby, Bronx Mowgli last November 20, made sure that their resident English bulldog, Hemingway, is well-behaved prior to the time the baby came. The couple added another English bulldog puppy – Rigby, 5 months – as a “buddy”. However, adding a new puppy in the mix only made Hemingway behave badly. The young couple wanted to be sure to keep a “baby-friendly” and a safe home for their first born.

Cesar Millan aka the “Dog Whisperer” came to the rescue and gave crucial obedience training to Hemingway. The “Dog Whisperer taught the then expectant parents tips like how to properly hold Hemingway’s leash for walks and how to use the treadmill with both Hemingway and their five-month-old bulldog, Rigby. Let’s just hope both English bulldogs are in their best behavior since Bronx’s arrival.

Did the “Dog Whisperer” change Hemingway’s attitude for the better? Here’s a sneak peek video on this episode premiering 7pm Sunday, December 28 on the National Geographic Channel. The special episode will jumpstart National Geographic Channel’s “Dog Whisperer” Week, running through Friday, January 2.

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