A Member of the Family: Cesar Millan's Guide to a Lifetime of Fulfillment with your Dog


By Tanya Turgeon

A Member of the Family: Cesar Millan's Guide to a Lifetime of Fulfillment with your Dog
 
by Cesar Millan

Harmony Books, 320 pages, $25.95

The word "family" generally refers to humans and "pack" to dogs, but according to Webster's New World Compact Office Dictionary, the two share a definition along the lines of "a group or number of similar or related things." Centuries of canine-human codependency are further evidence of this blending. The crucial difference lies in the protocol demanded of each group, which can become confused in a modern world where often a dog's most important job is that of friend.
   
Cesar Millan, star of National Geographic Channel's "The Dog Whisperer," has been stressing this correlation for years. In his newest book, he emphasizes the key differences, paying special attention to the need for a pack leader in every dog's life. Taking us step-by-step from birth to death through the evolution of both the human family and the dog pack, Millan explains how to successfully achieve a healthy coexistence at every life stage.
   
Brief accounts of specific cases dealt with on his show prove once again that Cesar Millan is indeed the Dr. Phil of canineville. He gracefully attacks the subject of dogs affected by divorce and the equally challenging scenario of new relationships and marriage, which can bring together dogs not so eager to share their respective owners. Each section wraps up with a neat and tidy summary in the form of a "Tip List" for quick reference.
 
In keeping with the title, Millan opens the forum to his own family members. His wife Ilusion utilizes her chapter to discuss being a pack leader from a woman's perspective, and candidly exposes marital challenges the couple faced early on. Additional personal tales come from his young sons, Andre and Calvin, who provide youthful insight for children dealing with dogs.
   
While humans tend to personify dogs as family members, Millan  reminds us that dogs are animals whose instincts are driven by breed and pack rules. Whatever you choose to call it, you're in it for the long run with the pooches you live with and love. This book will help resolve any conflicts to guarantee you and your dog's time together is the best in both your lives.
 
 
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