Be the Pack Leader

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The star of National Geographic Channel's Dog Whisperer shows you how to develop the calm-assertive energy of a successful pack leader and use it to improve your dog's life-and your own. "[Cesar] arrives amid chaos and leaves behind peace."-Malcolm Gladwell, The New Yorker "The goal of this book is to help you strengthen the bond between you and your dog-but I hope it will also show you how closely linked humans and dogs are-and how much our dogs have to teach us all."-Cesar Millan, from the introduction Be the Pack Leader is Cesar Millan's guide for taking your relationship with your dog to a higher level. By developing the skills necessary to become the calm-assertive owner your dog needs in order for him to live a balanced, fulfilled life, you'll improve your dog's behavior and your own life as well. Be the Pack Leader is filled with practical tips and techniques, including: How to use calm-assertive energy in relating to your dog-and to others around you The truth about behavioral tools, from leashes and harnesses to clickers and e-collars How to satisfy the needs of your dog's breed Success stories from Cesar's clients, viewers, and fans-including the Grogan family of Marley & Me fame A quick reference guide of specific, step-by-step procedures to tackling some of the most common dog behavior problems Using Cesar's clear, masterful advice, you'll learn how to create a deeper bond with your dog and a happier home for the whole pack.