Dog Whisperer: White House Dog Needs 'Pack Leader'

Dog Whisperer: White House Dog Needs 'Pack Leader'
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"Dog Whisperer" to the stars Cesar Millan is giving President Barack Obama and his family some tips on raising the new White House puppy Bo.



"When I watch President Obama speak, it's clear that calm, assertive energy is something that comes naturally to him," Millan tells People Pets. "But often men and women who are leaders in the workplace don't apply this 'pack leader' frame of mind with their dogs. That's how problems develop."



"The best piece of advice I can give the Obama family is wisdom passed down from my grandfather: Never work against Mother Nature," adds Millan, host of National Geographic's "Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan." "Fulfill your dog's inborn needs -- exercise, discipline, affection, in that order -- and you will have the foundation for a balanced human-canine relationship."



It was revealed over the weekend that the Obamas had adopted a Portuguese water dog and that first daughters Malia and Sasha Obama named him Bo after their cousins' cat and after First Lady Michelle Obama's father, who was reportedly nicknamed Diddley after blues/rock legend Bo Diddley.

Published 4/13/09 by the Insider

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    Anonymous 7/27/09 Reply
  • I'm so happy for Bo, the Obama's and Cezar ! I was hoping from the first moment I knew of Barak's decision to get a dog that Cezar would help them ! EXCELLENT !
    Anonymous 7/6/09 Reply
  • I think, bo is cute, and his personality is so cute
    Mr.Ong 6/12/09 Reply
  • It's interesting that on one hand Millan quotes his grandfather -- "never go against Mother Nature" -- yet on the other hand he talks about being a "pack leader," an animal that doesn't actually exist in nature. Wolf packs have a mama and papa wolf,...
    Anonymous 6/6/09 Reply
  • I can't wait to see the 'Dog whisperer' show with Bo as a featured dog!I know it's bound to happen!LOL, Bo, is so cute ,with his two white shoes(paws), his personality is so cute ,baby biting things.
    Anonymous 6/4/09 Reply
  • I love the Dog whisperer... This book I read called, Wagging Tales, by Tim Link, reminds of this show on some episodes. This book tells all about Tim`s remarkable interactions, and I guess in a way that`s what Ceaser does just on television!
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  • Ceasar Milan you are an idiot, how could you try to stick your nose in and bond with the president after he got a pure-breed instead of shelter dog. Shame on you you sell out!!

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    Anonymous 4/14/09 Reply
  • Ceasar Milan you are an idiot, how could you try to stick your nose in and bond with the president after he got a pure-breed instead of shelter dog. Shame on you you sell out!!
    Anonymous 4/13/09 Reply
    • agreed! he is very anoying
      GabbyJ 4/23/09
  • THEY DO HAVE TO TEACH THE DOG DISCIPLINE ESPECIALLY IN A PLACE THAT IS AS HISTORIC AS THE WHITE HOUSE IS. PEOPLE DON'T DISCIPLINE THEIR KIDS OR THEIR PETS AND WONDER WHY THEY HAVE ALL KINDS OF PROBLEMS.

    ANONYMOUS
    Anonymous 4/13/09 Reply
  • Do Portuguese Water Dogs eat linguiça?
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