Cesar Millan Takes on Role as Rescuer and Rehabilitator in New Series "Cesar Millan's Dog Nation"

Series Follows World-Renowned Dog Behaviorist Cesar Millan and Son Andre as They Work With Nonprofit Organizations and Dog Lovers That Are Helping Save Millions of Dogs Around the Country

Cesar Millan's Dog Nation Premieres Friday, March 3, at 9/8c on Nat Geo WILD

WASHINGTON -- Follow world-famous dog behaviorist Cesar Millan (@cesarmillan) and his son Andre as they team up on a road trip across America to help organizations and people that are rescuing and rehabilitating dogs, in the new series Cesar Millan's Dog Nation, premiering Friday, March 3, at 9/8c on Nat Geo WILD. For more information, visit natgeowild.com and cesarsway.com, or at natgeotvpressroom.com.

The series will present new challenges for Cesar as he does more than just help dog owners with their pets' behavioral problems. We uncover inspirational K-9 stories and connect with those that are working to make our world a better place for us and our pets, such as organizations helping veterans and their service dogs, community-run animal rescue groups training K-9 police dogs and therapy dogs that help children with autism. From canine heroes to issues affecting local dog communities, no pup is off limits as the Millans hit the road to help dogs across the country.

During production of Cesar Millan's Dog Nation, the father and son duo traveled to seven different cities across the country to find the most unbelievable and inspirational canine stories America has to offer. They met with local hero dogs from Philadelphia, Chicago, the District of Columbia, St. Louis, San Francisco, San Diego and Los Angeles.

Cesar is also sharing the life-changing lessons he learned from the dogs he has worked with, in an exciting new book. For the first time, the No. 1 New York Times best-selling author shares personal insights from decades of experience and eight very special dogs in his life, in LESSONS FROM THE PACK: Stories of the Dogs Who Changed My Life (National Geographic Books; on sale now everywhere books are sold; ISBN 978-1-4262-1613-8; 240 pages; $24.95).

Premiere Episodes Include:

Cesar Millan's Dog Nation: City of Angels Premieres Friday, March 3, at 9/8c World-renowned dog behaviorist Cesar Millan and his protege son, Andre, crisscross the United States to work with nonprofit organizations and dog lovers that are helping save millions of canines around the country. Their first stop is in Los Angeles, where they help an amazing golden retriever named Fergus who survived a horrific burning. Fergus' owners hope that he can someday become a therapy dog for other burn survivors, but they need Cesar to help with the dog's behavior while on his leash. Then Cesar and Andre pay a visit to The Help Group, a nonprofit that uses dogs to help kids struggling with emotional challenges. The dogs seem to help with verbal and mental skills, and even motor skills, helping some kids through an obstacle course. Andre has an emotional moment as he reveals a personal connection.

Cesar Millan's Dog Nation: Borderline K9s Premieres Friday, March 10, at 9/8c Cesar and Andre Millan journey down the West Coast to visit with heroes of the canine communities of San Diego. After Cesar's live demonstration downtown, where hundreds of fans have brought their dogs to get real-time take-home tips, Cesar takes Andre to Tijuana, Mexico, to visit with Dog Rescue Without Borders, an organization that works to help lessen the city's massive stray dog population. The Millans go on a ride along and help rescue from the streets a stray that is in very poor condition, suffering from mange and a variety of other diseases. While in Tijuana, they pay a visit to Mrs. Franco, a woman who runs an animal sanctuary there.

Cesar Millan's Dog Nation: A Whole New Ball Game Premieres Friday, March 17, at 9/8c World-renowned dog behaviorist Cesar Millan and his protege son, Andre, travel to San Francisco, California, to help locals with their problem dogs and meet some of Dog Nation's heroes. The first stop is Cesar's live event at the Pet Express Dog Adoption Fair, where hundreds of fans have brought their dogs to get real-time take-home tips from the experts. Then, the Millans meet Pali, the founder and president of Rocket Dog Rescue, who canvasses local San Francisco shelters trying to find homes for dogs on the euthanasia list. Pali grew up homeless herself, so she identifies with these dogs that society has forgotten. They travel to an Oakland shelter to see Cassie, a pit bull that has behavior issues that make her a tough dog to home. Finally, Andre visits San Quentin State Prison to learn about a program that matches minimum security inmates with shelter dogs. Both parties benefit here - the shelter dogs have a home, and the inmates gain comfort and connection they otherwise would lack.

Cesar Millan's Dog Nation: Meet Me in St. Louis Premieres Friday, March 24, at 9/8c World-renowned dog behaviorist Cesar Millan and his protege son, Andre, road trip to St. Louis, Missouri - the Gateway to the West - to help as many members of our dog nation as they can. In this episode, Cesar and Andre work with an organization called Serendipity German Shepherd Dog Rescue. The duo hopes to help the organization with a dog named Bruce Wayne that was recently rescued from a puppy mill and shows signs of anxiety and fear around people. Missouri is considered the capital of the puppy mills of the United States, so Bruce Wayne's story is sadly a common one in the area. The Millans take this opportunity to meet with some local heroes who have been fighting puppy mill abuse in the state. Finally, Cesar and Andre work with a local shepherd mix named Roxie whose owner abruptly passed away. Both Roxie and her new owner, Arian, are still living with their grief, causing extreme separation anxiety for Roxie.

Cesar Millan's Dog Nation is produced for Nat Geo WILD by Leepson Bounds Entertainment. Executive producers are Cesar Millan, Bob Aniello, Richard Hall and David Leepson. For Nat Geo WILD, executive producer and senior vice president of development and production is Janet Han Vissering and executive vice president and general manager is Geoff Daniels.

About Cesar Millan:

New York Times best-selling author and twice Emmy-nominated television personality Cesar Millan has earned a trusted reputation as the preeminent authority in the field of dog rehabilitation. With more than 25 years of experience working with canines, Millan uses a philosophy of trust, respect and love to rehabilitate aggressive, frightened and neurotic dogs while educating owners on how their own behavior affects their pets. Millan extends his reputation in dog training and care through retail and home entertainment products, books and Cesarsway.com, which have become top resources for dog help and advice; through the ongoing work of the Cesar Millan Pack Project; and through connecting with TV audiences via his television series, Cesar Millan's Dog Nation. For more information, visit www.cesarsway.com. Follow Cesar on Facebook (cesar.millan), Twitter (@cesarmillan) and YouTube (CesarMillan).

About Leepson Bounds Entertainment:

Leepson Bounds Entertainment, headed by five-time Emmy award-winning executive producer David Leepson, has become a major force in nonfiction reality television. With three premieres scheduled in the first quarter of 2017, Leepson Bounds Entertainment has a slate of series in development and production with major networks, including Cesar Millan's Dog Nation, PetTalk, and "Cash Out."

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