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Melissa Jo Peltier

    This author gained renown for her work in Hollywood, where she established herself as an award-winning writer and producer with numerous accolades, including two Emmy Awards and the Humanitas Prize. Her talent shone through in both documentary and dramatic productions, often tackling significant social issues and achieving substantial audience resonance. Beyond her television and film endeavors, she has authored a darkly comic novel centered on Hollywood and co-written several non-fiction bestsellers. Her writing is distinguished by a compelling narrative style and an ability to draw readers and viewers deeply into the themes she explores.

    A Member of the Family
    Cesar's Way
    How to Raise the Perfect Dog
    Cesar's rules. Your way to train a well-behaved dog
    Be the pack leader
    Cesar Millan's Lessons from the Pack
    • Cesar Millan's Lessons from the Pack

      • 240 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      From his roster of celebrity clients to his reality television series, Cesar Millan is America's most sought-after dog behavior expert. Now, he reveals the amazing ways that our pets can teach us. In this affecting book, he shares eight heartwarming stories about the dogs that have inspired him the most--and the lessons he's learned from them about healing and more. Each chapter, drawing on celebrity and noncelebrity clients alike, spotlights the essential traits that allow these animals to make the best of their situations--from authenticity to acceptance--and reveals how we can embrace these values to enrich our own lives. Sharing never-before-told insights, Cesar imparts a unique blueprint for seeking happiness and fulfillment through canine companionship.

      Cesar Millan's Lessons from the Pack2016
      4.5
    • Cesars aanpak

      Om weer baas te worden over je hond / druk 7

      Levensverhaal van de internationaal bekende hondentrainer, aangevuld met zijn inzichten en tips om zelfverzekerd leiding aan een hond te geven.

      Cesars aanpak2014
    • The dog training book you’ve been waiting for from the bestselling author and star of National Geographic Channel’s Dog Whisperer. #1 New York Times bestselling author Cesar Millan shows you how to communicate well with your dog and shares the most effective and humane methods for teaching your dog how to be a happy, well-behaved member of your household. In Cesar’s Rules, he addresses: • The most popular training techniques, including positive reinforcement and using a clicker • Ways to teach basic obedience commands sucha as sit, stay, and come • The importance of balance, and why a well-trained dog does not necessarily mean a balanced one • How to use your dog’s own natural inclinations to create better behavior • The methods and theories from a variety of renowned trainers, including Bob Bailey, Ian Dunbar, Joel Silverman, Martin Deeley, and Mark Harden • Encouraging and honoring your dog’s instincts • And much more . . . Filled with practical advice, anecdotes, tips, and trouble-shooting techniques from Cesar and his colleagues, this is the ultimate guide to a well-behaved and well-balanced dog—from a new puppy to an old dog who can still learn new tricks.

      Cesar's rules. Your way to train a well-behaved dog2011
      3.8
    • How to Raise the Perfect Dog

      • 320 pages
      • 12 hours of reading

      For the millions of people every year who consider bringing a puppy into their lives - as well as those who have already brought a dog home. Based on Cesar's own detailed experiences raising individual puppies from some of the most popular breeds, How to Raise the Perfect Dog is like having Cesar right beside you. HOW TO RAISE THE PERFECT DOG INCLUDES: - What to expect from each stage of your puppy's development - Quick and easy housebreaking - The essentials of proper nutrition - The importance of vaccinating - and of not over-vaccinating - Creating perfect obedience from day one through rules, boundaries, and calm-assertive leadership - How to avoid the most common mistakes owners' make raising puppies and young dogs - How to correct any issue before it becomes a problem

      How to Raise the Perfect Dog2010
      3.8
    • A Member of the Family

      • 320 pages
      • 12 hours of reading

      From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Cesar’s Way and Be the Pack Leader comes the ultimate guide for living together with a healthy, happy dog. In A Member of the Family, Cesar Millan coaches you on everything you need to know about raising a dog–from the moment you first think about getting a dog–including information on: • Selecting the right breed for your family’s lifestyle • Establishing–and enforcing–household rules from day one • What to look for in a veterinarian • Proper nutrition • Familiarizing a dog with another pet in the family • Setting up exercise, discipline, and affection plans for your family and your dog • Introducing your dog to a new significant other or baby Packed with practical tips and techniques–plus advice from the unique perspectives of Cesar’s wife and sons–A Member of the Family addresses the most common issues and questions for dog owners.

      A Member of the Family2008
      3.8
    • Be the pack leader

      • 316 pages
      • 12 hours of reading

      The bestselling author and 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 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 “[Cesar] arrives amid chaos and leaves behind peace.” —Malcolm Gladwell, The New Yorker “[Millan is] serene and mesmerizing. . . . He deserves a cape and a mask.” —New York Times

      Be the pack leader2007
      3.9
    • Cesar's Way

      • 320 pages
      • 12 hours of reading

      'I rehabilitate dogs. I train people.' - Cesar Millan. In CESAR'S WAY, Cesar Millan - US dog expert and star of National Geographic Channel's hit show Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan - helps you see the world through the eyes of your dog so you can finally eliminate problem behaviours. You'll learn: · What your dog really needs may not be what you're giving him · Why a dog's natural pack instincts are the key to your happy relationship · How to relate to your dog on a canine level · There are no 'problem breeds', just problem owners · Why every dog needs a job · How to choose a dog who's right for you and your family · And much more! Filled with fascinating anecdotes about Cesar's long-term clients, and including forewords by the president of the International Association of Canine Professionals and film star Jada Pinkett Smith, this is the only book you'll need to forge a new, more rewarding connection with your four-legged companion.

      Cesar's Way2006
      3.8