December 2007

Christmas is my wife Ilusion's absolute favorite time of year, so the holiday is a big deal at our house. Holiday songs abound, the smell of cinnamon fills the air, and we get our fill of treats. We always go all out with our decorations, but this year we have competition! This is the first Christmas in our new home, and our neighborhood is famous in the area for being a "Christmas lane." We are excited and ready to take on the challenge!

Whatever holiday you celebrate this winter, I hope you are able to set some time aside for your pack - your family. To me, family always comes first, and this is certainly the right time of year to remind yourself what is truly important and acknowledge what God has given you.

I also encourage you to give back to the community this holiday season. Supporting your local shelter or rescue group is one way you can help make a difference. By sharing compassion and empathy with animals, we are teaching our children to value these qualities and apply them in all aspects of their lives.

Stay calm and assertive, and have a great holiday season!

Cesar Millan

"The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated." - Gandhi