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