Underwater with CESAR MILLAN

Cover and Feature Story - Cesar's Way Magazine / July-August 2012

Cesar with Junior

This was the first time Cesar Millan had ever been photographed underwater, so naturally, he looks a little surprised!

Cesar with Bardot the Yellow Labrador Retriever in Los Angeles

To read the article, check out Cesar's Way Magazine.

Afghan Hound Tattoo by Gary Pirisi at Windy City Ink

The Journey Continues! SUPER EXCITED about the new tattoo! The full sleeve is starting to take form! This is based on one of my favorite photos - an Afghan Hound I met spontaneously in New York City. To me, this photo represents the expression, "Dogs are people, too!" Dogs are capable of a similar range of emotions that human beings are...which is why we relate to them and why they relate to us. T...he expression in this photo has always confused me and amazed me, giving me further inspiration to explore and embrace the personalities of our canine friends to the best of my abilities. Special thanks to Gary Parisi of Windy City Ink Tattoo for bringing this photograph to life. Gary is an extraordinary talent and I am so grateful I had the opportunity to work with him!

Lacie the Rottweiler - Chicago Dog Photography

Congrats to Lacie the Rottweiler for being the first ever Rottweiler professionally photographed underwater!

Underwater Dog Photography - Chicago, IL

Roma and Jake - Florida Pet Photography

Jake enjoys slobbering, being slobbery, and drooling.

1,2,3

Trespassing in the local fountain

Corrinn, Bogey & Darwin - Florida Pet Photography

So many options!

Oh, hayyy!

"Ok, Mom. I guess you can paddle for awhile if you really want to".

"People Under the Stairs Part 2 - Beagle Under the Stairs"

Cecil, Henry and Edie - Seaside, Florida Pet Photography

On location in Seaside, Florida!

Say Cheese!

Edie - has a PhD in Smiling

Henry - another recent PhD recepient at Yale.

"OH MY GOD!"

MILO & OTIS

Just kidding. Just Milo! Otis has been hogging the spotlight, so Milo decided it was time to branch out and do his own VIP photo shoot.

Milo and Otis. Poor Milo was dressed up as a cat for this particular film. What a good sport.

Milo - Not afraid to be in the spotlight on his own.

Not afraid to get into a box.

Picking flowers for a hot date.

ABE

Abe is a shelter dog with a new home. My good friend, Fredi, adopted him not long ago and it's clear that Abe is already livin' the good life in Los Angeles. He was a little timid about my camera at first, but then we both ate some peanut butter and became buddies. Thanks for putting up with me, Abe-meister!

Loungin' Abe

Grinnin' Abe

Radio Flyin' Abe

Mysterious Abe

Two P's in a Pod

Petey and Pawla - BFFFs (Best Furry Friends Forever) have a wonderful life, spoiled rotten by their BHFR (Best Human Friend Forever), who is the owner of a lovely little pet boutique in Winnetka, IL called Noah's Ark. Talk about JACKPOT for Petey and Pawla - unlimited access to treats, toys and beyond! Thanks for a fun a shoot, little P's!

Petey - the first P, but certainly not the last

Pawla, the 2nd P, says "cheeeese"

Pawla with a more natural smile this time

Two P's in a Pod

Titus - Underwater Explorer

Titus, a 5-year old Chocolate Lab, loves to explore the world below the surface. 

Daisy and Jr - Let's play Chicken!

Daisy and Jr are two Jack Russell Terriers who love to play in the pool. Sharks & Minnows, Marco Polo, or how about a friendly game of CHICKEN! Who remembers that one? And who still plays it? When it comes to people, you generally have two teams of two. One person climbs on top of the other's shoulders and then the teams battle it out, trying to knock each other into the water. These two pups aren't quite tall enough to touch the bottom while standing, so they just like to chase a rubber chicken instead.

Big orange feet is one of the keys signs of a chicken.

Chicken? is that you?

This doesn't look like a chicken?

Macie and Kedzie - the Dynamic Duo

If you see two dogs in the Wicker Park area, chances are it could be Macie and Kedzie. Macie the Maltese, weighing in at a whopping 5 EL BEES, enjoys wandering back and forth on the couch in search of treats, being miniature, and trying to find dogs smaller than her to bully around. Kedzie the Bernese Mountain dog has figured out that Chicago doesn't offer a lot of mountainous terrain, but she does enjoy a good game of fetch and loves tackling snow drifts in the winter.

Macie - small but tough

Kedzie on the move

Dynamic Duo

Self-Portrait

The five-pounder