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Varies depending on course topic and timeframe. View course availability and click on register to be taken to specific details on pricing.
The Courses meet at our Dog Psychology Center – Cesar’s original DPC in Santa Clarita, just outside Los Angeles, California.
Unfortunately, no. Many students fly in or drive in from many different locations. We are happy to provide details on accommodations once registered. Soon we will have online course available, but in the meantime your main option is at our DPC location in Santa Clarita, CA.
Course size varies depending upon its nature. Most Courses accept up to 15 dogs. Each dog may be accompanied by a maximum of two humans.
While we do permit two people to accompany each dog to the DPC, during the Course sessions it is one-dog, one-human.
You may only bring one dog per Course – one-dog, one-human. If you would like to bring more than one dog to a Course, your second dog must be accompanied by a second human, who must register separately and pay the full Course fee. We do not offer special prices for multiple dogs.
We will send you an email informing you of your status within one week of registration, usually sooner.
We enthusiastically welcome participation by couples and families! Course tuition admits up to two people per dog. Children must be at least seven years old to participate and must be supervised by a parent at all times. See our individual Course pages for any exceptions.
During registration, you will provide essential information about your dog. TCW trainers will review that information to ensure that the Course is appropriate for your dog (and your dog appropriate for the Course).
If your dog is approved for attendance, you must provide us with proof of current vaccinations and immunizations before you may attend.
If approved, you are wholly responsible for your dog’s care, supervision, safekeeping and behavior during the Course.
We do not offer any special rates for volunteering or working at the DPC
- You must agree to the payment schedule, and refund policy described here and on the registration checkout page.
- Registration is refundable in full within 72 hours of booking.
After 72 hours:
- Cancellations more than 60 days before the course: students will receive a refund (minus 5% cost of the class for processing fee), issued as a refund to your credit card or check.
- 30 to 60 days before the course begins: students will receive a refund (minus 10% cost of the class for processing fee), issued as a check.
- 15 to 30 days before the course begins, we are unable to provide a refund. We will work with you to schedule you for another Training Cesar’s Way event. (a USD 200.00 transfer fee will be applied/$400 for Fundamentals 1/2)
- 15 days before the course begins: Refunds and transfer requests will be unavailable. A one-time 15% discount will be offered for registration of a TCW program equal to or of higher value than the missed class.
- No shows to the event: Refunds and transfer requests will be unavailable.
- Cesar’s Way Inc. reserves the right to cancel any Training Cesar’s Way programs for any reason whatsoever, including insufficient signups and reasons beyond our control. In such a case, a refund of payments received by Cesar’s Way Inc. shall constitute full settlement and shall release Cesar’s Way Inc. from further financial liability. The financial burden of Cesar’s Way Inc. shall be limited to the amount paid to Cesar’s Way Inc. for the Training Cesar’s Way course only. It shall not extend to cover any other travel or other costs incurred (e.g., non-refundable air tickets, visa fees if applicable, and trip insurance premiums).
- We suggest that you consider trip cancellation insurance that includes coverage for the Training Cesar’s Way course fees.
Because of the nature of the Courses, you may not switch to another once your registration has been approved. If you are unable to attend a Course, we will work with you to schedule you for the next available Course.
Depends on the course and will always be stated when you register. See course summary when viewing course information.
Yes, we do, at our Santa Clarita location. Please visit this website for announcements of future Courses.
During registration, you will provide essential information about your dog. TCW trainers will review that information to ensure that the Course is appropriate for your dog (and your dog appropriate for the Course).
If your dog is approved for attendance, you must provide us with proof of current vaccinations and immunizations before you may attend.
If approved, you are wholly responsible for your dog’s care, supervision, safekeeping and behavior during the Course.
Fundamentals 1
Cesar Millan is the trainer for this program, teaching in-depth sessions each day. He actively participates in the hands-on afternoon sessions, assisted by his trainers.
Most Fundamentals I sessions are held at Cesar’s famous Dog Psychology Center, just outside Los Angeles, California.
Each class includes 50 participants – 20 with their dogs, 30 without.
No, we welcome all students over the age of 18, regardless of their level of experience with dogs.
Cesar Millan is the instructor for four of the five days of this program, teaching in-depth sessions each morning. He actively participates in the hands-on afternoon sessions, assisted by his trainers.
Fundamentals I is held at Cesar’s Dog Psychology Centers just outside Los Angeles, California.
Each class includes up to 45 participants – typically 20 with their dogs, 25 without.
No, we welcome all students over the age of 18, regardless of their level of experience with dogs.
Fundamentals I involves many physical activities, including Pack Walks and hands-on activities with dogs. Because many are outdoors, you should be comfortable in warm, bright sun for up to 30 minutes.
Fundamentals I is taught entirely in English. We are unable to provide translation services.
Due to space limitations, we can only accommodate one dog per person, up to a maximum of 20 dogs per session.
We must have proof of current vaccination records for rabies, Bordetella and DHPP (distemper, hepatitis, parainfluenza, and parvovirus). For our Florida facility, we also need H3N8 inoculation plus a fecal test. Proof of vaccination must be received by us before you attend the course. Your dog must be spayed or neutered to attend Fundamentals I. No exceptions, please. We will provide you with instructions for sending proof of vaccination after you have registered.
We must have proof of current vaccination records for rabies, Bordetella and DHPP (distemper, hepatitis, parainfluenza, and parvovirus). For our Florida facility, we also need H3N8 inoculation plus a fecal test. Proof of vaccination must be received by us before you attend the course. Your dog must be spayed or neutered to attend Fundamentals I. No exceptions, please. We will provide you with instructions for sending proof of vaccination after you have registered.
Fundamentals I is not a dog rehabilitation program, but a human-centered educational program. It is not designed to resolve a dog’s issues during the program (although many dogs are helped). Rather, the purpose is to teach you the Pack Leader skills so that you can be the leader your dog seeks and needs.
Although you may have opportunities for hands-on experience with dogs, we cannot guarantee it. The majority of our students do not bring dogs yet report the same satisfaction and benefit from the program as those who do.
For those not bringing a dog, we routinely approve participants within 24 – 48 hours of registration. Your credit card is not charged for the deposit until you are approved. If you wish to bring a dog, your registration will be pending while we review your dog’s suitability for the program. This may take up to one week. We will not charge your credit card for the deposit until your dog is approved. If your dog is not approved for attendance, we may offer you a non-dog spot in the course (if available).
The price includes program tuition, all program materials, four hot lunches and gala graduation banquet. Accommodations, transportation and other meals are not included.
We typically work with a local hotel that offers special rates for Fundamentals I participants – but you are responsible for making your own arrangements for lodging. We will provide you with hotel information when your registration for the course is approved. You are not required to stay at the recommended hotel.
No, we do not. We suggest that you rent a car since you are responsible for your own transportation to and from the airport as well as between the hotel and the DPC. Many participants organize carpools among themselves for traveling to and from the DPC each day. We encourage these carpools, but do not organize them.
While we welcome participation by couples or families, we do not offer family or group discounts. The program fee covers only one human (or human with dog).
We may occasionally offer discounts on course fees for various purposes. For example, we offer a 10% discount to those who register at least 90 days in advance. Should we offer discounts, only one discount may be applied to an individual course. The Cesar Millan PACK Project occasionally makes scholarship grants to qualified individuals. Please visit its site for more information
We may occasionally offer discounts on course fees for various purposes. For example, we offer a 10% discount to those who register at least 90 days in advance. Should we offer discounts, only one discount may be applied to an individual course. The Cesar Millan PACK Project occasionally makes scholarship grants to qualified individuals. Please visit its site for more information
We offer a convenient payment schedule. If you register more than 90 days before the course, you will pay $500 at confirmation of registration, $2000 at 90 days before the course start date, with the remaining balance due at 45 days before the course start date. If you register between 90 and 60 days before the course start date, you will pay $2500 at confirmation of registration with the balance due 45 days before course start date. And if you register 60 days or less before the course start date, you will pay the entire course fee at confirmation of registration.
- You must agree to the payment schedule, and refund policy described here and on the registration checkout page.
- Registration is refundable in full within 72 hours of booking.
After 72 hours:
- Cancellations more than 60 days before the course: students will receive a refund (minus 5% cost of the class for processing fee), issued as a refund to your credit card or check.
- 30 to 60 days before the course begins: students will receive a refund (minus 10% cost of the class for processing fee), issued as a check.
- 15 to 30 days before the course begins, we are unable to provide a refund. We will work with you to schedule you for another Training Cesar’s Way event. (a USD 200.00 transfer fee will be applied/$400 for Fundamentals 1/2)
- 15 days before the course begins: Refunds and transfer requests will be unavailable. A one-time 15% discount will be offered for registration of a TCW program equal to or of higher value than the missed class.
- No shows to the event: Refunds and transfer requests will be unavailable.
- Cesar’s Way Inc. reserves the right to cancel any Training Cesar’s Way programs for any reason whatsoever, including insufficient signups and reasons beyond our control. In such a case, a refund of payments received by Cesar’s Way Inc. shall constitute full settlement and shall release Cesar’s Way Inc. from further financial liability. The financial burden of Cesar’s Way Inc. shall be limited to the amount paid to Cesar’s Way Inc. for the Training Cesar’s Way course only. It shall not extend to cover any other travel or other costs incurred (e.g., non-refundable air tickets, visa fees if applicable, and trip insurance premiums).
- We suggest that you consider trip cancellation insurance that includes coverage for the Training Cesar’s Way course fees.
Yes, you may bring one guest to the graduation dinner for a nominal cost. Please refer to the registration form for details. We will politely decline requests for more than one guest.
We will do our best to meet your request, but cannot guarantee space in a particular session other than the one where you originally registered.
We will do our best to meet your request, but cannot guarantee space in a particular session other than the one where you originally registered.
FUNDAMENTALS 2
Fundamentals I gave you a thorough introduction to Cesar’s approach and methods. In Fundamentals II, you will undertake a deeper exploration into energy and intention and put your understanding into actual practice in a series of increasingly
challenging situations.
To ensure that each student receives personal guidance and experience, Fundamentals II is limited to only 32 participants.
Yes, of course. Cesar will be particularly active during the experiential activities of Fundamentals II, providing his unique insights and mentoring you through the exercises.
Fundamentals I gave you a thorough introduction to Cesar’s approach and methods. In Fundamentals II, you will undertake a deeper exploration into energy and intention and put your understanding into actual practice in a series of increasingly challenging situations
Answer:To ensure that each student receives personal guidance and experience, Fundamentals II is limited to only 32 participants.
Yes, of course. Cesar will be particularly active during the experiential activities of Fundamentals II, providing his unique insights and mentoring you through the exercises.
No. To accelerate your learning experience, you will work hands-on with dogs at the Dog Psychology Center.
As with Fundamentals I, we have reserved a block of rooms at a nearby hotel. We will provide you with more information about accommodations when your registration is approved. We host four delicious hot lunches at the DPC, plus the celebratory meal on Sunday evening. All transportation, lodging costs and other meals are your responsibility.
Sorry, no. Fundamentals II builds upon the foundation of your learning and experience in Fundamentals I. When you register, we will verify your completion in Fundamentals I.
In keeping with the highly interactive and personal emphasis of Fundamentals II, you will be required to complete two important assignments before you attend: (1) Prepare and submit a video showing a behavior issue with a dog; (2) Prepare a two to three minute speech from a list of provided topics that you will present to your fellow students. We will provide complete details about the pre-work when your registration is approved.
Your videos do not have to be polished productions. All we need is about five minutes of video (shot with a smartphone) showing a dog’s behavior issue or problem. You will send it to us before your attend. We will edit it to show the dog’s most important behaviors. Each afternoon during the program, Cesar and all participants will watch several of the edited videos, identifying and discussing the dogs’ behaviors. It’s a powerful experience. We will provide you with more instructions about the video after you register.
Yes. Your presentation is one of a series of challenging exercises that will stretch your abilities and build your confidence. Through these, you will learn how to how to manage your personal energy to remain calm and assertive in all situations.
No. Fundamentals II starts bright and early on Thursday mornings. We will meet you in the lobby of the host hotel to be sure everyone has a ride to the DPC. Once at the DPC, we will provide a brief orientation and get right to work.
We offer the same payment schedule as Fundamentals I. If you register more than 90 days before the course, you will pay $500 at confirmation of registration, $2000 at 90 days before the course start date, with the remaining balance due at 45 days before the course start date. If you register between 90 and 60 days before the course start date, you will pay $2500 at confirmation of registration with the balance due 45 days before course start date. And if you register 60 days or less before the course start date, you will pay the entire course fee at confirmation of registration.
- You must agree to the payment schedule, and refund policy described here and on the registration checkout page.
- Registration is refundable in full within 72 hours of booking.
After 72 hours:
- Cancellations more than 60 days before the course: students will receive a refund (minus 5% cost of the class for processing fee), issued as a refund to your credit card or check.
- 30 to 60 days before the course begins: students will receive a refund (minus 10% cost of the class for processing fee), issued as a check.
- 15 to 30 days before the course begins, we are unable to provide a refund. We will work with you to schedule you for another Training Cesar’s Way event. (a USD 200.00 transfer fee will be applied/$400 for Fundamentals 1/2)
- 15 days before the course begins: Refunds and transfer requests will be unavailable. A one-time 15% discount will be offered for registration of a TCW program equal to or of higher value than the missed class.
- No shows to the event: Refunds and transfer requests will be unavailable.
- Cesar’s Way Inc. reserves the right to cancel any Training Cesar’s Way programs for any reason whatsoever, including insufficient signups and reasons beyond our control. In such a case, a refund of payments received by Cesar’s Way Inc. shall constitute full settlement and shall release Cesar’s Way Inc. from further financial liability. The financial burden of Cesar’s Way Inc. shall be limited to the amount paid to Cesar’s Way Inc. for the Training Cesar’s Way course only. It shall not extend to cover any other travel or other costs incurred (e.g., non-refundable air tickets, visa fees if applicable, and trip insurance premiums).
- We suggest that you consider trip cancellation insurance that includes coverage for the Training Cesar’s Way course fees.
