The Dog Whisperer is coming to Torrance

This pet blog is barely a day old -- and thanks to my sister and three co-workers who have taken the time to stop by! -- and our influence is already being felt across the land.

What else could explain the fact that Cesar Millan is scheduled to be in the South Bay next week to sign copies of his book? He'll be on hand at the Borders on Torrance Boulevard at 7 p.m. Tuesday.

OK, so maybe he made his arrangements before we hit the airwaves, but at least it gives us something cool to write about.

Millan, or the Dog Whisperer as he's known to his millions of fans, is the star of a popular dog-training show on National Geographic channel. Or as he describes it, he trains humans. In either case, he's got an amazing rapport with animals.

His rags to bitches story (hey, that's what they're called!) is the stuff of legend. He came to this country from Mexico not knowing a word of English. In the years since, he's not only created an empire, but has probably helped millions of dog owners raise better-behaved pups.

As for MY dog, well, he's usually barking too loud to hear anybody scream, let alone whisper.