Dog Whisperer auditions coming to Redondo Beach

 Got a problem dog? A dog who has "issues"?            

Dog Whisperer producers will be on hand from 4 to 5 p.m. Sept. 1 -- that's this coming Tuesday -- to screen "bad" dogs for a chance to appear on the popular National Geographic Channel show that features renowned celebrity dog trainer Cesar Millan (Cesar won't be there, but show producers only). The audition takes place at the Petco at 537 N. Pacific Coast Highway, Redondo Beach.

To be considered, owners must create a 5- to 7-minute video in which they talk about themselves and show at least three instances of the dog's bad, quirky or phobic behavior. There will brief interviews with the producers. Dogs can be brought to the audition (with the exception of aggressive canines), but they must be on a leash at all times.

****Submissions cannot be accepted without a video. For details and help -- and to print out a submission form -- go to the Dog Whisperer Web site.

The show also is looking for problem wolf-hybrid dogs, so if you live in Los Angeles or Colorado Springs and have a problem "wolf dog," let the show  know right away.

If you can't make the Redondo Beach audition, you'll have another chance the following week, from 4 to 5 p.m. Sept. 8 at the Petco at 1425 N. Montebello Blvd., Montebello.

And see South Bay Pets' previous posts on the Dog Whisperer.