Cesar Millan Lawsuits: What the Complaints Allege

Cesar Millan has faced civil lawsuits involving alleged dog attacks, including a 2015 case brought by Alison Bitney and a 2021 case brought by Lidia Matiss. These are allegations made in legal complaints, not findings that Millan was personally responsible for the injuries described.

Bitney sued after she was attacked by a dog that had reportedly been at Millan’s Dog Psychology Center. Matiss alleged that Millan’s pit bull, Junior, attacked her while she was visiting his property; Millan disputed her account.

Matiss alleged that the attack injured her legs and affected her gymnastics career. Her complaint also alleged that Junior had killed a dog belonging to Queen Latifah, a claim Millan’s representatives denied.

It is worth separating those claims: Matiss’s alleged injuries and the allegation about Queen Latifah’s dog concern different incidents. A lawsuit presents one party’s account, so it should not be read as a court determination that every allegation occurred as described.

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These cases concern alleged bites and handling decisions, not whether a particular greeting routine works for your dog. If your dog jumps on visitors, you can start with our guide to a polite greeting routine and practice calm greetings before adding the excitement of a real guest.

For a dog with a bite history or signs of fear or aggression, keep people safely separated and seek individualized help from a qualified behavior professional rather than relying on a general manners guide. Our Stop the Jumping! The Ultimate Dog Manners Checklist is a digital dog-training guide for pet owners, but it is not a substitute for a safety plan tailored to a dog who may bite.