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About Brandon
Three-Time Emmy Winner. 10,000+ Dogs Trained. 25+ Years of Experience.
Meet Brandon
Brandon McMillan
Best known as the three-time Emmy Award-winning host of CBS’s Lucky Dog and instructor of his acclaimed MasterClass, Brandon McMillan has professionally trained over 10,000 dogs of virtually every breed, background, and temperament.
For Brandon, animal training is more than a profession. It’s a family legacy spanning generations. His father and uncle were professional lion and tiger trainers with Ringling Bros., learning their craft under the legendary Gunther Gebel-Williams. Growing up surrounded by some of the world’s most powerful animals, Brandon developed an extraordinary understanding of animal behavior from an early age. He eventually followed in his family’s footsteps, building a career in Hollywood training everything from grizzly bears and tigers to lions, elephants, and countless other exotic animals for over 200 film and television productions.
A family legacy spanning generations.
Service dogs for veterans
One of his most meaningful missions.
His expertise later led him to one of his most meaningful missions: rescuing unwanted shelter dogs facing euthanasia and transforming them into highly specialized service dogs for wounded military veterans. These dogs were trained to perform complex, individualized tasks to assist veterans living with life-altering disabilities.
Training philosophy
A clear, systematic approach.
That same expertise is the foundation of Brandon’s dog training programs today. From puppy housebreaking and basic obedience to leash reactivity, aggression, and complex behavioral challenges, his balanced training philosophy combines positive reinforcement, clear boundaries, and proven techniques tailored to each individual dog.
After training thousands of dogs, Brandon has developed comprehensive, results-driven training curriculums designed to address virtually every behavioral challenge a dog may face. His structured methods eliminate guesswork, providing a clear, systematic approach that delivers consistent, predictable results.
His trademarked 7 Common Commands are the foundation of his TV show, MasterClass and best-selling books.
- Sit
- Stay
- Down
- Come
- Off
- Heel
- No
Today, Brandon’s nationally recognized reputation and established training programs attract clients from across the country, many of whom travel thousands of miles to entrust their dogs to his exclusive board-and-train retreats.
Lucky Dog
Rescue, train, rehome.
Brandon is probably best known for hosting the hit CBS series Lucky Dog, in which he rescues shelter dogs, trains them and then finds them a forever home. This makes him one of the most recognized trainers in the world who trains shelter dogs with behavioral issues.
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