The 411 For July 2007

National Geographic Channel Primetime Highlights For Week of July 9 - July 15, 2007

All Programming is Subject to change

Updated schedule available at nationalgeographic.com/channel.

It's the Dog Days of Summer ... All Week! America's beloved dog
behavior expert Cesar Millan is working overtime during Dog Whisperer
Week, airing Monday, July 9, through Friday, July 13, 2007 from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m.
ET/PT on the National Geographic Channel.

Coming Soon...

"Taboo" (NEW SEASON) Starting This August 2007:

National Geographic Channel's popular Taboo series returns for a new season this August, taking viewers on a high-definition journey beyond their comfort zones and across cultural borders to explore rituals and customs that are acceptable in some cultures but forbidden, illegal or reviled in others. Crossing the boundary between modern practices and ancient beliefs, the series showcases a mosaic of human lifestyles and values.

"Taboo: Initiation Rituals" (Season Premiere)

Sunday, August 5, 2007 at 9:00 PM ET/PT (World Premiere) - A Special Sneak
Preview Before Series Moves to Regular Night and Time of Wednesdays at
10:00 PM ET/PT

Delve into rituals that mark the passage from one phase of life to another - where pain is the price of acceptance and failure means loss of pride and sometimes even loss of life. NGC takes viewers to Australia, where members of an urban subculture are pierced through their skin with giant hooks and suspended from the ceiling. Then, deep in the Amazon jungle of Brazil, teenage boys thrust their hands inside specially woven gloves filled with hundreds of huge stinging ants. And they repeat the excruciating ritual 19 more times in order to become
men. Finally, in Papua New Guinea, see how boys endure swallowing about
24 inches of raw cane down their throat to the pit of their stomach so they can symbolically die as boys and be reborn as men.

Premieres...

"Dog Whisperer" Week (Viewers' Choice Online Voting Extended to Friday,
July 6, 2007)

Monday, July 9 - Friday, July 13, 2007 from 8:00 to 11:00 PM ET/PT

National Geographic Channel's second annual summer Dog Whisperer Week
kicks off Monday, July 9. Viewers' Choice online voting at ngcdogwhisperer.com has been extended to Friday, July 6, 2007. The week includes the following:

* Viewers' Choice Selected by Online Voting

* Two World Premieres

* Cesar's Favorite Episodes

"Dog Whisperer: Bodhi, Maggie & Molly, and Bojo" on Monday July 9, 2007 at 9:00 PM ET/PT (World Premiere)

Meet a 5-year-old Kerry blue terrier named Bodhi who has developed an unpredictable aggression. His owners have tried everything, ranging from a professional trainer to muzzling to treats, but nothing has worked. Can Cesar Millan turn this Kerry blue terrier into a merry blue terrier? Next, go inside a retirement home where Maltese dogs Maggie and Molly have become so territorial they now bite anyone who approaches. The manager has warned that if the dogs bite one more person, they will be banned. Can Cesar squash Maggie and Molly's nip? Then, meet a male bloodhound/Catahoula mix named Bojo, who so frequently attacks his canine companion - a rescued stray female named Tippy - that they must be separated. Tippy is afraid to do anything that would cause Bojo to attack, even leaving a little bit of her food in her bowl for Bojo. How will Cesar help these two?

"Dog Whisperer: Amber, Snoopy, and Schroeder" on Tuesday July 10, 2007 at 9:00 PM ET/PT (World Premiere)

Amber, a 5-year-old golden retriever mix, is gentle with people ... but not with dogs. She attacks any that cross her path! Can Cesar Millan lay down the law and teach Amber the rules? Then, meet Snoopy, a cute bearded collie, who has intruded on her owner's home and love life. Snoopy barks, howls and scratches at the guitar of her owner's boyfriend - breaking the romantic mood. How will Cesar be able to make Snoopy face the music? Finally, an adopted Lhasa apso/Cavalier King Charles spaniel mix named Schroeder shows aggression toward other dogs even while on a leash. How will Cesar step in to calm this problem pooch?

Additional primetime highlights include:

Primetime Programming For Monday July 9, 2007:

"Dog Whisperer: Calvin, Rudy, and Milo" at 8:00 PM ET/PT

First, meet Calvin, a ridgeback mix recovering from a car accident that has left him with only three legs and some odd eccentricities. Calvin is terrified of strangers and is obsessively attached to his owners. Every time they leave he tries to escape the house, even jumping through glass windows or opening doors. Cesar Millan is called in to rehabilitate this three-legged escape artist. Then, meet Rudy, a manic Jack Russell terrier, who likes to attack motorcycles. His owners have taken him along on motorcycle rides but it is not a pleasant experience. Dog behavior expert Cesar Millan has helped dogs who have become fixated on everything from toasters to guitars to lawn sprinklers, but can he help a dog that's fixated on a Harley? Finally, meet a border collie named Milo, whose herding instincts have driven him to chase horses and even cars. It becomes a daily and dangerous chore to get Milo back into the ranch house. Can Cesar offer some tips to corral this border collie?

"Dog Whisperer: Bodhi, Maggie & Molly, and Bojo" at 9:00 PM ET/PT (World Premiere)

Description located above in Premieres section.

"Dog Whisperer: Dax, Pete, Nixa, and Sugar and Snowflake" at 10:00 PM ET/PT

Ray and Linda Forman adopted Sugar, a 3-month-old beagle. Sugar has proved to be anything but sweet - chewing on everything and pulling things off tables and counters. How will Cesar take Sugar off her own sugar high? Next, Cesar Millan meets Brigitte Englahner, who has three German shepherds - Dax, Pete and Nixa. For six years, Brigitte has been trying to keep the peace by alternating the three competitive dogs between rooms due to the power struggle to become "top dog." How will Cesar stop this ridiculous rotation? Next, meet Malcolm and Judi
Sitkoff, who were enjoying a quiet life until Snowflake, a fluffy bichon frise, arrived. Snowflake has warmed up to Malcolm but still gives Judi the cold shoulder. Judi is so afraid Snowflake might bite her in the middle of night that she now sleeps in the living room recliner. How will Cesar take the bite out of this bichon?

Primetime Programming For Tuesday July 10, 2007:

"Dog Whisperer: Sonny, Chocolate & Cinnamon, and Boo" at 8:00 PM ET/PT

A German shepherd terrified of people, two dachshunds with sibling rivalry and an escape artist pug that runs away are the problem pooches in tonight's episode. Sonny is a rescued German shepherd terrified of all people except his owner. Sonny routinely joins his owner at a center for special needs patients, but stays under the desk crippled with fear. With Cesar Millan's help, Sonny learns to bring joy to the lives of his owner's mentally disabled clients. Next, Cesar meets a dachshund named Cinnamon who is an unrelenting bully to her dachshund
housemate, Chocolate. Finally, Cesar must teach Boo, a pug that never listens, that an open door is not an invitation to run away. Can Cesar teach Boo's owner how to take control?

"Dog Whisperer: Amber, Snoopy, and Schroeder" at 9:00 PM ET/PT (World Premiere)

Description located above in Premieres section.

"Dog Whisperer: Spike, Jake & Nugget, and Wendell" at 10:00 PM ET/PT

Patricia Robbins owns Wendell, a lab/pit bull mix with a history of aggressive behavior that has landed her in court. To make matters worse, she has met the man of her dreams, but he has laid down the law - the marriage or the dog. How will Cesar Millan save this marriage? Ande Endewardt and her family adopted a German shepherd named Spike. But he has torn apart his crate and a chain leash supposedly strong enough to contain a 250-pound dog. Spike has even been to dog obedience school for six weeks, but during this time he bit a 15-year-old boy. Can Cesar go where previous trainers have failed and rehabilitate this
dangerous dog? Megan Traver, a schoolteacher, was so happy with her 8-year-old sheltie named Nugget that she decided to get another sheltie, a 2-year-old named Jake. But Jake barks endlessly in the car and has even bitten Nugget. Megan can handle a classroom full of kids, but her own home is out of control. Can Cesar's school for shelties turn her life around?

Primetime Programming For Wednesday July 11, 2007:

"Dog Whisperer: Isis & Tina, Nugget, and Katrina Dogs" at 8:00 PM ET/PT

Thousands of beloved pets belonging to Hurricane Katrina victims were left behind. Cheri Lucas responded by sheltering dogs for Operation Rescue Ruff-u-gee. When it seemed she had bitten off more than she could chew, she called in Cesar Millan for help. Cesar plans to rehabilitate the dogs and with a little help from his wife Ilusion, hopes to find the dogs' original owners or new homes for the canines. Next, Burl Barer and Judy Faye met each other on the Internet. It was
love at first sight until their dogs met. Burl's dog Isis - a pit bull - and Judy's dog Tina - a pit bull mix - are very aggressive toward each other. Cesar is called in to bridge the rift. Finally, Russ and Nancy Briley adopted Nugget - a bluetick hound/great Dane mix - when he was just 2 months old. As he grew larger, so did his appetite. Nugget developed a taste for soccer cones, dish towels and even the family trampoline, which resulted in emergency surgery for the dog. How can Cesar help cure Nugget's out-of-control appetite?

"Dog Whisperer: Katrina Dogs part 2, Major Jones and Josie" at 9:00 PM ET/PT

Dog Whisperer Cesar Millan is on a mission to reunite abandoned dogs of
Hurricane Katrina with their lost owners. In Part 1, Cesar volunteered to take three of the very worst cases from a local animal rescue group for rehabilitation. Now, in Part 2 of this heart-rending story, find out what happened to these three rescued canines. Can Cesar's philosophy make a positive impact? Will a homecoming be in store for any or all of them? Also, meet Major Jones, a one-and-a-half-year-old German shepherd mix that may have "bucking bronco" in his blood. Major likes to throw his 93 pounds of muscle around whenever his owner Marlo takes him for a walk. How will Cesar subdue Major? Then, the Smith
family is thrilled with their complete renovation of a charming bungalow, especially its sleek hardwood floors. The problem is that their 4-year-old chocolate lab, Josie, won't walk on any of the slippery floors. How will Cesar help Josie turn her hardwood hell into a homey heaven?

"Dog Whisperer: Dasher, Riley and Fosse" at 10:00 PM ET/PT

Dasher, an Italian greyhound mix, has a fixation and possessiveness over toys and bones. This has led him to bite his owner several times. How will Cesar Millan be able to help Dasher's addiction? Next, Cesar meets Riley, a 125-pound mastiff who is a sweetheart in the house but a terror on the street. Her owners can't stop Riley from terrorizing the mailman, skateboarders and other dogs. Can Cesar tame this mastiff before she goes too far? Finally, when Cesar meets Yorkshire terrier Fosse, the four-pound dog has taken over owner Daphne's morning routine. Fosse loses control around the iron, ironing board and other household appliances. What was once cute behavior has become potentially life-threatening as Fosse now attacks electrical cords. How will Cesar iron out Fosse's behavior?

Primetime Programming For Thursday July 12, 2007:

"Dog Whisperer: Hope, Chloe, and Sam" at 8:00 PM ET/PT

A visit to Tijuana brings Cesar Millan face to face with Mexico's overwhelming stray dog population. There, he teams up with volunteers from United Hope for Animals to help rescue dogs that have a good chance of finding homes in the States. The dogs are spayed or neutered in Tijuana and brought back to the United States, where Cesar works to rehabilitate several of them, including a dachshund he adopts for himself. Then, meet Chloe, a disrespectful cocker spaniel. Maureen, who has cerebral palsy, received Chloe as a gift from her grandfather in the hopes that the dog would provide her with emotional and physical support. But the 8-year-old Chloe has taken to taunting Maureen,
sometimes even knocking her from her walker. When people try to greet
Maureen in the house or on the street, Chloe will bark and nip at them. Will Cesar be able to tame Chloe and provide Maureen with the service dog she deserves?

"Dog Whisperer: Maya, Sara, and Lilly" at 9:00 PM ET/PT

Maya, a border collie/springer spaniel mix, will bolt toward any small animal that happens to be nearby, causing a dangerous whiplash motion for her owner, who recently suffered a life-threatening neck injury. How will Cesar Millan be able to curb this chaotic behavior? Next is Sara, a rescued shepherd mix with a bite as bad as her bark. She nips at her owner's mother, once bit a repairman and frequently chases after bikers and joggers. How will Cesar soothe Sara's aggression? Then, Cesar travels to Bennington, Neb., to help a pushy poodle grow out of her puppy behavior. For the past year and a half, Lilly, a standard
poodle, has jumped and nudged her owners' guests to the point where they
have stopped visiting. Can Cesar help Lilly to stop harassing her houseguests and become a better hostess?

"Dog Whisperer: JonBee, Violet & Hudson, and Buford" at 10:00 PM ET/PT

JonBee, a once-stray Korean jindo dog, loves affection from his owners - but only when they walk him outdoors. Inside the house, JonBee turns into a vicious attack dog if anyone comes near him. His owners fear that, without Cesar Millan's help, they may have to give JonBee to a shelter. Next, Cesar meets Hudson, an insane Dane. His family had two great Danes they adored, one of whom died. Hudson was brought home as the newest member of the family, but he has completely taken over the house, even forcing his owners out of their own bed! Finally, Cesar becomes matchmaker to Buford, a "spoiled rotten" boxer who won't accept a new mate since his former companion, Daisy Mae, passed away. Can Cesar help find the perfect bride for Buford?

Primetime Programming For Friday July 13, 2007:

"Dog Whisperer" ***VIEWERS CHOICE*** at 8:00 PM ET/PT

Viewers can log on to ngcdogwhisperer.com to vote.

"Dog Whisperer" ***VIEWERS CHOICE*** at 9:00 PM ET/PT

Viewers can log on to ngcdogwhisperer.com to vote.

"Dog Whisperer" ***VIEWERS CHOICE*** at 10:00 PM ET/PT

Viewers can log on to ngcdogwhisperer.com to vote.

Primetime Programming For Saturday July 14, 2007:

"Dangerous Encounters: Deadliest Snakes" at 8:00 PM ET/PT

National Geographic Channel's reptile expert Dr. Brady Barr has come face to face with some deadly snakes. Now, in Dangerous Encounters: Deadliest Snakes, Brady approaches seven of the world's most dangerous and venomous snakes to determine which snake is the deadliest. He will scientifically investigate each species of snake by grading them on five basic criteria: size, volume and toxicity of venom, personality, and number of human deaths.

"Dangerous Encounters: Super Snake" at 9:00 PM ET/PT

National Geographic Channel's Dr. Brady Barr is on the trail of a legendary reptile. Deep in the heart of Africa's Congo Basin, he investigates reports of a mysterious beast some say is a dinosaur in Super Snake. Warding off many dangers, his intensive search pays off with a face-to-face encounter with a giant reptile - the kind legends are made of.

"Dangerous Encounters: Undercover Croc" at 10:00 PM ET/PT

Big and powerful crocodiles are dangerous to study in the wild - even for Dr. Brady Barr. Barr has always wanted to find ways to study crocs in the wild without having to restrain them. Now in Undercover Croc, he makes his dream a reality by creating a specially designed suit that will protect and camouflage him so he can approach these crocs. To design this suit properly, he tests different ideas on a range of ferocious beasts, ranging from grizzly bears to wolves to rodeo bulls. After making final modifications, Barr heads to Tanzania to test his new
croc suit in the field. His goal is to attach a scientific instrument to a croc without disturbing its normal behavior.

Primetime Programing For Sunday July 15, 2007:

"Lockdown: Inside Maximum Security" at 8:00 PM ET/PT

Lockdown goes inside one of the country's most secure prisons - Oak Park
Heights Supermax. This state-of-the-art fortress houses criminals other prisons can't handle. Built partially underground, the Supermax combines innovative architecture, cutting-edge technology and an expertly trained staff to control some of the most violent prisoners in the system. But the system's most dangerous inmates are always looking for ways to fight back, and their criminal ingenuity puts the Supermax to the test.

"Lockdown: Gangland" at 9:00 PM ET/PT

For the most violent, powerful and infamous inmates, Pelican Bay State Prison is the last stop in prison purgatory. This is the prison where they lock up gang members too dangerous to keep anywhere else. For two decades it's been at the heart of California's war on one of the greatest scourges in America - prison gangs. In Lockdown, the National Geographic Channel reveals the prison's innermost secrets and takes you to the front line of California's new war.

"Lockdown: Predators Behind Bars" at 10:00 PM ET/PT

National Geographic Channel takes you inside Ohio's Lebanon Correctional
Institution. Lockdown follows as a new inmate is thrown into a mix of nearly 2,200 of the state's most dangerous and conniving criminals. Can a new inmate learn the ropes fast enough to survive his first month behind bars? And the leader of the Crips, one of Lebanon's most powerful gangs, is up against something even he's never dealt with in prison. Lockdown takes you inside this prison that the public doesn't get to see.

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