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Emmy-Winning Host of CBS's 'Lucky Dog' | Renowned Animal Trainer & Behaviorist | Speaker on Rescue Dogs and Inspirational Transformation

Brandon McMillan Speaking Fee: $20,000 to $30,000

Emmy-Winning Host of CBS's 'Lucky Dog' | Renowned Animal Trainer & Behaviorist | Speaker on Rescue Dogs and Inspirational Transformation

Speaker Profile Thumbnail for Brandon McMillan
Speaking Fee:
$20,000 to $30,000

Travels From:
LAX - Los Angeles (All Airports)

Primary Topic Category:
Inspiration / Motivation / Overcoming Obstacles

Secondary Topic Category:
Big Names / Headliners / Star Power

 

Brandon McMillan Speaker Profile: At A Glance

Brandon McMillan is an Emmy Award-winning television host and internationally renowned animal trainer best known for CBS’s Lucky Dog. With decades of experience working with everything from exotic wildlife to household pets, he specializes in canine behavior and rehabilitation. Brandon has trained service and therapy dogs for wounded veterans, people with disabilities, and others in need. As a speaker, he shares insights into the power of second chances—both for animals and the people who work with them.

Brandon McMillan is an Emmy Award-winning animal trainer, television host, and author best known for his work on CBS’s Lucky Dog. Born on April 29, 1977, in Trenton, New Jersey, Brandon was raised in a family of animal trainers. His father and uncle worked with exotic animals in the entertainment industry, and from a young age, Brandon was surrounded by creatures ranging from big cats to elephants. By the time he was four, he was already helping raise tigers, laying the foundation for a lifelong career in animal behavior. At 18, Brandon moved to Los Angeles to join his uncle’s animal training company, which provided animals for film and television. Over the years, he trained a wide array of species for commercials, music videos, and movies—including the tiger featured in The Hangover. However, his focus gradually shifted from wild animals to dogs, particularly those in shelters. Troubled by the high euthanasia rates, Brandon began rescuing and rehabilitating dogs deemed unadoptable, using his expertise to give them a second chance. In 2013, Brandon became the host of Lucky Dog, a CBS series that follows his journey of rescuing, training, and rehoming shelter dogs. His compassionate approach and effective training methods resonated with audiences, earning him multiple Daytime Emmy Awards. Beyond television, Brandon authored Lucky Dog Lessons: Train Your Dog in 7 Days, a guide that distills his training philosophy into practical advice for dog owners. Brandon is also the co-founder of the Argus Service Dog Foundation, a nonprofit organization that trains rescue dogs to become service animals for disabled veterans. His commitment to animal welfare extends to his personal life, where he continues to advocate for the adoption and proper training of shelter dogs. Whether through his television work, writing, or nonprofit efforts, Brandon McMillan remains dedicated to improving the lives of animals and the people who care for them.
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