OHMIDOG! : Cesar Millan and wife file for divorce

Cesar and Ilusion Millan have announced they are filing for divorce.

“We are sad to announce that after 16 years of marriage we have decided to file for divorce. The decision was made after much consideration and time. We remain caring friends, and are fully committed to the co-parenting of our two boys,”*said*a statement posted on Millan’s website Friday.

People magazine reports that Ilusion Millan filed for divorce at Los Angeles court Friday, citing irreconcilable differences. She is seeking primary physical custody of the kids with visitation for Cesar, 40, as well as spousal support from the*longtime host of the National Geographic Channel’s “Dog Whisperer.”

Millan came to the U.S.*from Mexico with $100 in his pocket and a dream of becoming a famous dog trainer. He succeeded – with the help of some famous clients such — established an empire that includes dog products,*a television show, a*recently starting a magazine and several best-selling books.

His*show begins its sixth season Oct. 9 and his fourth book, “How to Raise the Perfect Dog,” is in stores now.

Millan and his wife also*founded the nonprofit Cesar and Ilusion Millan Foundation, which*promotes animal welfare by supporting the rescue, rehabilitation, and rehoming of abused and abandoned dogs.



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