I have an adopted bull terrier mix. She is 12 weeks old and she likes to snap at me or anyone else sometimes. I would like to know how can I go about to help her and myself with this issue?

JENNIFER,

What you really need to do is to start out fresh. Make sure you set boundaries, and master the walk. Watch Dog Whisperer every week for better ways to ballance your dogs life. I sugjest that when your dog snaps at you it should not be aloud. You simply correct it by staying calm and shooshing him loudly while pointing at him. If you do this with no emosion(read blog for Jan.20) and with the "your boss" kind of attitude it should help. :D

~Chantel

I was curious what happened with this episode? I was watching it and I never got to find out what happened to the great danes, Hudson and Violet.When it left off on commercial it said How to tame the insane Dane. When it came back from commercial, the show, it was a clip from a different episode that had the dog Julius in it. I would love to know how that was resolved.
We have a 5th month old Pom and I love the show and the tips that we are learning from it. We are able to raise our dog without a lot of the typical problems.
Thank you!

I was very fortunate to be able to meet and spend a few minutes with Cesar and Illusion after their seminar in Staten Island last October. They are truly nice people, and although it seems incredible, Cesar does emit a calm assertive energy, almost like there is an aura around him. The seminar was terrific, and I'll probably go again when he returns to SI in September.

My sister's dog DJ, a one year old, 18 pound Westie, who is usually a very well behaved, calm submissive dog, does not "allow" my sister and her husband to watch The Dog Whisperer. Its almost comical, but he can be laying on the couch with them, very relaxed, and as soon as the show begins, he goes "crazy." They can't hold him back as he leaps off the couch, barking and charging the TV, and leaping at the screen as if he wants to get inside of it.

They do watch the show, but only after DJ is asleep. And because he is a terrific dog in all other respects, they are willing to live with this behavior.

Does anyone else have a dog who does this?

I thought there was a goof-up in the first showing of last Friday's episode! It was corrected later that night when the episode reairred.

I did enjoy the goof-up anyway, because the pit/dalmation Julius had a lot of the same fear issues and behaviors as my own dog, Tia, when I fist brought her home from the shelter. These dogs are definately a challenge to work with as they tug so at the heart strings, but if you can concentrate on doing what's best for them, the results can be miraculous!

Ceaser -
Thank you for making me a better companion to my 15 year old PWC. Not only does he hve health "issues" but, I've slowly let him get away with some very unwanted behaviors b/c i felt sorry for him b/c of his health. I see now that I have not been doing him any favors - that exercise, rules and boundaries will help him be as happy and vital as possible for as long as possible.

Each of your programs have been Tivoed and I rarely get through watching one without tears in my eyes.

You've touched my and my beloved companion's heart so very many times.

Thank you.

I am an avid Dog Whisperer fan and I am about to adopt my first dog from a shelter. She is a cute 2-year old long haired chihuahua who was found by animal control wandering the streets. I was wondering if anyone had an advice about what I can do about starting off on the right track to create a stable, loving, but disciplined, environment for her. I am planning on getting Cesar's book also for some guidance. I don't know what to expect yet with housetraining either but I was hoping some of you could offer some advice or insight into your experiences with shelter dogs that you've adopted and what has/has not worked.
Thanks!

I'm responding to Elsa. She's mom to two Beagles, Bagel and Max. I have a female Beagle named "Boots". She didn't like getting in the car either. I just kept putting her in and she would drool all the way to wherever we were going. She would also vomit in the car. YUK!!! That was fun to clean up.

To help Boots adjust being in the car I would take her on short drives (15-20 minutes)and come back home. Before, the only time she got in the car was to go to the VET. She didn't particularly care for those trips at all. So she equated the car with the Vet visits.

Over the years she has improved and seems a little more relaxed. Of course she's 13 years old now. But I attribute both of our more relaxing demeanors to the tips I have received watching Cesar's show. I've learned that the everyday commands, SIT, DOWN, STAY, etc. are good tools to know, but learning to be CALM and ASSERTIVE have been greater tools to have. I have been walking her more, which has been a benefit to both of us.

EXERCISE, DISCIPLINE, and AFFECTION (and in that order) have been the main ingredient to our success.

Dear Cesar,My dogs and I want to thank you so much for all of your hard work. Getting people to understand the way dogs need to be treated and taught is so much harder than the dogs themselves. But your show does a great job in getting us to be the leaders of our own packs.
Just came in from our daily walk,(2 cock-a-poo's Mia and Cubby)who walked behind and/or to my side all the way. Turned on tivo and continued to watch your show.Thank God for technology (TIVO) and you.....

Dear Cesar

How do i get my 5 month old mini shnauzer to stop barking at people and other dogs. She is very friendly to both so i dont know why she does this. Would one of these dog training collars that are advertised be any use ?

Elaine,

I recommend using a wire meshed kennel(so puppy can see his surroundings) for potty training, since a dog doesn't want to soil his sleeping area... You want the kennel to be large enough for him to turn around easly, stand up, and lie down comfortable, but that's it... If it's too big, the dog will potty in the area he doesn't lay in. Also, both your puppies are still very young, so monitor the food and water intake, I do 30 minutes after I see them drink or eat, take the out. I got Isabella, my english mastiff, at 9 weeks, and she quickly grasped the concept. Both of my dogs respond to, let's go " pee-pee potty" or "poo-poo potty", the minute I say either, Izzy will pop a squat and go. It's a routine that needs to be established. Understand accidents will happen, but if you see your pup, squating and pottying in the house, pick the pup up in your arms, carry like you would a baby, with him on his back in your arms( if they continue to pee, they will realizing they are peeing on themself and stop) and rush him outside to his pottying area. Until Izzy was a older puppy, she peed in the same spot everyday, multiple times a day( and yes, the grass yellowed), this I highly recommend. Find a spot that you like and won't mind her peeing at, and take her to that spot EVERYDAY. You will be amazed at what you see... Walking loosens the poop vales, so walk the pup. They only poop after eating, so if you walk the pup in the morning before feeding time(which I recommend), that initial potty time will only be pee-pee potties. Take her back out 30-1 hour of feeding time. Also, look for signs, I am ALWAYS suspucious when I see a puppy sniffing/nose to the ground inside, I associate this behavior(studied by myself of watching different puppies inside)for getting ready to pop a squat. You see this, grap puppy and take to his spot and say, "let's go pee-pee potty".
Here's a rough schedule I used on Isabella, when she was a puppy. Keep in mind, I worked the night shift, so that is why all the times are during the day... If you are a stay at home mom, then this could work for you, if not, schedules will have to be adjusted. Kennel is no longer needed with Isabella.

0600-0630/ Walk puppy, puppy potty
0630-0645/ Obedience training( puppies are very eager to learn, and will work for treats when hungry so before their breakfast is the best time) Work on one command until it clicks, speed depends on how quick puppy grasp training and how well you, the owner, show him how. (sit, down, come, stay, wait, up, down, shake, roll over, sit-up, etc)
0645-0700/ Feeding time, also good place to start your pack leadership training. Puppy sit/wait until you are done with food and then "release" food to him.
0730-0745/ Walk and potty time
0745-0800/ Play time, indoor or outdoors. good time to show puppy how to play nice(manners) and is also good for establishing a bond with puppy.
0800-1130/ kennel, morning nap, Mommy time,sleep
1130-1200/ walk, puppy potty
1200-1215/ lunch time
1215-1245/ puppy time, play with other pet, toy, etc... supervised puppy time I should say.
1245-1300/ walk, potty time
1300-1315/ Training refresher from morning training session
1315-1400/ Play time- group effort, meaning me, Baxter and Izzy... Hide and Seek, football( Izzy, hard hitting safety, Baxter, every down running back, me, quarterback), Find it/or Search and Rescue( another form of hide and seek, but dog/puppy search room for toy and/or cookie- they LOVE this game)
1400-1405/ Quick potty break
1405-1700/ Kennel, afternoon nap
1700-1800/ Walk, potty, leash work
1800-1815/ Supervised puppy time, Mommy dinner
1815-1830/ Refresher training
1830-1845/ Dinner time
1845-1915/ Dog,puppy play time, mommy starts getting ready for work
1915-1930/ Walk, puppy potty time
1930-2000/ Doggy times, play, relax, follow mommy around, mommy finish getting ready for work.
2000-2100/ Mommy TV show, play quietly, puppy watch tv, no nap
2100-2115/ Walk, potty time
2115-0600/ Night-night time, mommy work, Baxter's shift starts(protect Isabella, watch home)

A new day begins. Saturdays I take both to a pet store to socialize with people and dogs, as you may know, saturdays are busy days for petsmart and petco. In Miami, took to doggie beaches. In GA, will also take to lakes, mountain hiking and camping, etc... Hope this helps!! Routine is key, repitition bores us, good for a dog/puppy.

Dear Cesar,
First I would like to thank you for the work you do with people and their pets, and also for sharing this with everyone. I watch your show in hope of what to look for from my dogs. Unfortunately I live with my mother and my daughter, and we have four dogs. The first is a pure German Shepard, Sassy. She is intent on being pack leader- she will control the other dogs and will try to discipline my daughter for me. As a result she doesn't get much attention. I feel sorry for her because she was abused and neglected as a puppy (she can't cope with thunderstorms, or darkness- she even gets a nightlight because my mom insists on babying this dog) but I refuse to reward her neurotic behavior. The next dog was also a rescue mission- a black lab, chow mix, Lady. She is normally very calm and submissive- but we could not get her fixed. Since Sassy is fixed whenever Lady is in heat Sassy will pick fights with her. I catch the warning looks, and usually we as a family can prevent the fight, but sometimes we can't. I've asked Mom to fix Lady, but she wants Lady to be bred. We also have a yellow lab, Akita mix, Bear. He is lazy, but alpha male. If Sassy (alpha female) starts anything, barking, fighting etc, he will aid Sassy. Other than that he howls, like a wolf. Barking is one thing, but he starts the whole pack howling. The last dog is a Dalmatian black lab mix, Harley. He is the youngest and lowest on the totem pole. He was never good at socialization, but then these three dogs moved into his house. Now he growls at the food bowl, becomes excited about any attention- which sets off the other dogs, and tries to keep me from the rest of the pack. He also needs to put his paws on everything- on me, on the table, getting onto chairs at the dinner table. He just wants to touch everything and be apart of the action. When he barks or growls to protect his food, Sassy gets aggressive towards Lady, Bear starts to bark and then, if you are not separating them to have to be prepared for a full pack fight. I believe there are two other problems at work here- the humans don't go outside with the dogs, so when they are outside they do whatever they want unless they howl. Sassy and Lady will jump the fence, so my mother has them on "yard leashes". They do not get walks because I can not walk them all together (they are huge dogs with a lot of strength) and if you do it separately you will cause a fight. Taking them to the vet is also rough because you have to be careful of the order in which you take them. If they could just be "normal" dogs I know I would be able to do more with them and be able to have them in dog parks, or walking, but they can't behave with each other so I don't feel comfortable doing much of anything. I know my family and I have created this problem, but I am unsure of how to fix it. I am asking for some advice so that I am able to be pack leader again.
Thanks,
Jen

My daughter christina has struggled with depression and anxity since she was in the 4th grade, she is now in the 7th grade. She saw one of your shows were a woman who had depression and anxity had a dog that was trained to help her with her anxity, I wish I knew were to get a dog like this. My Daughter loves dogs more then anyone I know, other then you Cesar. She watches you always and feels a real connection with you. Thanks for all you do.

Sally

How old do they say pee pee

How do I train my dog to potty outside?

thanks

I recently bought a chihuahua puppy, female and the runt also but she's very active and happy but I have hit a road block with potty training please help me.

I have a 3 year old mini pin and a maltese. I take them for regular walks, but they continue to poop or pee in the house.....is there something I can do to address this? They are very clever and do it when I don't see them....I just stumble upon it. HELP.....I don't know how to get them to stop.

Thank you.

Sybel

Dear Cesar,
How often does my 11 year old border collie need to walk? Also she does not herd she just stays in the house and some days we let her in the backyard and play fetch with her.

I have a beagle which I adopted about 1 1/2 months ago. I walk her in the morning and evening. She has learned to pee and poop outside but will not do it during the walk. She might pee but has not pooped on the walk since I have had her. She poops outside in my yard and if I am not there to clean it up, she eats it. If I clean it up, she produces more (until she has no more) and goes right after it to eat it. I am trying to get her to stop. I have tried a few methods but nothing appears to be stopping the proplem. Any helpful suggestions. I want her to stop. It is making her vomit too. Please help.

I have a six month old beagle puppy. I am having a very difficult time training her because everytime she sees someone she pees on the floor. She seems to just do it when she is greeting someone but it makes it very hard to train her. I have three children and kids are in and out of the house playing. I basically take my puppy from her crate to the back yard and I have to carry her out. I was hoping to have a dog who would be more of a campanion - follow me around the house. I am not comfortable having her in the house (out of her crate) because she pees everywhere. What can I do?

Hi Cesar, I have a 4 month old cock a poo. He is extremely friendly with people and other dogs. Sometimes he can be very unpredictable with my children and sometimes with me. He will growl and lately when I go near him to put him to bed for the night will act like a dog posessed and growl and snap in a very disturbing way. I know he thinks of me as the pack leader and I know how to get him to show submission, but how can I fix his unpredictability? Thanks.

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My wife and I just became owners of a wonderful Boston Terrier pup, he's a great puppy but he seems to have a problem with me, he'll bite and snap at me for no reason but dosen't do it to my wife at all. I certainly don't treat him bad, probably spoil him too much but trying to play with him or even pet him always ends up with me getting bit. I worry he'll do it to others.

I am having a problem with my jack russell with housetraining. I have had her since april 15 and it is now august and she still has accidents in the house. My biggest problem is that when I take her outside which is very often, she will not GO outside and upon minutes of coming inside, she goes! I take her out first thing in the morning and she wanders around without even going! Please help...any info is so greatly appreciated!

Dear Cesar,
My husband and I have four dogs. They are a part of our family. I can't imagine life without them. We have three beagles, and a siberian husky. Aca, the husky is about nine years old. The beagles: Matti, Beau, and Emma, are four, three, and one respectively. The beagles are very sensitive dogs. If my husband and I go out of town and have a dog sitter stay with them, they suddenly "forget" that they are house trained, and poop and pee in the house. The same thing happens if we buy new fruniture, move, or have some other major change in our lives. It is annoying, but the behavior stops as soon as we come home, or a day or so after the new change. My husband and I have just come to accept this as part of the sacrifices of being dog owners. However, recently this type of behavior has become an everyday occurance. Sometimes multiple times a day. Just yesterday morning I let the dogs out (we have a VERY large fenced in yard for them, so they go outside a lot, but rarely get "walked". This has never been a problem for them as far as knowing to go potty while they are out there.) for about twenty minutes, let them back in, and just in the time it took me to change my clothes and come back into the living room, there was two piles of poop on the floor! Recently, I have been waking up almost every morning to the same unwanted "surprises". I don't know what's going on, or how to stop this behavior. I recently gave birth to a daughter. She is about four and a half months old now. It occured to me that this behavior could be a result of the new addition to our lives. This behavior didn't start happening until a few weeks ago though, where as I would have expected it in the first few days we brought her home. Even before she was born we filled the house with all of her toys, fruniture, and linens, to get them used to their new surroundings. We had my mother-in-law, who was staying with them while we were in the hospital with Charlee (our daughter), bring a blanket she was wrapped in to let the dogs smell it and get used to her smell so everything would go smoothly when we brought her home. And it worked great. Everything was perfect until a couple of weeks ago. Our daughter is a miraculous child, and has made the transition of becoming parents very easy for us. She follows a routine that she set for herself everyday. Since six weeks old, she has slept through the night (9:00 pm - 7:30 am), has a bottle in the morning and plays for a couple of hours before her morning nap. Wakes up and has another bottle, plays some more, takes an afternoon nap, eats again upon wakeing, plays, has a bath, a story and a bottle, and goes to bed. My husband and my work schedule has returned to normal (as it was before she was born), and we make a concerted effort to still give the dogs as much attention as we did before so they won't be jealous. So, we don't understand what has changed between Charlee turning six weeks old now. Mostly the same schedule plays out everyday. In a couple of months Charlee will start crawling and wanting to spend a lot of time on the floor. The thought of her crawling over spots that just that morning was occupied by dog poo makes my skin crawl, not to mention the safety and hygiene concerns I have regarding the matter. I don't have space inside my home to crate them all whenever we are gone, nor do I think that would be the best solution. If anything I imagine it would make things worse. I don't want them to think they are being punished just because we had a baby. I don't know what I am going to do. The last thing I want is to have to find new homes for them, we love them so much. We raised them all (except Aca) from eight week old pups. They are our original "babies". But the health and welfare of our real baby takes precedent. I won't let anything jepardise the health and development of our daughter. What do I do?! Please help me find a way to get them to revert back to their normal potty behaviors - going OUTSIDE! I want to be a better dog owner for them, and make them, and everyone else in the house happy. Thank you.