PLEASE HELP Dog Whisperer!!! You are my last hope. My son and daughter have each adopted a white/brown spotted female pit-bulls. One is a boxer-mix and is 3 ,but the other is pretty much all pit, almost 2. Each dog is fine alone, but when they come home for a holiday to visit, our world is turned upside down! The two dogs do not get along at all and I have to put one upstairs and the other in the basement.

I understand the dogs are of an aggressive breed, but I need to find a way to work this out before the next holdiay.

Thank you so much for taking the time to read my e-mail and hopefully you will be able to help me out. I've seen what you have done with some pretty interesting dogs and I just know you can help our family with these two dogs.

ramona

I have been watching your show and learning a lot about calm confidence and how effective it is (it has certainly helped with my wolf/mal mix - who is much better behaved than a lot of the dogs you deal with on TV by the way).
I have also been taking close note of the importance of walking the dogs and maintaining control while doing so (not easy with a skittish wolf mix - at all!). I may be mistaken here but it seems that you typically use a specific type of leash/collar (it looks like a leash and collar in one, made of nylon. Like a leash with a 'slip-knot' as the collar?). I haven't been able to find anything resembling this on the public market so far. I realize that you cannot address this via email but could you address it on one of your shows?
Thanks for all your help!
Angela

Watching this show has helped me deal with an aggressive stray we took in 3 years ago. Up until a few months ago, she would growl at my children on a regular basis. After watching your shows, we all learned how to become pack leaders. Our dog's behavior improved tremendously by adjusting our behavior and actions. I can't wait for the new season. Congratulations Ceasar! Your success is well deserved.

I can't wait for the new season to begin. We adopted a 3 year old cocker spaniel from a family who were not upfront with us on her behavior. We already had a Toller that we found at a pound. Amber, the toller, is a submissive dog, while Luna the cocker definitely wants to be the alpha dog with the whole family. She's been diagnosed with crystals in her urine and we were told by our vet to cut out all table scraps, which we have done. We had to change her food and cut it back to 1 cup in the am and 1 cup in the pm, with an antibiotic. We always keep their dishes full of dog food. I've had to put barriers on the couch and chair and they are both banned from sleeping on our bed because she had urinated on that a number of times. But, our problem is, she is urinating everywhere around the house and we can never catch her in the act. It happens probably once a week. My husband has noticed that she seems to pick Amber's sleeping area to urinate on also. She has also started to growl and snap at Amber as well. I caught her in the act the other day and grabbed her by the neck and got right in her face and growled at her no. She started shaking so I figured she got the message. We are at our wits end with her. I am also upset because the woman we got her from was not honest with us about her behavior. I am hoping Cesar has an episode on how to deal with an extremely alpha dog who is pushing around our extremely submissive dog. Any comments from readers would be greatly appreciated.

I have 2 Jack Russells; both rescues who want to to be the alpha's. They are both females and must be seperated at all times. I love them dearly. I have even tried putting muzels on them. Then they behave like angels.

Blog was an excellent idea. Glad to see a newsletter going around now as well. Season 2 is set on the TiVo! Can't Wait!!

Thanks so much for all your help on the show & DVD. When does the Dog Whisperer DVD Set come out?? I hope it has some behind the scenes stuff. I bet your outtakes would be hilarious!

My dog, MAYZY, really thanks ya for your help! =)

My tivo is set for all the new episodes & we also cannot wait. Last season I put several episodes on VHS tapes and gave them out to people who i knew would appreciate & enjoy the shows. They were all very thankful & now all watch the show. I forwarded them the email newsletter so they can watch the new season. My suggestion is for everyone who watches the show, to tape a few episodes and give it to someone they know can use some dog tips. I've gotten many people to watch the show now. All of them had never heard of the show. So everyone should do their friend, co-worker, groomer, family member, parent - a favor & TAKE a tape to them. Don't just tell them about it. They all feel enlightened. Thank you so much Cesar & please do a seminar in Chicago.

Cesar is sacred in my home. Often we ask each other, "What would Cesar do?" when dealing with dog (or owner) behavior issues like the serious one we have now.

Five months ago, we adopted a second dog "Rocky", a 1 yr old, 35 lb, mixed breed. He's agressive towards strange people and dogs, and also my cat. Animal Control showed up at my front door last week after recievng a call from a female jogger who felt very threatened by Rocky. He also nipped my dog loving pest control guy, chased the Fedex guy back into his truck, tried to attack people or dogs on walks.

We love this dog and want to overcome this issue, but I am afraid that he will be taken away and/or I will be sued. At this point we are being very diligent in being pack leader on walks and keeping him under control in general.

Any suggestions on how to get help would be appreciated. Would love to know the cost of having him spend time with Cesar and his pack.

My 2 year old Akita, Spencer, and I both watch your show. It brings the phrase, 'quality time' to a new height. I am interested and most curious in the dogs you have saved which you show in the yard as your 'psychological assistants' when you bring in a dog client that needs help. Would you consider a show that would introduce them? To me, to be surrounded by so many dogs, is pure nirvana.
Thank you for teaching and guiding us toward a better communication between dogs and their persons.

I new to the Dog Whisperer show and love it.
Here is my situation
I have 2 Chihuahua, they are 13 & 3, and we just got a ROT, at age 6 weeks, she is now 6 months. What a combination, anyway, the rot wants to play and the Chihauaha's do not want to have anything to do with her, Rot is always hitting them with her paws, and will not stop bugging the 13 year old, my 3 year old charges at the Rot everytime she walks by, I am afraid the Rot will hurt her on accident, any suggestions ?

I can still remember watching Cesar's show for the first time. I watch pretty much anything I can find on science, nature, or my great passion...dogs.

Well, after nearly forty years of interacting with and observing dogs, and also helping dogs and owners, I found I related to dogs in a "different" way than a trainer usually does. I have never been impressed with most training methods, and always felt there was something missing in the standard philosophies.

I thought I'd seen it all. So, I started out like, okay let's see what the latest angle on dog "training" is...and then, I could not believe what I was seeing! This guy clearly understood how dogs think, communicate, and relate to a pack leader. The more I watched, the more amazed I was.

Cesar doesn't condition a dog. He clearly understands how a dog thinks as a social creature, and communicates with a dog in the dog's own language of eye contact, body language, body positioning, vocal tone, touch, and attitude. He also puts the needs of the dog first, in order for them to become stable and secure, or "balanced" as he puts it.

Way to go, Cesar!

I enjoyed meeting you at the seminar in Paso Robles last April, and can't wait for season 2 to begin. It's a real treat to watch you work!

Thank You

Cesar - you just rock! Love the shows! Keep them coming! :-D

I need help with my Shih Tuz. I can't break her of doing her business in the house. We went to potty class but nothing works. She peas on people when they pick her up. She will stretch at the door like crazy to come but won't when I open the door. I hate to get rid of her but I may have to if I can't find a solution. Cesar do you travel outside of California? And how much do you charge?

I've been around dogs all my life (my parents are breeders). After watching and hearing my parents coach potential dog owners on how to handle dogs someone else is out there spreading the word! It's refreshing to see and hear common sense and basic dog psychology in a format where people see the immediate results. Dogs are not people, but they are excellent people companions. Last season I taped the show for my folks and they got hooked as well. Even with 30plus years of experience they find watching Cesar's techniques useful. They've even referred potential dog owners to the show, especially when someone balks at the idea of using a correctional collar, establishing the "alpha" role, etc... When you are working with large, powerful dogs it is especially important that they (the dog) see you in this role.

In any case, thank you Cesar for all that you do and I'm looking forward to tonights premiere!

Cesar, I was wondering if you can give us some advice. I live with my sister and her husband. They have a golden retriever. For some reason, he stopped listening to us when ver we have food -- he is all over our food ,even though he has food in his tray. If we are sitting on the couch watching tv, he starts jumping on the couch and if we don't play with him he starts to bite us. For some reason he always tries to attack my sister. Also, he's started to hump people's legs whether we are standing or playing cards on the ground and we didn't know if we should get him a girl dog as a companion. Please help, we don't know what else to do with him.

I just wanted to say how much I love the show. As a dog trainer myself, as well as a devoted pit bull owner, I really appreciate the work you have done with all your rehab dogs and the message you portray about this most miswnderstood of breeds. Cesar, you are a great ambassador for dogs of all breeds. Keep up the great work.

This message is in response to Ramona. I would encourage you and your family to read up on the history of the American Pit Bull Terrier, read everything you can. These dogs present unique challenges, especially when paired together. A great book on the breed is The Working Pit Bull, by Diane Jessup. Your dogs are around the same age and are both female, so naturally they are in a competitive situation. Also, they are umfamiliar with each other, so they are constantly trying to assert themselves over the other. My best advice to you would be to educate yourselves about the breed, make sure everyone is one the same page, and seek professional help from a trainer that is experienced with the breed. Most important to remember, and maybe you are aware of this from watching Cesars' show, is that the dogs will never behave around each other if you aren't in control of their bahavior. I personally own two male(neutered) pit bulls, and they are best of friends. But they are never left alone together, and I keep a watchful eye on them whenever they interact. They have never gotten into a fight with each other, because they know that fighting is forbidden and any aggressive behavior will not be tolerated. I hope you get to read this. Just remember, it can be done, you just have to work for it. Get educated about your dogs, and seek out a professional trainer. Good luck!

Hey Gina, just wanted to share some thoughts about your pooch. Many dogs have irrational fears and may get spooked over things we can't understand. I have noticed this in all the dogs I have owned. The key is to remember not to enforce the unwanted bahavior by coddling or reassuring the dog while they are in an unstable state of mind, just like Cesar says all the time. Something is triggering your dogs fear, be patient and really observe what is going on. As always, I would really encourage you to read as much info on the breed of dog you own(if you haven't done so already). The Working Pitbull, by Diane Jessup is one of my favorite books on the breed. Also, if you want to become a professional dog trainer, I say go for it! Good luck!

The show and Cesar should be considered a public service. I don't have a dog but cats and am surprised that some of Cesar's techniques work with cats.
Having the "Dog Whisperer" on DVD is an idea I hope you really consider. I know at least half a dozen people I would buy them for. I truly love dogs and will one day have one (or two) when my last cat passes away. It really hurts me to see an aggressive, frighten or out of control dog. Both the dog and the owner are suffering and this could be relieved with Cesar's lessons.
I love your show and will be looking forward to the new season. Thank you

Watching T.V. late one night and found Cesar. What a delight! Have many family members watching for Cesar now and we are all so glad he has a new season coming up.
Cesar deserves his popularity and all the praises I have read in his blog. I tried his techniques on our "weiner" dog and to my amazement they worked! He pulled the leash during the entire walk. No more! Thanks Cesar!

In response to Meredith's question, I regularly bring my dogs (Jack Russell Terriers) to work with me, as I work 24-hour shifts. After our pair had a litter, I had to repossess one of the pups at five months of age because he was being neglected, and I suspect, abused. He was underweight with little muscle mass, was afraid of his own shadow, and VERY fearful of all humans EXCEPT children. The children were the only source of happy attention for him.

Just like with my dog Mojo, I started taking him (Junior)to work with me as soon as possible to get him desensitized to being around a host of different types of people, dogs, and noises. I took him several times during the day to each of the administrative offices in our station to expose him to a variety of people, and a few dogs too. One key difference: instead of punishing him when he acted fearful, I rewarded him when he began to relax and act more appropriately. The more he was rewarded for good behavior, the better Junior behaved.

Junior also was not crate-trained, and the early stages were very, umm, shrill and loud. When I would leave on a call, I would put him in his crate. My coworkers would then walk by and give him attention or a small treat whenever he was quiet and calm. Now his crate is is haven and he knows it is ALWAYS his safe place.

Since he was sadly underfed, he was very food aggressive toward my dogs and attacked Mojo and Dolly two or three times when he first came back to our house. After Junior learned where he was in the social hierarchy (certainly not in charge), we were able to get rid of his food aggression in about a week. While Junior remains food driven, I was able to feed all the dogs together and Mojo, Dolly, and Junior even play and nap together.

Junior still comes to my house sometimes on weekends to visit while his new family goes out of town, but he is a very well-behaved happy guy with three little girls who love him dearly. He is a new dog!

Cesar, Love the shows! Keep them comming!

I too would like to purchase the first season of shows on a DVD. We are unable to get the station with our current provider (unless we want to spend a rediculous amount of money each month.) I would really like to watch all of the first season shows. Will there be a DVD released and if so when?

Thanks!!

Hi Cesar,

My son and I watch your show regularly. You have helped us solve aggression issues with our dogs. Thank you so much. One trainer we consulted from our local rescue club recommended euthanasia for one of our pets because he said he could not likely be rehabilitated. He is still with us and doing well. What I would like to see you address in one of your upcoming episodes is what it entails being a "Pack Leader". My son feels that is OK to hit, kick, or use a stick on my dogs to gain Pack Leader authority over them. While I realize you have never used this kind of force, he doesn't seem to get it. He listens to everything you say and I know it would help if you would point out in one of your shows that it is WRONG to use this type of treatment toward any animal. Thanks.

I used to work for a local animal shelter and saw every kind of dog you could imagine. We got every animal that Animal Control picked up. We saw loads and loads of human-aggressive dogs every day. Many people would not go near the "vicious" dogs once they were caged, even the technicians. Animals can sense your emotions, and they feed off of that. I guess I've never been afraid of any animal, and that is the number one reason why I've gotten through to so many of them and have never had my skin broken by a dog (I've been nipped, but not punctured). A number of them came in growling and snarling their lips, but I never backed down and within minutes, many of them were eating out of my hand or outside walking with me. People have to understand that no dog is born vicious and most behaviors are reversible with time and patience! I wish there was a Cesar at every animal shelter in this country! And if I lived in CA, I would love to visit his Center - I am in love with his honey brown and white pitbull!!

This is to joy write this in your search bar cesar millan dog psychology center then click on contact you will see his postal address & email address hope that helps Danessa

Finally someone who is teaching people about dogs and dog behavior! Everyone should be required to watch the Dog Whisperer - both dog owners and non dog owners.

Teaching people all of things that you are, you are making the USA a safer place for people to live with dogs. I can't say enough good things about Cesar and the show and I never miss an episode!

Thank you for what you do! And my big, loveable rottweiler says thank you for teaching people he's not a big scarry monster that should be feared.

Ah yes, the "lapdog kill-zone"! No, it's not meant to be a funny comment, just a phrase I personally use.

It's amazing what people will tolerate or even encourage in small dogs, as almost "cute", while this behavior would never be considered cute in a large dog.

I don't think dogs are even aware of how big or small they are, but definately know when they are placed in a powerful position by the reactions of the humans around them.

Cesar, I think your comments about Bandit's "claiming" of the lady of the house as "his" female, are right on.

Try following Cesar's remedy of keeping a training collar or chain on the dog at all times when they are in your home and off leash. (choke chains work best to "snap" the dog out of their behavior) Every time the dog does a bad behavior, you need to correct it right away. With the nipping, try the "bite" effect with your hand on the side of the neck just like a mother would do to her young pups. I rescued a dal from a shelter a few years ago, and some of her bad behaviors have started to go away the more she has learned to trust me. Dalmations seem to be very stubborn and smart, so it's just a matter of out smarting them and trying to think like they do before they turn bad! What do you do when he has a pillow in in his mouth? as cesar says. "ADDRESS" meaning address the bad behaviors and give consequences IMMEDIATELY. otherwise the dog forgets and doesnt realise they have done anything wrong!

Denise if you ever recorded his tv shows at all go back and rewatch them or go to his website and watch his shows from last seasons and watch the video clips or go to cesar millan dog psychology center then click on contact email him there. bye for now Danessa

Hi....I have a Shepard mix. She is 3 years old. I have to fight with her every time I clip her nails or try to give her a bath. When I first got her she was 6 weeks old. I could put her in the kitchen sink and give her a bath. She is about 90 pounds now and I don't think that will work. Does anyone have any suggestions??

Hi everyone! I wrote on the Blog on the 'Soggy Doggy' a week or two ago about my Choc. Lab/Australian Shep. mix puppy. He's now almost ten weeks old, being very good. Sits, shakes, and comes on command. He also rings the jingle bells on the front door to go outside, even when I'm out of the room, and waits at the door for me to take him out! I'm impressed with him. The problem I'm still having, is that he will NOT walk outside of the yard! I walk him in the yard on his leash, and he's fine, but to get him out of the yard boundaries is not working. I drive a semi-truck all day long, and he rides with me every day. When I take him outside then, he will walk and run with me, just not out of our yard! I want to walk! He also needs to walk after being in the truck all day. Any ideas would hopefully be helpful! The show has become my favorite!

Vicki,
What does your dog do when he "won't walk out of the yard?" Does she resist or put up a fight? Won't budge?
Did you see the episode of Cesar working with the great dane that was afraid of shiny floors? Have you tried a "running start" with the dog from the backyard out your gate to the neighborhood? Maybe there is something your dog is fearful of in your neighborhood from an earlier experience.. but if you show any fear when you head for the front door, and on the walk, the dog will sense it. Keep your head high, be patient, and calmly walk the dog.. sooner or later she should realize what you intend for her and will probably love the walk.. that is great that you want to walk her!

We have a female Rot that is three years old. She has always been aggressive and has only seemed to have bonded with my husband. I have had her one week at puppy obedience classes and again when she was about six months old for one week. The trainer advised that she feels that the dog feels she is the alpha dog. She can be very affectionate and then turn within a blink of an eye. She listens to me although when she is obeying me, the hair on her back will often standup, she will snarl at me, or growl. The vet has refused to bathe her any more and she is also very aggressive towards people that come to the house. Our vet has advised us he belives we should put her down as he believes she could be a very dangerous animal. Any help would be appreciated.

Hi Cesar

I wonder if you could help an otherwise sound dog with fear aggression?

He's a 2-year-old Border Collie and is a real cheeky fella. All was fine and he was utterly fearles until he was attacked and almost killed by a dog that just seemed to pinpoint him out. He was 1 at the time and just about to pick up the ball i had thrown. The attacking dog came from behind and to the side and latched itself onto Vinnie's neck. The scream he gave out was one of utter fear and pain. It was horrible.

Anyway, I have done quite a lot of work with him trying to re-socialise and introduce him to 'friendly' dogs. Sometimes, he's OK, but other times, he gives a very mean-sounding warning sound. One puppy who got too close to him got the snappy end of Vinnie's snout. It wasn't nice to watch.

Is there anything I could try to help the situation with this otherwise wonderful dog?

Any and all comments greatly appreciated.

T

Oh my goodness, I really need help for my 3 yo chihuahua. He bites, non stop barking at everything and everyone, he goes to the bathroom inside of the house even when he just came in from outside and he doesn't listens. He won't walk on a leash and I've tried every leash that is out on market. If we let him outside he runs up and down the street and won't stop when called. When we go to the vet they always frown because he has bitten the doctor before and they have to muzzle him in order to treat him. He won't let us or the vet cut his nails or brush his hair (he had long hair). Someone told me to get him neutred and that should help. Well it didn't and now he's fat and mean. He won't stop jumping on the furniture. I've read book after book and tried everything and he's still a nasty dog. He will do good for two days then pee and ect for two weeks. I don't know what else to do. Some say that I've spolied him and that's why he's hard headed! I don't know what to do. I will do anything if it will help him because I'm at the end of my rope and have been for some time. I'm trying to patient with him and I praises him when he does right but it seems like that's not enough. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE help me. His name is Sincere but I think we should name him NuNu III, Nika

Vicki, take a step back and look at your own body language when the dog starts to resist. Do you comfort him? Sounds like you might, especially if you are carrying him to the street. Stay calm, do not talk to the dog, and try saying a simple "Come". You might have to take it step by step. Giving the dog treats to get it to move is probably just allowing the dog to further manipulate you. Psyche yourself out that it will happen, relax your body posture, and stay calm. If Zippo realizes that you won't back down, I bet you will be walking with her/him in no time. Sometimes the whining and resisting is just a temper tantrum, and unless you really think you are causing harm to the dog, you probably aren't hurting her a bit. Sounds like she has learned to control you to do what SHE wants. Try not to talk or coax the dog so much out into the neighborhood, just do the action and I bet the dog will follow. It takes practice, but keep watching how cesar does it, as there are sure to be some scared and fearful dogs this season!

i don't have cable, but my friend recoreded it for me. i have a 16 yo golden, and a new 9 mo labradoodle pup. the golden is just the sweetest well mannered dog ever. i adopted him that way! the labradoodle, more like crazidoodle, is joy... when not destroying things! he likes to get into napkins, socks, and anything else he can shred. he's pretty good with the no command and the basics... sit, come, down. he's also a jumper when new people come in. oh well... season 2... I CANT WAIT!!! RAISE THE WOOF!!!

I have a long haired Chihuahua, Mr. B (1 1/2 years old)from his introduction into our home.... he displays aggressive behaviour. This behaviour is displayed when he is partially asleep, such as if in your lap or his bed and you attempt to either get up or get him up...it appears his mind is not engaged thus his aggression is amplified.

He now is becoming aggressive if you hand him a treat....

He has bitten me clear down to the bone on my hand...I scolded him saying....no ..do not hurt .....
He turned on me ....attempting to bite me again.....

I informed him he was a bad dog, and walked away...making him come to me...which I ignored him for a few hours.

I am not giving him up or anything else, as I am determined to have him respect me and not become his dinner.....just some levity here. Seriously though I have attempted to employ Mr. Milan's methods...yet I feel my dog might be mentally challenged......just guessing here....as not all his adult teeth are in and his had bad knees. Also at times he gets a dazed look in his eyes when his aggression is displayed. (Most of the time)

Understand when he is near sleep or waking up or you hand him food........or when someone comes to the door or the UPS truck passes..........jeese so many things set him off........I do employ the leash method when someone comes to the door or when we walk him...yet his attitude towards me is ..."ya right lady"......I am learning not to treat him as I have all my other dogs in the past......he is the first dog I have ever had that displays aggression......

I am still working on being pack leader...........not relenting.......yet somewhat discouraged.....yet determined to have him become less aggressive.......and no I dare not allow him near people.......but for my room mate......

Just expressing thanks for your teachings and hopefully Mr. B will too.

Thank you for your program as we really do need it...

I have 2 female Silky Terriers who aren't house broken. I look back and see that I have unwittingly done every thing wrong. Including getting upset with them when I was taking them with me to work and they wanted to go. Also they were fence climbers so I paper trained them.

I know that it will take effort to try and reverse my mistakes. I feel that I am going to have to crate them and/or keep them on a leash when they are inside. And no more sleeping on the bed.

Wish me luck that I can relaxed dominant and keep at it. They are older dogs 11 and 9 and I have had them from birth.

If it came down to watching only one program it would be the Dog Whisperer.

Would like to buy first season on DVD. Ditto for second and future seasons.

Jose

Vicki! Yahoo@ congrats, glad it worked.. its all about your state of mind huh? Once the dog realizes you are the one in control, they will follow! I have a dog and a cat too, I wish there was a cat whisperer. the dog could care less about the cat until the cat runs, then the chase is on! I would love to see the two of them snuggling together.. dare to dream!

I began watching Dog Whisperer faithfully after I noticed that my dog would turn her head and look at the television whenever Cesar made his "Ssshhtt" noise. The problem I have with my dog is that she sometimes mounts other dogs. Their size is not a factor; they may be bigger or smaller than her. I can haul her off, but likely as not the other dog will then turn and threaten/warn her. She does not mount this to all dogs; most she is fine with, and plays with. I don't like the way she sometimes takes things into her own hands, though. Almost every dog in my neighborhood walks ahead of its owner (and some are not leashed, in spite of leash law). Not sure what she picks up as they approach, but it can be hard to handle, and I'd like to get it under control.

HI,
My husband and I a great cocker-poo but he begins barking and running in circles and shakes his toys really hard and growls whenever anyone hugs and kisses goodbye.

Its so annoying because when people are leaving as soon as he knows he makes it impossible to say our goodbyes in peace! He but not when both of us are leaving at the same time. We've tried correcting him by making him sit and staring at him and saying no. nothing is working.

This behavior is engrained for 10 years now, so I'm not sure how to break it.

I wish I would have known you'd be in Manhattan just a few hours earlier!!

Aww well. I'll keep trying.

Hi Sunny, Yes it is the state of mind! Zippo really chases my female cat because she is the more passive one. My male cat won't put up with it, and shows Zippo who's boss! When I catch Zippo with that look in his eyes, like he's going to go after her, I make him sit, and I just keep saying 'no' to him. He usually calms down within a couple of minutes, lies down, and forgets about her! Both cats are front declawed, so they do the best they can with the hissing and growling! Consistancy can be very tiring on us humans! Bye for now!

I never miss your show. I have an Austrlian Cattle dog. She has been trained and is very smart.Sits, down stays etc., However, she is very aggressive. At this time only allows 5 humans to approach her. I have tried everything I know and have followed your suggestions. Wish you would address the aggressive dog situration on your program. I am so afraid she will hurt someone. Keep gates locked at all times and under control when walking her. HELP!

I have two shitzu's one is really aggresive and will bite mostly boys and men. There used to be teenagers next door who teased him alot, now he bites. Help anyone I have had the dog warden out to my house 3 times and don't want to lose my dog. The other dog only barks alot when his brother is being aggressive. Please can someone help me to stop this behavior. Thanks

Your show is wonderful. I volunteer at a shelter and come across so many dogs with behavioral problems. You have to be honest with people who are adopting and point out the key problems ahead of time so the animal does not get returned. We are a no-kill shelter and research a potential family's background so we can match the dog with the right home. So many people take it very personnally when they are denied a dog, but they need to realize that we are not in it to place a dog as fast as we can. We of course want a quick adoption, but only to the right people and of the right dog. It is very tramatizing to a dog to become part of a family, do something out of character and then be brought back to the shelter for behavior that most often times can be corrected with proper training for the owner as well as the dog. Thanks for the wonderful insights, compassion and consideration for the greatest friend a person could ask for, the unconditional love of a dog!!! Can we purchase the first seasons' episodes, please???? Trish

First of all, I just want to tell you your show is awesome! Second of all, my girlfriend got me a puppy for my birthday last year, then we rescued another dog soon after. The first dog is a boxer, beagle mix, the second is coonhound. Everything was great for awhile, they played and had a good ol' time. Then one day they got into a fight, tried to break them up and got a pretty good bite. I didn't think much about it until their second fight where alot of blood was drawn (not on me this time). The first dog we got (Morgan) was in heat, the second dog (Hannah) had been spayed. We have since gotten Morgan spayed. The night they got into a fight scared us to death. They have been seperated since then. My girlfriend thinks Morgan has pit in her and doesn't want Morgan around Hannah, even though Morgan was the one who was bleeding . This is splitting our house into. What can we do to get the dogs back together? Any help would be appreciated, even from other people who have had the same experience. We love our dogs and each other, but this is throwing a wrench into our once loving home. Thanks

why does my toy poodle shred paper into ribbon no matter
where I put him he makes a mess. How do I stop my dog
from shredding paper?

Cesar,
First I want to say that I love your show, I have trained dogs for 12 years and you are absolutely amazing. I remember how it felt to really change someones life with their dog and that is what I am hoping you will do for me! I have never seen I dog that I could not house train ...until now! I am so heartbroken, I have three dogs, a 1 1/2 old boxer, a 1 1/2 old pit bull mix and a 9 year old chinese chrested. I got the pit from a shelter and then purchased my dream boxer from a breeder. He was gorgeous, the dog I always seen in books. I brought him home at 4 months of age and the dog is still not house broken. He will urinate in his cage on a regular basis and if he is out of the cage I have to constantly watch him because he will urinate in the house. My other dog, the pit bull, is starting to urinate in the house but not in his cage. I have had the boxer checked by a vet and no health problems could be found. I am afraid that it is all because of a behavorial problem that I am not familar with. I am totally in love with my dogs and can not imagine getting rid of any of them but I am at a loss and do not know what else to do. Can you please help me and pass along any advise.

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Bravo National Geographic and Caesar Milan - great show! If there is anyone out there who can help us with our problem we would be so appreciative. My son rescued a puppy he saw dumped at the end of our street one evening. He brought her to a veterinarian the very next morning to have her checked out. He was told that she was OK health wise, that she was probably not more than 8 wks old and that she a German Shepherd/Chow mix and going to be a good size dog. Our problems are 1. She's a puppy and a love, but she tries to bite and chew everything and everyone. We are afraid that if we can't break her of this habit now, as a puppy that she may be a danger to herself and others as she gets older and 2. She definately seems to assume the upper hand or dominant roll all the time - again with everyone and everything. If you're walking in the house or the yard, she constantly runs and tries to anticipate where you are going so that she can be in front. We don't know how to or how much discipline to give to a puppy. We watch your show religiously, but you are seldom dealing with puppies. "Pebbles" is now 13 weeks old and getting worse...please help! Thank you.

My friend has Ms and is in a wheel chair she has an 8 yr old Shitzu who pees all over the house. She has sent her to obedience school with no success. She cannot confine her as the dog becomes completely unglued when confined. Foaming at the mouth,increased heart rate,and heavy breathing her vet even thinks she might die if put in a crate.What can she do?

oh yeah i forgot one thing you know our dogs (coco and kylie) well we cant get coco potty trained! i know everyones like its so easy to get a dog potty trained. well we let her out for about 5-10 min then right when she comes back in she goes potty inside! and when she scratches at the back door we always let her out ( just in case she needs to go) well 1/2 the time she gets out of the fence. and its just so complacated because its really (does she need to go or does she just want outside?) PLEASE HELP YOUR OR LAST OPTION!

Tiffany
p.s great show!

Hello Cesar!

My husband and I have regained control of our household thanks to your techniques. My two Boston Terriers have come so far - walks are more pleasant and we know how to be consistent in response to their good and bad behavior.

I can't help but think your expertise could used to fight the breed specific legislation (BSL) that has been passsed in several US and Canada cities. Your simply stated truth (above):

" The truth is that ANY breed of dog, big or small, can develop aggression. Aggression is a symptom of an unsatisfied dog; a dog whose life is not being fulfilled. Some breeds, including “pit bulls,” Rottweilers, and German Shepherds, are more powerful than other breeds, so if they become aggressive, they can almost always do much more damage."

sums up the whole argument. The problem is, the cities voting for BSL don't believe it!

Coming from you and put in a formal statement to the next city considering a legal ban on pitbulls or Rottweilers might make the difference and spare countless dogs lives.

When legislation like that goes through, it is left to frontline staff people to identify breeds. So of course it does not end up just being the banned breeds that suffer.
All the similar breeds, such as American Staffordshire Terriers, American bulldogs and Boxers will be confused with the banned dogs and also be discriminated against and destroyed. Its a ridiculous school of thought. The problem is not the breeds, its the hideous group of people who like them and train them to fight.

With your expertise, credibility & popularity - you could make people understand that legislation should respond to Deeds - not Breeds!!

Thank you Cesar!

Laura is right. Your knowledge and credibility would be a great asset to help those of us fighting BSL, especially here in California where it is starting with supposedly innocent mandatory spay/neuter programs for only certain breeds. Famalies will be hit hard with insurance drops or rental evictions due to the breed of dog people own. They will have to choose between their homes and their pets. Our shelters will filled with surrendered good pets because of this and many will be put down as there will be no famalies able to take them in. These programs do nothing to fight illegal breeding and fighting dogs. It only hurts the good dogs and their owners. Cesar, your help is needed.

I have used some of your techniques on a rescued pitbull mix of ours and it has helped alot. However, I can't get to the point of exercise from walking as he is deathly afraid of being leashed and freaks out. I have never seen a dog act this way, the neighbors would think he is being beat if they didn't know any better. Coaxing, insisting, I have tried it all, nothing seems to work. He had a hard life starting out being dumped at 5 weeks old in a parking lot and left to die with a serious medical condition. Surgery at a young age and a long recoup time, he is now a loyal loving member of our family. But he suffers from fear aggression and until I know I can be in control of him 100% I am hesitant to have him meet new people. Once he has met you, he remembers you (good or bad). Currently only one person is on his bad list, the root of the aggression problem, my brother. We need help here with completeing Diesels rehabilitation. He is a big enough boy that carrying him into the vets office is not an option. He needs to learn to walk on a leash so we can continue working on his socialization skills.

Our 5 year old golden, Amber, is a thief. She will steal anything that is not tied down. Amber is one of 4 dogs (two other goldens & a chihuahua mix). Stealing food is a particularly troublesome problem. Cooking near Amber is a nightmare, and no food can be left unattended for even a few seconds. We have managed to get Amber to not eat her own dinner until we give her the "okay", but unattended food, shoes, etc. are are always up for grabs. No amount of discipline works since there is no way to follow her every move. Crating, correction collars and scat mats are only of limited use. Other than the stealing Amber is a gentle wonderful companion. HELP

please can you help me. I have a 10 month old yorkie named Paris. She is as loveable and sweet as can be with her family But when greated with strangers she turns into a demon. Her behavior is very aggresive. She has not bitten any one yet. I am trying every thing. The problem is there are not many people who come to visit. and Im not sure what type of training method to use.she is extreamly smart. Please i need help.

Please can you help me, I have inherited a nine year old black lab from a friend that has passed away. The dog is cool except for when it hears a small noise or someone enters threw the door it barks like crazy. We have a baby in the house, when ever the dog barks it wakes it up. I don’t know how to get the dog to stop barking. We do not want to have to put a bark collar on it. HELP!

I have a standard poodle that is extremely jealous. She won't let me play with my cat, rabbit, rats, or let me clean my fish tank without letting me know that it's her time, all the time! She won't even let me vacuum the floor with out demanding I drop what I am doing and give her my undevided attention! If I walk outside just to get the mail or something, she freaks out and sits at the door and barks. When I walk back inside she acts like I've been gone for hours. I feel like she doesn't think it's ok to leave the house. We give her a lot of attention, is it possible we are giving in to her too much? Please help us break this jealousy cycle!!

We have the hungriest dog in the world!! She is a lab, and is well feed and we exercise her every day. But, we can not walk outside to our yard or have food anywhere near her with her attacking us.
When we take her to the beach for a walk, all she does is look for dead fish and trash to eat, or she is stealing bait from fishermen. Forget taking her on family picinics or outings because she will just constantly try to take the food out of our mouths. Yes, it really is this bad. Please, what can we do to make her learn to respect food. We can`t even eat outside on our patio because our beautiful, but wild, lab will just kill us to get to the food.
thankyou, we love you and the show,
dee.

Hello Cesar,

I have 6 akitas 3 males and 3 females which all come from the same parents but from different litters. 4 from the first litter. and the other 2 are from the 2nd litter. I had a problem with pulling. I learned that if I put the choke around their ears instead of around the neck and hold the leash firmly. They will stop pulling cause of the pressure around the ears and walking them that way they learn you are in control of the walk. They do stop pulling. You can let it hang after they learn to stop pulling as Cesar you must lead the dog and not let the dog lead you.

Question is this now!!! I have control of walking but what do I do about these dogs who chew up all of my clothes and coats, shoes, tried the whole chew toy thing and it doesn't work.

Also how do I find an akita that escaped on me and has been gone for a week and 2 days!!!

You can email me at trueakitalover@aol.com

Clifford

I have a 5 month old rottweiler/german shepard.He's absolutly wonderful around people and gets excited every time someone even calls his name.But he is very territorial and food aggressive towards other dogs.He has not even growled or done anything aggressive towards people,but he hates other dogs coming near his cage and his food bowl.Is there anything I can do?

My Husband and I have just adopted a 4 month old, male german shepard mix. Neither of us has had a puppy in 18 years. After 4 to 5 days he has taken to grabbing my leg and mounting it and he is starting to become aggressive with me. When my husband is not around he is very calm and loving but when my husband is around, or has just went out the aggressive behavior begins. I keep calm and assertive but he is presistant. I am not sure what i should do, is this common? Thank you if you could address this in your show or in your blog.

I have a wonderful 3 year old very well behaved Yellow Lab.(AKC Canine Good Citizen) His personality is friendly, calm, happy go lucky, totally non-aggressive. He has been the best companion one could have. He's great on walks but sometimes I like to take him to dog park. Only one issue I am not sure how to deal with. Whenever we go to a dog park it becomes embarassing. My dog mounts every possible dog in sight. Sometimes, he makes the wrong dog angry and I worry he's going to get hurt. Other people "sometimes" get upset. (Usually the ones that don't know dog behavior). I know this is what dog's do, but with him it seems impulsive. There are times when we go and he's just fine. Probably because all the dogs there are very dominant and he knows it. If I tell him "Off" he will stop at the momment, but it's like he can't help himself. A little while later, he's back. He doesn't want to fetch a ball while we are there, so I don't know how to distract him. Should I just avoid dog park all together? (Seeing this is where the problem only exists) He really loves to go and it's great exercise for him.

Does anyone out there have a suggestion?

I have a maltese dog that is 1 year old. My problem may seem silly to you. My dog's name is Kodie. Kodie constantly barks. He barks at every single noise he hears. He almost seem terrified when he hears a noise. I have no idea what to do? He wakes me all night long. I have tried keeping the windows shut and running the air condioner all the time. But my electric bill is getting out of control.
I mentioned this problem to my vet, and he said, "It is a discipline problem". He told me to send Kodie to obedient school. I can't afford that!!
So, can you please help me Cesar. I am at my witts end. I love Kodie, but it is very frustrating to deal with a barking dog.

Thanks in Advance,
Tim Clark

Postal worker expressed fears:
"...and starts barking it sort of unnerves you. I love watching the show and I am trying not to be so afraid."
It is easy to say stay calm and assertive when facing these fears.
As a German Shepherd owner, I understand how people can react to his size....and then he reacts to that emotion, then I react to the dogs reaction....
More than ever, the importance of "positive imagery" or envisioning positive outcomes becomes important in thes situations.
TIP for pleas for help: Find a canine behaviorist in your part of the world if you need help...there are many who do as Cesar does...thinks like a dog!
I am huge fan of show and learning canine behavior obsessively.

About a year ago i adopted a white doberman,I took the dog blindly and ever since the first day the dog is very unpredictable.In the beginning i crated him for the time he spent in the house,but the aggetion grew to the point to where i have to kennel him out side,I live in ohio and the winters are cold and he is short haired.going out to feed him one day i seen a very kind side of him but that only lasted for a few mins.One min he is happy and the next he is ready to kill.I have worked with recuses alot even battered dogs!But nothing like this,you can not raise your hands or arms in any way or he is all teeth and noise.In the begining of febuary I have brought him back in the house,After seeing cesar work with the white shepard.Though he is still crated in the house i do let him out for a brief time a few times a day,and when im petting him he puts his head down and allows as much as you'll give .Im still very afraid to let him roam the house.I know he has been threw two or three homes and if i can't find some happy medium with him and the mood swingsI fear i will have to have him put down........So please if their is any one out there who can help or give me helpful hints feel free to e-mail me thank all of you.I do love the dog and i fill really bad for him and I don't know if he has been threw a bad experience but im doing all i can for him .thanks

Hi- I just saved a purebred female boxer from euthanization today. She has obviously had a bad life, but has been a pet at one time since her ears are clipped and tail is docked. However, she knows no commands at all. My first questions is how should I start her training? Also, she is super sweet to everyone she has met. The only thing I am concerned about is how she will react to my two other animals. She has shown no aggression at all towards any humans, and in fact is very clinging. I have an 8 month old boxer female(the new boxer is about 2-3 years old) and she aggravated the newer boxer by trying to play and coming up to her while she slept. Also, I have a cat that has no fear of any dog, and everytime the new boxer see's him, she stands completely stiff at attention and stares at him. She will whistle and whine if she can't get to him. I have held him and let her sniff and lick him, but only with me there. She looks as if she is just waiting for him to make a sudden move. Will this go away or b/c of her past, will her attitude towards other animals stay the same. Any help asap well be greatly appreciated! Thanks! Any suggestions from anyone will help! hayleyowings@yahoo.com

I LOVE YOUR SHOW AND THE GIFT THAT YOU BEEN GIVEN. WHEN WILL THERE BE DVD'S ON DIFFERENT LESSONS? HOW MIGHT I LEARN TO HOUSEBREAK MY DOG?

We have wonderful 19 month old australian sheppard named Beau, who we have been unable to get to go up three stairs to our boat even though he goes up and down other stairs with no problem. Any hints as what to do? We would even pay for a private consultation

PLEASE HELP ME
MY HUSBAND AND I JUST GOT A MALTESE PUPPY SHE IS THREE MON OLD BUT STUFFY BITES ALL THE TIME IF I TOUCH HER SHE BITES JUST ABOUT EVER THING I DO SHE BITES ME OR BARKS AT ME THEN BITES ME PLEASE HELP I HAVE DIABETES AND I CAN NOT GRT HURT ALSO SHE WETS IN HER CRATE DOES THIS PUPPY NOT LIKE US I FOUND MY SELF LOVEING HER BUT WE NEED THIS TO STOP ALSO SHE WILL NOT LISTEN AND IF I TELL HER NO SHE BITS PLEASE PLEASE HELP US WE NEED YOU MRS LINDA MORAN

I just found this blog and am astonished at the number of aggressive dog problems I am seeing! No wonder the bite statistics are so high. Cesar, you are a pure gift to the TV viewers. If all dog owners would understand that the dog is first and foremost a 'dog', a lot of these problems would never occur. I have two wonderful Dobermans, had three before these. We do obedience training. Both have a CGC, both have ther Working Aptitude Certficates from the Doberman Pinscher Club of America, my girl has her CD and Rally Novice, and my boy is working on both of those titles. However, we do have a really annoying problem; I'm at a loss how to fix this one. We have a fairly large fenced yard. Our neighbor has a Belgian Shepherd. When all the dogs are out at the same time, the Belgian will run at the fence and run away. Tease, tease, tease, just gets my dogs into a real frenzy of fence-running and barking. I don't view this as aggression on either side, but it's driving us nuts! They get so zoned-out, they will not come when called. Totally focused on the game. We have to go out with slip leads to capture them. Once the lead is on, we get their attention. They have churned up the lawn by the fence and if it's been damp, come in coated with mud. UGH! I'm not sure visually dividing them would cure this, as I think they would know she's there, can hear her, smell her. I would love to see an episode on such a problem. I record everything on TIVO so I can watch and watch again. I just wish we could make it mandatory for ALL dog owners to watch the Dog Whisperer.

Dear Cesar and Staff, 02/20/06

I have a new(3 month old) Bullmastiff pup. He is a dream except,he gets excited when we come home from work or others come to visit. Bear bites, although still teething, and those needle teeth hurt, sometimes breaking the skin and causing bleeding. He has chew toys, we walk him, though not regularly(daily), and we have 2 Chihuahuas. The female likes him, the male hates his guts. Bear wants to play with them, but thats out of the question. I need puppy help for what will soon be a massive dog. He has a great personality, but no control over it. What do I need to do? I don't want an out-of-control Bullmastiff. I need to stop the behavior NOW. Please help me!!!

Faithful Fan& True Believer,
Rhonda Morcz Owensboro,KY
Jewell035@aol.com

Rhonda Morcz
337 Wilder Drive
Owensboro,KY 42303
270-684-6059 -Home

Jodi...ps...a friend of mine also had a hair loss problem with her dog and it turned out to be a low thyroid.

Please HELP! I don't know what to do. My husband got a female boxer when we first started dating, she is now 3 years old. On the surface she seems like a great dog, she listens to me very well, on the first command. We have to crate her while we are at work, since she ruins the house. What ever she can get her paws on she destroys, anything from door knobs, and eye glasses to getting in the trash, and going to the bathroom in the house. She will even go in her crate, or on her bed. We have taken her to the vet to ensure that she doesn't have any bladder problems. I think she does this to show us attitude. When we come home or are in the shower she comes to the room where we are and relieves herself on our clothing or right by us, even after she has been let out. Every night we go to bed and she destroys something new, we cover the couches, and she still finds her way onto them. My husband wanted a dog to be a companion. He babies this dog to now end. He greets her everyday with hugs and kisses. He allows her to follow his every step, he has allowed this behavior for 3 years. I feel she pushes his limits and knows she can get away with anything, he treats her like a baby. I think that we have to be firm with her until we teach her that WE are the leaders in the relationship. I also think that she will continue to be destructive until my husband is firm with her. She runs from me and goes to him for protection. This is where we butt heads I feel we need more structure and to be firm with her until she realizes we cant be "pushed around", and my husband feels I am to strict. This has put such a strain on us trying to not blame each other for the problems with the dog. How can we get this dog to find her place in our home, with our ruining everything we work so hard for? Please help!

Kylie,

Don't give up on her. She is only 10 weeks old. I am sure you can train her well. One of my dogs (chow mix) has always been possesive of her food (unless it's kibble, which she doesn't like). She still growls and we learned to leave her alone while she is eating. She was agressive with us (biting with breaking skin aquite a few times), but she hasn't done it in the last three years (she is 5 now). What changed her behavior was adopting another dog. I was always wondering why adopting Ruffy changed Blackie so much for better. I can take her anywhere now, off leash and she is my perfect dog (except that she fights with Ruffy, but it's another stiory).

Laura,

Where do you get your bones from? I am trying BARF too, but still looking for a place to buy bones from without too much meat attached, as my dogs eat the bones, but play with the meat (Sparky brought it once and put on my pillow to share with me, I am a vegetarian, so I wasn't happy about it).

Hi
first off let me say that I truly believe in Cesars way of handling dogs and have done similar most of my life.
I have just rescued a PitBull used as bait in a fighting ring. He is severely emaciated, physically abused, and terrified of mostly everything. Wish me luck with his rehabilitation. I will also be going to LA to take on a few more dogs to train as they have asked for my help in doing so.
Carol

I love this show. I live in TN and have watched Cesar religiously since it started. I think he is an amazing person and has a true way with dogs. I've used several of his techniques on my Australian Shepherd and it works!!! Unfortunately, my dog, Bandit, is deaf and it is harder to discipline him because I can't use the noise. He is a very well behaved dog and for his condition he minds great and discipline is rare. Cesar stresses in every show exercise. I live in a place where people are not respectful of others who have dogs. Theirs roam freely and in packs so it
is hard for me to walk him anywhere without fear. I have a park close by with a track, but the houses around have dogs and naturally they too are not on a leash and uncontrolled by their owners. I have yet to see an episode on this situation and wish there would be one so I would know what to do. I can't let him off the leash because he may run off and I have no way of calling him back. That would make me an irresponsible dog owner. I just wish some people would be as responsible and respectful of others, like myself, with their dogs as I am with mine.

Susan, I wanted to comment about the show on Tyler and the mom. I got tears in my eyes to see how the mom favored the dog over her own son - and the look on Tyler's face, such a wonderful young man!

there are too many blogs on Cesar's web site. I can't keep up with them all. Just wanted to comment and agree with you on that episode.

Hi,
I have three wonderful dogs, but one in particular, a Schnauzer named Whiskey, is giving me problems leash training. I live on a 22 acre farm and have not had to use the leash but thought that he should know and be properly trained. With my other dogs I lived in the city and they were on leashes from very young. Whiskey is already 7 months and deathly afraid of it. He runs from me now when I call him because his afraid I'll have the leash; not always but sometimes. Any suggestions?
He is otherwise the perfect dog. He comes when you call, sits when you tell him, "goes" outside, heels naturally, friendly to all people and other animals. Just the leash.

FOR CHRISTMAS 2 YEARS AGO MY FAMILY SUPRISED ME AND BOUGHT ME A PUG, WHICH I HAVE ALWAYS WANTED AND ADORED. I LOVE MY LITTLE GEORGIE, BUT EVER SINCE MY BOYFRIEND AND I MOVED IN TOGETHER, LITTLE GEORGIE SEEMS TO NOW PEE ON EVERYTHING INSIDE OUR HOUSE, THE COUCHES, OUR SHOES, THE GARBAGE CAN, WALLS,OUR BED, JUST ABOUT ANYTHING THAT HE CAN LIFT HIS LEG ON. MY BOYFREIND HAS A VERY LARGE MALE GERMAN SHEPARD THAT IS 7YRS OLD (WHO IS A HOUSE DOG)AND I NOTICED THAT WHEN THE TWO DOGS ARE OUTSIDE, GEORGIE HAS TO PEE EVERYWHERE THE GERMAIN SHEPARD PEES. WE BELIEVE HE DOES THIS MOSTLY WHILE WE ARE SLEEPING, SINCE WE RARELY CATCH HIM IN THE ACT, SO ABOUT TWO WEEKS AGO WE PURCHASED A KENNEL THAT WE NOW KEEP HIM IN DURING THE NIGHT HOPING THIS WOULD STOP HIM, BUT HE IS STILL PEEING IN THE HOUSE WHEN WE AREN'T LOOKING. PLEASE HELP! OTHER THAN THAT HE'S A GREAT DOG, VERY GOOD WITH CHILDERN, ALWAYS HAPPY, ALWAYS BY MY SIDE, I JUST LOVE HIM TO DEATH. PLEASE HELP.

BEST REGARDS,
VERONICA MAATTHEWS
PUG LOVER

i adopted a hafe breed 2 year a go he was when i got him now he is 3 he is hafe pom/pek we we got him they said the lady walk him to go potty we walk him too we have a fance yard he love to go out to play he goes number 1 in the yard i what him go number 2 in the yard if someday i can't walk him i want him to know he can go number 2 in the yard also when we walk him he bark at other dogs also when a dog past the house also when a man come to my house he bark at man i took him to pet smart last year he sit stay lay he did great i just want to teach to number 2 in the yard also teach him don't bark at other dog i enjoy teaching him everyday i teach him sit stay lay when he want to go out he bring a toy to me i know he want to go out his name is philly he is so cute from jami vrana

Hey my mom and dad are buying me a dog , i want i chihuahua but my parents say that it will attack me is the the truth ?

I can't get my Chihuahua to walk on leash with me, and once i was triming his nails he was bleed ing non-stop, now he won't let me near him. PLEASE HELP ME MY FAITH LIES IN YOU!
Sincerly, Adam

Hey ceasar,

I have an Italian grayhound that loves to dig in the yard. the problem is not the fact of him digging in the yard. It's the fact that I've just started a new garden thats only covers 1/4 of the back yard. he feels like he needs to go and walk all over the plants and dig in it I have worked with him to not go in it while I'm out in the yard however, when I'm not out in the yard and he goes out to use the bathroom thats when he turns in to marcus moleious and he digs like there's no tomarrow. what can I do to alter or change this behavior.

I have tried to get my neighbors to shut there yapping and howling dogs. They are never home and my wife is so all she hears is them howling and barking all day, especially when someone walks by the house, or a nieghbors dog is getting walked, which my neighbor NEVER does for her three dogs. What can I do to get them to be quite. Our association wont do anything and the law wont, or my neighbor, as she is a sinlge Mom (15 year old daughter) that work 2-3 jobs.

I have 2 dogs (both mixed, neutered males), one is submissive and the other aggressive. The aggressive one (Lucky) is younger and has been displaying aggressive tendancies towards people and other dogs for about 6 months now. He attacks our other dog - has bitten a couple of our neighbors dogs and has now bitten a person. It is escalating and I dont know what more we can do. He gets exercise, discipline and THEN affection, everyday. I cannot give him toys to occupy him while I am at work as he either eats them or is too possessive with them that he attacks our other dog. I am very frustrated at this point as I dont want anyone else to get hurt.......HELP! He has other problems too - he doesnt like bicycles, and wont eat unless I am there.

teach me how to train a dog like you

I hope I can get some help. I love the show, but, unfortunately, I have no tv anymore and cant watch. I have 2 small dogs, a 8 mo. old Chihuahua and a 2 yo. Jack/Fox Terrier mix. Both are scared of children and will go after a child if it approaches them, even if I tell them or their parents to stay away from the dogs. I dont know how to break them of them of this terrible behaviour. I am afraid that they will bite a child someday and that they will be taken away. Any advice would be just peachy!!

Thanks!b

I was recently one your page looking for how many babies can one dog have and found nothing. this was a complete waste of time. Thanks for nothing!!!!!

I just adopted a little sheltie mix puppie that is 4 months old. She is just about perfect in everyway she's friendly, smart, and full of energy. The problem is she ignores me when she doesn't want to come in or stop playing when it's time. I know she hears me but turns her head and takes off. I have been late for work a few times now because of this. I know the simple solution is tie her out. I don't want that I want her to listen to me and come when I call her. She listens in the house but not outside. I do elder home care and she comes with me and is a great little dog around elderly people and all people in general I just need her to listen when it's time to go it's time to go! Another thing is she urinates with excitement and has gotten a couple pant legs and I feel just terrible when this happens but I know she can't help it. I would appreciate any tips or comments!

I live in Los Angeles, how can I contact Cesar directly?
I have a dog, Yorkie, that is so undisciplined, that I might have to give him up. He was adopted a year ago from the pound and I have spent countless hours trying to train him, understand him, ease any anxiety he might have and no matter what I try, he still urinates everywhere. It's at the point that I have to replace my couch and clean my carpets constantly.
He is adorable and has a great personality, but at this point I just can't take it any more!
I have had two people tell me I should put him to sleep!
I am afraid if I take him back to the pound or to a private party, he might be abused, because he is so hard to deal with. I just can't stand the thought of someone hurting him...he is so small!

He is eight years old, but I was told he could still be trained.
I recently had someone from the Valley come over for 2 1/2 hours claiming to be a "dog whisperer" and he only addressed my dogs constant barking.
His philosophy on training is that you never really discipline or speak firmly...you simply feed him snacks to divert his attention away from ill behavior. I felt like I was talking to "Dr Spock", for dogs. I spent $185 and the dog threw up from all the chicken he had been fed. I also spent another $35 on a DVD of this guys techniques.

I will gladly spend money if the results are lasting.
I am absolutely desparate and would like to see if Cesar can help in any way!

Thanks,

Brigitte

Hello,
My name is Kara Pizzetti. I am a breeder of top quality mastiff show dogs. I have a kennel of 3 females and a giant male. I also have 2 german shepherd show dogs. They are all dog aggressive. I am very stressed at the shows and I am sure I am adding to the fire. I wold very much like to show my big male myself. He shows beautifully for me but I am afraid I will loose control of him in the ring. He is quit capable of being a top mastiff in the USA but I am just unable to promote him the way that I want to because of his attitude when he is with me.

Thank you for your time
Sincerely Kara

Hello my name is Randall, and I come for all of your advice my mother has a pug ( black face) sand colored body he is male about 7-8 years old and he's approx: 46-55 lbs he talks to my mom and he's playfull and been fixed anyhow he needs his nails clipped big time they are beginning to hurt him when he walks but when people try he trys to bite my mother is afraid to take him to a vet but wants a way around that for she wont lose it due to dog pounds etc whats your advice?

My husband and I recently got a bullmastiff puppy (12 weeks old now). We have begun to try to walk her on a leash in our neighborhood. But she frequently stops and sits or eventually lays down. We are very frustrated. We often have to practically drag her back to our house. She will hardly walk at all. I have gotten a copy of your book and realize the importance of daily walks. Please help!

I absolutely love the Dog Whisperer! I just really wish he would come down south (South Carolina, that is). I have a 50 lb. problem and it's mainly my fault.
We brought our sweet baby Australian Shepherd 'Chico' home 16 mos. ago and it has been quite an adventure. We live in a rural area but I cannot let him roam free or off the leash. Due to the hot weather, he has been staying inside our home for a few weeks now and I do let him go outside to his large fenced in area, temperature permitting. My problem is he is very dominant and bites hard at my husband and I all the time.
It is basically his way or no way!
I know this is a herding breed and we chose him for that purpose, but he terrifies our cows and I was really afraid he would get stepped on so we decided to keep him as a pet. I know bad choice. 85% of the time he is an excellent dog - the other 15% he is hell on 4 paws. I love him and he is very protective over me. He is our only 'child' and we love him, we just need some help with the dominance and the biting.
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good dog called angel it is a belgian shapherd an a fully trained dog.It is a female and a very fun dog

Does anyone know which dog had to be put down...Cesar mentioned it on a later show

Hallo I absolutely adore your site. You have beautiful graphics I have ever seen.

i hate your site. (joking)

ok so here's the deal, my boyfriend & I just adopted a small pitbull mix (a little bigger then a boston terrier but has that big jaw), we have 4 cats. We were told she was fine with cats. SHE WANTS TO EAT THEM! She is great in every other way, but that is a big one. I don't want to give her up but she shows such aggression with them, 2 like to bolt when they see her & off goes the prey drive, one is just scarred stiff & the other is ready to approach her in a standoff (thankfully the big one). She was in a shelter for almost a year & about to be put down, so I think they didn't know about cats & were just trying to find her a home. We have had her only for 2 weeks. I'm just in panic over here, one of the cats slipped out of the room & thankfully we were quick enough to grab our dog before she really did anything.
any help would be appreciated.
albinohope@hotmail.com
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I am looking for a great dog to exercise outdoors with. I am a jogger and I need something that can keep up with me. Do you have any suggestions?

Mimi -
The answer to your question is, one of the pair of Miniature Pinchers, I believe the name was Vicky or something similar. Cesar remarked that he had learned about that and wished that they would have contacted him first; he was obviously upset that the owners took such an action without contacting him.

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Hi Cesar,
I love your show... and i love your pack... But i do have a problem... i have a 3 in a half year old deaf pit bull that i've had since he was 6 weeks... i've taught him sign language he is a very smart annimal... and just recently got a boston terrier... at the time i did not know that the boston terrier was deaf... i had to find out on my own... needless to say.... my 2 boys do not get along.... but the strange thig is... my pit bull isnt the one going after the boston... the boston is going after him.. so we have to keep them in seperate rooms at all times... i was wondering if you could give me any advice as to what to do? or how to go about doing it..
Thank You,
Sandra