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Chat LIVE with Cesar Millan, April 7 at 9P ET
Attention Dog Whisperer fans and dog lovers everywhere! National Geographic Channel is hosting its first-ever live online chat with the Dog Whisperer himself, Cesar Millan. Log on to www.ngcdogwhisperer.com on Friday, April 7, at 9 p.m., ET, immediately following an all-new episode of Dog Whisperer. From canine aggression to puppy problems to introducing a new dog in to your "pack," Cesar will be on hand to advise you about your beloved canine companion.
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192 Comments
I absolutely love the show, it's so great to see so many people willing to change....instead of just "getting rid of their problem dogs". Cesar seems to care so much about each case, he's very genuine. The show is put together nicely, it really keeps your attention. I have a 1 year old bishon named Max, who's actually a very good dog. But I still watch faithfully because you never know...
I rescued a wild chow at the City of Phoenix traffic Signal Shop where I work as a contractor because they were gonna call the humane society (who would have put him down.
He had em all scared that they offered to escort people to their cars. I used the pack mentality approach - had JUST started watching the first season of Cesar! Been around dogs all my life, showed em, then decided to only do rescues and for last ten years only do difficult/abused breeds. CEASAR's techniques gave the missing links that helped to turn this lasted rescue terror of the desert into the best dog. Cesars skating inspired me to teach him to run along side my bike, first pulling like a sled dog, then I pedal as fast as I can. so Sig can exercise/disapline! (Got neighbors doing it too!)
A question which I hope he will consider demo-ing. It would be great if Ceasar would spend a little more time showing how to teach dogs how to walk on treadmill.
Heartfelt deep gratitude for all the dogs you are saving, and the people you are teaching! Got the CD, pre-bought the book, (loved seeing it on Ghost Whisperer - g) and counting the seconds until buying the Season one CD, can replace my season one tapes!
Well the show is great!!!! I have been training for over 20 years and have never seen anything like it. It really gets down to the major problem of problem dogs, the owners.
Like the show shows, teaching a dog to do something is easy, teaching the owner how to maintain it is another thing. I really hope people, a lot of people, will take head to what you are showing. I have even learned new tricks from the show.
Now for one IMPORTANT question. On one of your recent shows you used a special collar that kept the chocker, nylon I think, up at the top of the neck. That is something I have been looking for for many years. Where Can I Get one (or two)??????
Thanks Mike
To CJ, Thanks so much for helping the Chow. Many, many blessings. :)
Mike: The collar you see is called the Illusion collar. I am anxiously awaiting its availablity to purchase. You can find it on Cesar's website. Cesar explained the collar in a bit more detail on the show from Friday 3/24/06. I keep checking the web site as I will be one of the first to purchase it!
I hope to get a chance to chat with Cesar Friday April 7th!
Anne in RI
Not sure if I will be able to participate in the chat April 7, but I love the show. It reminds me every week to stay the course of rules, boundaries and limitations. One thing I would like to hear from Cesar, is his opinion on clicker training and it's role in training. A friend who is a trainer, AND has Aussies AND does agility was appalled on the segment with Pam Marks, whose Aussie had developed a fear of children standing on the sidelines of an agility course. My friend felt Cesar was pulling Hootie across his son (at one point when his son was laying down on the ground), and creating a negative experience. I saw it in a completely different light. But I did notice that Pam was using a clicker and treat to reinforce Hootie's jumping over Cesar's children and jump towards the end of the segment.
Love the show, LOVE Cesar (was so glad to get a chance to see and hear him in Philadelphia a few weeks ago) and what he is doing with the "red-zone" dogs!!!
Linda in PA
I hope I remember the chat on April 7th, I would the opportunity to talk to Cesar live.
Love the show. We have a 2 year old lab/doberman(?)great dane(?)mix that we adopted from the SPCA over a year ago and we did basic obedience training. He's a great animal and does well in most areas except when people come to our home-then he just goes nuts-not aggressive, just wanting to jump, lick, sniff, etc. I hope to see this topic covered. I've tried everything I know and have read to end this behavior, it's gets better if I put on his training collar and leash, but I really want to end the struggle once and for all.
Love the show, love Cesar and his way with dogs. I'm most thankful to Cesar for bringing back common sense!!! to dog training. Looking forward to the chat!
The lines are gonna be jammed, Cesar!! Hope I get a
chance to chat with you.
We all want the Illusion collar that Cesar's wife,
Illusion, apparently invented/designed. I would imagine
it is quite the process getting thousands of them made,
at the same time the book is being published.
The show has helped me to be confident enough to walk
my dogs again, after being afraid because I kept getting
dragged and pulled and hurt! My dogs are now calm and
submissive most of the time, and I'm calm and assertive
most of the time!
I met a "hopeless" 4 year-old, 50-pound Shepherd mix from the local Humane Society a few months ago. She had been chained to a wall in a basement and starved and beaten for a year, it was estimated, before being rescued by the police.
After 6 months of patient work at the shelter, the Society spent another year trying to adopt her out. She launched on everyone, bared teeth and vicious bark clearly demonstrating intent to kill. She defined "red zone".
Then you, channeled through me, showed up. Starting the moment the dog and I met (with no eye contact, etc.) I applied the “calm, assertive energy” and pack leader techniques learned from your show. At first this was, to say the least, challenging and discouraging, but we kept at it until all the toxic energy was gone.
The dog and I returned to the shelter this past Saturday. The volunteer director, who knew all along that a great companion lived somewhere inside this "monster", summed it up best when she said, "It's not the same dog. It just can't be."
As satisfying as it has been to save this animal, what nobody understands but her and I is how all this has begun to rehabilitate the pack leader, as well. It turns out, once again, that you have saved the entire pack.
Thanks, from both of us.
Ted,
What a nice story with a happy ending.
I hope I can get to chat with Cesar, however I think there will be way too many people for Cesar to answer all our questions (I have at least three that I can think of now).
Hi CJ,
That's exactly how I felt when I started watching Cesar's show!
I thought I'd figured out a lot of stuff, which came from a lot of different sources, and my own personal observations and interactions with dogs.
Then Cesar came along and connected some dots, threw in some missing puzzle pieces, explained HOW and WHY his philosophies and methods work, and gave those of us who work with dogs and owners some great "cut-to-the-chase" terminology, which really makes sense.
Cesar, I will never be able to thank you enough!
Deb
Possible a little off topic, but just looking for any help. I'm brand new to Mr. Millan's teaching and have learned more in the last few weeks, then I have in my entire life. A few weeks ago, my 110 lbs. (currently on a diet) German Sheppard who is extreemly calm and submissive towards me and my wife, bite my 2 y/o niece in the face. Praise God she is okay today, but really did a number on me emotionally. God blessed me with Mr. Millan's teachings and I have regained my confidence in human/dog relationships. We have two very powerful breeds, and they both see us (my wife and I) as the pack leaders. My fear now is how do I get my future child (currently pregnant) to be seen as a pack leader in their eyes. Any suggestions are extreemly appriciated.
Thank you
Andy, please read 'Rover's Last Day': http://chestnutsrun.com/id17.html
Dave
Dear Andy,
I'm sorry that such an attack was experienced by your niece. Hopefully this experience will be short lived in the minds of your niece and her parents. Were you able to assertain what provoked the bite to begin with?
I understand your a new watcher to Cesar's work. DO NOT QUIT WATCHING. Please order his DVD and his new book.
On one of his episodes (Re: Two Rottie Pups) Cesar explains how young children can be guided, in the correct manner, to become a pack leader. "You teach by example" Have no fear in your ability to teach your children how to be calm and assertive with your dogs. If you and your wife can become pack leaders you will have no trouble teaching your children how to either.
Always remember Cesar's philosophy - be calm/assertive, give exercise (45 minute to 1 hour walks), disipline then affection.
Something you will realize after your children are born is that this same philosophy of, calmness, assertiveness, exercise, disipline and affection will come in handy while you are raising your children too.
Andy,
Last Friday episode showed how to make sure the dog and the newborn baby will live in peace. You may want to watch it.
Just wanted to point out that there are TWO new
blogs from Cesar dated today. The one about the
April 7th chat, and another about matching your
level of energy with the dog you choose.
Hi Andy- Ive got two german shepherds-one of them was not attacking people but my other german shepherd. However the same principles apply-You must establish yourself and your wife as the pack leader-I wasn't doing that myself and thats why my one dog was lashing out at the other-Any fear or uncertainty you exhibit will trickle down to your dog-
I found that "the walk" is extremely helpful in not only helping my 2 dogs get along better but it has real established me as their pack leader on the walks and in the house as well.
Walking with your dog will help your bond-if you have a great bond already it will get better. As you know shepherds are high energy so they need a long walk - I walk mine for an hour most days. Once you have established yourselves as the pack leader, I don't think you will have to worry-but I would consult possibly an obedience trainer if you haven't already done so- I love Cesar and I have learned alot, but as a former obedience trainer I feel obedience and his teachniques work the best together.
Thank all of you for the info and kind words.
To answer some of your questions.
I Tivo every episode of his, I have the DVD ordered and should be here any day. The book is on order as well.
The night of the attact was extreemly odd. He had been around her before and was never a problem. She has been tought how to act nicely towards animals. She sat next to him like any other time and began to pet him. Then he simply bit her. So I can't say what may have provoked him other than he simply didn't want her around. As I understand it, that is how a dominate dog does that. A quick nip. I understand that if he wanted to, he could have done serious harm by the time we got off the couch. I believe he was just telling her to get away. I'm happy to say that my sister is smart enough to teach my niece that this was an isolated event and dogs are still a big part of their life.
Long walks are a little difficult with him because he is over weight and rather old. He limps in the morning and after a few laps around my apartments. So I try to balance his comfort with his needs.
I have seen the episode with the two rotties. Helpful, but I think that girl was old enough to display "pack leader" qualities on her own. Also the one with the newborn was the most exciting episode for me because it delt directly with a newborn. I got some very helpful tips from that one. e.g. take the stroller on the walk and have the stroller out front. Also placing the babies clothes around the house and making sure that the dogs gave respect to those areas as well.
Again, thank you for all of your responses as they were very helpful.
This past year I had to put down my 14 yr. old toy poodle who I loved dearly. I have waited 8 months now for the right moment to get another toy poodle. I know it will be different in personality and how it plays and does other things. I know I'm ready for another dog to love, play,
cuddle with. I would like to get one that is a puppy or should I go with one that's an adult. I'm not sure.
Nada
I have 8 rescued animals. 3 dogs and 5 cats that I love so very much. For the most part everybody gets along execeipt when my Lab mix is in my room she will not let any of the other dogs in there, if they try she attacks. Same with company. If I'm in the room with all 3 dogs and company the Lab mix gets upset if she's not getting enough attention then she attacks one of the dogs.
I have learned allot from your show and love it! but I have not seen one with this kind of issue to help me out. I hope to real soon. I need a solution. Thanks :-)
I would love to see Cesar do an episode with Basenjis. I have two - they are the loves of my life. But I have no illusion about their nature. They are wild, feral dogs, and notoriously difficult to train with high prey drives, preternatural intelligence and incredibly independent attitudes.
In my house, we have a highly established pack order, which my husband and I reinforce everyday. Walks have always been problematic, but they are slowly getting better. However, my pups remain very aggressive to strangers and other dogs. (This can be a good thing, as they saved me from getting mugged once)
Any Basenji owner will tell you the tales of terror of destruction their pup wreaks. They will also tell stories of aggression, biting, snapping and impossible-to-cure leash pulling.
Basenji owners will also tell you of the incredible love and loyalty and crazy antics these pups are capable of.
But I would LOVE to see Cesar tackle a Basenji - especially in trying to get them to walk behind or not be food aggressive.
I just started watching and in one day my life with four
large mixed breeds has changed! I'm involved in rescue and
ended up keeping 4 unadoptables, all came into the house at different times. 3 alpha females had me pretty crazy but yesterday I established myself as the pack leader. Amazing! Does anyone know what Cesar says to do when you come home and all the dogs are so happy/crazy barking etc.?
Cesar PLEASE PLEASE come to Portland,Oregon. It was just voted best walking city in the country and I see so many unaware dog owners who need help! Portland and Seattle, so many dogs, so few trained humans!
J Russell,
Yes, when you come home: no touch, no talk, no eye
contact. My two Lab mixes are so happy and crazy when
I come home. I have been doing Cesar's no touch, no talk,
no eye contact for about two weeks now. They still jump
all over me (and fly at the door before I can open it), but
it has gotten much, much better. I just walk in and stand
tall. After that, they start their running around the
house, sometimes with my sneakers in their mouths, which
means "take us for a walk". What I've been doing for two
days is moving very slowly and calmly during the time I'm
getting ready for our walk (both when I return from work,
and also in the a.m. first thing). As I've mentioned
before, I used to do everything right with my first dog,
a Black Lab. I just basically ignored her, and she was
totally devoted to me and obeyed everything I wanted.
After she passed, someone said to me that I should greet
my dogs with a "HI!!!" and stuff like that. Well, I never
should have listened! Trying to break them (me!) of that
has been really difficult. But try "no touch, no talk,
no eye contact" when you walk into the house, or into a
room, etc. It really, really works!
I'm a fan of the show but one aspect of dog temperament I would like to see a few more shows about is fear or dogs who are TOO submissive. Last year, my husband and I 'inherited' my mother's chihuahua, Chico. For years, although we love dogs, we avoided getting one because we felt with both of us working, it wasn't fair to the dog to be alone all day long. After Chico moved in, we decide, well let's make the best of it. We decided to get Chico a companion so the two can keep each other company during prime working hours. We looked around a while, had a few false starts (and a few near dog fights) but finally seemed to find the right one: a 8 month old female puppy who was very submissive. Everything was fine between me and the new pup or Chico and the new pup. But not between the pup and my husband. I happened to be holding her in my arms the first time she met my husband. She *clawed* her way onto my shoulder, she was so afraid. My husband laughed at first and said is that a puppy or a parrot? So we named her Polly. He's never done anything to frighten her (she's also afraid, afraid, afraid of all strangers) but she's never stopped being afraid of him after 6 months. My husband is only home three nights a week so we think that's part of the problem: she doesn't see him very much thus doesn't get used to him being around. We always start with a relapse to 'scared scared scared' when he first returns but she'll slowly adjust so she doesn't *quite* dart away to hide the second she sees him. Lately, she's gotten quite brave and will stand still (ears down but tail up, perhaps wagging just a tiny bit) and let him pet her. She'll even lick his hand if he puts his hand somewhere such that it's not in his direct line of sight thus *she's* not in his line of sight. The problem doesn't seem to be with letting someone else be the pack leader. Problem seems to be she's afraid of everything. Perhaps she doesn't trust us as pack leaders to protect her? Whatever it is, wish I knew what to do about that.
I love the show, even watch the reruns. I myself don't own a dog at this time but am very pleased to see all the positive things Cesar trains people to do. I see people in my neighborhood walking their dogs more since the show has been on. They all use the Cesar method. I love you Cesar and your darling family. Thanks for helping the Katrina rescued dogs. Do you know if they found their right owners? Keep up the good work and I hope I can get on the chat. Take Care, Sue from New Orleans
Ok I have two questions...
Well today my Mom came to pick me up from the barn she brought along my 6 Month old Aussie pup . She got out and a very calm/submissive(At least from my point of view it was) Weimerainer approached her, meaning no harm but to smell her. She immedeately started whining and her hair stood up. It was hard correcting her cause' one, my Mom brought her with her loose collar on and without her choke collar. So I did what I saw Cesar do a couple times on the show, I took her and just held her so Quinn(The Weimereiner) could smell her.
So I need tips on how to get her more used to just having dogs she doesnt know around her without totally freaking out.
My second question is where do I get those cool little backpacks for dogs you have on the show???
THanks!!
Haydn
I love Cesar's show as well. I've got a "problem" border collie named Tabby that is being helped through his show. She's a bit aggressive being a herding dog and all and was abused as a puppy. She's happier and working hard. We're trying to overcome her fears and watching the show is just amazing. Dog obedience schools don't hold a candle to Mr. Millan.
My other dog is is a "mutt" and is also responding well to our training change.
Thank you so MUCH for helping to re-train all of us dog lovers to be a good pack-leader. We all owe you for helping us change our minds to be better pack leaders.
I have a Jack Russel we adopted while we had a cat. He was fine for several weeks and then suddenly attacked the cat. I cannot keep him from attacking cats. Can this be overcome? He was a show dog and trained to race. He's about 2.5 yrs old
Nada,
I'm so sorry for your loss. It is so hard to lose a beloved pet. I would suggest getting another poodle but perhaps get one that is 1 or 2 years old. There is a good chance it is already housebroken and you would be doing such a good thing. Older dogs are harder to place. I rescued a 1 1/2 year old poddle for my mother and Shana is now 12 years old and going strong. They are a very special breed of dog.
Good luck.
Haydn,
My dog, Hector, freaks out w/new dogs too. But he is not
in the least bit aggressive -- he just insists on meeting
every dog, and he will drag me down on the ground to get
to them. I'm only in the very beginning stages of
trying to figure out what to do, so I can only say that
what you did sounds good. You have to work with what
you've got as far as equipment goes, and try to welcome
the unexpected challenge as a way to learn.
I was looking online for doggie backpacks (I couldn't
find one at the large pet store chains believe it or not!)
If you just type dog backpack in any search engine, you'll
find tons of them. I haven't ordered mine yet, but I am
going to get one for our trips to the beach this summer --
Hector gets into the most trouble on our beach which is
also a dog park. I'm hoping that by making him carry the
water, treats, plastic bags & sunscreen, it will lessen
the chances of my being dragged through the sand!
Pat,
Cesar did a show with a cat/dog problem.
The dog's name is Spike and if you look at the responses to the blog titled, "Yes, you CAN train your dog", response #92 is from the owner of Spike.
Jack Russell's are high energy dogs, and being that he was trained to race, mastering the walk is a must and a very important tool in getting your dog to be submissive. Forgive me if I'm repeating things you all ready know, but never let your dog walk out in front, or control the walk.
Cesar teaches for us to be "calm and assertive" as dogs pick up on the energy we project.
In the show and within the response by Spike's owner, Cesar teaches some techniques to get the dog to learn to be submissive to the cat.
Good luck. :)
I am so happy that people are embracing a new way of thinking, and living with dogs. Thanks to NGC for sponsoring Ceasar Millan and being a champion for dogs!
Linda G.
It sounds like your friend has lots of experience with dogs. I don't understand why he/she was appalled at the Hootie segment. The training exercise worked. Hootie was made to face and overcome his fear. I found Cesar’s method to be gentle but firm.
Andy
My suggestion is to rule out pain first.
Since you say your dog is older and overweight you might consider pain as the source of the bite. Large breed dogs are more susceptible to arthritis as they age. Being overweight makes the condition worse and causes the dog to be less tolerant. Check with your vet about medication to reduce the pain. Sometimes medication such as prednisone works to reduce the pain and inflamation of arthritis making life easier for the dog. Also observe your dog for licking its legs, front and back, especially around the ankles (pasterns and hocks). This can be a symptom of joint pain. Shoulders, knees and hips can be examined by your vet. When your niece sat next to your dog she may have bumped or applied pressure to the dog’s leg, shoulder or hip causing pain. The “nip” would have been a natural reaction and something that can not be treated with training.
I love the show and I’m SO looking forward to the live chat!
Dear Andy,
It's good to hear things are better for your pooch that nipped your niece.
You say he's old and doesn't move well and is overweight.
Please take "SJS's" advice and seek medical attention for that pain and weight loss.
My 13 year old Beagle is on a special medicated dog food prescribed by our Vet. It can be a little pricey but it sure works well. I also noticed that "Boots" was starting to gain some weight with this food. Thats when we were able to start Cesar's recommended daily walks though. The medicated food helped the pain but allowed us to start walking to help keep the weight down. She's doing very well and we are able to walk a mile now. Hope to get it up to a mile and a half in a few weeks.
God Bless and good luck.
I really enjoy your show. Thank you for all the help. I have a 2 1/2 yr old female Boxer. She is definately the queen of the house. She sleeps on the couch (or in my bed with me and the grandkids when they spend the night). She has been very easy to train and does many tricks--however, when she wants to go outside she will playfully growl, bark, grab my hands and feet to get me to let her out. She bites my shoes all the way to the door. When I'm getting ready for work in the morning (or whenever she wants my attention)she will play the "Look What I've Got Game" (a sock, my husband's hats or paper to shred). When my grandkids (or anyone) sit next to me on the couch she will get on the couch between us--often actually sitting on me or the other person (she weighs about 80 lbs.) Any ideas or suggestion appreciated.
We adopted a 5 yr old shih tzu from a rescue about 2 mos ago. She is very sweet and has bonded with my husband and me, but is afraid of others, especially children. She goes behind me , between my legs. Any suggestions? She is not aggressive at all just scared. HELP! I have 4 grandsons and want her to feel comfortable around them and the adults.
Hey 28 Hayden!
My favorite place is Ryans Pet supply (ryanspet.com) their prices are great too and here is where you could find some dog packs - http://www.ryanspet.com/ryanspet/Category.asp?categoryCode=72&vendorID=& (no commercial interest).
Anyone have any luck using any of Cesar's techniques to get their dog to stop stealing (people) food?
We have a 9yo Doberman who knows when you're not looking, and will steal food off the kitchen counter, tables, even your plate if he thinks he can get away with it. It's been a problem with him since we got him at age 1, and though he's improved much over the years with constant vigilance and corrections, but he still can't be trusted to respect the pack leader's food!
Any ideas/suggestions? Thanks!
A
Has Cesar ever given advise on how to handle a dog attack? For example if someone else's dog came at you when you are walking by their yard etc? Being calm and indiferent or scolding them if they come too close usually works for me but I wonder if there are some dogs that would go for you anyway.
A,
You simply should not allow your dog into the kitchen at all when preparing food or bringing groceries in or if there is any type of food on the counter. If your kitchen has an entry way then that is where your boundary should be. Do not let your dobie past that point. If he does, simply put him back at the boundary, put him in a sit/stay or down/stay, which ever you prefer, and tell him to stay. I am sure that your dog will test you on this but you must be persistent or it will not work. You have to keep putting him back in the same spot and eventually he will get the idea. You may also want to think about not letting him near your table when you are eating. We started to do that with our dog about a year ago. He would test us by getting up several times during a meal and trying to sit by us. We would put him back into the living room and put him back in his spot. Now most times we don't even have to tell him to go to the living room, he goes by himself! My situation was slightly different. My dog would attack my feet when I was preparing dinner or had food in my hand. He never has taken food off the counter or taken it from our plates, in that I am lucky!!! I can even get up and he will not touch our food. I have to make sure he stays behind our boundary when I get ready to fix food though. Through all off this you must be CALM/ASSERTIVE. I hope this helps you.
I have a pitt bull who has been a rescue dog and has been very gentle natured. However a couple of times he has snapped when laying down and approached from behind with a petting motion. He is allowed on the couch and has done this when he's on the couch. Not sure if that is a contributing factor. How can we correct this behavior?
Thank you,
Brian
Brian-
For the most part, you answered your own question. Yes, the couch is a contributing factor to the problem, not to mention that being approached from behind can be startling to a dog. Does this only happen when he is on the couch? First of all, allowing a dog on the bed/couch, any place that is higher up than him gives him 'human status' and dominance, because he knows that as 'his' couch, and if he does not want anyone to touch him when he is there, he feels that he is allowed to let them know. I would not say that this means no more couch for him, even though it probably is a better idea to establish that you are pack leader by keeping him on the ground. What I am saying is that when he snaps at anyone, or behaves in a dominant manner in any way, he should be immedeatley repremanded for it and by this i mean removed from the couch and kept away from the couch until he looses interest in claiming the couch. This should be done consistently. By this you are letting him know that you will decide from now on who is allowed to pet him and when he is allowed on the couch. In any case, guests should always be told to allow your dog to sniff them first, rather than to just reach out and pet, because he is a rescue dog, maybe he thinks that someone might be trying to hit or grab him, who knows, but in any case, aggression is not allowed.I hope to have been of some help here ;)
Now, I have a question. Hopefully someone might undertstand, but I sure dont. I cant figure out why , but my dog loves to play with all dogs, except for one. Inuki is a well balanced dog with excersise, discapline, and affection last. He is very well behaved, always smiling and tail wagging lightly, and is submissive by nature, but he hates my co-workers un-neutered male husky. the husky is playful and friendly to my dog, but my dog does not want to play with him. If the husky tries to sniff my dog, my dog bares his teeth and stiffs his back fur. My dog has attacked her dog, and I know that her dog is not balanced. I always make my dog submit to her dog when he acts aggressively to the husky. I wish that I could fix this problem, she is my freind and i would like for them to just get along. Is is because my dog is neutered and hers is not? Most of the dogs that he plays with are spayed and neutered. Is it because I am doing something wrong? I didscipline him before he looks at the husky that way. I even tried walking them together before meeting. I wish that i knew why he acts this way only around this dog. Any opinions are appreceated.
Ok, you all are gonna think I'm nuts (if you don't already
lol)...this afternoon I didn't have a lot of time to walk
the dogs, so I took them for a brief walk. Sometimes, I'll
spoil them by taking them for a car ride around the block
on days when I don't have time for a long walk. Hobie,
my Lab/Shepherd, pulled me towards the car, but I said no,
mostly because my black wool jacket was in the car and he
is yellow-haired and I didn't want yellow hairs all over
my coat. So, I said no, and hooked the two dogs out front
on their runs. Here's where you'll think I'm nuts. I
SWEAR Hobie had tears in his eyes! Am I crazy? Can a dog
show disappointment? I had to go back to work, and I felt
bad about it all afternoon. After work, I drove all the
way home (5 minutes) to pick them up so they could go for
a ride to the grocery store with me! But, I did NOT bring dog biscuits with me on the ride. I mentioned this before in a previous posting. I am trying to break us of the habit of expecting "cookies" every time I return to the car. They were definitely calmer. And when we got home, they came right into the house (no leashes!) instead of running away. Usually, after an errand-running car ride,
they both bolt and check out all the neighbors' yards until I bribe them (yup, with cookies) to come home or
fetch them with the leashes.
I've been working at home tonight, and the two of them are so quiet it is very unusual. Maybe I'm just seeing
them respect me as pack leader finally. I have been
making daily changes. I try to set a small "goal" in our (my) training each day. Has anybody else experienced this? On the other hand, I guess it's nothing to worry about! LOL I know Cesar reminds us that you can't hurt
a dog's feelings, and I have even repeated that with others, but it sure was weird seeing Hobie seemingly showing disappointment.
Thanks so much K2 and CJ!!!! I guess I never really looked at it as she was just excited to see the dogs. I was always just like "Oh no she's gonna attack them!!!" I went to google and clicked in Dog Backpack. Now the hard thing is picking which one is best!!! I'm gonna try to work with Valentine and other dogs as much as possible. She really likes just about everyother animal, infact her best animal friend is a horse!!! K2, I really do think dogs can get there feelings hurt, Cesar is just saying certain things like, not getting all excited when you get home to you're dogs after a being at work all day while their jumping all over you, is not neccisarily hurting there feelings. Well I got to go take Valentine out!!!
Thanks again for the help!!!
Haydn
Cersar!! Please!! Please!! Please!! come to Slat Lake City Utah there are so meny poeple with dogs and they are untarnded humans.I mean there so meny poeple wlaking there dogs in frant of them. And some are in the Red Zone.
Hello Cesar,
How I wish you would come to the Chicagoland area. We rescued on Ridgeback-Shephard mix approx.4-5 years old and about 70 lbs of muscle. She is extremely loveably, but she want to be dominate over most of my girls (3 of them), she growls alot... we have taken her to training and I have to use a gentle leader with her when I walk her because I do not have contol of her if I do not have that on her.
We cannot get her social with other dogs because she is so domainate and she went after our neighbors G. Shephard one day and now EVERYONE is afaid of her. She didn't bite her...just went after her to prove she is dominate. I have an indoor cat with no claws and the dogs has never hurt him. We watch your show and Thank goodness for that. We have used your techniques and walked her and used the leash on the higher part of her neck and that has improved her behavior alot. She goes out the door after us, we go 1st. I love your show..I wish you would come so we could socialize our dogs with our neighbors and they aren't afraid of her.
I don't think we would ever be able to do it on out own. We love her and are will to work with her so if you have any advise on what we can do to help improve her behavior we would gladly accept it. We walk her and we have her on a chain in the back until we can afford a fence, but even then we will still walk her because we have learned from you its a good balance for the dog. We would love her to be off leash to run and play, but we are to afraid, and we KNOW our neighbors would have a heart attack. If you ever decide to come to Chicago please come to our house...I know we would love you for it and so would our neighbors and of course our dog ;-) Thanks for loving dogs the way you do... with out you I would not have learned as much as I know.
Many Blessings,
Guard Family
Hi Cesar,
... and all dog-lovers and Cesar-fans out there.
My name is Tone, and I am a Norwegian woman. I am visiting my friend in DC and him knowing how much I love dogs, he sat me down infront of the TV to watch your show. I loved it! :)
Now to my problem. (and anyone who has an idea on how to solve this, please feel free to drop me an email)
My sister has a puppy, Shira... a mix between a German Shepherd and a Border Collie... who is 13 weeks old.
She is a great dog, so eager to learn and picks up on tricks so easily. (I managed to have her housebroken in 3 days. She quickly got the idea that peeing inside was a no-no, and went to the door. Of course, if we weren't fast enough, she couldn't hold it for long, but less then 3 accidents a day isn't bad at all for an week old puppy.)
We've had 3 dogs before Shira, 2 English Setters and another mix (Kelpie, English Setter and Beagle), and we've never ran into the problem we have with Shira.
Shira has this annoying habbit of barking... or rather whining, as she's not barking as if she wants to tell us something. (like "I need to go out"). She doesn't bark when the doorbell rings or when we're out walking her.
Nothing we have tried has worked.
There was this show about a woman training dogs, almost like a Nanny 911, but for dogs... and the woman, Victoria Stilwell, used a bottle of water to spray on the dog. We tried this, but Shira thinks that is funny, so that didn't work.
We've tried a sharp noice to distract her, also a tip from Victoria Stilwell... didn't work either.
So please... anyone that has any idea on how to stop the whining, pleasze feel free to email me. It will be greatly appreciated. :)
Can't wait to watch your show again, Cesar.
I love the way you interact with the dogs, and it gives me something to work towards.
You are a hero.
Someone that does so much good for dogs is a hero in my eyes any day of the week.
With respect and admiration,
Tone (tone.svendsen@gmail.com)
I just love the show ... We own four dogs all that have come to our home at different times and all differnt sizes. The last one we brought in to our pack when we took notice that she was not being treated correctly at her prior home and asked if we could own her. We were told that she would not listen had food aggression and did not do well in a home with other dogs. Well lets just say she's in doggie heaven she comes when we call she allows us to take and place her dinner dish while she eats her and the other three play musical dish at dinner time and the funny thing is they wait until the one in the bowl moves on.
Much love and alot of watching Cesar helped us with her thank you so much for all your help and love of dogs. I will keep watching we still are working with one in the pack who keeps wanting to stop the others from coming outside at potty time. Using the we are the pack leaders and coming to her and stopping her in her tracks seems to work as well as making her wait to go outside last but it's slow progress again we love u Cesar
Tone,
Hope you are enjoying your stay in the U.S.!
My Lab/Shepherd mix does what I call "demand barking"
too (and the whining). He is 6 years old now, and he
has always done this ever since I adopted him at 4 mos
old (he lived w/a family in an apartment that didn't
allow dogs -- they used to keep him confined in the
kitchen and he'd BARK incessantly). He is the most
wonderful dog, and I'm so glad I was able to save him
from that wretched existence.
Since watching Cesar's techniques, when my dog "demand"
barks, I take one step toward him, look him straight
in the eye, and point my finger and say NO! once, sharply.
Sometimes I use the Cesar "chhh" but that doesn't work as
well. Sometimes I say nothing and just point at him and
walk toward him. It stops him, but I have to keep doing
it over and over again. Particularly in the a.m. when
we are getting ready for our morning walk. He barks the
entire time I am getting dreseed, putting on my shoes
etc. He whines at my bedroom door starting when the
sun comes up. I shout from the bedroom "Go lie down!" and
he does, but will start up again shortly thereafter.
So, it takes a lot of repeating and practice, but this is
the way I have seen Cesar do it, and it seems to work.
I tried the water thing, only I wet my hands and flicked
my fingers so water landed on his face. That really
worked, and now even the dry fingers using the same motion
works pretty well. But, it's not 100% guaranteed. I've
got a lot of work to do to make him stop the demanding!
I love the show i enjoy it so much I sit and watch the muilt showings .
We have a problem that we have not been able to correct, we have not been able to get our dogs not to charge for the door when someone rings the bellbarking our of control.... any one have idea's since I am dealing with more then one dog at a time .. and then people cant even get in the door...
Hello everyone,
I watch the show religiously, thank God for Tivo. I wish I could get Cesar to my house but seems like that would be an impossibility. I wanted to see if anyone can give me some advice. I have a 3 month old English Mastiff who I love with all my heart. I have been researching the breed for 4 years before I decided to get him. He is wonderful on walks, he does everything that Cesar says he is supposed to. He can be very loving, which I think I probably am to affectionate with him at times which has let to my problem. I know that I am supposed to be the dominate one, the pack leader, but I guess I am just wondering how to really do that. My puppy is a biter. Not just a nippy teething biter, he is a BITER. I have scars all over me and he has even sliced my foot wide open. He does not do it aggressively it is only when he is playing. He is in puppy school with a very well known and well respected trainer. But he is only biting me and my husband, but basically me. He has never drawn blood on my husband. My trainer does not believe in saying "No" because the behavior should be corrected before the word no needs to be used. When he bit my foot that was the straw that broke to camel's back. I screamed at the top of my lungs and broke down in tears. Well he had never seen that before and went in the corner, put his ears back, and was really scared. Some friends of mine that have dogs tell me that was good because it scared him and he now knows that it hurts. But I felt so guilty. I know puppies will be puppies but when I described everything to my breeder she said "it sounds like he owns you and not the other way around". I have been around big dogs my whole life but have never had to raise one alone. Sorry this is so long but I really need some advice and specific examples. Help!!!!!:)
Dear Cesar,
I am a consearn owner of two pitbulls, a femal and a male the oldest is the female dog her name is Chacha she is the mother of the male dog, but anyways a couple of tdays after she had her puppies (to make the story short ) she got out and since my huband and I were not kout side she got a aggresive vith one of our neighbors and now he is tretening us to call animal control so she can get put down, now I dont know what to do because I dont want them to take her, now before this she was a good dog she would let everyone pet her. since these happened now all of my neighbors dont want us to own the other dog, please Ceaser help us I undestand them beighn afraid but I know these type of breeds arent harmfull I dont know what Iam doing wrong please help us I dont want my dogs to be put down, please I am "te lo suplico"
sincerely,
adriana
There was one other thing I forgot to add about my english mastiff, he chases my 15 year old 8 lb. cat and he will choke himself on his collar, when he is leashed, to get her. He is 40 lb's right now and his paw could crush her. He puts his paw on her, bites her ears and her tail. Does anyone have any advice to stop this. He will be 200 lb's before I know it. He could sit on her and it will be bye bye kitty. I'm not sure how to show him that the cat is dominate over him when I can't even seem to show him that I am the dominate one.
Hello acw,
Please get a hands-on behaviorist/trainer to help you at home. Classes are great for socialization and training, but you need in-home help from someone who specializes more in behavior and dog psychology. It's usually what we do at home in our day to day interactions, that needs to be observed.
This is still a very young dog, a puppy. So, please keep this in mind. I'm glad you're getting a handle on this before he weighs 200 lbs and/or hits the terrible two's! What puppies practice in play, can get very serious as they grow up.
Pay close attention to how Cesar interacts with the dogs and owners on his show, and use his principles including the daily walk.
I love Mastiffs. I used to babysit for a couple who had a pair of English Mastiff show dogs. My favorite dog to work with locally, is a young, 150lb Tibetan Mastiff. They are wonderful!
I wish you all the luck with your dog! :)
Deb
K2 thank you for the info on no touch, no talk, no eye contact. I will try this and see if the dogs get less
crazy.
Hi everyone! I, too, have gained so much from Cesar! My beloved French Bulldog, Walter, died back in December, after choking on a Greenie. I got a new puppy, a brindle Frenchie named Winston. He is now 5 months old and I have some issues that I need help with and I haven't seen Cesar work on these. One is dogs who "howl" when you leave the room. The other is how to stop your dog from eating its own feces. I have read about the latter and know it is a problem with many dogs, in fact, there's a name for it "caprophacia." I am working on getting Winston to stop doing that. The howling, however, is another story. If you have any ideas or suggestion, I would welcome your input. Thanks so much.
I dont miss one episode of The Dog Whisper. Cesar has helped me in so many ways in dealing with my one and a half year old lab Harley. I can finally walk down the street calm and assertive with the leash loose in my hand. However, there is a serious problem I cant control. He is very aggressive towards my son and he has been biting lately. Last week Harley bit my son on the face causing his lip to bleed,and a broken spirit. He respects me but no one else...(I think he respects me). Harley is also aggressive towards his food and bones. Im desperate for information. I need to know what I am doing wrong..... I know Cesar trains people... I just don't want to give him up. Thanks so much for all of the training advice.
Sincerely, Jennifer
i have learned a lot from cesar most especially "the walk". Can't wait for the release of season 1 dvd on may 23, a little expensive $69) but probably worth it.
Deb RBW,
Thank you for your advice with my mastiff. I would like to find someone to work with me in my home but I am not sure how to go about doing that. My trainer is wonderful but I would like to find someone to come to my house that matches more my personality. My trainer is not one of those warm and fuzzy type of people which I am. She has that automatic dominate personality which I am trying to learn. Any suggestions on how to find someone to come to my house. I have upped his walks to 2-3 times per day and he has always been so good on his walks it's just inside the house is where he gets crazy. Tonight he seemed to have more energy when we got home from our 45 min. walk. He gets spurts of energy where he runs around like a maniac, pretty funny to watch. He has actually gotten a little better within 2 days. He still tests me but it seems to calming a little.
Hi there. I need some advice. Ok my little Smartie Pants lab pup 4.5 months is scared to death of bigger dogs at the dog park. She runs with her tail between her legs and snaps at the bigger dogs that approach her. This behavior of course encourages the other dogs to go after her. I remain calm and assertive and move the other dogs away (for the most part) then she just cowards at my legs. I try not to give any affection to her cause I don't want to encourage this behavior. She is fine with little dogs it is just with the bigger ones. They can even be calm submissive friendly kinda dogs and Smartie snaps at them. I walk and walk and she does very well on our walks now. I am trying to get her used to other dogs because she does become excited when we meet dogs on our walk. I am very worried I will do the wrong thing so because the problem isn't getting any better I thought I would blog and see what help I can get. I am so grateful to all I learn from Cesar and you all. Thanks very much.
Hi Diane,
I watched a segment of Cesar’s show which addresses separation anxiety, sorry I can’t remember which one it is. In it he states that if you are not the pack leader it will promote separation anxiety. In Winston’s mind, you are not supposed to be making the decision to leave the room so being his pack leader would fix this. I just find it extremely difficult not to be overly affectionate with puppies!
Handling the “caprophcia” ....I always clean up the feces immediately so I’ve never had the problem. When I walk my dogs they are not allowed to sniff around until they get to their potty spot. My dogs are not allowed to go potty anywhere else. They sniff the ground there because the odor makes them go potty. Maybe you need to establish a potty routine with Winston so you can be there to clean up right away and there’s nothing left for him to eat. I have heard two theories on this problem. 1) The dog is lacking something in its diet. 2) It just tastes good to them. (Yuck!) Maybe you should ask the Vet.
Debi,
You are very brave. I couldn’t take a puppy to the dog park. Smartie sounds overwhelmed. Maybe you could approach the socialization problem by letting Smartie play with dogs more her own size and age until she is older, larger and more confident. Maybe there are people in your area with 6 - 7 month old pups who would agree to play dates and walks with you and Smartie. I have found the pet store a good place to meet other dog owners. Some pet stores have a community bulletin board for posting messages and some offer puppy training/socialization classes.
Good Luck!
I agree with Cesar when he says that both the family members have to work with the dog also. I am working with our Springer trying to get her trained and then my husband seems like he lets her do what ever she wants and it is taking me longer. He has also watched the show and hears what he says about the whole family.....he just doesn't get it. I guess I will have to lay down the law and train him......I will have to kick him off the computer when the live chat is going on so I can see what Cesar has to say about some of the problems......
Hi acw,
I'm glad you're getting out for lots of exercise. Even though your dog is young, keep Cesar's walking techniques in mind, and do your best to keep your pup at your side and behind you. Patience is important with young ones, whether they are puppies or human children.
A lot of trainers use treats in puppy classes. If you are having biting problems, ask the class instructor if the treats might be adding to the problem.
Cesar has some information on his Dog Psychology Center site, which you can use to find someone in your area to help you in your home. If you consider yourself "warm and fuzzy", I would choose someone who can help your work on your leadership skills, even if this takes effort on your part. Another warm and fuzzy person, may not be able to do that.
Remember, this is about doing what's best for your dog, not what makes us "feel" good. Warm and fuzzy, doesn't say "leadership" to a dog, and makes you appear weak.
Your comments about not being a naturally dominant personality type, are understood. However, this is what you need to work on, in order to handle a future 200lb dog!
Being a leader isn't about being brutal, mean, or angry. It's about feeling and projecting confidence in a calm/assertive manner, setting boundaries AND everyone in the household sticking to them, keeping the pitch of your voice low, and exercise and discipline, before affection.
Leadership also means you are a being of "action" and decision making, with your dog do the "reacting". Your dog should be "reacting" to what you are doing, not the other way around.
As Cesar has mentioned, affection is more OUR reward, after we've done what's best for our dog. :)
Deb
Diane,
About the feces-eating -- one of my dogs eats our other
pets' feces (our other dog, and our cats' out of the
cat box ICK!). He doesn't eat his own, or any dog's not
part of our pack. The only solution I have come up with
is that I have to clean it up first. He's a working breed, and I believe he saw me cleaning up the feces and felt that he ould take on that "job" as his own.
If we're in the ard, he will literally out-run me
to get to the dropping irst! Almost like it is a game!
There are supplements you can add to his food
which will apparently make his feces taste different --
the theory being that it will be unappetizing. I think
these supplements contain an enzyme of some kind. I
personally don't like the idea of messing with mother
nature in that way, but you gotta do what you gotta do!
I mean, who knows what that can do to a dog's digestive
system?
acw: There are tons of trainers in my area that come
to the house. One that I know about comes to the house
for three one-hour lessons, once a week, for three weeks. You practice one hour a day in between lessons. He
comes to the house all three times. The fourth time, he
comes to the house with HIS dogs, to see how yours will
socialize. There must be trainers like this everywhere.
It was a little expensive, but well worth it!
Debi: Sounds like Smartie Pants just needs to find his
place in dog society(socialization). It should eventually
come naturally. What you probably shouldn't do is avoid
situations with other dogs, no matter what size, or you'll
end up like me with a very big dog that is hard to handle
around other dogs! Socialize him early and get him used
to other dogs, and you'll probably never have the problems
I've had! (Speaking of -- I had a very triumphant walk
this morning. We walked right by the loose dog who runs
after us, and I just looked straight ahead and so did my
dogs! In both directions!! No pulling, no dragging me on
the ground! No barking, no yelling (me!) No greeting the
other dog. We just ignored him. I was smiling from ear to floppy ear!!)
Hi Jennifer,
Run, don't walk to get Cesar's DVD, "People Training for Dogs" and I hope you're going to get his book which is due out soon.
If your dog is biting then he needs some serious discipline, Cesars way. Have you considered getting a trainer?
If he's protective over his food bowl and bones he's not convinced he's not the pack leader. He needs to learn to be submissive.
I would think your best help lies in getting a good trainer, one that views the dog world as Cesar and getting the tools Cesar is providing with his DVD and book.
Good luck, and please let us know how Harley is doing.
I know this is the wrong place for this. Belongs in the January 30th "What are your feelings about rescue organizations?". I'm not an organization but a friend of mine sent me this. We don't know who wrote it but it sure sounds like me and I'm sure you guys too!
I am an animal rescuer…..
My job is to assist God’s creatures.
I was born with the need to fulfill their needs
I take in new family members without plan, thought or selection
I have bought dog food with my last dime
I have patted a mangy head with a bare hand
I have hugged someone vicious and afraid
I have fallen in love a thousand times
And I have cried into the fur of a lifeless body
I have Animal Friends and friends who have animal friends
I don’t often use the word “pet”
I notice those lost at the road side
And my heart aches….
I have hand raised a field mouse
And made friends with a vulture
I know of no creature unworthy of my time
I want to live forever if there aren’t animals in Heaven
But I believe there are
Why would God make something so perfect and then leave it behind
We may be master of the animals,
But the animals have mastered themselves
Something people still haven’t learned
War and abuse makes me hurt for the world
But a rescue that makes the news gives me hope for mankind
We are a quiet but determined army
Making a difference every day
There is nothing more necessary than warming an orphan
Nothing more rewarding than saving a life
No higher recognition than watching them thrive
And no greater joy than seeing a young one play.
I am an Animal Rescuer
My work is never done,
My home is never quiet
My wallet is always empty
But my heard is always full………
K2;
I love this country, I come here on vacation twice a year. :)
It's a great country, with great people. Absolutely love it here.
Thank you for your advice.
Will definitly try that. :)
Anything to get her to stop that whining.
The water-thing didn't work with Shira... that was fun to her.
With our 3 other dogs... worked like a charm.
This one is a strong-willed one. :)
-Tone...
Deb and K2,
Thank your for the advice. I realize I need to work on the warm and fuzzy part of my personality in order to get the dog to respect me, but I am in it for the long hall. I am going to look into a trainer coming to the house. The trainer I use now does not believe in food rewards. She has basically the same ideas as cesar with a few differences here and there. I am a person who learns best visually and that is why I love Cesar's show. But my dog is soooooo strong already at 3 months which is why I need to get this under control. Don't get me wrong he has gotten a little better and I know it just takes time, energy, and patience. For example, when he bites me, or goes to bite me, I tell him no in low stern voice and give a tug on his pinch collar for a correction. Well 9 times out of 10 he will roll on his back, start growling, and twisting and turning in any way just to get me. I do not let go until he settles down, which can take a while. Then he relaxes and will begin to lick me. So it seems like it is working but who knows. Have there been any episodes of the Dog Whisperer that have focused on puppies with this type of behavior because I have not seen one?
Pam,
I love that. It's beautiful.
I have a 2 1/2 year old #105 neutered male German Shepherd and a 1 1/2 year old #80 spayed predominantly German Shepherd female. The female is dominant over the male. When I walk them individually they can be walked in stores and at the park but when I walk them together they become hooligans.They totally forget their training. They bark at and lunge at other dogs. I have muzzled them on their walks but they still pull and lunge. I have read about this behavior in loose dogs that terrorize the neighborhood or flocks when their masters are not present but I haven't read anything on how to stop this behavior when on a leash. When leashed the male pretty much ignores other dogs. On the leash the female is fearful of other dogs and people [she was kept in a backyard with her parents until she was 13 wweks old then had to be house bound due to having not been given vaccinations before I got her and a parvo outbreak in my neighborhood- so she missed her socialization period]. Neither dog lunges while alone on a leash. I would really like to walk them together but right now it is not safe. I have asthma and having to walk the dogs separately is hard when the asthma flares up. I have not seen an episode on this problem yet. I intend to take both dogs to a trainer at the same time so he/she can see what they do when together. But I would like some of your insight into what they are thinking? Thank You, Stumped in San Diego
I am new to the show. I love Cesar and the show! I am wondering since I haven't seen too many episodes so far if Cesar has ever addressed housebreaking an adult dog. We recently adopted an adult pit bull mix from a shelter that needs training it appears that she was an outdoor dog. HELP? We have tried the crate but she pees in the crate. I want to eliminate it altogether. She was in a foster home before we got her and they supposedly crate trained her but she is a pee factory. Any suggestions? Thanks!!!
Hi, my name is Hailey and i am 12 years old. I have 3 male dogs and they are not trained. One of them has a problem with urinating an i dont know how to stop it. Do you? If so then e-mail me at my yahoo mail which is, haileyg94@yahoo.com.
we are da pooterz on crack and we think he is off the hizzle!
we forgot to say hes off da shizzle! i hope he continues to be awesomely awesome wit his awesomeness and awesome ways of awesomeness
i have questions about boxer pups because I own one can you help me. Thank You
Cesaer,
My friend, you have taught me so much. Muchos Gracias.... my dogs are not people.... that is to say that they are not more, not less.... they are dogs.... you have taught me thier mentality.... I watch the show religously......... but you have already shown me what I need to know.... it is not just about dogs, but adapting to the mentality of those around you... ok so much philosophy... with people and with dogs..... it works, as long as one maintains the state of mind..... awesome.............thanks.......... Tim
I had a major setback in our training today. I didn't
feel very well this morning, so I let the dogs run loose
(supervised) for a minute or two, and then took them for
a ride in the car to the convenience store. When we
returned a few minutes later, I let them out of the
car in a pretty-much orderly fashion (me first, then
one dog, then the other). No leashes. The first dog was already "on the alert" as soon as he got out of the car.
His tail was up, and he held his head really high. I
didn't see what he saw -- the neighbor's cat. He ran
into the neighbor's yard, and my other dog followed.
Within seconds there was a great commotion, and I realized
they had trapped the cat in the neighbor's back yard.
I had to grab the leashes, which were in the house, and
by the time I got out the door the situation had escalated.
Dog #2 came to me immediately when I called. But my
Lab/Shepherd, who is always the "good" one, had the cat
cornered and would not give up. I had my Lab/Coonhound
by the collar, and he is usually the "bad" one, so I
couldn't let him go, and he was refusing to be brought
away from the neighbor's yard. Thankfully, my neighbor
kept her cool, picked up the cat (oh my!!) and told my
dog to "go home!" He came, walking, not running, to me.
He was bleeding on his paw and his ear from being
swatted by the cat. He deserved it, but I guess I am
the one who deserves to be punished! I promised the
neighbors that I wouldn't let the dogs run loose
anymore. Figures, today is the first nice weather day
and now I've ruined it for us! I now have to keep them
leashed all the time. I am so bummed out and mad at
myself! I handled this abysmally!
The other day, when I was sharing my success with my
boyfriend, he said "there will be setbacks" Well, he
was right! That's why I figured I'd share this info
with you -- it is a full-time job, even if you're feeling
not so great, you can't stop being pack leader!
Someone suggested that I should walk my dogs separately.
Any suggestions for making one stay behind while the
other goes? I would really like to do this -- it will
mean extra exercise for me, which I will benefit from.
My concern is, they rush at the door and go nuts as soon
as I put on my shoes or pick up a leash. I guess I could
separate them by putting one on the deck, or using the
baby gate I used when they were younger. Any other
suggestions? It would be really nice to just say
"you're staying here" and be able to walk out the door
without a lot of howling, whining and barking going on.
WE HAVE A 6 MONTH OLD BEAGLE THAT WE LOVE AND ADORE WE TAKE HIM TO THE DOG PARK AT LEAST 3 4 TIMES A WEEK AT FIRST IT SEEMS HE WAS DOING GREAT WITH OTHER DOGS. But the last couple of weeks he has had aggresive issues with smaller puppies and some other dogs. he's at the adolsence age of a dog is what I was told from others but we do not like the way he gets with smaller dogs. My wife is on the point of giving up ans is so upset to the point of tears because he made a little pup walk away with a lip I don't know what else to do. He's a beagle it's just hard to understand why now all of a sudden he is beign aggresive towards other dogs NOT ALL BUT SOME. my wife and i treat and discipline the dog diffrent, she says That i treat him like a baby that I need to be more stern with him and that i have to stop thinking of him as a human baby, because he ISN'T. my wife and I have had fights among each other about this situation and she feels that she wants to get rid of the bentley and i don't he a good dog with small problem that I would love to fix . He loves the dog park like I said it's just smaller dogs that he has issues with. casear please if anything you can do to help would be greatley appreciated i love this dog and my wife as well but we don't want to have to go to the park unleashing him annd wondering if hes going to attack that dog is he going to ignore him. or what he gets into this tran his eyes god dark he doesnt foucs on anything else but that dog. We watch your show all the time and we are amazed on what you can acheive with you talent with dogs, if there is anything you can do to help us would be wonderful. I understand that you must get tons of emails about dogs with problem that people want you to help, and i understand you can't be evey place all in one time or help every dog that needs help, if at all possible to please email me back with any infromation that can help or possible have you personaly come down to help would be appreciated. This dog is like our child since we are unable to have children we also have 3 cats in the home that he doesn't attack please if you can find it in your heart to at least give us a response back on what we can do would be great. Once again thanks for all the dog whipser shows they have shown us a lot to treat our bentley. and many help full tips as well, but it looks like we need more help with this one problem
we are located in slc utah, bentley was sent here from california from my fater and was great . we hope to hear from you and any tips, comments you have for us.
Tammy,
You'll have to actaully ask a question before it can be answered.
Cesar doesn't answer questions on this blog, but there are experienced owners here who will try.
George,
Cesar doesn't answer questions here. Have you seen his program on dog parks? I believe he has a blog on it here.
Do you take Bentley on structured walks before going to the dog park? Cesar says to do this first, the dog park should not be the place your dog gets his exercise.
He recommends the walk first and establishing yourself and your wife as the pack leader before going to a dog park.
When you walk your dog, do you make sure he is never out in front, but at your side or behind?
Perhaps you will consider getting Cesar's DVD, "People Traiing for Dogs" and his book which is due out the first week of April? And consulting a trainer in your area. I don't believe Cesar travels outside of Calif. and I don't think he does home visits anymore but for his shows.
Have you looked on his web site for info about trainers and seminars that Cesar does? His other site is
www.dogpsychologycenter.com
Good luck, sure hope you don't have to give up your dog, his problems can be rehabilitated.
K2,
Setbacks will happen, and they will make you feel awful. You are doing a wonderful job with your dogs, and think, most of the time they are well behaved and listen to you. I know you were upset, I was in your situation a few times too (one of my dogs goes after people sometimes, and I know it's not pleasant to apologize).
I wish that my dogs were as good as Cesar's pack, and would ALWAYS listen to me.
I work on leadership, my dogs get lots of excercise, they know what they can and cannot do, but still one of them is not friendly with strangers and some other dogs. She is a perfect girl on the leash, but as soon as the leash is off, she forgets most of the stuff. I am sure Cesar could point what I am doing wrong. But I have accepted that mistakes happen.
Should you be worried if a breeder doesn't want you to see the puppy's mother or father? I am interested in getting a Coton, and the breeder is hesitant to have us visit to look at the parents and/or facilities. Should this be a dealbreaker?
Divinity Cotons,
YES, you should be worried if the breeder is hesitant to have you visit or see the parents or the facilities!
I can't possibly stress that enough.
Please, please click on this link for a list of traits possesed by responsible breeders:
http://members.aol.com/glidewalkin/ResponsibleBreeders.htm
I wouldn't be surprised to learn that these people are running nothing more than a puppy mill, though of course I couldn't be sure. And neither can anybody else since they won't allow visits.
I have only watched your show a few times, but I have friends that rave about it! I have a very unusual dog that has been extremely challenging and I also thought he would be a great challenge for Cesar. He is a 10-yr old Australian Cattle Dog mix that we adopted from a shelter when he was 6 months. Because he is a busy, active breed we have always provided him with a lot of physical activity and mental stimulation. However, at 10 he has still not slowed down and we have not been successful at breaking him of some very bad habits. Any suggestions on how to address a very headstrong (yet, not an alpha dog) dog is appreciated.
I am curious about several things....
1. I have two dogs, who mind quite well, but tend to hide their snouts between my legs. It appears to be a more loving, submissive type thing. Am I wrong?
2. I have a doberman rescue. He is learning quickly sit, stay, wait for dinner, all the things I see on your show. He used to want to mouth my hands or arms, that has stopped. But he will try to do that to my son, age 9, and husband. Is he not respeciting them because they take no part in "guiding" him? Do I need to convince them to take some controll or should I do it for them?
This is probably completely off subject but I need help.. I have a 1 year and 3 month old English Mastiff and a 2 1/2 year old Boxer. Just recently they have begun to fight. Most of the fights are started by the Mastiff and because of his size and strength the boxer is no match for him. I just recently got both dogs neutered, thinking this might help with the Mastiffs aggressive behavior. How wrong I was about that. The last fight the two dogs got into was so horrible. Once we were able to get the Mastiff off the boxer (which is the hardest thing to do) they both walked away with battle wounds.
I thought that maybe the Mastiff just didn't like the boxer. We gave the boxer to a family friend who in turn now has to return the Mastiff back to us because he is aggressive towards her animals as well.
I talked to a trainer in the area and they said, their are no guarentee's for the aggression to stop towards other animals especially other dogs.
I have grown very attached to the Mastiff and love him very much.. I dont want to get rid of him but I am afraid their is no other choice. SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME...
Does anyone know how to apply or audition for the dog whisperer show???
we love your show. we have our own pack of dogs,5 of them,your show has helped us alot. i watch everyone of your shows and i have a question about daddy,i just love that dog. ceasar, what is wrong with daddys front right leg?
Lisa,
I hope you will get Cesar's DVD, "People Training for Dogs" and then his book which is due out the first week of April.
In the meantime, do you take your dogs for structured walks every day for at least 45min.? By structured, I mean the way Cesar advocates by making the dog/s sit at the door while you go out first and then not allowing the dogs to walk in front but at your side or behind?
Cesar advocates the walk as the best way to establish YOU as the pack leader and for the dogs to view each other as part of the pack.
Cesar has dealt with the problems you are describing on several of his shows and he's been successful at rehabilitating these dogs. So, yours are not beyond help.
As owners we must project a calm assertive energy at all times towards our dogs. And provide our dogs with constructive outlets for their energy. Dogs that are exercised reguarly and given proper discipline and then affection devlope a calm submissive attitude.
Good luck with your dogs, they're depending on you to become educated on how to deal with them. Cesar has provided the public with a couple of good tools besides his weekly shows. His DVD and book will help you learn how to become an effective Pack Leader.
Ewa, Thanks for your words of encouragement. After
feeling bad about the cat attack all day yesterday, I
realized that I think my neighbor's husband may have
kicked my dog or something to get him to stop. I'm not
mad about that, necessarily, because like I said I couldn't
get to him -- he was in back of the house, and I was trying
to hold back my other dog who did come to me. I never
saw the husband until I went over to the house afterwards.
These people once had a French Mastiff who was
the meanest dog on the whole street. He would try to bite
joggers and stuff. He and my second dog hated one another
with a passion. They gave away the Mastiff after
their son was born. I think that they are not good pack
leaders, and I think they project a particular kind of
energy because whenever my dogs are off leash, where is
the first place they go? Into their yard to cause trouble.
When those people come home from work, my dogs go berserk
barking. They don't do that when anybody else comes home.
I just think there is some kind of bad energy there.
These neighbors were never able to completely control
their dog, and used old-fashioned aggressive methods to
do so. It was just an awful lot of bad energy, and that's
how I think they got my dog to stop yesterday by doing
something aggressive and dominant to him. Kicking, or
whatever. Like I said, the dog came WALKING back to me,
slowly, as if something had happened to stop him in his
tracks. He has more energy than any dog I've ever owned, and he was walking slowly. Very out of character.
My dog can be very stubborn, and he obviously
got into a red zone where he wasn't going to notice
anything but that cat. Also, for the rest of the day, and
last night, he just laid around -- which leads me to think
he may have been bruised or something. Anyway, I'm just
going to let it go -- I'm not going to confront them or
anything. I was in the wrong, letting the dogs run loose
and not having control over them. The guy had to do what
he had to do to save his cat, and I totally understand.
I'm just grateful that it was a couple of minor injuries
to my dog, and nothing more serious to them or us.
I walked the dogs separately once yesterday afternoon,
and again this morning. It was awesome! What a stress
reliever. The bad part was getting them separated first
thing this morning. I ended up using the baby gate.
The each barked, inside the house, the entire time I was
gone with each dog. I got extra exercise today -- so a
great benefit for me. How can I get each to stop the
separation barking while I'm out walking the other dog?
How can I get them to calm down and wait their turn?
What can be done for a dog who is afraid of everything?
I have a Lab mix who is 4 yrs. old and is daily becoming afraid of new things. He is afraid of storms, noises, and light ( as in reflectiond of light) I got this dog from an animal shelter and he was one of three in the litter who were up for adoption. When he is frightened, nothing I do to comfort him works.
My puppy pug is doing ok,,, she is 5 months and enjoying her walks "by my side and not the front, after 30 minutes of plain walk,, she is in my back and she just follows and she is in the walking mode,, head up looking straight,,, I am so proud of Moly, that is her name,,, I see dogs pulling foward to the side even jerking their owners,,, we just passed by she is focus in her walk,,, she doesnt even pay attention to other dogs, am I lucky or what? and she is only 5 months,,,,, ok,, and here is my problem, not about her but about me....she sleeps in her crate all nite long,, and I am so eager to sleep with her,, I want to bring her to my bed,,, and I am thinking "am I going to spoil her good behavior????? am I nuts? what do you think?????
Norma,
I've always allowed my dogs to sleep with my husband and I, we wouldn't have it any other way. I don't recall Cesar saying this was a bad thing in general. I think it only becomes a problem when the human has not established themselves as the pack leader.
We've had no problems with our dogs otherwise, our dog is well behaved and has not developed any behavior problems from sleeping in our bed. But, he knows who the pack leader is.
Btw, I don't think you're nuts! :)
Hi Lois,
I think it all boils down to becoming an effective "pack leader" with our dogs. Dogs that are balanced and well adjusted don't exhibit a fear of everything.
Btw, I really appreciate and admire people who rescue dogs from animal shelters, it's obvious you have a very loving and generous heart. :)
Have you began by taking him on structured walks, Cesar's way? According to Cesar it's vital we take our dogs on walks for 45min. minimum daily, making the dog sit and wait at the door til you have exited and then never allowing the dog to walk in front, but rather along side or better, behind.
How are you trying to calm the dog down? We have to be careful we're not in acutality nuturing the behavior we're trying to correct.
It's been my experience that dogs who are fearful have not learned to trust the leadership of their humans. It's vital we establish that we're the pack leaders, exhibiting calm and assertive energy. Dogs are very sensitive to the energy we project. If you're tense and nervous your dog will pick up on this and behave accordingly. By, "you" I mean everyone, myself included.
Have you considered purchasing Cesar's DVD, "People Training for Dogs"? He also has a book coming out in a few days.
I've seen Cesar rehabilitate dogs with the behaviors you're speaking about, so it can be done.
Good luck. :)
I am very excited to hear Ceasar's response on encountering aggressive dogs on your walk and how to keep safe. I have heard that pepper spray may intensive agression with some dogs,is this true and is this our only option in keeping safe. Also if you do advise spraying as a last resort, when to use it.
I am going to be getting my daughters 2 yr. old boxer in a few weeks. She just graduated from college and moved to Chicago. Her new job has some very long hours. So she asked us if we could keep her dog. We agreed. Her dog does not like to be crated and when she is in the crate, she goes potty. My daughter started to have problems with her chewing and crating since she took this new job. When she would bring her dog here for weekend or holiday visits, her dog had so much anxiety, that she would potty in the house. I plan on starting with the walking everyday, but eventually, I will need to leave the dog alone. Any suggestions on how I can do this? I know I can start to crate her a little everyday, like 5 minutes and increasing the time as long as she is good. Her dog is such a sweet dog, but just has issues with separation anxiety.
My entire family loves the show,and I take the imformation to heart. We adopted a chocolate lab/red pit mix 9 months ago, and she quickly became the boss of the house. It was cute when she was small, but at nearly 75 pounds, it wasn't cute anymore. I began to work with Jorja like Cesar teaches, and doggone if it didn't work! She is only 11 months old and so still has a lot of youngster in her, but she waits at the door now until invited out, she walks with me without pulling, and she is learning to ignore the neighborhood dogs and cats. It's a chore some days, but I signed on for the long haul when we adopted her, so I want her to be the best girl she can be and be an embassador for her breed instead of getting a bad rep! Thanx,Cesar!!
In November we rescued a 12 year old cocker spaniel, who has feel in love with our 14 year old daughter. The dog and my daughter are always together. The problem that we are having the dog will not do anything without my daughter, she won't eat, go outside nothing. The other night we tried to trim the hair on her feet and the dog bite her and my husband, now what do we do. Do we put the dog down in worries that she will bite someone else or just kiss the wounds and hope that all goes well.
Norma,
Sarah took the words right out of my mouth!
There is nothing wrong with having the dog sleep
with you, but you have to set rules, boundaries and
limitations. It's your bed, not hers. The main thing
is, you need to be able to make her leave the bed if/when
you don't want her there. There are at least two Dog
Whisperer episodes where the dog wouldn't give up the
human bed, and Cesar had to train them to get off the
bed. My dogs aren't allowed on the bed, mostly because
it is an old antique bed and really high off the ground
so they can't get up, and also my boyfriend won't allow
it. But I snooze on the sofa with the dogs, and they do get in the bed with me at our summer home where the bed
is low. But they know the rules, when I tell them to
get off the bed, they do. I'm personally not a fan of
crates, so I wholeheartedly approve letting her sleep
in the bed with you as opposed to a crate. My dogs have
free run of the house, and are allowed on the furniture.
It's furry and sometimes dirty, but otherwise no problems.
They don't eat the furniture or anything like that.
Norma,
I totally agree with K2 and Sara, my husband won't let our two dogs sleep on the bed with us, but when he is out of town I do! They know the rules and never try to get on the bed unless I invite them and it works great.
First off, I LOVE the show! You go, Cesar!
I lost my husband about a year and a half ago and all sense of calmness in my household has diminished and I also have a 16-year old, blind and deaf female Yorkie that I need to cater to. I have a 7-year old male Yorkie that is very territorial. I'm getting a harness for him to walk him better (to prevent tracheal collapse - lost a Yorkie due to this). I tried the treadmill trick but he couldn't wait to get off of it and it only lasted a few seconds and actually ran off of it (even with his leash on). Any hints on what I'm doing wrong, anyone?
Thank you for your time.
JB,
Please don't put your dog down without exhausting all of Cesar's techniques!
The whole family must be on the same page in conveying to the dog your family is the pack leader.
Take the dog on structured walks as per Cesar's techniques, i.e., have the dog sit at the door and wait while the whole family exits first and don't allow the dog to walk in front of the family. That's the first place to start in the family unit becoming the pack leader.
Once you have established the family as the pack leader corrections of behaviors will follow much more easy.
You must convey to the dog biting is not acceptable. He can learn.
It's wonderful you have given this boy a chance, not many people will adopt a dog at that age, so you are to be commended, highly!
Please get Cesar's DVD, "People Training for Dogs".
Good luck :)
I watch the show all of the time...I can't wait to see what questions he answers next week. I am trying so hard to be a pack leader now! There are a few things my dog does that I haven't seen him really deal with yet...or I cannot figure out how to deal with it!
1. Jumping up when someone wants to pet him.
2. Pulling when he has to use the restroom...it's really hard to correct the "pulling" and not the "going to the restroom."
3. This one I know is because I have to change...I just don't know how...pulling when we walk by another dog because he wants to play with him.
I've ordered the book...maybe that will shed some light on this!
Cesar's program should be taught at every SPCA and animal shelter to help promote good handling by prospective adopters. His education of animal instincts and behaviors and his direct, caring, and honest approach with owners will truly change more than the dog world for the better.
Hi Maureen,
Try putting back packs on the dogs. I used this on my big dog and it really helped to settle him down during walks. He carries about 5 pounds...just water bottles and bags for clean up. My dog was much less distracted because he was keyed into his new job of carrying stuff.
Good Luck!
Hi Cesar,
I can't tell you how helpful your show and your tactics have become to my business. You see I am a pet sitter, and all these techniques I have applied with my doggie clients. Even my family calls me Gigi the Dog Whisperer. I also believe some people do have a special "magic" with animals and those are able to perceive more into the insight of an animal. It is a gift!
Cesar, I just love you! Great Show! Maybe you can visit me in NC. Pet sitting business is booming and you could be a great speaker for this busines; as I know you were also a pet sitter. Also kudos for being a prominent latino!
Best Regards,
Gigi Gaffney
Your Pet & Home Concierge
Raleigh, NC
My husband and love Cesar's show! We put our VERY well behaved 17 year old Sheltie, "Shempi" down last summer. We found a sheltie breader in our area and added "Laydi Joi" who is now 9 months to our family. She is a delight but VERY high energy (we are now in our 60's i.e. low energy). Our two biggest issues are 1. Laydi chases our 10 year old cat...sometimes. Hard to know when and often too late to correct before it happens. 2. She chases cars when on a leash. I am finding my anticipating her reaction (which is wild) and trying to get her attention on me,is probably causing more anxiety than the actual car going by. When in our 5 acre yard, which is in the woods, she has been trained to "sit" while neighbors go by. Hard to do when walking in town where many cars go by. Any suggestions? Love the option to "blog" but never done it before. Looking forward to April 7th "chat"
I love your show and I always try to see each episode. Me and my family enjoy wacthing it and learning from you.But I was wondering when is a good time to start traning you dog. Cause I have an 10 week old German shepard and at times when I try to train him he just ignores me. When should I start putting my foot down on discipline. I'm thinking he is still too young. Most of the dogs you deal with are older how about the puppies. (Except those 2 Rots which where 6 months)
Last Thanksgiving I was channel hopping and found The Dog Whisper. It was going to be aired all day and I could not believe what I found. I didn't really know who Cesar Milan was but felt that I found my "Bible show" that day and was excited beyond words.
I am a single mother of an 18yr old, whom I raised since I was 16 yrs. old. Nonetheless, I finished school and got my Master's degree in Accounting/Tax and became a CPA. When my son turned 17 I decided to get my first dog ever to avoid the whole Empty Nest Symdrome and ended up getting 2 Labrador Retrievers. These dogs changed my life forever. Being that I had never owned a pet I went and bought all kinds of pet training books and even enrolled them in a pet training class at PetSmart....all this because I wanted them to be inside dogs and part of my family. That process went so well, I got a third dog (Westie Terrier) when my labs were just 6 mos old. Then I got a Beagle puppy 8 mos later, and now (3 mos later) I have just added a Saint Bernard puppy. I also volunteer with the Humane Society on Sunday mornings and am considering changing my career to help people train their dogs as well as them.
I have applied all of my attention to my dogs as I feel so blessed to have them all. Attention meaning I have been disciplining them since they were 6 wks old, giving them rules, boundaries, and limitations, and take them out running a few times a week.....all at the same time in the desert (except st. bernard puppy). With that I believe they are trained and listen to me very well as I try to be the pack leader. Nonetheless, I know there is more I can do and am starting to get fearful that when my pack starts to mature they will fight.....mainly because everyone tells me that is going to happen. So I just wanted to know if there is any advice you can give me that I can be consistently working on in order to minimize any unforeseen agression problems.
Thanks so much for all you do, and most importantly for offering your wisdom.
Melissa
El Paso, TX
Hi my 2 year old female border collie has put on quite alot of weight in the last month or so and she leads an active lifestyle and she only gets fed once a day plus she doesnt have alot of treats so i see no reason for her to put on weight-could this weight increase be a result of an illness that we dont know about?please help me
Yours-Tim
First of all let me say, I love your show and so does my whole family. I think my dad wants to be like you he is always using that PPPPSSSSTTTT thing on our 6 year old Akita.
I have a question for you, I just adoppted a 9 month old beagle, who was resccued. Somebody found her and her puppy on the side of a highway and said she was thrown out. There is this one problem, every time anybody leaves our house she freaks out, so I have to put her in a kennel when I leave she barks like crazy, and she will not stop. When I let her out she has poop and pee all over her and if I leave anything in there she will shread it up and its she smear's it all together the kennel. My mom says she has seperation anxiety, and I was wondering is there anything I can do to prevent this from happening?
I have just become a Cesearista and I am so impressed with all the great logic. My book will arrive soon, but I am hoping from some extra insight. We have a 4 yr. old Spinone, Luigi, and a 7 month old Griffon, Tulip. We are shocked that the little Griff is very agressive with the older 100 lb. dog. I just completed an obedience class, and while I am slowly becoming the pack leader, the 45 lb. Tulip is biting and scratching Luigi's neck, chest, and feet to no end. He actually hides from her in his crate. Our walks are a bit choatic and not consistant enough, but we are improving on that as well. Luigi, however, just isn't the same, great, exhuberant dog he had been. Any suggestions on how to get Tulip submissive to Luigi, and more importantly to me? Thanks.
Some friends suggested I tried to get "The dog whisperer's" help for my problem. My husband and I found about three months ago a dog in pretty bad shape leaning against our fence at our backyard. My husband took him into the garage thinking that he might not make it through the night, fed him and gave him water. He survived the night despite being pretty badly hurt. He had wounds all over his front legs, neck and ears. The wounds in his legs were so deep you could see the bones! We were worried that if we took him to the humane society or animal control he would be put to sleep, specially being a pit bull. We took him to the vet and left him there for a week while he was getting better. We are not rich and it cost us almost $2,000, but what else could we do for him?
It was obvious as he was feeling better that he was turning aggresive towards the vet and everybody in the clinic. They had to muzzle him and cover him with towels to be able to change his bandages. We brought him home wondering if we were going to be able to change his bandages everyday or if he was going to bite us. To our amazement, he let my husband change his bandages even without a muzzle, and did not show any sign of aggresion towards us. We have been taking care of him for all this time and he is doing well and has gotten all his shots. With us he is a very sweet and playful dog. He listens to my husband, who has been training him to walk on a leash and sit and stay. With other people, including friends and family he starts barking and growling the minute he sees them. Everybody tells us that he was probaby involved in dog fighting and not treated very well by other people. We already had a large dog (a rotweiller mix)and a cat. We are worried about getting the pitbull close to our other dog and cat since he seems very aggresive towards everybody except my husband and myself. We have kept him separate from our other dog and cat, but feel this is not right for him, since he has to spend most of his time locked up. We are trying to find a home for him, maybe without any other animals, but it's going to be hard to find him nice owners if he growls the minute he sees somebody else.
I am hoping to be able to ask Mr. Millan on Friday for his advice. I know he doesn't usually reply to questions posted here, but his help would be greatly appreciated. This dog (we call him Wrongui) really needs his help if he is to have a better life. Thank you.
Hi A,
We too have a dog who likes to steal your food. My husband would put food in his hand & put it near the dog and say "no" and Shhhh when the dog came too close, then he would hold food out while sitting etc. & ignor the dog unless he came near it. He would do this with plates of food too. it worked for us, now we can leave food on the counters too.
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It is so nice to see all the dog lovers here. I have been watching the show since the first season. Ceasar has added greatly to my knowledge of body language and the workings of a canine mind. It is important to keep in mind that no matter how human a dog may seem he still thinks like a dog.
I have been around all kinds of animals all my life. We have three dogs right now. All were rescued. The most recent is a jack russell female that is two years old. We have had her for two days now. She was abused and is nearly starved. I can see every rib and hip bone. She is sweet but still timid around humans. Thankfully she is adjusting well in the pack. She is carrying her tail higher now also so I think she is gaining confidence. Her food intake is also increasing. I have high hopes for her but I know its going to take alot of patience.
I look forward to the live chat on Friday. Thank you Ceasar for all the work you do. You are a true hero.
I love the show and we have been using his technique with our 10 yr old beagle mix and she is showing improvement with agression and is doing great on our walks. One major problem we have is that she is extremely thunder phobic. We have tried numerous things (medication, anxiety wrap, we don't baby her or soothe her, sedation, etc). I would love to see Cesar address this issue. I will also volunteer my dog as the one he works with! She whines when we are home and we ignore her or give her a toy or walk her around the house but when we are not home she tears at the doors and anything else in her way (window blinds, etc). At our last house we spent over $2000 repairing carpet, replacing 4 doors, door knobs, blinds, etc. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated!
I have always taken in rescues,the newest is a 2mth. old chihuahua he was born in Texas, shipped to CT. the owner could'nt keep him, he was bounced from home to home I now have a very aggressive puppy.He beats up the other chi. and mini poodle he acts and sounds like a "junk yard" dog I despretly need some advice hope to get the chance to talk with you Ceaser. If anyone has any advice I would love to hear from you quicly!!!!
How can I become a guest on your show? My dog is friendly to everyone but my nephew. Everytime she sees him, she barks, growls and/or runs away. It doesn't matter if she saw him 1-2 minutes previous. If you simply say my nephew's name, she barks.
Can you please come to our home and show us how to rehabilitate this behavior?
Thank you.
Dear Cesar,
I am such a fan...You are amazing. I try to do what you say, but I do think I am a big part of the problem because I am so nervous when I walk her...(her reaction to other dogs. I watch your show every week and truly appreciate your dedication. If you are every in the St. Augustine, Fl., area......I know you get this request alot. Thanks for all you do .....Fram
Rosalind Williams,
There is a Dog Whisperer episode that addresses the
exact same situation. The dog likes everyone, except
the woman's son. The dog bites him and growls at him
constantly. It was one of last season's episodes.
But if I remember correctly, it was one of the ones
where the message came along the bottom of the screen
"don't try this without consulting a professional".
If your nephew is nervous, or aggressive the dog may be picking up on that. Nephew needs to be calm and assertive, just like he is a pack leader.
I really love dogs, especially Dobermans. When I was younger I belonged to our local Humane Socities and the Kennel Club. Due to unfortantant events, and my advancing age, I no longer pertisipate in these activities. I have 2 Dobermans which really keep me going, but I am afraid I need them for my own personal comfort, they provide my need to love and to be loved. They are my life and I don't know how I could live without Dobes in my life. The saddest part, I have no modavation nor desire to work with them.I feel really bad for them....I know depression is at fault here. What advice can you give me ???
Thank You,
Carol
P.S Hope ypu'll edit this message because my spelling is bad.
Hi,
I love the show and learned how to introduce a new dog from the shelter to our existing one. However, Help, its been almost 3 months and my new 11 mo. sheltie is fighting and beating up on my 7 yr old lab. The sheltie is getting less respectful of my daughter. He is starting to show some possible aggresive signs to me ( the Alpha female) He is neutered. Usually, a fun loving animal but has always been a bit mouthy. He gets frustrated he runs in cirlcles chaseing or grabbing his tail with some tantum noises too!
I really enjoy watching the show. It gives some good advise on alot of breeds & concerns. I own 2 American Pit Bull Terriors(adopted)and would like to see Cesar, do a show on the breed. To let all concerned about the breed, know what kind of dog they really are & can be. Instead of all the hype, that follows them around now-a-days. I know Cesar, could change some of the poor points on the breed. This would make for an interesting episode to all.
i love cesar and the way he teaches us how to understand our dogs. i would love to participate in the live chat on the 7th april. i live in new zealand does anyone know the time difference between you and me. i dont want to be late lol.as i have a couple of questions. cheers.
We love Cesar and have successfully used his techniques with our dogs. We have a problem we would like to see Cesar address which is traveling with your pet. We have a 5 yr. old rescued Keeshond who is very nervous riding in a vehicle whether caged or not. Whenever the vehicle stops, he begins barking incessantly and will not stop until the car begins moving or he is removed. We have tried voice commands (drowned out), water, bitter apple and simply waiting for him to stop. Nothing has worked and we desparately need your help as we are RV'rs and USED to enjoy our travels.
HI, CESAR THAN YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR SHOW I HOPE I CAN ASK YOU PLEASE COME TO PALM BEACH,FLORIDA WE......... LOVE YOU
THANK YOU FOR TRAINING HUMAN TO UNDERSTAND ANIMALS, MY FAMILY AND I NEED A LOT OF HELP IN UNDERSTANDING OUR
MALTESE.... HOPE YOU HAVE GOOD LUCK IN YOUR GREAT SHOW
LOVE
I love Cesar's shows and I watch them religiously! Right now I have two Golden Retrievers who are complete opposites, one is calm and independent and the other is hyper and excitable. After watching so many of his shows I am able to walk them both with just a collar and leash, whereas before I would have to walk them with gentle leaders. Bailey, the calm one often challenges my leadership and using Cesar's techniques I am able to make him the follower! I hope to be a dog trainer and open a rescue center for misunderstood dogs like pit bulls after i graduate high school then college! Thank you Cesar!!!!!!! :)
Cesar's show is the best thing since apple pie! It's nice to see a nice guy succeed. Keep up the good work.
Looking forward to getting your book. Great to see a Weim on the cover. I have learned a lot from your shows and pass your method on to the students in my pet obedience classes.
I have a 7 month old female rottie who no matter what we do bites my son and I. We have tried almost everything even Direct Stop, spraying her with water and have even tried a dog trainer who, when he is here she is very good, but when he leaves she is back to her old aggresive self. She gets to play inside and out in the back yard and we play catch with her. She knows she will only get petted if she sits for us but it is hard for us to give her love when she is jumping and biting us all the time.
We do not get the National Geograhic channel so anyone who can help please e-mail me at Lindaizme@aol.com.
I have been a fan for a long time now. Over the past winter my husband started watching with me and he was impressed. Now we watch, learn and do together. Our baby is a 1yr old boxer and the training lessons we learn from his show has made a world of difference. Thank you Cesar for bringing joy to dog owners everywhere.
I have two dogs; a German shephard mix and a Boxer mix. We really don't have any major problems with them. My husband and I watch the show often and have learned a lot. Our dogs have been to obedience school, but we learned that after they graduated that we should have continued their work. We've started working with them again thanks to watching Ceasar. We are now preparing them for a new baby, our first child. We hope that the adjustment goes well.
I watch the Show every Friday. I love it, I am learning to train me and my babies (two pits which need some help getting along with each other. But with jumping on people and me, we learning.
I'm new to all this...i thought you want to make eye contact with your dog...why is this bad?
K2 Sarah and Lorie, thanks for your advice, I really aprecciate it. I wonder now if Ceasar ever slept with one of his dogs, or allow his kids to have a pet at home???? I love so much Ceasar Millan, I want to know more about his family, is not enough to see them sometimes in the show, hahahhaha,,, I saw him on Martha Stewart, yesterday on TLC at 6pm ET ..I dont watch that show but I couldnt miss Ceasar advices. And now he is going to stop by on The View show, I wonder what would he talking about... I can hear him alredy: dogs need discipline boundaries and limitations, then love hahahaha... my son says that I am obsessed with The Dog whisperer ways, well, it is working for me,,, my puppy dog Molly is doing fantastic, she is a doll and cant wait to see the results when she is finally an adult dog, for now I am just doing well as a pack leader...((wagging my tale)) haha.
Sure wish I lived in Southern Cal again so Cesar could come over and help us. We have 2 large not so well behaved dogs.....would love to believe that I could train them. It is obvious from reading that they have leadership issues and are anxious. I'm heart broken because my daughter will not bring her 1 year old over to my house because the dogs are over-powering. The weimeraner is also very over-protective and my daughter thinks the baby is at risk of being bitten. I disagree with her and think he would consider the baby someone to protect. We cannot have people (strangers to Gunnar) spontaneously drop by, how sad that is. I just don't know where to start with re-training him and don't know how we ended up in this situation. He weighs 100 pounds and I can't walk him without being pulled out of my shoes. Can someone reassure me and tell me that if I go out an buy the "book" that our lives can change. Has anyone else had similar problems with their Weimeraner?... Can't wait for Cesar's next episode on Friday.
I have 2 dogs i havent introduced yet, the older one is 7 and the younger one is three.They are father and son Dingo mixed. We gave the puppy to my grandson and his mom and dad got divorced, he had him in a yard where a chow was always fighting him,and not letting him eat! So i went and saved him and had to have tubes put in to drain.Now here is my problem the older one wont let me let him out of the bedroom,i have to put him in another room so i can take the 3yr. old out, Cache the oldest is very alfa. Please help! i want to save my grandsons dog for him.Vickie
BLIND 3YR OLD HUSKY....i am taking care of son's dog while he is serving in iraq and germany.... he was stationed in florida during hurricane ivan. a few months after the hurricane his dog went blind. how can i modify cesar's methods to work on a caretaker of a BLIND dog. has he done any show on blind dogs
We just rescued a 5 year old border collie two days ago. He is a nice dog, however he is dominate aggressive with our 7 year old daughter. My husband and I are the pack leaders in his eyes, like setting rules and boundries. He growls at her. He growls when she tries to take him for a walk and when she tries to make him get off the couch. We give him a firm no when he gets on the couch and never let him jump up there but he tries it with her. He thinks he is higher in the pack then her. I don't want her to back off but I don't want her to get receive a bite either, what do we do?
We have 2 four month old female miniature Schnauzers. One is quite a bit larger than the other. When they play she gets kind of rough. Do we interfere and if so, how?
I never miss your show about time someone came up with this great idea on training dogs.I would like to know what you feed your dogs and if you have any dogs with air borne allergies if so what do you do.
Ceaser, I have 2 Minature Dachshunds that get along very well together but the youngest one wants to fight with any other animal,how do i stop her. Her name is Schatzie and she also inhales herfodd in two gulps. what can i do. thankyou
We adopted a bassador- a basset hound mixed with a laborador. He looks like a black lab, but has the short legs and stubbornness of a basset. Our main concern is his running away. He tends to bolt after our daily visits to the dog park end and all the other dogs start to leave. He will bolt out the gate and run to catch up with one of the other dogs. He does not follow any commands while in this excited socialable state. I am fearful he will be hit by a car. HELP! Any suggestions from anyone?
I cant seem to log onto the live chat. :(
I have an 8 year old female rescue sheltie, "chloe" who is generally submissive and loving. But when we want to leave the house she goes ballistic-barking, circling jumping, etc. This happens whenever either one of us leaves. We have tried all things that we could think of, but she still does the activities but perhaps at a lower level. Also, when she is walkeeed, she reacts to cars by barking and pulling at the leash. I pull up on the leash and get directly in to her face and hold her head, She is slowly improving and I reward her with a bit of food when she does not react to cars. I understand that this is possibly herding behavior, but our other two sheltie, which we had from pups, did not show this excessive behavior. Chloe has been behavior trained and some agility by her previous owner. SUGGESTIONS PLEASE as we really love her and we are not a young couple.
Hi Cesar!
Thanks for training people!
What do you do if a very large dog is approaching and looks aggressive. Maybe when you are walking a very small dog?
Hi Cesar....I am so glad that you are on the NG Channel and look forward to watching you each week. I don't know if you can help. I know how important it is to have a dog get plenty of exercise. However, I have a disability which makes it very hard for me to get my Pomeranian out for a long walk. Any other suggestions as to how to handle this situation? We have been working consistently with a trainer about her other issues and they are helping her, but the exercise is still a problem. Anyone have any suggestions? I'd love to hear what to do.
I have a 9-month old wire fox terrier. This breed apparently loves to be Alpha, but I am trying my best to be a good pack leader. My question is: how do you keep a small dog by your side when you walk - you have to give him at least 2 feet of leash to reach down to him and that is enough for him to bounce around, being the puppy he still is.
I have taught my Yorkie how to give kisses. Have I taught him to be dominant over me? If so, how do I get him to stop?
Sorry, I missed the live chat! I am an animal trainer of all types, and have performed in states all across the nation.
I did write to you via a "person" from your show.... I am now pet sitting, and would love to invite you to a "chat" through our forum.
For any additional information about me, my qualifications etc... please log on to www.peaceofmindpetsit.net, or 775-825-8248, or animalbiz@hotmail.com.
I have worked with everything from rats to tigers and lions.... and now I have a pet sitting business. I have pictures posted on my website and all my information.
We would love to hear from you.
Take care, Amy Baldwin
I really LOVE the Dog Whisperer and go along with everything Cesar has said. I hope to get a dog soon, I have 2 cats (good-luck to me!) and I hope one day I'll meet Cesar!!!!!!! Love HIM
Ive been using your calm submissive teq on not only the dogs but my husband and all are fine
Hi Cesar, I tried to talk to last evening but I wasn't able to. I know that there were so many people trying to talk to you also so I know it was just luck. I hope that when you receive my e-mail you might be able to respond so at least I will know. As for you as a person I wish their were more people like you in this world. Your show is the BEST!!!! I live in a Dog Friendly Apt. Building in New York in Westchester County. I tell everyone that has a Dog about your show & that I never seen anyone like you. Also my friends including my Vet who is in Scarsdale New York. I have a Dobie who is just 3yrs. I got her when she was 5 months & she came from a Breeder upstate NY who has been breeding 29yrs. The problem is that she was on a farm like setting & not exposed to all the noise of the city including the elevator where I live that she got used to but the large trucks an seeing garbarge or anything that moves including a plastic bag flying in the street!! She is loving & not afraid in the house only outside. This is my 3rd Dobie I love them so much but didn't get them from a breeder & were more used to being around noise. I have had an accident since I have her & it so hard for me to walk her with her pulling me I afraid that I will fall again & maybe wind up in the hospital. I was hoping that if you come to New York that I would be able to have you come to my home & HELP Carmella!!!!!! Again I truly hope that you can help, I want to wish you & your family many more years of Blessing all these animals that you help & I know that these animals can't tell you by talking but their
actions to us say it all!!
Cesar, thank you so much for listening to me & I do so much
appreciate it. There is no other person or show out there like yours.
God Bless you & your family
Maryann Gerbino-Martinez
Dear Cesar,
I never, if i can help it, miss an episode of ur show. I LOVE animals especially dogs. Your show has given me tools that i didnt have in the past with one of favorite dogs. I still miss him, his name was Bubdog or bubby. He was very stuborn and i didnt have your wisdom. Now i have a beautiful Pit Bull dog named Sadie. She is a joy to have, and as good as she is and as well as i can train her, she is very obedient.I use everything that i learn from ur show with her.........but. Shes pushing 5 mths old and is cutting adult teeth. I guess what i am asking here is can u do an episode of puppies and potty training and one about chewing.
Please i love my dog but there r days when i want to get rid of her, then there r days when she is priceless.
Your Student
For Life
Duke of Illinois
Hi, I love watching Cesar's show and my husband and I are working very hard to maintain our dominance in our pack. We acquired our small standard poodle (8 mos. old and recently neutered - 33 lbs.) about three weeks ago and are finding him to be a jewel. He's very responsive to our wishes, has never messed in the house, loves to go for walks and chase balls and rubber bones and has been very good with our grand children and our daughter's older border collie dog.
Our only problems are over-exuberance when we return home from going to the gym. He tends to get into chewing things so we put him in the crate while we are gone (about 1.5 hours). He enters the crate reluctantly but doesn't whine or bark once in. However when we let him out he goes wild and runs around crazily. He even accidentally pulled my husband's laptop off the table. How would you suggest we be retrained to deal with this situation? Any help would be appreciated.
I have been trying to find your web site where I can purchase the Illusion collar without success. Please help. I have a Cane Corso who is a wonderful dog, but need the collar for training, and better control. Penny Heddon
I think That Mr.Millan is super Cool! He not only takes charge of the troubled animals, but the people that are in volved also. Mr. Millan, you are wonderful! I watch your program faithfully. And I can't wait to get your new book thats coming out. I hope you never stop the wonderful work you do. YOU ARE AWESOME MAN!!!
I have a female golden retriever/chow. My husband and I both work. We crate her until we get home. She has no problem getting in her crate and doesn't bark while in it. My question is, is it humane for us to keep her crated while were gone?
I have a problem with my dog and we do not know what to do now. We have a cocker lhasa apso mix that is 1yr 5 mos old. He is typically a good dog but has now attacked my husband twice in 10 days.
When he was neutered I brought him home and he bit me when I tried to move him (I had to go to the ER) but he is completely forgiven for that incident since he was sedated at the time.
Last summer we had a cookout at our house and my husband's uncle picked him up and he bit him on the nose. We were upset but also forgave him for that since he had come into the house to try to get away from the people and the uncle had come in and picked him up when he was asleep.
However, two weeks ago he was on the couch with my husband. My husband was petting him for about 15 minutes with no problem (tail wagging, licking his hand, etc). The dog suddenly attacked his hand. He didn't just bite it...he attacked. We took him to the vet that afternoon to verify that nothing was wrong with him, he didn't have any health issues, etc. He was fine.
Then only 10 days later the dog was in our bed. (He sleeps with us sometimes.) I was asleep and my husband was going to sleep. The dog suddenly attacked my husband's face. My husband was not touching him, had not moved in fact. He had to go to the ER, will likely have 4 or 5 scars, and was lucky that the dog didn't blind him since the bite was less than 1/2 inch below his eye.
Now we do not know what to do with him. We love him, he is one of the family. But we don't know what to do with a dog that attacks unprovoked and we are planning on having children in the very near future and are afraid of what he may do to them.
Does anyone have any ideas? We don't know what to do...we don't want to put him down but are worried that we will have no choice.
I just started watching the Dog Whisper with Cesar Millan this past weekend and I think he is wonderful. I have a 1 year old Chihuahua and 2 cats. Cinco loves to chase them around all the time. They have to jump on the table or go behind the couch to escape him. We even think he goes in the cats bathroom and eats there waste? Gross! At my parents house there is a 6 year old Chihuahua (Tito) and 1 cat. Same thing there he chases the cat all over and this cat isn't declawed. Then the problem with Tito is that he's a little older doesn't have that hyperness as Cinco does. And when he doen't want to play he will growl and bark at him. Which I guess is normal? He is a good dog in most ways, but a lot of time he doesn't listen. In the past few days if I go to pet him especially on the lower back side he will snip at me and bark. Not all the time though, but I don't want it to be a problem later. We needsome good solid traing!! i hope Cesar's book will help. Or if anybody else has anything to help me with. Please write.
Thank you,
Stephanie
P.S. Tito the 6 year old (my sisters dog) well my sister had a baby 9 months ago and he is starting to growl and bark at her. We hope he will stop, it seems to be getting worse.
I just got a Labadoodle that is 1yr 10months. She seems very strong willed and dose not want to listen. She has had basic training her other owner clams. She knows Sit, Down, Catch, drop.
We recieved her as a gift for my Asperger Child. This has been a blessing. We can't introduce the 2 other small dogs because Sophie is way to excited and hyper. PLEASE HELP Anyone Have any ideas?
We watch all of Ceasers Shows but I am affraid to try any thing. She is great dog just still puppy i think.
Please Help with ideas,
Angela
This is for #121 Michelle (or anyone else with a noise phobic pooch!)
I would give my left arm and probably some toes for Cesar to do a stom/noisephobic show.
For all of those mommies and daddies in storm season purgatory right now, you know what I mean!!!!
P.S. Iceni has figured out the magic peanutbutter (acepromazine) comes just befor the storm so she goes BALLISTIC on principle.
Christina,
Frankly, I believe that your husband's uncle got what he deserved! (I think I'd have bitten him, too!) People need to realize that a dog is an ANIMAL that will react when frightened or afraid. Might I suggest that you put the dog in a crate or a room where he'll be left alone when you have guests? It then becomes your job to make sure that no one bothers him!
Regarding the attack on your husband on the couch, I think you may be misinterpreting the wagging tail and the licking. Those could very well have been appeasement gestures, letting your husband know that he really wasn't comfortable with him touching him. Dogs sometimes have tactile sensitivities that we need to recognize, understand and respect.
As far as in the bed, I believe your dog was guarding the bed - what he considers HIS bed and didn't want your husband to move him or invade his space. There were probably earlier warning signs that your husband didn't recognize. My suggestion would be to train the dog to get off of the bed when a human enters the room. I use food to use as a reward, until it becomes a habit.
Janet
PS I don't watch the show - just stumbled across this website...
Cesar Millan is the best thing to happen to dogs w/ behavorial problems EVER!! Instead of owners getting rid of their dogs to shelters or the street they are looking for Cesar to help them. I just asolutely think its great!! Ive done alot of research on dogs and shelters and even adoption for dogs and i think Cesars knowledge is so awesome. I love to watch his show as often as possile. Its exciting to watch because every episode teaches me something new about myself and my dogs. I rescued a Rot mix and a Jack Russel Terrier. Their are alot of characteristics in the people on his show i find in myself. Thank you Cesar!! Keep up the good work!!! My dogs appreciate it too, im the pack leader!!
cesar Millan is the worst thing that could happen to dogs ever he tortures them he bassicly promotes animal cruelty and so does national geographic by airing his show its a damn shame that people watch this show and are so misinformed that they actually believe what this guy is doing is good he might help the people with there problems but hes messing up those dogs he i could do a show about children with problems and just kick the crap out of them or choke them untill they listen and believe me they wil listen although they might be damaged for life
thats my opinion
Hi Ceasar
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I'M NOT SURE IF I SHOULD START CLICKER TRAINING.
IT WOULD BE USED FOR AGILITY. I DON'T KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT
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Need some help in a hurry! ! ! !
I am an owner of a four year old Jack Russel male.
And for the last year he has started biting any one who comes into our home.
He will wait till your back is turned and go for the back of the leg or jump up and grabs you fingers.
once the visitor is here for awhile then he is fine and friendly
But we are noticing a change in his beheavor and things are getting worse and he never use to bother kids but now even children are a target for him and now it doesn't matter how long you are here to visit.
How do I break him from this ?
If we do not find a soultion to this problem we are going to have to get rid of him and I know that he will not be able to be placed with this kinda beheavor and he will have to be put down and I really love him and don't want to take that measure
Can anyone give me some advice?
I love you show but only have watched it a few times
thank you for your help with it you will save my dogs life,
Cesarwe are counting on you
We have a 2 year old Weimaraner that we walk every day and he still pulls on the prong collar. We try very hard to be calm and assertive with him and he still pulls. We have tried the halti and that didn't work either. We just can't get him to stay behind us, any ideas? He also mouths at us. Any child can come up to him and touch him all over and he does nothing! It is just us! We have tried Cesar's "claw" and as soon as we let go, he mouths us again. He will lay down and roll over on his back but as soon as we move our hands away, he acts like he is going to bite. We want to take back our roles as leaders and are making him sit and wait for everything, just need help with pulling and mouthing. We know he is being disrespectful and have tried so hard to let him know we are not going to tolerate it, but we don't know what else to do! Thanks for any ideas!!
My family has recently been looking for a family dog.We currently live in an Apartment so a big dog is out of the question.We have been looking at English Bulldogs, Boston Terriers or possible a Bassett.I have not had that much experience with dogs.Me and my husband are trying to keep in mind a dog that will not harm our children or be to aggressive.I recently found a English Bulldog 5 months old.She seemed to be aggressive, i did take inot consideration she is from a pet shop and is in a kennel all day. My question is how do you decide if it will be a right match for our family and how do you make the transion from pet shop to new home without letting them tear the house apart? If anyone out there has some advice please respond. Thank you
Tackle a Basenji.....and I will believe that he is the "real deal"!!!!
I love your show it has helped me to be the alpha dog in my house I have two ankle bitters and they stoped the agressive behavior because of your addvice so I just wanted to thank you for that. keep it up with the shows and I will be watching.
Linda
Hey.My dog goes crazy when I get the water hose out to give him a bath. Do you have any advice? Love your show, Hannah
Hi Everyone,
I went to the kennel almost 6 months ago and got my beagle. She is a very small beagle and is ussually deathly afraid and males and will run in her kennel and not interact. She also get quite afraid of loud nouse or being in the kitchen and I am not sure why?
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Hi Ceaser,
I Love your show its so awesome to learn new techniqes to help us have an easier flowing life for our family (3 daughters , 2 sons max a rat terrier,& prince a german sheperd).Do you know of a place where we could adopt a pug ? Gracias ,y mucha suerte con tu show De parte de la Familia Palomino
Ceasar,
My aunt has 2 dogs thatwere supposed to be lap dogs.But things get ugly when you touch them let alone open the door.So far,they don't bite,just growl,leave bathroom stains everywhere and drive us crazy!Looks can be very deceiving.she uses some of your pointers,but there's much work to be done.I've lost hope.What do you suggest?
Hello:
I have had a rescue standard poodle for two months. She is 4ish. Lovely temprament but hates cars to drive by. Goes ballistic. A struggle to hang on to her. Tried "hey" and jerk, haltie, "no". Any other suggestions. Seems to be mostly small silver and white cars.
Hello, I have 4 pomerians, honey who is 6, bear who is 5, sascha 3, and now i have binky who is 9 mos. I have a problem with binky and potty training...i had them all fixed, and now with binky and his mistakes, sasha, and honey both are now going in the house when i am not home...do i crate them..i have tried puppy pee pads, and they will go on them...but still go on the rug too. When I am at home they do not go on rug, i do let them out in the backyard frequently, but when i am gone..during work hours..8, they seem to go....also, binky is a male and so is honey....and now binky is trying to establish a dominate roll, and well honey, is not backing down, i have had to pick them up by the back of the neck to separate them a couple of times. .....okay a lot of information I know, but anyone out there have a solution...please let me know....
Hello, I have a poodle terrier mix, who growls everytime i pick her up. She also won't eat her food i feed her purina the healthy grow one she'll eat it sometimes but if she doesn't i take it away and feed her human food. I train her and she already knows sit, down, rollover and shake. I call her by her name but she won't listen. I take her to the dog park once in a while but she won't play or run with other dogs she will only crouch down. If you have any solutions please let me know...
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