Lindsay,

Cesar does not answer questions on this blog. However, there are experienced fans of Cesar's here with knowledge of Cesar's techiniques.

I can't answer your question directly, but I've only ever owned toy breeds. Toy breeds have small bladders, there's no way of getting around that fact, so they tend to have to urniate more often.
You don't say how old she is, presuming she's a puppy you're dealing with not only a small bladder, but a dog who hasn't developed the muscle control needed to hold.

If you're letting your dog have the run of the house while you're gone even when she's grown she may have accidents, again, small dog = small bladder.

I know people who have litter boxed trained their tiny dogs and one who even puts a piece of sod in a box and trained their dogs to use these areas.
You can research these ideas on the internet.

Good luck.

Lindsay, I've always used the old-fashioned method of
newspapers on the kitchen floor, and a baby gate to block
off the rest of the house with my puppies. If it's an
older dog, then that would probably work too. If it is a
puppy, a good rule of thumb is however many months old the
dog is, is how many hours he can hold it. For example, a
4-month-old puppy can hold it for approximately 4 hours.
However, I have never owned toy breeds, and I would
imagine with such a small bladder, that rule may not apply.
Take her out immediately after eating and drinking to
"train" her that going out the door means that is when
she relieves herself. My dogs are large, and one of them
is so in tune about the door that he goes to the door and taps the doorknob with his nose when he needs to go out! And he was the difficult one to house-break, so it can be done.

No wonder I couldn't get on! 4,000 questions! WOW!
At least I have his book now. I'm almost done with it!
Now, fill me in on what happened with The View? I heard he was booted because of politics?
Is it just me or doesn't the fact that he has like 50 problematic dogs mean something? He never slams others for their methods, just says that this works for him. This reminds me of when "Antiques Roadshow" came on PBS. The antique dealers went crazy. They slammed the show, bad mouthed all the dealers that were appraising items and just had a fit. Why? Because it was a good idea and they missed their chance to do it themselves. I know of some trainers who have problems with Cesars techniques and not one of them that I speak with can ever answer the question I ask..."Could you take 40 large, powerful breeds and keep them as balanced and save all those lives?" Not one has been able to look me in the eye when I ask that question.
Come, sit, stay are all important. But when a Rotti or a Bullmastiff sees a bird, cat, or any small, fast-paced critter running past their nose, will common commands stop them from ripping the arm out of socket without the back-bone of pack leadership? Oh I don't thiiiinnnnkkkk so.
Both my Bullies have very strong prey drives. Why is it that I - a 140lb woman - walk down the street with both of them and never once been thrown to the ground or me being taken for a walk? Hmmmmm? Because of Cesar's teachings!
It has rounded my education to where I and my dogs can share a much deeper respect for one another.
Am I ranting?
-Erin

Kim,

Cesar does not answer questions on this blog.

You have a situation that Cesar has handled with success.
I suggest you find a dog behaviorist that understands Cesar's philosophy and techniques.
I would also suggest you get his book, "Cesar's Way", and his DVD, "People Training for Dogs". Gaining knowledge from both these tools and the TV show will go a long way in helping your show your dog to submit to you and your fiance as being the pack leader.
You don't say if you walk your dog every day or if you understand the proper technique for doing this. Again, the book and DVD will help you understand it's importance and the correct way.

With the right tools there is great hope that you will not have to get rid of your dog. This is the #1 reason I admire Cesar and consider him one of my personal heros, his techiniques have saved many dogs from losing their homes or worse being put down.

Both you and your fiance need to immerse yourselves in learning Cesar's techinques and philosophy, the onus is on the dog owner to learn and apply appropriate techniques and search out a qualified dog behaviorist. Your dog depends on you, good luck.

Hi Cyndi and Kim!
Call either a behavoirist or a trainer. Go alone (don't bring the dog because you will need to focus on the people) to a dog park and start talking to people. They will recommend people in your area. You can also ask your vet if there is anyone they recommend. There may be a trainer in your area with a good reputation too and that's a good place to start.
READ, READ, READ

Erin, that was brilliantly said! You clarified for me a frustration that we have been chatting about on the list with all the documentation of his techniques coming out, so many of us soaking up every word, fighting to understand where our own patterns are, still there are people dealing with basic level understanding of the concept of leadership.

Cyndi before I forget, to take what Erin said one step further,for those who may not be as experienced with the internet, when you click on his hyperlink for the Dog Psychology center page, that that leads one to a "cover page that is actually three other sites, one for products, one for Cesar Millan Inc and one for the Dog Psychology center.

If you click on this new Dog Psychology Center link, you will actually get a new menu of links including the one listing Trainers that have worked with Cesar. Of course most of these are in Cal. but there are a few others in other locations (you didnt mention what area you are from) but also note that one of the closest affiliated trainers does do consultations by phone either individually or in groups of 6.

It is wonderful that with the touring occuring this year and next, that their priority is to be sponsored by the local rescue groups, which not only will draw attention locally to this bably needed resource on a local level, but the training that will happen to the volunteers of these groups will really escallate the greater behavior correction of potentially problem dogs which can then be placed more successfully, but also the communication with new, well meaning owners can be both more proactive and reduce "returns" from unsuccessful placements.

Wouldnt it be great if Cesar would create a "Train the Trainers School" where those that work with rescue groups could travel to get week long "intensives" and return to help pass the skills on within their own groups?

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CJ,

The politics surrounding Cesar not appearing on The View, is very unfortunate. I would definately like to find out the whole story.

I've seen first hand in my own community, the damage and confusion which can be caused by just two trainers who did not agree. After spending a year on the dog boards and forums, this problem is even bigger than I ever could have imagined.

I only work with other people's dogs on a minimal basis, through word of mouth. My primary income is not based on working with dogs. It is just something I know how to do, so I help where I can. Changes in the industry as a business hasn't ever affected me much. Something new comes along, I check it out, and take from it what makes sense to me based on my own experiences, observations, and interactions with dogs. I've always been a pretty independant thinker.

But, to see a certain group of dog training professionals, refuse to even try to understand what Cesar is doing, and resort to flaming him and stirring up people's emotions, with not one shred of proof that his conclusions aren't on the mark, saddens me beyond belief. This does not put the needs of the dog, first.

If a training method fails, many people think there's something wrong with their dog. If the family gives up, the dog can then end up a shelter. More than half of all dogs in shelters are put down.

We see Cesar give a correction. We see the changes in the dogs. I've seen the changes in my own dogs, and know these dogs can be saved. What we don't see, is the needle with the "pink death", slip into a dog's leg, and his life slip away.

Deb

Deb,

"We see Cesar give a correction. We see the changes in the dogs. I’ve seen the changes in my own dogs, and know these dogs can be saved. What we don’t see, is the needle with the “pink death”, slip into a dog’s leg, and his life slip away."

Well said!!!
That statement should be emblazzened somewhere so the egos who stand in the way of a dog's chance to be rehabed would be foreced to see it everytime a dog was put down.

I'm sickened that egos would stand in the way of a dog's very life.
Would that it was always the "pink death" that took these mis-understood dogs lives, but sadly, it's usually something far worse in a kill shelter.

Debbie,

Well said.
I had no idea there were trainers who disagreed with Cesar, or who would fight with each other. I always thought that trainers cared about dogs, and would do anything to help them. I guess I was naive.

One of the trainers (out of four)whom I asked about my two figting dogs, gave me a response that made me doubt her skills. She said that since Blackie has been hating Ruffy for a year now, she will not change, and they will always fight. There is no hope for us.
That came from the mouth of our local Petsmart trainer, who teaches all the classes. Without even seeing the dogs, she gave this verdict.
Well, we are at the point now, that both fighting dogs can be together, in the park or on a walk, enjoying the fun. This is all thanks to Cesar, and his shows. He taught me that the best way to get two fighting dogs together, is to make them walk. This trick is working beautifully. A month ago there was no way they would walk together, not to mention play off the leash together.
Now I need Cesar to make a show about how to make them agree at home.

My house feels so empty today. Ruffy went for a one day stay at a friend's house, as a way to prepare her for a longer stay this summer. She's never been away from home, and I am nervous. I know my friend will do a wonderful job with her, but I miss my dog.
Oh, the friend told me that her neighbors gave their dog away, to the shelter, after having him for two years. The reason - he was jumping on people (non agressively). The shelter keeps them for only 6 days. I can't post here what I would like to do to people like that.

As a child one of my favorite series of books was Lad, A Dog by Terhune. The stories were told from the dog's viewpoint and the human character was known simply as the Master. Since the time this became politically incorrect terminology people have been losing control of their pets. Even "owner" has been replaced by guardian or caretaker. In the U.S. police K-9's have "handlers." I kind of enjoy our Canadian counterparts who still refer to K-9 Officers as "Dog Masters." To me, "master" means the human pack leader, the expert, the one in charge. If this word could become popular again and lose its stigma, maybe people would be better able to understand the role they are supposed to play. After all, Lad was a very happy dog!

Taking an example from dog shows: As each dog is
introduced, the "owner" is named, and the "handler" is
named. Dog shows go back decades. They've never been
criticized for using what might be considered "politically
incorrect" semantics in the 21st century.

I'm a dog "owner". I didn't give birth to the dog. I'm
not a dog's "parent" for heavens' sake! Political correctness for dogs?! What?! Too many people
get much too stuck on semantics! Cesar's methods work.
Period. He is not cruel to dogs at all, if that's what
the politically-correct-minded people are trying to
imply. He is incredibly humane in his handling of dogs.
Dogs are never afraid of Cesar. Dogs respect his
authority because he projects kindness and compassion,
and uses their own psychology to mold them into being
"good" dogs.

I feel that I should add that he gets long walks every day, and when we go to the beach or park, I do not enter with him until he is calm/submissive

As a child, I grew up reading National Geographic.

The articles on Jane Goodall always fascinated me. I watched all of her specials on her interactions with the Gahmbi chimps. Big old Flo, with her bulbous nose, tiny little Flint, Fagin...and the more recent follow-up documentaries, which showed a more disturbing side to one of our closest cousins.

Her discoveries blew her own schooling out of the water. She caused a bit of an uproar with her discovery of the chimp's tool use, to catch and eat termites. I can't remember if it was professor Leaky who said it, but I remember hearing that her research had scientists saying that now they had to redefine man, chimps, and the use of tools in the animal kingdom. Something like that, it's been awhile.

She never "trained" a single chimp in her life. Yet, she took down some walls between human beings and the animal kingdom, by living in a natural state with them.

I've seen one documentary, where she was commenting on the sad mental state of some of the chimps in captivity. You could see it on their faces.

Her breakthoughs, remind me of the work Cesar is doing, in some ways. Interesting that he ended up on National Geographic, too.

Deb

Linda,

Please accept my deepest sympathy. I too recently lost my precious dog, a chihuahua. Though we did not have another dog at her passing we do have a cat. The cat would not leave her bed for nearly two days, except to use her box.
So, yes animals do grieve the loss of their companions.

Tianna said it perfectly, there isn't anything else I can add, except to once again, express my condolences. I know too well how difficult it is to lose a beloved pet.

Erin,
I appreciate your ranting! I also have a very large and strong dog. I walk him without incident because I practice Cesar's techniques and I am the pack leader. My husband doesn't...he seems to feel that a good dog will "offer" respect for his master...it doesn't have to be "commanded". Yesterday my big boy drug my husband, a 250 pound man, to the ground trying to get to another dog!
Now my husband pays attention to Cesar's teachings. We were lucky no human or dog was injured in the incident, only my husband's pride. LOL

Linda,
I am so sorry about the passing of your beloved Lab.
I had a Lab who lived to be 18 years old -- she was my
best friend, and I knew her longer than I knew most human
friends at the time of her death.

At the end of Cesar's book "Cesar's Way" he wrote a brief
chapter devoted to the death of our animal friends. If you
can get your hands on a copy, I highly recommend it. One
thing he notes is that humans grieve for example by pulling
down shades, putting up shrines to the pet and stuff like
that. This can influence the remaining dog who might
pick up on your energy if the humans in the household are in mourning over the lost pet. Try to spend some time
doing challenging activities with the King Charles Cav. Yes, the King Charles Cavalier will mourn, too, but they move on much more quickly than humans do.

My Lab/Shepherd was 18 months old when my 18 YEAR old Lab
passed away. Because he was so young and full of energy,
I had no choice but to continue our daily walks and play.
Having that responsibility to his well-being helped me get
past the grief of losing my most devoted friend and companion. To this day, 5 years later, if I say to Hobie "Where's Timba??" he gets up and looks around for her!!

K2-Thanks for your concern for the dog you spotted at Animal Control. I don't think all town regulations for dogs that Animal Control picks up are the same so hopefully you could could talk to the Officer in your area about what will happen to this dog. Sometimes town clerks or other town employees also know how long dogs are kept. In the past we have claimed dogs from shelters before they were put down and boarded them while we advertised for their owners or a new home or until we could place them with a rescue. It is expensive, but it is an alternative to consider if you can't adopt the animal yourself. Good luck.

My husband and I have 4 shelter rescued dogs, ages 19 mos, 16 mos, 14 mos, and 7 mos. We watch The Dog Whisperer faithfully, have the DVD and the book, and am anxiously awaiting the first season to go on sale. Big thanks to Cesar and his show for showing us... our dogs aren't THAT bad after all!!!! The biggest problem we have is "the walk". Rather, attempting the walk with all 4 of them. After seeing the issues some people have with their "pack", I know that as long as we stay calm and assertive, we will master this aspect. Keep up the great work.

Not sure where to put this, but one of the questions concerned Ceaser's cool inline skates. They're Landrollers.

Dave

You should also tell Red's owners to watch Dog Whisperer
ha ha ha!

Carolyn,
Your description could have been ME!! Get Cesar Millan's
book, DVD, and watch Dog Whisperer as much as possible to
learn how to "MASTER" the walk. In just two weeks time,
especially since reading the book, I have managed to get
the dogs to a) wait at the door; b) wait to go down the
stairs; and c) walk beside me on our twice-a-day walks.
If I can do it, anyone can! I am a 5-foot tall, 140 lb
woman and my two 80-lb, intact male dogs outweigh me. It
can be done!!! Try to watch the episode about Major
Jones and his owner Marla. Major Jones is a German
Shepherd Dog who was extremely excited about the walk
and she could not get him out the gate of their property.
When I saw that episode, it all just "clicked" for me. I
saw how you have to "claim" ("take ownership of") the
gate, the door, the top of the stairs, etc. I, too, had
the embarrassing habit of YELLING at the dogs, and I have
completely stopped doing that. What a relief to no longer
have people staring at me saying "what is wrong with HER?"
ha ha ha. I, too have complete control over my boys in
the home, but was not enjoying our time outside. It is
tons better now. Putting on the leashes is still an
issue, but I'm working on it. One thing I learned from
Cesar's book is to make the dog come to you to have the
leash put on. Don't chase the dogs around. Make them
come to you. I can't get them to be calm. As soon as I
pick up the leashes, they go wild, but it has gotten tons
better over the past two weeks. "Invite" them to come get
the leash put on, and stay consistent. That is the hardest
thing for me, because being pack leader is 24/7 and
sometimes I want to just take it easy, but every time I
do, I get dragged down on the ground. Good luck! It is
SO nice to know someone else is having the same experience
as me!! Take care!

I have been watching Cesar's television show as much as possible this season and have been working on developing a calm assertive attitude with my two dogs. I am seeing a positive difference in their behavior. I figured if it worked with the dogs, maybe I should try it at work -I am a female in charge of an all male crew (LOL).

I wanted to share a neat story that was partly a result of reading summaries of the Dog Whisperer on Cesar's website and applying some of his techniques he uses on his show. During Spring Break this year, while feeding our livestock, a very powerful looking pit/beagle mix approached me in my yard. We live in a rural community so when strange dogs come near, your first reaction is to get out of the way. Well I did try to shoo him off at first, but he looked tired and hungry. I started to watch him and then just went about my business with my chores. After an hour of us watching each other, my daughter put some food in a bowl, he ate and we became fast friends.

Long story short, when he interacted with our other dogs, he was the alpha male and would pin our pets on the ground by the neck. Luckily he respected my authority and released our dogs immediately. I put him in a kennel for the night and took him to the local animal shelter the next day (I really had no choice).

To my great relief the dog had a microchip(as do all my animals - I am a firm believer in them). Well the story ends with the dog being returned to his home. He had been stolen from his yard in town (I guess because he REALLY looked like a fighting dog). His collar with his ID had been removed and the goof balls that took him dumped him in the country >(. This unfortunately happens a lot in the community - hence the need for caution when strays approach you.

Well I thought I would share a happy ending and thank Cesar for his insight into the k-9 world.

Hello everyone. I have a 6 yr old neutered male shih tso,and a 1 1/2yr old neutered male yellow lab. Both dogs are well tempered, but they do not seem to get along.We were told by the vet to allow the dogs to fight it out, and eventually they will become best buddies.However, Jake the lab thinks Ebony the Shih tso is a chew toy. I try on a regular basis to allow the dogs to play together.But, they seem to chase one another, and try to show each other who is the boss.Each dog is not willing to become submissive.Any suggestions from my fellow dog lovers. Thanks in advance

Thanks K2. I have just started to practice a clam assertive attitude at work. I think the guys are wondering when I became a pod person. My nickname is the wired hair terrier. I can get a little aggressive when stressed and do tend not to let things go ;).

I have seen Cesar challenged more than once with the last two questions. I suggest Maria and Marlies get his DVD or catch his show on National Geographic. I have tried his suggestions with success. The most important thing for both you guys is to learn proper k9 etiquette and establish yourselves as the leader of the pack. The thing I see over and over on Cesar's shows is that it's not the animal’s behavior that needs to be corrected first. I am just a guilty as the next person of overindulging my pets:)

HELP!!!!!MY COUSIN'S DOG NIKO,EATS TOILETPAPER.WHENEVER WE TRY TO TAKE IT AWAY,HE WILL ATTACK YOU!!WHAT SHOULD I DO?

Sam,
That sounds like a medical problem -- I suggest seeing
your vet without delay.

Susan,

You are misinterpreting the word "dominance" Correctly done "dominance" training taches the dog his place in the pack, it is not brutalizing the dog. The dominance heirarchy in a dog pack is a FACT OF CANINE LIFE and Cesar's techniques incorporate that fact into the humany/canine pack and give the dogs AND the people a satisfying interaction that fulfills BOTH of their needs.

When your positive only techniques can successfully rehablitiate a dangerously human aggressive dog in the same safe way that Cesar's methods can...get back to us on it.

In the meantime, correcting a dog's behavior is NOT cruelty.

Thanks K2!!

Carolyn,
You're welcome!

Sam,
I'm no vet, so I have no idea. Extreme thirst IS a
sign of diabetes, but don't assume the worst, it could
be something simple, or that he just really likes water.
It's best to check with a vet. It will ease your mind
to know, one way or the other. Just don't assume the
worst. I always say, "The things we imagine are always
far worse than the way things really turn out to be!"

"I’m surprised that he would be unpopular since he seems sympathetic to both the advocates for positive reinforcement and leash training from what I’ve seen on the website."

I'm not sure what website you visited, but if you read the latest update of his first book he's a bit scathing about food reinforcement. Having said that, I have always used SOME of his method, but not all of it. I *do* use food as an intial guide and reward, but I also use proper corrections.

I get my best results using a combination of his method and the method in Patricia Gail Burnham's book "Playtraining Your Dog"

What gets Koehler so heartily disliked these day is his corrections and, most strongly, his "hanging" a red zone dog - which, as Cesar's show says, is NOT something that should be done by an amateur! But as I said on another subject: if you have a SERIOUSLY person agressive dog, is it REALLY "cruel" to hang them until they pass out? When the alternative might be euthanasia because no one can approach the dog safely?

That's not to say ALL red zone dogs are bad enough for that method of control...but I can definitely see there could be SOME cases where the dog is so out of control there is basically no choice. You can't reason with a dog that has moved over the line to the point where it is, basically, insane with the desire to attack someone. Strong cases sometimes call for strong measures.

But again and ALWAYS, such a dog needs to be in the hands of a trained professional.

Thanks for the input. I do watch his show, and I am trying to be the leader of the pack. It can be exhausting. I'll also try the video. Thanks Chris

I have 9 rescued cats (indoors) and I have just taken in a pit/lab mix that is 2 yrs old. Wonderful personality but will chase a cat at the drop of hat. I am looking for suggestions to gain peace and be able to allow him in the house. Don't expect him to love them just remain calm when around them He desperately needs to come in for further training. Any experience with this situation. How about a crate until he gets tired of reacting. I am reading Cesar's book now and watch the show religously. I haven't seen this addressed.

K2

"Thanks for the input. I have tried EVERYTHING on the beach — every piece of equipment known to dogs!"

It sounds like what you need is a new TECHNIQUE, not new tools. I *STRONLY* advise you to get William Koehler's book the "The Koehler Method of Dog Training"...either the most recent update or the original version.

What he will give you is the proper TECHNIQUES for gaining control of your dogs.

K2, I never walk the dogs without a choke collars.They don't seem to get it without the collar. Just be persistant, and keep on trying. Remember to br the leader.Good Luck

Great Job K2, I left a comment under April 26 Blog. I have only been watching Cesar Milan's show for 2 months, and I found it by chance. Good thing I did. I've been encouraging friends with dogs and similiar problems to begin watching it.

I have a part german shepherd that I got at the shelter when she was around three. She is now seven. I do a half hours walk 5 or 6 days a week. I walk her using cesar's instructions and use a back sometimes also. My problem with her is outside she is on a long run, but if she breaks loose from her run, she runs off and won't come back until she is ready. Also, my two neighbors raises chickens, and she will always chase them and kill a couple. This is what she was picked up for by the kennel. We don't know how long she had been on her own. What can I do to break her from running off? Please help.
thank you Donna

I'm hoping someone can offer advice on my leash aggressive Chocolate Lab, Sasha. Sasha is a rescue from a local county animal shelter. She is approximately 18 months old and I've had her for 9 months. She was totally unsocialized when I adopted her. I was not able to bring her around other dogs....even the sight of another dog sent her into hysterics. She spent 4-weeks at a dog training ranch where a pack of 25-50 dogs are forced to socialize in an open area 80% of the day. This worked wonders. However, the trainers there were never able to replicate her leash aggression....it only happened when I was around. It's been 4 months since she left the ranch and while she is able to play off-lead with no issues, the minute she in on lead and we encounter another dog so becomes hysterical and in some cases quite aggressive. I am an avid Dog Whisperer watcher and have tried all methods with no sucess. Any suggestions? Thanks!

I have a Golden Retriever who goes crazy when people approach. I have done all I can to control him with with a prong collar high on his neck, Cesar's sound, the hand like a jaw to get him to sit and I have to wrestle him to the ground. Folks (including the vet) who have this breed smile knowingly and with a smile tell me its the breed and aren't they wonderful. I am in a wheelchair and am afraid he will knock guests over and me out of the wheelchair...I am not smiling about it. I love him and am successful as pack leader with the two dogs unless he sees any person approaching and it all goes out the window and I can't control the whole world of people out there! Maybe someone can share what has worked for them. I can stand on the leash but that and two "trainers" didn't give any help at all. Lots of "dog trainers" are not good trainers!

Jody and Chrissie, sometimes just being on leash can be the problem. I would suggest keeping the leash on her when you are at home just doing regular, everyday activities. Doggone GA suggested this for me, and it worked really well! (Thanks Doggone!!) Just hook the leash on her and sit around watching TV or doing chores with her on leash. Get her used to having that leash on under other circumstances other than just the walk. Try to get a copy of Patricia McConnell's books, which I highly recommend -- she uses similar methods to Cesar Millan, but she goes into good technical detail about how to handle the leash -- in particular, we humans tend to pull back, and there is a way to stop doing that! I've done it successfully, and with two 80-lb Lab mixes, that is a big deal! It seems to me that all Labs/Retrievers go a little nutso over seeing strange people, dogs, cats, etc. Mine just want to "greet" everyone -- they aren't a danger, except that they look scary to the strangers, and they can hurt ME by pulling me down on the ground. Also, what Doggone said about being alert to her alertness BEFORE or "just as" it happens is key. I no longer use my walks as relaxation time after work. Can't do it because I have to be "on duty" 100% of the time, otherwise, if I turn my eyes away for a SECOND, my dogs are lunging after some new person or dog or cat, squirrel, food on the side of the road, what-ever! You have to be one step ahead of them, and alert to every possibility -- but NOT NERVOUS. Your energy has a lot to do with it, too. Do what I did and "study" Cesar's TV shows and read the book a couple of times. Really study it like you would study for a certificate or a degree -- or like a class that you really want to excel in. It took me 6 months -- so it is not "instant" even though it can appear that Cesar gets things done instantaneously, remember it is television, and they only have so much time to edit down the episode. The clients of Cesar are given the assignment of practicing, and that's what we all have to do. If your dog is too much to handle safely, seek the help of a professional, too.

"Is it necessary to use a choke collar to get results?"

I can't help with running techniques, but to me a choke collar is essential. You get the best kind of correction with it, and, unless it breaks or you drop the lead, no matter what happens the dog can't get out of it.

I will say, though, as I said in another reply elsewhere, don't get one that is too big. If it's WAY big the dog CAN get out of it by simply lowering his head and letting it drop off. Get one that is JUST big enough to slide over the ears - maybe even a tad snug over the ears.

Also, when it fits as I suggested, it stays higher on the neck even when it's "relaxed" - giving you just that bit more control over a collar that falls to near the shoulders.

I have a 6 month old min pin/chi mix. She has a crate we keep her in at night, we confine her during the day and leave her crate open for her to go potty. She did wonderfully the first 2 weeks, now has an accident everyday. I dont know what to do. She knows she is not supposed to pee on the floor, she runs in her crate. When she does do this on the floor, i put her in the cage for a few hours. But then when i let her out, its right back to the floor. I dont want to keep her in the cage so long, but dont know what else to do. She knows she is not supposed to pee on the floor, she always runs and hides.
help please someone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I stumbled upon Cesar’s program on National Geographic about 5 months ago. Interestingly enough, it was after our 13 year old Labrador died. I view the program several times a week. It helps me with my grief over loosing our dog, Buddy. I learned so many things that I did incorrectly, but I also became aware of lots of ways I shared my life with my Buddy appropriately.

Two weeks ago we got a 7 week old puppy. His name is “Bentley”. He already knows who owns the door and everything else around him. At 9 weeks old (this week) he began some “rough play” and those baby teeth hurt! I tried various methods that were ineffective. I found what worked for a dog his age was to walk away and ignore him or pick him up without saying a word put him in his crate for a time-out. (10-15 minutes)

I have enjoyed reading all of your comments. I send warm regards!!

I have become a major fan of Cesar and his methods. I enjoy the show and attempting to incorporate his methodology into my pets training. I have a seven month old Black Lab who is mostly well behaved , crate trained, properly walked and exercised and well loved. My only problem which I havent seen on the show or discussed is Her constant " grazing" of our countertops . I have heard upside down mousetraps may work but I have not tried this as of yet . Any suggestions would be helpful

The term "guardian" is actually a good thing.
And in no way do I or anyone else consider me to be politically correct.

The reason guardian is better is because it allows for state laws to give better protection to pets. Most states view the family dog as a posession of little value. In fact here in TX if someone decided to kill my dog(God forbid) the maximum criminal penalty is a $300 fine.
This is ridiculous.

I have bee working out of my home for the past 4 months since my dog has been with me. She is a one year old Pit-Bull mix. I am going to be starting a new job which will take me away from home for 9-10 hours a day. I have a nice backyard but feel it is cruel to leave the dog at home all day alone. Am I being overly concerned?

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I'm just wondering a couple things about my 3 year old golden retriever, Milly. Sometimes when we come home, she does not greet us at the door. My family and I were wondering if that is a sign of dominance. She has been through puppy classes and is over all well behaved besides when she's around food. Thanks.
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I would appreicate a program on dogs that are shy with people other than myself and my husband. How can we help her as she is a 10 month old White Germain Shepherd. She has never been abused since we got her a 9 weeks old.

If there will be a program on this problem,please email the time and date it will be done. We are frustrated by not being able to have our dog be friendly with other people.

Thanks so much,

I have a 3 yr old min pin (Wilson) frisbee/agility dog who is the sweetest brother to his 2 yr old mixed terrier (Lulu), but is vicious to other dogs. Cesar's walking techniques (E, D, then A) have been awesome for all other behavior/social issues, but nothing prevents his viciousness to other dogs. Two local behaviorists have tried, (1) forcing Wilson to walk with lage and then small dogs and (2), using a pinch collar (only barks louder). Still nothing. In post-katrina New Orleans, there aren't many options for forced dog-pack social training. Please, anyone have ideas?

I have two White West Highland Terriers. Kelsey and Katie have opposite personalities and differnt issues. I find it hard to train both at the same time. When I am trying to correct one for bad behavior the other acts up. Any suggestions?

I must relay this comment as I am a Cesar Milan disciple and have read his book cover to cover. I watch the program whenever I possibly can and will be eternally grateful for his invaluable guidance. I have two Westies, both approximately one year old. Thanks to Cesar, I have actually gained control over these ACTIVE pups, and attempt to lead my pack daily. We walk in my neighborhood each evening and I lead my pack on these adventures. Tonight as I passed an upscale home on the next street from my home where some children were playing behind a ficus enclosure, one of the children said to her friends,"There she goes, she is the 'dog walker. Look, see, she really exists and there she is!" I laughed all the way home because Cesar may be the Dog Whisperer but I am the "Dog Walker". Thanks forever. CL, Ft. Lauderdale, Fl.

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I am a fan of Ceasar's show also. We also recently purchased the cd's. However, I have not seen anything addressing the issue of dogs getting to the countertops or table tops. We have not fed the dog people food, and still we get this constant occurance.
We have a 20 month old Basset hound female. She is low to the ground when on all 4's. But when she gets up on two paws, she actually can retrieve things from almost 12 inches into the counter. I wish Ceasar would do a show on this particular problem. Help!!!!