THIS is the area I have made the biggest growth on and it was really due to Cesar's explaination of death and dogs in his book "Cesar's Way".

12 years ago, Tanna, my black lab let me know she was done. (Yes they do!) So I took her in. (Bless all of you who do this!) My heart ripped apart, she had seen me through the worst years of my life. When I returned home, my rottie Thunderboy put his head in my lap, giving licks clearly trying to help (in dog way). My collie-chow Foxiegirl absolutlely did the best snoopy dance I have ever seen a dog do (she did NOT get along with the lab, no more competetion).

How did they know what happened? I had been communicating with them consciously and at will with sending mental pictures and emotions.

Signalbear, my redzone rescue came into my life just a few short months after Cesar's show started. 6 months later, we discovered a football size tumor in his chest, weeks later, the time came to put him down. If it wasnt for the 100% Cesar-way attention I had to work with Signal Bear, I am not sure I could have come out of my emotionality of the grief and loss of this dog that I helped take the first breath and take his last. Foxie had cancer too. I had to stay calm and focused for both Signal and Foxie.

Her two week prognosis lasted 5 years, with the help of alternative medicine. She passed AT the vets. Just stopped breathing while we were at breakfast waiting test results. I have taught Pet CPR how could I have not tried to keep her alive if I was with her? The one small window where I wasnt with her. I see the pattern, of how they have died and I/we respond.

Point of these stories - I have come to agree with Cesar completely. Death is NOT their issue, it is ours, from my experience. Every time, the reactions of the surviving dogs has completely mirrored mine! When I came home from Foxie's death, sad and missing her but at peace - (she got 5 more years than without my help), EVERYTHING was different at home ~ calm, peaceful, life as usual. This calmness also opened my heart to bring in another rescue -Meja, within two weeks, like Foxie had been, abused, fearful and the polar opposite of Signal Bear's redzone energy. Meja and Signal now teach other "unsaveable" dogs who have been rehomed.

I'm one of those who has to test things, before believing or adopting them, and so it has been with the many techniques of Cesar's way. Still, it is this one perspective/information, which Cesar spoke of (clarified) first that I have since felt/experienced for myself. This has been amongst the greatest of heart gifts that I have ever recieved from anyone. How to feel good and at peace when my beloved dogs are with me no more in the physical.

For this great gift of insight from his words ~ Thank you Cesar, and all who support you in your great work!

A year and 1/2 ago I moved to Phoenix, AZ. One month after moving, I adopted a Greyhound from Arizona Adopt a Greyhound. Three weeks ago, I just adopted my second greyhound. Watching your program faithfully, and seeing a variety of different problems with different breeds, I can only be thankful of the breed I choose to adopt. Their 15 minutes of playtime is followed by the next 5 hours of sleep. Watching them run, they are to be compared to the Cheetah, short and fast. I only wish there was a way to let people know that the greyhounds who are bred to race for our enjoyment depend on us for a home after their career ends and make such great pets.
I know your program only deals with dogs that have behavioral problems, so I will continue to watch, (while my 3 yr. old and 2 yr old greyhounds sleep away); maybe one day a greyhound just might have a problem and the public can see what a beautiful breed it really is.....

Cody, an 8 week old Basset Hound, came to us by chance only 2 days after my Cairn Terrier of 10 years had to be put down. I was a total wreck, and I believe that he sensed my lack of control.... he assumed the role of pack leader and I don't seem to be able to project that position. He doesn't mind me and my HUGE problem is the house training.... I watch Cesar regularly, but I don't see this particular issue being addressed. Cody can be so sweet and then the next moment he's an absolute handful! He can be aggressive and naughty ... then he's the best buddy ever!
I know the problem is more with me....... How can "I" teach him to be a good boy - go potty outside - and listen to my instruction? He stays in his kennel during the day when I'm at work - my Dad comes over and walks him at lunchtime so he doesn't have to wait so long. Sometimes I will walk and walk with him..... THEN he will come inside and go potty!! I'm so frustrated! Help!!

I have four wonderful poodles. However they rule the roost and one in particular rules everyone else. He gets so jealous and attacks the other dogs and hurts them. I have been trying Cesar's techniques to no avail, Gus continues to dominate. Joe is picking up on that and becoming aggressive. Cisco is picking up on that becoming dominant and possessive. My husband cannot even kiss me good night before going to bed because Cisco will attack him.

We really need help with our pack, but I will continue to watch the show and keep trying. Thank you

My brother and Sister in law lost their 19 y/o daughter to a brain aneurism this past spring while she was in college.The family is very close and the lose of their youngest daughter hit everyone very hard. This week they bought two yorkies one for the mother and one for the older sister who is 21. I am an advide dog lover, breeder and owner and I was concerned to hear they bought the 1st dogs they saw. I know the yorkie breed and tried to advise them on some of the health problems they may face such as sizures,diabites,blindnes ect. however I feel this may have fallen on deaf ears. I hope the two puppys that have joined the family are happy,healthy and bring much needed joy to them. I am just concerned they are using the dogs to fill the void left by their daughters death. I wish I could have talked them into waiting. Please share any thoughts you may have; anyone out there, as to if you think this has helped you during your time of grief.

My family just lost our beloved pug, Maggie 1 month ago. All of us are completely devastated emotionally. ( Especially since she was only 8 years old and we suspect mistakes were made at the vet's office) She was the little angel that helped bring great healing and joy to all of our hearts when I lost my Dad, Aunt,Uncle,Cousin, and friend in a short time span. My husband's Dad had cancer and died as did his cousin in this time period in our lives as well. I thank God I "adopted" her when I did - I only wish she were still here with us physically. She didn't "replace" any of our human loved ones that passed on, but I can honestly say Maggie brought so much happiness to my entire family. My Maggie was my only comfort in my grief (particularly for my Dad). We also just adopted a little abused dog from a rescue in honor of Maggie - he can't replace her, but we all need to love again. I feel like Maggie "led" us to Possum to help heal our hearts once again. Thank you Cesar for your wonderful work with dogs - they truly are "man's best (and truest) friend. Thanks

Cesar,
I am writing in regards to our dog camp, Simba Ranch, located in the mountains of Colorado. We are all fans of your show and techniques, and we are curious what your opinions would be on our sitation. We experience difficulties at our camp with the ever changing pack. We have approximately 10 dogs on a daily basis nnd they are always changing. We also hwve many different dog types, training beliefs, and boundaries from every individual dog. Please let me know how we can run our camp at a consistent level of peace!
Thank you for your time and knowledge, Therese

Dear Lisa,
Bless you for your kind heart to rescue that little Beagle. Have you looked on petfinder.com to find a breed specific rescue that helps Beagles. I know of one near my home in NJ - if you live in NJ look up Penny's Angel Beagle rescue. A breed specific rescue group is devoted to saving each dog and finding them a safe and loving home.( some also rescue mix-breed if traits are aparent of the breed they rescue)
Just be really certain to not bring the pup to a" high kill"-shelter. They euthanize even healthy loving dogs because of lack of space if they aren't adopted soon enough.( some as short a time as 1 or 2 weeks only.!)

There are many other groups that rescue all dogs of any type. Look at Beagle Rescue groups first on the internet. If you have no luck there call the ASPCA or Humane society for referrals to your local rescue groups. Only turn her over to them if they are strictly no-kill. P.S. Rescue groups,not shelters use a network of foster homes and very carefully screen adoptive homes. Good luck to you and your sweet little pup - it is heartwarming to know there are still wonderful people in this world. There are others just as kind that will be willing to help you both. Let us know how it works out.

cesar im 15 and i watch ur show evey time its on. jsut about 3 months ago i got a border collie/black lab mix i named her chloe and shes the best ever!!!!!well right now theres like 2 feet of snow and i dont have anyways of buring her energy and some times she just way to crazy i dont no what i should do. and i also have a pomeranian thats at my house and he does not like chloe and even if she jsut goes up to him and shes jsut smelling him then he growles and shows his teeth. and shes 8 months so shes really hiper and she tries to play with him and then he will bite her. but when i bring her to a pet store then she barks and trys to jump on the other dogs and i dont no if shes doing this because of the pomeranian or what.

I'm so sorry for your loss. All who love and are loved by our wonderful dogs understand your grief. We all will be with our best friends again someday. Peace to you and all others who mourn.