From the very first, Cesar has shown the truth of why his way is so successful, - and replicate-able. Cesar’s way has touched our hearts so thoroughly BECAUSE ~ from the first baby steps of what ever level we are at through the skill level of a blind-folded martial arts master, ~ we are changed, from being the victim of the problem, to enacting the solution to the problem!

Most of us have become so numbed by the noise around us, we cannot discern, when there is a simple energy change in our environment…or reality danger threatens. There are so many ways to open our awareness beyond martial arts, mediation, yoga, spending time outdoors. Even if only worked with “the Walk”, simply by focusing on turning yourself into a sonar radar like your dog, noticing movement, sound, smells, - anything that changes, breaks the pattern, doesn’t fit in. I wonder how many lives would be saved if people would practice noticing the predators all around, from stray dogs, to criminals checking out a house or a person, even road rage might be reduced or even avoiding with the practice with the instinct that Cesar talks about.

I remember the episode with the older lady who was an actress, Cesar told her “Be Cleopatra. The little girl with the rottweiler and so many others too, all to find some one to pretend to be like, while walking the dog. On the email lists, read so many people saying…”I could never be like Cesar” not understanding that because they “SEE” the success of his ways, they already are, emotionally, intellectually and spiritually. How easy it is to just start adding the simplest basic elements of his physical techniques, like he talks about in the “Pack leader” DVD one step at a time. My greatest intellectual challenge I am working to emulate, is keeping my sense of humor and playfulness under stress and unexpected change!

One thing I have seen Cesar ALWAYS look for. From the get go, is for the dog owner to tell their “story” or myth about why the problem is occurring. Out of this comes pain tapes, victimization, (fears, doubts, sadness…) reframed into justifications as to WHY something is. Someone told me that one can distinguish e-motion, which is simply energy in motion vs. emotionality, which is all the stories, trauma/drama, and resulting disempowerment, we see on those episodes (and in our own lives). Like stepping on a nail crossing the street, feeling the pain but keep going to get out of danger, before stopping on the other side, taking it out, then attending the wound. Emotionality would sit down in the street, holding the nail and rocking in pain no matter the danger, crying about how people are always trying to hurt you since you were a child, having someone take you home and then never coming out because people are out there waiting to hurt you! How wonderful that the dog can be such a mirror for our emotional challenges, that so many times are also our human relationship challenges as well.

The spiritual connection. Wayne Dyer talks about how “inspire” comes from being in-spirit. no matter what our faith is. How many of us have rescued a dog beyond our skills, because there was no one else? Taken that leap of faith, that if we are here and that dog is here, then someone (Upstairs) knows we can do this thing, if we only try. In the Dueling Beagles hour long episode, Cesar spoke to a grandmother, helping her to see how she could use her connection and skill as one of God’s pack members, to follow his lead when she didn’t know how to do, and then to use her power and strength as a pack leader in her fight against cancer, to apply these skills. that she already has used, to make changes with the dog(s) behaviors (and hers).

Cesar is dead on! As a teacher of 30 years, I know that knowledge IS power. TRUE knowledge is not Seen, it is FELT, and when it is felt inside, on the levels he discusses, it changes behaviors (dog and human)! Personal power comes from deciding to assume personal response-ability to do something different. Take personal authority (and consequences) by not looking to other people for permission to do the right thing,

My experience is that those who come here and work with his information already know and do all these aspects, whether they understand consciously or not!

Tony Robbins? I use Cesar as my role model for inspiration and intellectual empowerment!

I have a 3 year old yellow labrador, who is the love of our family. However, my family and I are unable to but her nails. Due to this fact, our beloved "Bella"'s nails are long and sharp. PLease help Ceasar!!

Cesar, I think what you wrote here is a fantastic idea. I'm going to try it with my dog, Chintho.

Oh Cesar I LOVE YOU and the show its great!your methods work really good on husbands and children too. A good swift quick kick in the rear always gets my family in gear

I noticed the programs airing today (Feb.9) are re-runs. Are we already "through" Season III!??? Can't seem to watch enough of Dog Whisperer!!!!

Dear Caesar ~

I have watched your show faithfully. I was hooked from the very first time that I saw your show. What a remarkable human being you truly are. I genuinely admire the work that you do. The manner in which you represent yourself and the way that you work with people, as well as dogs is the most wonderful thing to witness. What I find most engaging is the beautiful spirit you so clearly have; the energy that you put forth is such a positive and kind energy. You’re just terrific and I thank you for developing such an amazing show. I love it! I hope that you continue to do the show for many years to come.

I have been toying with this idea to write to you – I have never in my life written to a television program! I live in Carmel,California. It is a beautiful place to live and I love it here. I have 2 amazing little Italian Greyhounds. Both are female.
“Luca” is 4 yrs. old and is a Blue I.G., and“Lily” is 2 yrs. old., all white with one black spot on her left eye (absolutely adorable!). Lily is a “rescue” and was just out-right given to me only 8 months ago. Luca, however, I have had since she was a tiny puppy. I like to say, “Luca found me,” not that I found “Luca.” Actually, Lily found me too! I truly believe this. Luca came to me during the most difficult time in my life – when I was going through a difficult divorce and fighting for custody of my daughter. During this time “Luca” became my “baby.” She became my baby when my own baby was taken from me.
In the early days I cried a lot. I’ve begun to heal, but it's a process for sure. I love “Luca” with all my heart and I thank God for placing her in my path. I have found Italian Greyhounds to be the absolute sweetest little beings! There is no other way to describe “my girls,” other than they are so sweet! I love that Italian Greyhounds are so wonderful with children. In fact, that was my first reason for falling in love with the breed.

It’s funny because I had never even seen an Italian Greyhound before a friend of mine was dog-sitting. She was caring for this little Italian Greyhound who when I first laid eyes on her I said, “okay she’s either really cute or really ugly!” And I laughed. I was kidding, of course. She was darling! I fell in love with this little dog when she curled up on my lap during a movie and I witnessed for the first time the amount of heat these dogs produce! As I stroked the silky fur of this Greyhound and and admired her graceful little body, I just fell in love with her; I fell in love with her energy and with the breed, itself! It was several months later that “Luca” came into my life. I took one look at her inside this little cage she was in and she looked at me, the very moment that I looked into her golden-brown eyes there was one thing that I said, the one thing that came rolling through my mind and came without fore-thought and came naturally was: "You're supposed to be with me!" I said this directly to this beautiful little Italian Greyhould and I would swear to you she understood me! LOL Needless to say, Luca came home with me that day.

Lily is a rescue. She was given to me by a woman who could no longer continue to care for her due to her busy life and constant travel. When Lily came to me she was afraid of her own shadow. I have just assumed the role of caring for Lily and raising her just as I have raised Luca. I take them everywhere I go and I don't favor Lily. She began to learn from me, but the most interesting aspect was how she learned behavior from Luca. “Luca” is extremely confident and out-going. This has been so neat to witness. Lily is still a bit insecure but she's beginning to come out of her shell.

Now that I have “my girls,” healing from a broken heart is bearable. I try to raise my girls to be polite. I never want people to have to say that my dogs are “rude.” There is nothing more wonderful than a well-behaved/well-trained dog. I know that it’s me that probably needs the training, but I am more than willing to do the work. When it comes to my girls, there are just a few behaviors that I wish I could alter.

*I take my girls to the Carmel beach every single day without fail. Pretty lucky dogs to be able to live in such a beautiful area and to be able to run free on the beach without having to be attached to a leash!

The things that I would love to work on with my girls aren’t major issues, but they are significant.> See List Below >

I would be so honored if you would consider coming out to Carmel and filming an episode of your show on the Carmel beach and in downtown Carmel-By-The-Sea." This quaint little beach town would be an amazing location! It’s absolutely beautiful here and it's one of the best spots to vacation with your dog as this is an extremely "Dog-Friendly" town; so much so that many of the restaurants even offer a "Doggie Menu!" Other business usually always have a treat to give to their 4-legged visitors, as well!

Behavioral Issues:

· Stop licking!
Luca licks people’s faces, hands, etc… -- overall I think licking is just plain irritating. People will reach to pet Luca and rather than allow them to pet her, she instead begins to profusely lick their hand.
· When walking on the beach, if Luca sees a blanket thrown out she knows there is usually food there and she will go over to families who are picnicking and it is not only difficult but also downright embarrassing to remove her from their picnic area. She doesn’t always do this and if I can correct her before we actually reach the problem, she will stay with me and not run to their picnic to beg for food, but if I allow her to get too far ahead of me, if she makes it over to someone's picnic area it is hard to move her away from their food, she makes me chase her and it's just embarrassing.
· When it comes to food Luca is horrible! If another dog comes close to a treat she’s given or any kind of food that she’s in front of, she will attack the other dog to defend her right to eat whatever it is that she has. This happens quite often. If Lily just walks by Luca after I’ve given them each a treat of some sort, Luca will lunge at Lily and claim her food and the area it's in.
· Luca barks when she hears another dog walking by outside. It can be irritating and I live right downtown in Carmel, above businesses and I do have neighbors, as well. I don’t want to disturb any of my neighbors.
· Luca always jumps up on people to greet them and many people think it's cute, but there are people who just don’t like that. I would like to train Luca to greet people without feeling as if she has to stand up on thme to do so.
· Lily and Luca together race to the door when someone knocks at my front door. I can have them stop and sit before I answer the door, but I am never sure they will remain so. I would love for them to be calm when I open the door, rather than barking and jumping around and racing to the door.
· Finally, with Lily the entire thing is that she’s insecure; she's afraid. Lily really is timid in so many situations. On the beach, her tail is often tucked in and she is often shaking. I feel bad for her. I just keep exposing her to this setting and hoping that she will begin to understand that there's nothing to fear. I really want Lily to feel safe and to become more confident, just as Luca is.

So, that’s it! Thank you for taking the time to read my letter. I apologize for the lengthiness of it. I hope you consider visiting Carmel one day! Honestly, it would be an honor to meet you, and to be able to work with you in person would be a dream come true.
My best to you and your family. Thank you so much for the work that you do – you’re a wonderful person!
Take Care!
Raquel

Ian Dunbar, PHD once said regarding trying to look at wolf packs and applying that studty to dogs: "Saying 'I want to interact with my dog better, so I'll learn from the wolves' makes about as much sense as saying 'I want to improve my parenting - let's see how the chimps do it.'"

Hi,
I have a 1 year old tibetan terrier. I have had him from a puppy. I have established myself as the pack leader (I believe) but my kids are another story. The dog tried to mount my 9 year old last week and even went so far as to bite the back of her neck while doing it. My child was crying because she was hurt and of course I did not see it as it happened but from her description I could tell what happened. This dog thinks he is above the kids for sure and it is worrying me because the last dog I had I adopted from the humane society and it attacked my youngest and bit up her face pretty bad. I had to get rid of the animal because I did not know what else to do and I don't want the same thing to happen again. My current dog does not growl at the kids or anything like that. It is like he thinks they are puppies for him to rough up. What can I do? I have tried to teach the kids to be pack leaders but its not really working.

oh and by the way i jus left a comment I REALLY LOVE THE SHOW!!i watch it all the time even the re-runs hehe!!!!! but where else is there a better place to contact cesar?

cesar is my insperation i cant get enough of his show!!

I have observed some peculiarities of my two dachshunds, now departed. The female (younger but established herself as the alpha dog the very first day she was brought into the house when she was 10 weeks old) would walk up and down the stairs and with me on level ground to my left. The male (1.5 years older and much more muscular) would always walk on my right and behind. I also noticed that they both followed me everywhere, inside the house, room to room, sleep at my feet while I was on the computer and come outside when I was outside. When they were not outside they would watch me through the window do yard work, etc. Although this probably cannot be called being the alpha dog on my part, I'm wondering if they saw me as the alpha dog because of their constant following me everywhere.
Can anyone enlighten me on this behavior(s)-them and me?