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As you'll see in tonight's episode, Milo is fortunate to live on a farm where everything he needs to fulfill his genetic needs is right there for him. It would be different if Milo lived in a city without access to such activities, though no matter where you live, there are plenty of things you can do to help your dog burn energy and feel constructive. Activities such as fly ball, obstacle and agility courses, and Frisbee are great for building dogs' strength, endurance, and overall physical and mental health.
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I cannot even begin to say what an epithany it was when Cesar pointed out the importance of giving dogs jobs!
I remember how hopeless it seemed when my dogs were young, that I would walk them and they would end the experience more energized (seemingly) then when I left! (or ready for round two walk 5 minutes after we returned.
When I saw Cesar on skates, I remember thinking, NO WAY was I gonna get on those things and kill my 50 year old body! Instead I came up with a small bike that would allow me to plant my feet solidly on the ground in a three point contact (bike being one of the three points. I used a harness (Cesar said it evokes pulling and it does!) and hooked the dog to the bike, under the bike seat to keep the center of gravity as low as possible, and then used the gentle leader (pre-illusion collar) to keep the head right next to me and redirect the attention back to me and the run.
ALL the dogs love it and I cannot even get near the bike without them getting excited to go. (Yes I wait for them to calm down with my "tsst" sound). Now I have had as many as 4 dogs out at a time, then pull me for about 15 min and then I peddle like mad for another 15 and we ALL get this fabulous workout and the resulting calm lasts through the day.
I just got a new rescue for Valentines and plan to add a backpack on him for a little extra workout since this young male as sooo much more energy then the others.
Now I am trying to decide if I want to go to carting (lots of links on the web) that Cesar has demonstrated, or move to a three wheel bike! Decisions, decisions!
I have three dogs I took in and treated for mange and severe malnourishment. I live on Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota. Most of the dogs here roam in packs. Fighting over mating and any food the pack finds is commonplace. I have slowly worked with my three to have them trust me enough to come into my garage (we have VERY COLD temps here). I have been working with them to create their own pack with myself as the leader. But almost anytime other stray dogs came by - which was often, my dogs wanted to rejoin the all dog pack.
Two of the dogs are soon heading to a no kill shelter in Nebraska. I've worked with them on leading, on being groomed, on playing, and other such activities. They are eating the activity and interaction time up. It seems they enjoy being out playing with other dogs, but will come to me and even enter through the front of the house when I think they need to come inside. They stay around me and sleep at my feet when I am working in the kitchen or sitting at the computer.
The dog I wish to keep-a HUGE BLACK dog (BEAR) has not really taken to anything that involves control. We do not have fenced yards here-so I would like to be able to let him out for short periods on a tie. When I have tried to walk him, he becomes panicked. He spins and gets the leash in his mouth, and sinks to the ground to avoid moving. Once he is removed from the leash, he keeps looking at me- like I did something wrong. (that could just be my own feelings of guilt-but he becomes "smaller" not big and happy and bouncing.)
When I first got him, he had a collar embedded in his neck-he had outgrown it. It took a couple of weeks of feeding him before he allowed me close enough to "snip" the collar off him with a pair of scissors. I wonder if the memory of the collar makes him remember WHOEVER put that first collar on him.
I will be watching the episode tonight to hopefully see some tips on how to "guide" or "lead" him in such a way that he sees balanced pack interactions (between him and myself) as a Good thing, or something that helps him feel "comfortable".
As soon as the other two dogs head for their new home OFF the reservation, then I will be having BEAR fixed. I am hoping that may help the situation also.
I am always working on remaining centered and focused. I'm a school counselor AND I teach students natural horsemanship (controlling the horse at liberty from the ground using body language). This works sometimes with the dogs, but if I begin to put Pressure on BEAR then he begins to whine. When he is happy and calm, he has a wonderful time. (Right now, he is outside in 50 mile an hour winds-having a great time-playing "keep the stuffed teddy bear" away from a stray dog. I'm sure at feeding time he will come in).
I'm always learning. The three dogs are GREAT teachers.
Cesar- Thanks for showing how to handle different situations, but mostly thanks for describing how you perceive what the difficulty is. When I find I am not getting something right, I don't think the dog is wrong, or that I am incompetent, but that I am not looking at the situation from a constructive viewpoint. (this helps when working with students also :) )
Some one please help....I am a family divided! We have an indoor family...me, my husband, 2 kids; ages 1 and 2, 4 cats, a rabbit and a chiauhauh named "Big". Then we have the outside family...me,hubby 2 kids and my pitbul; Bullet. I would love to one day have a united family where Bullet and others can get along.The problems are these..Bullet the pit bull is 2 years old and never been around cats...he hasnt tried to eat a cat but he has tried to get them. the second porblem is my chiauhauh, tries to attack him! Bigs tried to eat the pitbull! how do i introduce the cats, and maybe one day get every one in the same room with out fighting?
Our family has been blessed with a small dog named Ginger. Ginger belonged to our daughter and moved into our home with our daughter about a year ago. When our daughter moved out Ginger was left with us. Our main problems with Ginger are her inability to be potty trained and the fact that she runs around the house like a maniac when our neighbors start their four-wheelers up and drive around the neighborhood. She never stops running and barking the whole time they are out. She is a true joy except for these misbehaviors.
hey cesar i am ten years old.I have three dogs charlote,princess,and suger.Suger is well behaved.Princess is just a puppy so she acts just like a normal puppy.But charlote is a problem.Outside charlote is jumping around having fun and playing with the other two dogs.But when shes inside she hides behind the crates,under the computer desks,inside her crate,and daddy has an office and she hides beside his chair (charlote is daddys bud).Shes scared of practically everybody.She doesnt like kids.I dont like that because when i try to pet her she starts to shake.Sometimes i cry because i really like charlote and i want her to trust me.My dad has said he was going to call the person we got her from to take her back hes said that lots of times but he naver does.he says that because he thinks she wants a big field to play in.charlote was rescued we think before she was rescued kids were mean to her or people abused her.i really want her to be social.so i can play with her.And one more thing all of them keep digging in the back yard.my parents hate it.please come and help charlote weve tried everything we could think of.without you there is no hope.
My 86 & 84 year old parents have a one and a half year old westhighland terrier that rules the house. When they give him treats, he takes them under the bed to watch over and eventually eats. If you go to reach for anything under there, he has a mean growl and does try to bite. So we usually just leave him alone. Any advice.
I watch your show and rally advocate your advice, its a really good practicle show that gives a lot of hope to many dog owners.
Paula - Sounds like your folks need to take ownership of the treats. How about closing the bedrm. door (first), put the dog on a leash and place a treat in front of him. Do not let him have the treat (correction with collar and leash) until (as Cesar says) he is calm and submissive and WHEN you want him to HAVE the treat is your decision (not his). We've taught our dog the command of "leave it" and she'll ignore treats, drop her ball in the yard before going on a walk, etc. Did you ever play "hide the thimble" when you were a kid? We play it all the time with Maggie -- She sits, stays and we "hide" her toy in another room. At our command she goes searching.... really helps during the winter months to ease her need to retrieve (she's a lab). Good luck.
Why does my dog growl in his sleep?
I just want to say that I love the beginning of the Dog Whisperer with Ceasar being pulled by his dogs. It looks so cool and I dream of doing that. You should offer a screen saver with that picture....
I love the pic of Ceasar sitting on the rocks with his dogs on the coast. That needs to be a screen saver too. I would download it and I know I wouldn't be alone...Lot's of people would enjoy it.
I want to get the collar you offer. Please let me know where to get it. I don't see anywhere on this site to get it.
I Love you Ceasar! Thanks to you I have a wonderful relationship with my dogs! I have 4 of them. Golden, Rott, Dachsund and Chiuhua (sp?) LOL
I have purebred dogs that I show. I am not sure how you let your dog chase cars? I don't let mine wander or go outside without some form of supervision. If they are fenced which a dog should be unless extremely obedient, then how does this happen to people? Leaving your dog "out" to wander and chase cars is a dangerous behavior. Your dog is subject to passerbys stealing, or injuring your pet or prized show dog without you making sure the dog is safe.
And I want to know where you can get those cool roller blades that Cesar has for the runs he takes. I have not been able to find them anywhere. Now that is excercising a dog without losing your balance. I use a springer, this works.
L. Vellios
IN NOVEMBER 2006, MY 15 YEAR OLD SON AND I PICKED OUT A SHELTER PUPPY. SHE IS GERMAN SHEPARD HUSKY MIX. SHE WAS VERY SHY, AND NEEDED A FAMILY DESPERATLY. WE WERE PERFECT. RECENTLY SHE HAS BEGUN TO TEAR UP OUR HOUSE, ANYTHING SHE CAN FIND, WHEN WE NEED TO LEAVE OUR HOME. WE HAVE TRIED EXERCISE, DISTRACTION, LEAVING T.V. ON, SO FORTH. WE NEED HELP. I HAVE M.S. AND CAN NOT HANDLE THE STRESS OF COMING HOME TO SKY HAVING DESTROYED ALL IN HER PATH. WE LOVE THIS DOG DEARLY. SHE HAS HELPED MY SON MORE THAN YOU WILL EVER KNOW. HE HAD RECENTLY HAD TO HAVE HIS DOG PUT TO SLEEP THE SAME YEAR AND WENT INTO A DEEP DEPRESSION. I CAN'T SEPERATE THEM NOW. BUT AM RUNNING OUT OF OPTIONS. PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHAT ELSE WE CAN DO AS A FAMILY TO HELP SKY WITH THIS MISBEHAVIOR.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME
CADE, JOE, MORGAN, DAN HARRIS
I love your show Cesar!!! It is SSOO great! I try to teach my collie Nellie everything that I see on your show. Allthough half the time it doesn't work becase the other dog's issuse aren't what Nellie's issuses are. But anyways, these are the problems that Nellie has:
1.) She pulls on the leash when I walk her.
2.) She barks even when nothing's there.
3.) She jumps on people when they come through the gate.
4.) She will bite people when they start to run.
5.) She bites ohter dogs when they come mear her.
Please help me!!!!
I don's want my dog to be a freak!!!!!
(or at least I don't want people to think she's one).
CESAR PLEASE HELP ME!!
I HAVE A SHIZU/BISION FRISE MIX AND WHEN YOU RUN SHE WILL START TO BITE AND RUN AFTER YOU!
I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO!!
AND ALSO SHE PULLS ON THE LEASH. HOW DO I STOP THIS MISBEHAVING? PLEASE HELP!
ME, MY STEPMOM, AND MY STEP-BROTHER DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO!!!
my st.bernard dog is out of control,
i cant let my kids go outside to play because im worried that she will jump on them and injure them.whenever my husband and i try to feed her,she jumps on us until we give her Her food.shes very impatient and if not helped will seriously injure someone.
please dog whisperer,HELP ME!!
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