Caesar, Hi!!

I just recently got Direct TV, so I've not seen a lot of your shows, but I really like them.

I have 3 dogs: Duke, a black Lab; Xandria, a Maltese; and Momma Dog, a Rat Terrier (I think.)She's named Momma Dog because she was dumped out here last summer about a week before she had her pups. It took the rest of the summer for her to let me get near her. She's VERY pack-oriented, since she has pretty much grown up on her own. I'm her pack leader.

With what I've learned from you, we are all doing pretty well inside (I already did a lot of what you say naturally, but I've learned a lot more of their language from you, which helps!!!).

We live on 20 acres, in the middle of 200 acre farms, so we don't usually use leashes outside. My problems come when we are outside. I'm not as young as I used to be, so I can't keep up with them. I'm pack leader unless their "breed" gets in the way!! Rat Terrier has Whippet in them, so Momma Dog sees things and immediately takes off. She's fast, too, so she's almost out of hearing range before I see her make her move. (I know, I'm exagerating a little.) I don't want her to chase the deer and birds, etc. I like having them all around. Xandria is doing MUCH!!! better inside with her barking. (I learned from you that she thought she was pack leader,...now I am. Thanks!!) But outside, if I leave a leash on her, she doesn't do anything, just lays there like she's in trouble. She only gives me something to correct when she doesn't have the leash on. She doesn't "act", she "reacts" to things, and so quickly she's far away before I can try to do anything. She sees someone, or something, and she's after it, barking and barking, etc. She never does anything, she doesn't bite, but there are horses out here and I don't want her spooking them, expecially if they have a rider on them. She doesn't chase our horses, but just people who ride by - strangers.

Everything else goes pretty well. My 3rd dog, Duke, is just really calm and laid back. He has always accepted me as leader.

I noticed one thing I thought was interesting the other day. You know how you said that the licking the lips in a dog is when they are fixating on something? In horses, it means submission.

I think all the different languages of the various animals is really interesting. What you do with dogs is the same thing "natural horsemanship" is with horses. I use "cat psychology" with my outside cat (she was a stray who adopeted me, like Momma Dog). I love learning more and more, too. I study your shows to learn more. I pick up things every time I watch you.

THANKS!!!!!
Carol Edge

I am thrilled to say that Cesar's DVD pack and the Illusion collar really work! My Rottweiller, Titus has been the king of our back yard for 5 yrs. Until I watched all of Cesar's DVD's did I learn that my fenced,1 acre backyard was only a big kennel. Then I thought back to the last time that I actually walked Titus, it had been a very long time. I have severe arthritis due to Lymes Disease, and it is very painful to walk never mind walking a 140lb. Rottie. Titus knew every time that I tensed up, so he starting pulling me down the street. I was in so much pain by the time we got home, I thought I could never walk Titus again. Then I saw the episode where Cesar used a backpack,so I purchased one and put water bottles in it. Titus is now keeping at my pace, but he still almost pulls me to the ground when he sees a car pass by, or people in their yard. Since he spent his entire life in my backyard I have realized that he has absolutely no socialization skills. I am terrified that we will run into another dog that is loose, I am affraid for Titus, the other dog and myself. With that I remain hopeful that we will conquer this, but I could sure use Cesar's help. I would advise anyone who truly wants to help their dog to get all of his DVD's and watch them over and over. I have spent most of my life doing animal rescue work, and have placed a total of over 500 dogs in private homes. They were all rescued from the shelter and I got a vet and dog groomer to donate their services. It was a very rewarding experience, but I never had a dog that was like Titus. Our neighbors are terrified of him and the mailman has not gotten out of his truck in five years because of Titus. My biggest fear is that my dog has gotten very aggressive and I am also affraid that he will bite my 3 yr. old grand daughter. I know that I can work through this thanks to Cesar's show, I will continue to be calm and assertive, and more importantly the pack leader. Thanks so much Cesar!
Sincerely,
Jan Holmes
Ocean, NJ

I watch you shows over and over. Always pick up something I missed even when its a repeat!! We have had a wonderful Brittany Spaniel, Say Dee, for about 2 1/2 years. We got her when she was a puppy. I have learned so much from your shows on how to be the pack leader. I became aware of your God given talent when I saw you on Oprah. I take Say Dee on long walks. Purchased a tread mill for when the weather is bad. However, I can not get her to stay on it. Anyway, she is very strong minded but and I find convincing her I am the pack leader is a 24 hour committment! If I would let up for a second she would take advantage ot if! So, I am always working with her and applying all the things I learn from your programs.
A couple of days ago a beautiful dog with a broken chain came to our fence. I was afraid he would get hit by a car or a couple of dangerous dogs that live behind us might harm him if he got in their yard. So I let him in our fence while I tried to track down the owner. Turns out they were all in Florida for spring break. They moved into the neighborhood a few months ago. Evidently, they are not set up for a dog. He didn't have much of a life. Nobody had time to give him any attention. He has tons of pent up energy! He was so happy to be loose! The first thing I did was put him on a leash and to walk him around the property. I tried to give him an adjustment with the leash when he needed it. However, he was very strong. He would take one paw and pull the leash down to the ground once in awhile. My Husband has a Raskal Scooter. I set it on the highest speed and I ran him up and down the street for quite sometime. I also got a hold of him behind the head in a firm grip and made him lay down to be submissive because he was soooooooooo excited that someone was noticing him! Say Dee will finally give up and let out a sigh of air but Teddy Bear (we found out his name) would lay there but never gave out that sigh of air. His family came home today and asked us if we would want the dog because they need to find a home due to not being set up for a dog and he doesn't have much of a life on a short chain that is attached to his dog house. So, we were very happy and Say Dee was happy. They play and ran all day long! Good excercise for both of them.
They brought Teddy Bear's dog house down tonight. So, we are all set up. This is my concern. I am not afraid of this dog. The Son who delivered the dog house in conversation mentions that the dog is part chow and part pitt bull. Do you think a woman, 5'5" 145 lbs can handle this breed? He is so deprived of attention and love.

We have 3 dogs, Lucky, 13yrs, Napoleon, 5yrs & Gypsy, 2 yrs. The three dogs were a challenge for about a year. But about a year ago I discovered the Dog Whisperer and that has cured many headaches for us. The main training for us has been the walks. But now we've got that down and our dogs couldn't be happier and me and my husband are in heaven. We love our dogs but so many problems with them prevented us from appreciating them. I can't say it enough to people, listen to Cesar Milan. I thought we needed for you to come to our home but just by listening and watching the show I have learned so much. THANK YOU CESAR.

I inherited two pitbulls from my son 3 1/2 years ago. I didn't want dogs, but my husband and I have come to love them deeply! They are Rocky (6) and his son (Rocky Jr.) R.J. (4). They are both over 100 lbs. of muscle! Thanks to the halti, and Ceser since I discovered him last fall, I am now able to walk both dogs at the same time. We are trying to venture further each walk, beyond our 1/2 mile driveway, as I now realize they need more than I was providing them with and they LOVE their walks. The problem is that with the new territory we are covering they are in a more excited state (new smells) and when they see wildlife; especially deer. They are hunters at heart. The Halti is my only hope of holding them back.
I had gone back to the pinch collar a few weeks ago because they hate the halti and I thought I had them pretty much under control. Due to, I think, my pack-leadership error, they both pulled me down a 50+ foot driveway on my stomach chasing a rottweiler back to it's house. I am only a little over 100 lbs, but they could have easily pulled a 400 lb. person; just not as fast! Had I not been wearing a winter coat or had they each gone either side of a tree, I could have been seriously injured or killed! To stop walking them is not an option, so I am back to using the halti, but am still fearfull each day that it will be my last, though I try my best to project calm assertiveness. They try really hard to be good dogs, but sometimes I think they can't control their urges to chase. I see Cesar is coming to Minneapolis, Minnesota, and wonder if he'll ever make it to Duluth, Minnesota and help me before I get killed.

lorraine says:

i have two dogs that are rescues. they are both part cane corso (an italian mastiff) and part rottie. they both have the ability to be great dogs but at time they’re just nuts. the male barks like mad at my husband if he gets out of his chair to go to another room in the house. the female hovers so close to me that i almost fall over her constantly.

Hi i am the proud owner of a 1yr old 145 lbs Cane Corso full breed.

The Cane Corso could only be found on Italian farms up until 1988 they are extremely devoted to their masters. If the male barks at your husband when he gets up it shows he is top dog and you husband has already been challenged for Alpha status and lost. The fact that the dogs came from shady breeding, I only say this because a REAL corso owner/breeder WILL NEVER MIX THE CORSO WITH ANY OTHER BREED PERIOD, mixing in any other breeds traits and characteristics is dangerous especially when doing so with the Corso, it can change temper, aggressiveness to name two. Mainly the reason for mixing corso/rottie is to give the corso rottie colorings since the Corso's physical traits will be dominate when breed together. The female will most likely stay under toe since the Corso is a guard dog through and through she feels she is protecting you by staying close. Not to mention they are a very stubborn and NEEDY breed always wanting constant family (or master) inclusion and almost a need to have constant eye contact with the master or any one he is protecting. Chances are you will not be picked by Cesar for training of these dogs for two reasons 1. I have never seen a dog on the show over 110lbs it is fishy the reason being for this is he may use shock treatments to control these dogs so fast. (If you saw'll the bulldog chasing a skateboard episode, well he had a larger neck and was the worst turn around i have ever seen on the show he relapsed 2 weeks later still flipping out at skateboards) so shock treatments on the Rottie or Corso will not be very effective nor would an electric fence. 2. The Cane Corso has a mind of its own until you take leadership (pack dominance) they will do what they want, who can stop them? I have found the best way to gain fast leadership is through a staring contest not looking away until the dog does first, after that you want to mount them since flipping them over to their side and holding them could be too far gone. As puppies you can hold their neck like their moms would and growl deeply since that is what mom would do.

In my experience with the breed over 10 years i have never seen or had a Corso become aggressive towards a kid. I have seen them get hype when they are playing with a kid but only when they feel the kid needs protection. The problem is i have seen countless rotties snip at everything so I can not say for sure I can only vouch for the Corso.

I would never recommend getting a Corso, if you want one you want one, you should research and find out about it before buying it.

I am an avid Pit Bull advocate and work with animal rescue to help educate the public about this breed and help to find Pit Bulls, from kill shelters, their forever homes. My life is dedicated to this wonderful breed. I get updates from our adopters daily about how wonderful their Pitty is doing. But I can't seem to help my own dog. I'm literally at my whits end. I've tried many vets, behaviorists, and every medication K9 and human to help with my dogs uncontrollable anxiety. But nothing has helped her. I'm very desperate for help. I have been trying for over a year to find someone that can help me to help her. Our story is long so I won't get into too many details but Keleigh has Thunderstorm Phobia (it's not just not likng them) and she's beyond anxious every time we leave our house. She begs to go on walks but she's so anxious the entire time, I have no idea if she's even enjoying them. She does not have separation anxiety. This is something completely different. I have worked with alot of dogs and my rescue friends have alot of dogs. This problem is unique or maybe not. It sounded silly a year ago when people kept saying "You need the dog whisperer". But I assure you, one year later, after all that has happened to us, nothing is funny about that comment at all now. It's a reality I've waited until I ran out of options to try and persue. I find Caesar an amazing man but I also know there are many pets who need him. I don't know what my chances are of even getting a response but I'm not willing to leave any stone unturned. Can anyone please help us?

My husband and I own 2 male shiba inu's. They are now 11 yrs old. We have rescued a now 9 month old husky pup. We have had possessive and dominance issues with the shiba's since they were pups and even do to this day. now, having intoduced a puppy to he mix, The alpha of the shiba's has been very aggressive to the the pup. The husky is very playful, but does not seem to get the hint when the shiba sends out the warning signals. The shiba has attacked on several occasions and we have had to pull the shiba off the husky for fear of injury. There doesn't seem to be a common trigger for the behavior. when they are all out for a walk, everyone is fine. The puppy has no interest in being the alpha, he only wants to be part of the pack. He follows the alpha shiba around only to get growled at and attacked. We don't want to live in chaos.how do we calm the agressive alpha and make peace in the pack? any suggestions?

Our four-month-old dachshund, Izzy, has been a normal puppy until now. She has played, gotten house trained, eats, etc. normally. But after the last of her shots, we put a collar on her. She is abnormally obsessed with fear of wearing this collar. Our vet says she will get used to it, but she doesn't seem to be improving.

The collar is lightweight and a quarter of an inch wide. We adjusted it so that it is not too tight or too loose.

Izzy moves her head constantly trying to shake the collar off, she rubs her head on the side of the wall, she won't play anymore, she follows me around wanting to be picked up so she can sleep in my lap. (She slept in my lap before, but not to for comfort--just to sleep.)

She runs quickly along the ground with her head down
instead of running normally. She shakes, her lip quivers, she whines, and she is in constant terror from the collar.

She won't ask to go outside anymore to go to the bathroom or to play. We have to take her out and coax her into doing her business.

We don't want to take it off of her and lose the time we've already put in trying to get her used to it. What do you suggest we do? Do you have an episode dealing with this subject? Thank you so much for your time and consideration.