The Argy Files

Many people want to adopt powerful breeds, but they usually don't know what they are getting themselves into. When you hear the sad story of a dog's past, it's easy to have a sense of pity. One of the best things offered here in the United States is the ability to volunteer at a shelter or a rescue organization where you can learn about different dog energies and handling problem behaviors. This way you are more prepared when you adopt and better able to pick a suitable dog for your energy.

I want to encourage people to use instincts and logic when bringing a dog into the house instead of coming from an emotional, spiritual, or intellectual standpoint. If you choose to bring a powerful dog home, you have to understand instincts first. You have to understand how to fulfill the needs of the breed.

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Cesar...I have the uptmost admeration for what you try to teach people about interacting with dogs, but in all honesty, after watching MANY of your shows, you've accomplished nothing that I haven't already done years ago, which is to basically, First and foremost, obsverve the dogs natural behavior, and from that point, learn what points of natural "dog" behavior, they would understand and commit to. My Father, 20 years or so ago, would have killed a Doberman or a Rottie just because of it's breed, but I got a Rottie pup and taught it the way they would be in a natural setting, with a dominate profile in his life. After he was about 8 months old, and from that point on, when my Father would come vistit me, he'd most likely go spend 20 minutes or so with my "killer" dog before he'd knock on the door of his son's house! Maybe I should be your "east coast" partner! There is no such thing as a "bad dog", only bad human control/instincts/counter behavavior. Just my opinion though, And to be honest, it riles me, that some people I've run across have paid HUNDREDS of $$ for a trainer(which I'm sure doesn't hurt your payday!lol), but it just seems so ridiculously easy. At 51 years old, I've NEVER had a bad dog, just some bad habits, easily broken IF you can take command of the situation. I've found in the worst case scenarios, if ya put a dog on it's back in a bad situation and grab it by the SKIN, not it's actual throat, you have almost automatic submission. After a couple sessions of the same "bad behavior" and the same response(which is very important) from the pack leader( the Alpha..the owner!), the problem virtually vanishes before your eyes.

my nuetered 11 mth male pit/lab has recently begun to display aggressive behavior to both dogs & people. Once he fixes his attention we have a difficult time controlling him. He is very smart, sensitive, playful, & sweet. He plays well with our Lhasa & Yorkies, has never been aggressive to them, just dogs he does not know. We really love this dog & want to keep him, but we are affraid now that he may hurt someone. Could showing him too much love be the problem? I really think he believes he's a little dog & does not understand his power, he often tries to sit on my lap & jumps at me like a small dog will. Any suggestions? Could it be due to a recent move across country & not feeling secure? Or is it the Pit coming out in him? I always rejected that idea, but now I am not so sure!!

I have a love for powerful breeds... but I'm eleven years old. And I have a disability called cerebral palsy. I really am wanting a pit bull right now, and I know that really powerful and stuff, but i just have a strong love for them. But I don't know why. But I'm just wanting to be able to control such a powerful breed at such a young age. And when I watch your show, I'm just amazed how you can control a pit without being bit and staying calm and assertive all through it. When I grow up, I want to be just like you. I'm just to inspired in your work with dogs. One day, (Or when I go to college) I want to fly to L.A. and meet you and go in your pack. I've always dreamed of doing that. But anyway! I really want a pit bull when i get older! Oh.. and if I will ever get a chance to vist your pack of 40 dogs.... I'D LOVE IT!!!! :D

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