This page is about Cesar Millan - The Dog Whisperer Season 1 Episode 11-15.
Dog Breed Info: Pit Bull
Name: Emily
Owners: Jessika Palmer and her father, David Palmer
Dog Behavior Problems: Emily shows dangerous dog to dog aggression problems.
Dog Behavior Modification: Cesar Millan explains that Emily controls their household and they have been given Emily too much power. So, Emily becomes dominant around them and it needs to be disciplined. Cesar's wife is walking another pit bull on opposite direction and Cesar wants to see what is her reaction. Emily's degree of aggression is very high and it is in Red Zone area. Cesar has to push her down on the ground like a ritual of a normal dominance dog. Then, Cesar helps Emily to release most of her bad energy by stopping her dog fighting behavior using "Alpha Roll". Finally Emily is able to walk side by side with another dog without aggression. Cesar Millan recommends Emily to spend 6 weeks in his dog psychology centre as she needs to spend time with more dogs to re-socialize with other dogs. After 6 weeks, she has become a balanced dog.
Dog Breed Info: Chihuahua
Name: Paris
Owners: Nelson Chang and Jhett Brown
Dog Behavior Problems: Paris is an adorable Chihuahua but she does not like stranger. She barks and tries to bite strangers who near her. She also will not listen to her owners and run around when she is off leash outside. Nelson wants to stop his dog biting and barking problem.
Dog Behavior Modification: Cesar Millan says that this dog is controlling the house. He further mentions that animal suppose to enjoy their live by walking and not hide inside a house or beg. All these problems occur because of the frustration from lack of exercise. Paris uses her energy to express in other ways. Cesar teaches them the proper way to walk Paris so that Paris will respect and listen to them.
Dog Breed Info: Mastiff
Name: Hank
Owner: Marsha Alexander
Dog Behavior Problems: Marsha has been rescued dogs for 20 years. Hanks is 150 pounds Mastiff that will charge to gate whenever there is someone passes the house. He will growl when a stranger near him as well. Hanks also has serious dog separation anxiety issue. When Marsha is not around, he has eaten window cells and frame, chew side part of the wall and door.
Dog Behavior Modification: After Cesar Millan meets Hanks, he realizes that Hank's problem is not as bad as described. He is just lack of trust because he was abused before Marsha adopted him. Cesar explains that separation anxiety in dogs comes from lack of exercise and Hanks needs to walk everyday. Cesar just gives some tips on how to walk properly as Marsha herself already knows what she is doing. With enough exercise, it will stop the dog chewing problem.
Dog Breed Info: Lhasa Apso
Name: Sasha
Owners: Lois Rubino and Barry Heck
Dog Behavior Problems: Sasha is an aggressive dog that will bark and bite anyone who near her food bowl or her toy. She also refuses to walk on leash.
Dog Behavior Modification: Cesar Millan explains that Sasha is like any other little dogs that control the house. The reason is little dogs gain a lot of affections because they are cute. This makes the dog to be dominating in the house and do whatever it wants. The family members become Sasha's followers. Cesar blocks Sasha with toy in her mouth until a corner and then tries to get the toy from her mouth. Cesar makes her understands that the toy is his and makes her give up the toy. Next, Cesar stands near her food bowl and on the top of her food. Cesar claims the food and make Sasha back away from the food bowl. This is how Cesar Millan fixs the dog food aggression problem. Cesar further teaches them how to properly leash training the puppy.
Dog Breed Info: German Shepherd
Name: Shep
Owners: Cynthia Holvenstot and her sons Ricky and Jojo Lopez
Dog Behavior Problems: Shep is friendly to family members but barks and attacks at strangers.
Dog Behavior Modification: Cesar Millan goes to meet Shep and Shep barks hard on Cesar. Cesar corners Shep until he is relax and submissive to Cesar and he put him on leash. Then, Shep follows and walks with Cesar which amaze Cynthia. Shep can act as a service dog for Cynthia which is handicap. So, Cesar further puts a backpack on Shep which make Shep feels useful. Cynthia is finally able to walk Shep on street.
Dog Breed Info: Shepherd/Lab mix
Name: Jake
Owners: Linda and Bob Weide
Dog Behavior Problems: Jake is obsessed with other dogs when he is on leash. He is acting like want to kill another dog. But when off leash in dog park, he is ok.
Dog Behavior Modification: Cesar explains that the leash makes Jake frustrated. After getting more information from them, Cesar realizes that when Jake is walking on leash with Bob, Jake will listen to Him. But, when Jake is walking with Linda, Jake will turn more dominant and aggressive. The reason is Linda's way of leash walking is not consistent enough. Cesar further teaches them how to properly walk Jake and use stern correction to put Jake's attention on them in stead of other obstacles on the walk. Cesar also uses his dog to see how Jake reacts when walking together with dog.
Dog Breed Info: Rottweiler
Name: King
Owner: Chantel Valdivieso
Dog Behavior Problems: King is a Rottweiler breed which weight 150 pounds while Chantel who is his owner only weight 70 pounds. King likes to pull on leash which makes Chantel is not able to walk him on leash as he is too strong.
Dog Behavior Modification: Cesar Millan teaches them how to properly walk King in calm submissive way. He finds out that King is really bad on leash. When walking near other dogs, King wants to charge to other them and Cesar corrects him right away. He further helps to drain energy out from King so that Chantel can practice leadership on King. Chantel has better control on King but it will take time for King to submissive to Chantel totally.
Dog Breed Info: Yorkshire Terriers
Name: Scrawny
Owners: Tanya Vener and Allen Medven
Dog Behavior Problems: Tanya and Allen have 9 Yorkshire Terries. But, there is one which always causes trouble, Scrawny. Scrawny is the thinnest and skinniest of all which Allen always makes sure that she is able to get food. Scrawny is very attached to Allen and she will bark or growl at anyone who comes near him.
Dog Behavior Modification: Allen brings Cesar to his dogs. When Cesar goes near Allen, Scrawny barks at Cesar. Cesar corrects her at that moment. When Scrawny scratches on Allen's legs, normally Allen will pick her up. But, Cesar asks him not to pick her up and corrects her because that behavior is not allowed. Pick up Scrawny will only intensify the undesired behavior.
Dog Breed Info: Dalmatian
Name: Lola
Owners: Liz Dietz and Ed Lopez
Dog Behavior Problems: Lola is spoilt by Liz and Ed and owns the house. She is also bad at walking on leash and always pull on leash. She also likes to chase at other dogs. They are not the authority figures to Lola.
Dog Behavior Modification: Cesar Millan asks Liz to show him how normally she walks Lola. He finds out that Liz needs to improve a lot on her walking. Cesar teaches them how to properly walk Lola from the moment to put Lola on leash. Cesar also asks them to put Lola on treadmill which can help high energy dog like Lola to drain out some energy.
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