DOG BEHAVIOR

Dog Jumps When Excited

What do you do if your dog jumps on you or your guests when excited? Cesar Millan answers this Dog Whisperer viewer’s question. Read more

Dog Problem: Dog Runs Away From Us When Off Leash

I have a 5-month-old staffy Tyson who is very friendly and an all round happy puppy. We've started taking him to the dog beach where all of the other dogs are off leash. Every time we let Tyson off the lead he just runs off and just totally ignores us, which leaves us running up the beach after him. Just wondering if anyone has any tips on how to train him to stay close to us and to come when he is told. Read more

Excerpt from the book "How to Raise the Perfect Dog through Puppyhood and Beyond"

Common Problem 1: Jumping Up on People When a puppy comes running up to us and jumps on us, we think, "She loves me, she is so happy to see me!" We feel special and chosen and cherished. And who doesn't thrill to watch puppies jumping and leaping about in play? Read more

Dog Behavior 101: How to Prevent Jumping on Guests

How can you tell if your dog is the pack leader? It's simple: if she jumps on you when you arrive home, she is the pack leader. If she jumps on your guests, she is making sure that these new arrivals also know she is in charge. What can you do to stop this unwanted behavior? Read more

Problems with Hyperactive Jack Russell

Hi, We watch your program and try to follow your instructions (techniques) for retraining ourselves and rehabilitating our dog. We have a four-month-old Jack Russell named Wetto. Our issue with him is taking him for walks. Read more

Ask Cesar: Pup with a Pug Problem

Hi Cesar, I have a 10-month-old bichon shih tzu, Maggie. She’s had all of her shots and has been going to dog training classes once a week for a number of months (she’s currently in an advanced class). She’s also going through our local Pet Therapy Society screening and training so she and I can volunteer after she turns one. She’s very well socialized with all types of people and dogs – except one. Read more