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The Art of Learning to “Be”
When we adopt a dog and bring him into our home, we are basically playing God in his life. In essence, we are saying, “I’m the person you are to love, obey and trust for the rest of your life. I hope that works for you!” Fortunately for us, dogs have embraced the “love the one you’re with” philosophy 100 percent. Read more
Chase Your Dream
Do you want to work with dogs? CESAR shares his secrets for building a successful career— and a fulfilling life. I hadn’t been living in Los Angeles long when I landed a job washing limos. There was one big perk—the owner had two dogs, and I got to train them in the yard while I cleaned the fleet of cars. Soon after, my boss asked me to train his friends’ dogs, too. Read more
Leader Of The Pack
Cesar launched his first Great Dog Adventure in June with a weekend in San Diego for fans—and, of course, their dogs. The highlight of the three-day event was a 50-dog pack walk through Presidio Park in Old Town San Diego. But the fun didn’t stop there. Read more
Problem of the Month: Maintaining Pack Balance
It’s a common scenario. Parents give in to their kids’ pressure to get a puppy. They grow up together, the human child and the canine puppy. They become best pals. And as the child gets older and takes the right of passage from high school to college, he leaves home. For most families, that means the parents keep the dog. Read more
How to be The Pack Leader
A dog's mother begins training puppies from birth. She makes them wait for food; she controls when they play and how far they travel. Adult dogs need these same rules, boundaries, and limitations from you, their pack leader when dog training. Read more
Therapy Dog Saves Little Girl's Life
Ally Gillen was diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disease. With the help of therapy dogs, she is recovering, and now she’s certified her dog and is helping other kids. Read more
Helping Local Animal Shelters (Even on a Budget)
Ways to help even if you can't donate money. Read more
What to Do if Your Dog Goes Missing
Tips on finding your lost dog, including making posters, visiting shelters, searching the neighborhood, using the Internet, and offering rewards Read more
Tips for Establishing Leadership with Your New Dog
One of the first things you should to create a strong bond and balanced relationship with your new dog from day one. Knowing your pack takes time, patience, and acceptance. Then formulating a plan, setting an intention, and following through is what creates even more strength in your relationship, bond, and its depth. Read more
6 Great Ways to Challenge Your Dog’s Mind
Just like people, dogs get bored with the same old everyday routine. Keeping them mentally challenged and constantly exposing them to new things is just as important as taking them for walks and exercising them. Bored dogs develop destructive behaviors and take their negative energy out on things like your furniture. Read more
