TRAINING

Disinterested in the Walk

Dear Cesar, My dog is a 5-year-old Lab/Terrier mix. He’s always loved going to walks, but lately he seems disinterested in going. I’ve had to pull him out of the door to go for a walk and then he’ll sit down after we’ve gone one block and refuses to go another. Read more

Problems Walking Your Dog?

Many people don't take their dogs on as many walks as they should because they have issues keeping their dog under control. Whether it's pulling, lunging, or other problem behaviors, there's hope! Take time this month to work on the walk. Read more

Puppy is Impossible to Walk

Dear Cesar, We have a 13 week old Springer, and it is impossible to take him for a walk. He will not leave the yard. My husband just tried to walk him, and the puppy was so upset that he threw up! Please help. My husband eventually wants him to be a bird dog! Read more

Insecure on the Walk

Dear Cesar: I have a new Doberman named Burt. He's a beautiful show quality dog from a long line of champions, just 12 weeks old and a wonderful dog, but when it comes to taking walks, his behavior is somewhat odd. When I leave the house he'll walk for about a half block and then begin the "sit down and freeze." Oddly enough, I can take him to a busy, confusing place like Petsmart and he walks just fine. 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

Puppy is Too Distracted on The Walk

Dear Cesar, I have a nine-month-old, 100 lb puppy who I walk every single day for the amount of time you recommend in your new book. My problem is he is getting to know a lot of people in my neighborhood and now every time I pass someone I know on a walk, he insists on stopping and walking with them and refuses to go at my pace... even if I start to run ahead. Read more

Introducing a Puppy to Walk on a Leash

The one thing I find about training dogs is that there are no hard and fast rules. Some dogs take to a collar and leash easily and some do not. Some owners have to put their dogs on a leash the moment they get them—especially if they live in apartments and there are leash laws—and some may not put their dog on a leash for a few months. Read more

Behaviors to Avoid During the Walk

By Martin Deeley When going for a walk with my dogs, that is what I go to do – walk. Too often I see dog owners going out on a walk but the aim is to let the dog go to the bathroom. Now in some cases that may be the only way to do this as the owner lives in an apartment – but – the moment you begin to take your dog out and allow him to sniff at every lamp post, fire hydrant and tree, you are encouraging him to begin the habit of marking territory. Read more

Starting Your Puppy off Right!

People often ask me at what age they should start puppy training. The answer is immediately! Here are some quick tips on the steps to training and maintaining an obedient and balanced dog from the start. Read more

6 Tips for Mastering the Dog Walk

Cesar Millan's dog training tips for how to walk your dog and master the dog walk. Read more