I visited my family in Mexico a couple of weeks ago. Every time I go “home” I connect with my roots. When I think about what it’s like to be there, I remember the relaxation and the feeling of connectedness, something that I felt Americans were lacking when I first came to this country. Now, I see a movement taking place around the world and people are connecting with nature and themselves. In Mexico, I don’t care about looks or physical appearance, most of the time wearing no shoes and no shirt. There are so many people around, music is playing, there’s not much quiet!

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.

Caesar & Squatty and Hula

Noelle's Doberman/Lab mix Caesar and Pit Bull Squatty have become unmanageable on the walk since the tragic passing of her husband Danny. Between Caesar's nightmare walks and Squatty's separation anxiety when Caesar is away, Noelle is reaching the end of her rope. Can our Cesar teach her Caesar a thing or two about balance and soothe Squatty's troubled nerves?

Lotus and Joey

Daschund Lotus is not living up to his tranquil name. After owners Julie and Chari adopted him, Lotus became very territorial over Julie. His aggression has even sent Chari to the hospital. Cesar is called in to bring some peace back into this off balanced home.

Tara, Molly & Mandy, Olive and Dexter

A widow is left with a combative pack of dogs,a Shar-Pei/Dobie drools excessively on car rides, and a Rottie-mix returns for a refresher course.

Harley & Amalie and Bam Bam

Chihuahua Amalie is ruling the Mehegan household with a tiny iron paw. She terrorizes Mastiff Harley and snaps at the Mehegan's infant son. Can Cesar correct this imbalance of power? Also in this episode, Bam Bam the red-nosed pit bull is totally out of control- jumping, mouthing, and harrasing guests. Can Cesar provide Raul Valaquez with some preventative pit tips?

Many of my clients call their dog their soul mate or their baby, but the dog tears up the furniture and drags them all over the neighborhood on a walk. The client pleads with the dog to behave, cajoles the dog, and offers her treats with no change in the dog’s behavior.

• Calm-assertive energy – This is the energy you project to show your dog you are the calm and assertive pack leader. Note: assertive does not mean angry or aggressive. Calm-assertive means always compassionate, but quietly in control.

Cody, Chloe, and Buffy

Cesar visits Caryn Lebduska’s vast horse ranch, where 3 year old Rottweiler Buffy is causing all kinds of trouble. Will Cesar succeeding in roping in a new Rottie?

Curly and Baxter

First, native New Yorker Peter Spano is at the end of his leash dealing with dog-aggressive Lab-Greyhound mix Curly. Can Cesar teach Curly to get along with other dogs, or does he have another plan in mind?