Pit Bull Characteristics Pit bulls are commonly confident, people-oriented dogs that can develop a strong sense of dependence on their humans. Caring for a pit bull requires an extremely responsible person. Because of their affectionate but dependent natures, it is particularly important to provide balance with Cesar’s fulfillment formula, making sure that they have plenty […]
By Leslie Garrett My brother hates fur. You could dine on his kitchen floor. Wear head-to-toe black in his home and pick up nary a stray strand of pet hair. He keeps his home free of four-legged furry pets and that’s the way he likes it. At my home, he picks stray fur off his […]
Veterinarian Dr. Henry Cerny is back to answer your questions about the following topics: Demodex Mites Manuel Hernandez asks: Hot spots. I have a Newfoundland and the vet and myself have been battling Demodex mites for three months now. We’ve been through everything on the list: antibiotics, topical spray, skin tests, worm and fungus testing, […]
By Joe Wilkes This holiday season, many of us who are stumped for a gift for a loved one will be tempted by the adorable faces peering out at us from behind the display windows of the local pet store. Who doesn’t love puppies and kittens? This could be the gift that cements a budding […]
By Joe Wilkes Like their human counterparts, the dogs of war also undergo rehabilitation for their scars. While having risked their own lives and bearing witness to the casualties of war, many of the returning dogs from Iraq have been diagnosed and treated for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Dogs have been increasingly used in military […]
Cesar participated in a live chat on Facebook answering dog behavior questions from his fans. Out of the thousands of submitted questions, Cesar answered 15 in the hour-long chat. You may be able to find out helpful tips and advice for yourself as well! How to Train Small DogsUnusual Feeding RoutineDog Barks Viciously at Other […]
By Joe Wilkes Researchers in Hungary completed a study that shows that dogs respond to eye contact and verbal and nonverbal cues from humans similarly to human children in the two-year-old range who haven’t started talking. Some dogs are even able to understand American Sign Language, the hand signals used by the hearing impaired to […]
Cesar answers Facebook fans questions. He received thousands of questions but only had an hour to answer them, and you can find his original responses here. He decided to go back and find a few more questions, see his answers below. Bringing a New Dog into the PackDog ObesityDog Whimpers All the TimeDo Dogs Feel […]
By Cesar Millan I once saw a story in the news that broke my heart and really showed me the problem with the way we treat stray and unwanted dogs in this country. In Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, a memo came out that police officers were no longer supposed to bring stray dogs to animal shelters because […]
Yes, it’s cold outside, and the number of daylight hours is short, but your dog does not hibernate, and it’s important that your dog get daily exercise. Vital for a dog’s physical and mental wellness, exercise is also a crucial part of the relationship between Pack Leader—you—and dog. On those days when bad weather makes […]
