How can you tell if your dog is the pack leader? It’s simple: if your dog jumps on you when you arrive home, she is the pack leader. If your dog jumps on your guests, she is making sure that these new arrivals also know she is in charge. What can you do to stop […]
Knowing your dog (not just the dog breed) is one of the most important and rewarding parts of being a Pack Leader. It sets the foundation for your relationship just like the walk. The reason for this is simple – dogs migrate, and the walk allows them to fulfill that instinctual need. Too often I […]
A new year is a great time to set new goals for yourself, your life, and your relationship with your dog! Here are some ideas to keep in mind as your make your resolutions for your canine companion. Tips for Building a Relationship No Excuses, Find the Time Put aside excuses and find the time […]
The pack is a family unit, and every pack leader naturally wants to ensure the vitality and longevity of his or her family members. We want the years we spend together with our packs to be happy and lively ones. But in a world in which we breathe in pollutants and toxins daily, eat over-processed […]
While Cesar encourages everyone to exercise their dog on a regular basis, he also reminds you to keep in mind that a good pack leader maintains leadership even at the dog park. Here are 5 tips Cesar has for dog owners who want to demonstrate good pack leadership. 1. Make sure your dog is spayed […]
Have a vacation or extended business trip planned? Perhaps a dog sitter is the best solution for your canine pal! Put any worry aside and get prepared with these tips. Picking the right sitter: Try to choose someone who you know can help balance and calm your dog if he is anxious or nervous when […]
Dear Cesar, I have a stable pack of three older adults. Since they are getting so old, my husband and I want to add a puppy. We have babysat the puppy of a friend for a weekend, and our dogs hate puppies. Puppies are ignorant and absurdly brave and curious. Is there any direction on […]
Owning or adopting a dog can be expensive under any circumstances. Between the price of food, medical expenses, pet paraphernalia, training, and boarding, monthly budgets can shoot skyward with the addition of a four-legged friend to the household. But even in times of economic uncertainty, you can find ways to care for your loyal companion […]
Cesar, I have two Labs who are two years old and two Saint Bernards, who are 6-and-a-half months old. Both sets are littermates. I’m guessing you won’t be surprised to hear me say that the Saint Bernards are already bigger in size than my Labs…and running at about 80 lb. Because the Saints are getting […]
I’d like to know if dogs or cats understand multiple languages. I speak to my animals in French, Spanish, and English and my neighbor is convinced that they understand. I think they do too! Is it just the sound or the word itself or could they be multilingual? Richard Chenaux, Savannah, GA Cesar Millan replies: […]
