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Dog Problem: Puppy Soiling Crate

Dog Problem: Puppy Soiling Crate A cute dog relaxes in her crate with a comfortable bed and blankets. Pet owners sometimes face the challenge of their puppy randomly peeing and pooping in the crate.

Question from Jesica Mcauliff: I have a 3-month-old pit bull/boxer mix puppy that my husband and I have been crate training. Lilly had been doing really well not soiling her crate, but recently she has been doing it everyday, even if she is only in there for a few hours. We have tried everything to […]

Dog Soiling Crate

Dog Soiling Crate

Dear Cesar, My husband and I have a male, 12 month old Cocker Spaniel/Pomeranian mix. We have been crate-training him, and he has virtually no problems at night. But since we’ve been crating him during the day for the last two weeks, he ALWAYS soils the crate in some way.It doesn’t seem to matter whether […]

Maintaining Pack Balance

Maintaining Pack Balance

Pack Adjustment 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, […]

The Ritual Of Feeding Your Dog: Make Them Work For It

The Ritual Of Feeding Your Dog: Make Them Work For It a dog waits for his food by staring at his bowl

Domestication has made it possible for dogs to receive their food without having to hunt it down themselves, but it’s still in their nature to feel the need to work for it. Before my dogs eat, I take them for a walk. In this way, I ask my dogs to work for food and water. […]

Ask The Vet: Preventing Heat Stroke In Dogs

Ask The Vet: Preventing Heat Stroke In Dogs dogs are at risk for heat stroke if prevention isn't taken

During the dog days of summer one thing to be wary of as the temperatures climb is heat stroke. Heat stroke in dogs is a dangerous rise in body temperature greater than 104 degrees Fahrenheit caused by prolonged exposure to high ambient temperatures. This is typically the result of being confined in a car or […]

Top 10 Household Items That Could Harm Your Dog

Top 10 Household Items That Could Harm Your Dog A dog gets check out by a vet after eating something toxic.

There are many dangers in and around the home that can spell disaster for your dog. Due to canine curiosity and their tendency to explore the world using their mouth they can ingest common household items that are potentially toxic. Toxicoses account for approximately 15 to 20 percent of animal emergencies at emergency facilities and […]

The Ritual Of Feeding Your Dog: Negative Behaviors

The Ritual Of Feeding Your Dog: Negative Behaviors A dog looks at a bowl of food.

Food carries a powerful message in the dog world. Puppies work for food by waiting patiently for their mother. This is a form of psychological exercise, and it’s important for a healthy state of mind. Domestication has brought about a change in the way dogs receive their meals and in the way they behave before […]

10 Tips For Choosing The Right Vet

10 Tips For Choosing The Right Vet Choosing the right vet for your pet can be a hard decision.

When you bring a dog into your life, you are responsible from that day forward for his dog nutrition, dog safety, dog health and dog care. But finding a stellar veterinarian doesn’t just happen by accident. Here are some helpful tips for choosing the right vet for you and your dog: Communication Get the family […]

Glossary Of Terms From “Cesar’s Way”

Glossary Of Terms From “Cesar’s Way” Cesar Millan with a pack of dogs

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. Calm-submissive Energy In nature, this is the appropriate energy for a “follower” in a dog pack, and thus the […]

The Importance Of Giving Your Dog Affection

The Importance Of Giving Your Dog Affection

By Cesar Millan Love is one of the greatest gifts we can share with our dogs. Dogs are affectionate animals. Touch means a lot to them, both in their natural world and when they live with us. However, affection that hasn’t been earned and is shared at the wrong time can be detrimental to a […]