Ep 10. Beagle Mania
- TV-PG
- January 11, 2008
- 50 min
In season 4 episode 10 of Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan, titled "Beagle Mania," Cesar is presented with five Beagles who have become quite the handful for their owners. These Beagles are barking constantly, jumping on visitors, digging holes in the yard, and causing chaos in the house. Their owners are unable to take them for walks due to the excessive barking and pulling on the leash, and they have been banned from the local dog park because of their behavior.
Cesar begins his assessment of the Beagles by observing their behavior in their natural environment. He quickly realizes that the pack of Beagles is not set up properly, with no clear leader or structure. This is causing chaos and stress among the dogs, making them anxious and unpredictable.
Cesar decides to take the Beagles for a walk to assess their leash behavior while also testing their pack mentality. One of the Beagles, named Ben, becomes particularly fixated on Cesar, constantly jumping up and nipping at his hand. Cesar recognizes this behavior as a result of Ben not understanding his place in the pack, and proceeds to work with him on building confidence and establishing boundaries.
Next, Cesar works with the Beagles on their excessive barking and jumping. He teaches the owners how to provide exercise and mental stimulation for the dogs through games and training, which helps to redirect their energy and calm them down. He also instructs the owners on how to establish rules and boundaries within the home, which ultimately leads to the Beagles behaving better and respecting their owners' authority.
Throughout the episode, Cesar emphasizes the importance of structure and leadership when it comes to training dogs. He explains that dogs need to know their place in the pack in order to feel safe and secure, which ultimately results in better behavior. Through his guidance, the owners of the Beagles learn how to provide this structure and leadership, resulting in a much happier and more well-behaved pack of dogs.
Overall, "Beagle Mania" is a great example of how Cesar Millan's techniques and philosophy can be applied to even the most difficult of dog breeds. By emphasizing the importance of structure and leadership, he is able to transform a pack of chaotic and unruly Beagles into well-behaved and respectful members of the family.