Ep 28. Dueling Pit Bulls
- TV-G
- September 5, 2008
- 50 min
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In season 4, episode 28 of Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan titled "Dueling Pit Bulls," Cesar Millan travels to Atlanta, Georgia to work with two aggressive pit bulls, Baja and Ulysses. Baja is owned by a family with young children, and Ulysses is owned by a nightclub bouncer. Both dogs have a history of aggression, and their owners have been unable to control their behavior.
At the beginning of the episode, Cesar observes Baja's aggressive behavior towards other dogs and people. He quickly identifies that Baja lacks exercise and structure, which contributes to his aggression. Cesar helps the family establish a routine for Baja that includes daily walks, obedience training, and socialization with other dogs. He also demonstrates techniques for correcting Baja's behavior when he displays aggression.
Next, Cesar works with Ulysses and his owner. Ulysses is aggressive towards strangers, and his owner is afraid to take him out in public. Cesar identifies that Ulysses is overly protective of his owner and is not getting enough exercise. Cesar helps the owner establish a structured routine for Ulysses that includes daily runs and obedience training. He also shows the owner how to assert herself as Ulysses' pack leader to help him feel more secure and less anxious.
As the episode progresses, Cesar brings Baja and Ulysses together for a controlled meet and greet. Both dogs display aggressive behavior towards each other, but Cesar is able to keep them both under control. He continues to work with the owners to correct their dogs' behavior and establish a routine that will help them feel more confident and secure.
Throughout the episode, Cesar emphasizes the importance of exercise, structure, and obedience training in controlling aggressive behavior in dogs. He also shows the owners how to assert themselves as pack leaders to help their dogs feel more secure and less anxious. By the end of the episode, Baja and Ulysses have made significant progress in controlling their aggressive behavior and interacting with other dogs and people in a more constructive manner.
Overall, "Dueling Pit Bulls" is a helpful and informative episode of Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan that demonstrates effective techniques for dealing with aggressive behavior in dogs. Fans of the show and dog owners alike will find valuable insights and suggestions for improving their dogs' behavior and creating a more enjoyable and fulfilling relationship with their pets.