EPiSODE iNFO
In the hills above Sherman Oaks, California, whistleblower Josh needs Cesar’s help with his neighbors Lilly and Nadav, who have no control over their aggressive boxers Chip and Mocha, who terrorize their neighborhood and have attacked at least 15 other dogs. Lilly and Nadav quickly assert their fears about Mocha, who they consider to be a “silent killer” and the more dangerous of the pair. Cesar isn’t sure about their assessment of which dog is more dangerous — and will he be able to rehabilitate Chip at all?
Next, Cesar meets with whistleblower Lorraine, a dance instructor who is greatly concerned for her business partner Stefanie’s fearful and aggressive Chihuahua, Nuts. Cesar observes Nuts in Stefanie’s arms, trying to bite every student who signs in. He invites Stefanie and her husband to his home training annex where he teaches them how to create boundaries for Nuts. Will they learn the right moves so they can two-step away with a calmer, happier pet?
A Message from Cesar
One of the things I like to explain to people is that humans will tell you the story, while dogs will tell you the truth. I saw a perfect example of that in this episode of “Cesar 911” when I came to help Lilly and Nadav with their dog-aggressive boxers, Mocha and Chip. I wanted to work with the male dog, Chip, first, because he struck me as the most aggressive. However, Lilly and Nadav insisted that Mocha was the more aggressive dog, so I worked with her first. Who do you think was right and was I able to rehabilitate the dogs? Watch to find out.
Next, in a case that shows how important our expectations are to a dog’s behavior, I come to the rescue of Lorraine, whose business partner Stefanie has a very aggressive Chihuahua named Nuts — and the name couldn’t be more fitting. Nuts has been terrorizing everyone at Lorraine and Stefanie’s dance studio, growling and snapping at people at the front counter and even nipping at a few students. You could say that the whole situation is nuts, but will I be able to get Nuts to toe the line?
Tune in and tell your friends to watch as I come to the rescue on “Cesar 911.”
Cesar 911 Episode 3 Q&A
Q: What do you mean when you refer to socialization and dogs?
A: “Socialization” simply means giving a dog the skills to get along in the pack with other dogs, as well as with humans. Just like with human children, it’s the process of teaching them how they are expected to behave, but in the context of other people or animals. If you don’t tell dogs, or children, how they are expected to behave, then they will keep testing boundaries to see what they can get away with.
