Working Like Dogs

Listen in as Marcie and Whistle welcome Cesar Millan best-selling author, public speaker, and the internationally acclaimed star of Cesar 911, as well as the original, Emmy-nominated host of the Dog Whisperer program, to the show! Cesar stops in to talk about the second season of his accomplishments, his NAT GEO WILD show, Cesar 911 and his special Cesar Millan: Viva Las Vegas. Cesar shares his training wisdom about the fundamentals, training and outcomes you must achieve in order to train your own service dog.

In this episode, our hosts Marcie Davis and her service dog, Whistle, are joined by the internationally acclaimed dog behaviorist and TV personality, Cesar Millan. They delve into the importance of dogs having a purpose and work in their lives, the dynamics of human-canine relationships, and the power of understanding and respecting a dog's instincts.

Cesar shares insights on training service dogs, building trust and respect, and the impact of creating a balanced and healthy relationship between humans and their canine companions. With his signature humor and wisdom, Cesar Millan provides invaluable guidance for dog owners and sheds light on the fascinating world of canine behavior. Tune in for an enlightening and inspiring conversation on working dogs and the human-dog bond!

"Once a dog has a purpose or is working for something, that dog is a super happy dog."

— Cesar Millan

 

BIO:

César Millán, often known as "The Dog Whisperer," is a revered dog behaviorist who has built a career on the belief that dogs thrive when they have clear roles and tasks. His philosophy centers on the idea that a contented dog is one with a sense of purpose—much like the precision and discipline observed in show dogs at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. César recognizes the challenges these dogs face as they perform in the tightly controlled environment of a show ring, facing scrutiny from judges and adapting to close proximity with both strangers and other dogs.

Born in rural Mexico and emigrating to the United States as a young man with little more than a dream, César's empathic understanding of dog psychology has made him a household name. With a keen eye for canine behavior and a compassionate approach, he has helped countless dog owners establish harmonious relationships with their pets by promoting leadership, calm assertiveness, and a clear understanding of a dog's natural instincts.

Throughout his career, César Millán has shared his expertise through television programs, books, and a dog rehabilitation center, always advocating for the well-being and happiness of dogs by emphasizing their need for purposeful activity and well-defined roles within their human families. His methods showcase a deep respect for the canine world, celebrating each dog's potential when guided with knowledge and compassion.

Transcript:

Marcie Davis [00:00:00]:
Hello and welcome to Working Like Dogs on Pet Life Radio. Thank you for joining us. We're your hosts. My name is Marcy Davis and my co host is my trusty service dog Whistle. And we're thrilled to be with you. To talk about our favorite subject, working dogs and working animals. Today we're going to be visiting with bestselling author, public speaker and the international acclaimed star of leader of the pack, as well as the original Emma nominated host of the dog whisperer. Who else but Cesar Millan? So come right back after these quick messages as we welcome Cesar to the show.

Marcie Davis [00:00:45]:
Welcome back to Working Like Dogs on Pet Life Radio. And it's my pleasure to welcome Cesar Millan to our show today. Hello, Cesar, and welcome.

Cesar Millan [00:00:54]:
Thank you. Thank you very much. I love the title, Working Like Dogs.

Marcie Davis [00:00:59]:
Yeah, well, that's what we're all about is working dogs and working animals. And we've been long term fans of yours and we're so excited about your second season of Cesar 911 that's coming up.

Cesar Millan [00:01:12]:
Well, thank you very much. And actually, the title says it all for me. Working Like Dogs or working dogs. One thing that makes a dog develop problems is he's not working. He's not earning what he gets, he's not utilizing his abilities. And that's what makes a dog become depressed. That's what makes a dog become aggressive. That's what makes a dog become anxious.

Cesar Millan [00:01:33]:
Once a dog has a purpose or is working for something, that dog is a super happy dog. You can see in the Westminster where the dogs are. Maybe that's not what they were bred know, but definitely something that was know. Now they're being told that you're going to go in a circle, that you're going to have space with other dogs and that you're going to act this way and then humans are going to come and touch your mouth and your rear and they're going to put their hand on these humans are a stranger, so you have to deal with that, which is a challenge for dogs, by the way. And so it's a beauty pageant, but the dog is doing something well.

Marcie Davis [00:02:04]:
I know, it's so true. And I think of you so often because I have a disability and have a service dog. My co host, whistle and whistle. Even though he works with me all day, he still needs that exercise to run around and play and I have to take his backpack off and take him on a walk. And I hear you in my mind, Cesar telling me that he needs this exercise and he needs to do this so that he can work and do his job.

Cesar Millan [00:02:33]:
That's the beauty that you're actually listening to what I say. Most people watch the show and they hear what I said, but they don't actually digest or reflect on what I say. And that's really my goal for the whole world. What I have to share is actually very simple exercise. Mental stimulation and affection, in that order, is what makes a dog happy. So I do believe that we can actually eradicate the problem that we have with dogs. We don't have to live in a world where dogs become a problem or a nuisance. That's actually something that we can actually take care of because it doesn't require a lot of money.

Cesar Millan [00:03:04]:
What requires is the commitment of exercise, discipline, and affection. Most people are committed to affection. Affection, affection. This is what most of my clients do. And even though they know they're supposed to walk the dog, even though they know the dog needs rules, boundaries, limitations, they don't do it. Therefore, it doesn't mean anything if you hear it, but you don't do it.

Marcie Davis [00:03:22]:
It's so true. And like I said, even when you have one of these incredibly trained working dogs, they still have to have that playtime, that downtime, and the exercise so that they can function like they need to. It's so true.

Cesar Millan [00:03:37]:
It's the equivalent of a beer for human. Right? The human goes to work and it dries and the whole thing. And then the human goes to a bar and has a beer, but the dog, his beer is to explore, is to mingle with other dogs and to share information of that very moment. To look at a rock, to look at a tree and a flower and all those simple things that they value so much because that to them is like, okay, I did my thing, but I also stay connected to myself.

Marcie Davis [00:04:05]:
It's so true. Well, I have to ask you, have you had the opportunity to really work with people who are training their own dogs to become a service dog?

Cesar Millan [00:04:15]:
Actually, yes. I'm actually very close with Bergen University, which they do a lot of that type of training, and it's on the north of Los Angeles.

Marcie Davis [00:04:22]:
Yes.

Cesar Millan [00:04:23]:
And they do such a great job on. Know what I love the most is nobody feels. Know what I love the most is nobody feels sorry for it. Everybody's so calm, everybody's so assertive, everybody's so like, okay, what we need to do to make sure we make this happen. So the vibe in that environment is something that I really enjoy myself, because when I go into people who don't have any disability, quote unquote, they feel disabled. I always say handicapped people make dogs normal and normal people make dogs handicapped. My clients are not handicapped. My clients are normal people, quote unquote.

Cesar Millan [00:04:57]:
But they make the dogs unstable and therefore they handicap a dog. The dog end up having psychological problems like aggression and fear and separation inside all of those things that people talk about it constantly. They don't realize that they're actually making those problems, including with dogs that you rescue. And people go and rescue dogs at a shelter and they feel sorry for the dog. So that automatically just make the dog never to move forward. When you go to a hospital and visit people, you don't want to feel sorry for them. They know they're already in the hospital. So what you want to feel is optimistic and positive and calm and faithful, right.

Cesar Millan [00:05:35]:
And sharing faith. But people don't do the same thing with dogs. People actually feel bad about them. What happened in the past is that's one thing that we have to stop doing, is don't feel sorry for a dog that is already in a bad shape. Just feel optimistic, feel calm, give him what he needs and he will move on. It is simple as that.

Marcie Davis [00:05:54]:
By the way, that's awesome. Well, tell us about your live shows that you've been know.

Cesar Millan [00:06:01]:
I've done this live shows for the Guess six, seven years around the world. I've never done a live show in America, especially in Vegas. I was limited for when I was super prepared and make sure that Vegas get the first dog guy on stage and speaks about how know make our dogs unstable through humor, obviously. And of course, I bring dogs live from Vegas and we do transformation right there in front of your eyes. It's almost like a magic trick, which is not. It's just different energy. And I make sure that people laugh a lot, learn a lot, and they get this whole feeling of like, I can't believe he actually did it on stage. Because everybody, when they watch the show, everybody thinks when they watch the tv show that everybody thinks, well, they edited that part or they switch dogs or they give them some kind of drugs.

Cesar Millan [00:06:50]:
I heard them all. But when you see alive, it's right there. You know what I mean? So the tv show makes you a fan, but the live show makes you a believer.

Marcie Davis [00:06:58]:
Wow. Well, that's incredible. I know when I heard about the live shows, I was like, wow, that's amazing that you would do it like that, like you said, so that there is no question people can see it immediate. And your Las Vegas show is going to air, right?

Cesar Millan [00:07:13]:
That's the other side. People don't know about me, the humor, actually, dogs are the most comedic guys that I ever met. They're very humoristic. Dogs are always making me laugh. A lot of people say, so who taught you how to be a comedian? I said dogs because they're constantly doing goofy things and they're making me laugh and they always change my state of mind. And they grab things and they smell things that I would never do. They have such a great sense of humor. Everybody talks about a dog, about the unconditional love, which is true.

Cesar Millan [00:07:41]:
But the humor part, the dedication, the honesty, the integrity, the loyalty, all of those stuff, all of those beautiful components in a relationship nobody talks about. And that's something that I like to showcase and remind people that we don't just are in a relationship with someone who is unconditional to us, but we have to return that to them. We can ask them to become anything else than what they are. Everybody wants to make a dog a human, but you're putting conditions to who he is. So let's love them as who they are. Let's help them achieve their dream. And that's what allows the dog to be happy. When a human change the identity of a dog, automatically the dog is going to be confused.

Cesar Millan [00:08:19]:
We like it or not. Right. So then the confusion leads the dog to two things, depression and aggression. Why? Because it's frustrating. He's not living to the fullest. The human is selfish, right? But the human feels that he's doing his best because he buys all these things. But the dogs listen, I don't need money. I can live with homeless people.

Cesar Millan [00:08:37]:
Right. He says, that's a perfect example. I don't need a human with money. I just need a human that is committed to do a teamwork, not just a one way street.

Marcie Davis [00:08:46]:
Yeah, it's so true. And it's just the beauty of it. I'm amazed. I've been partnered with the service dog for over 20 years, and every day I'm so amazed at what my dog does for me so that I can be more independent. And it's just incredible. And it's exactly what you said. It's just loving them for who they are and allowing them to. You have to respect that because like you said, that was one of the biggest lessons I learned, is that they're not robots.

Marcie Davis [00:09:15]:
It's not emotional because I wanted to baby my dog and do all those things. But it's just, you can't do that.

Cesar Millan [00:09:21]:
Well, you can, but you're doing it in a way where it's harmonious, right?

Marcie Davis [00:09:25]:
Yes.

Cesar Millan [00:09:25]:
Because he loves to be a dog. He loves that. So once you love them being who they are, you're a baby, then you're spoiling them in that aspect. So that, in my opinion, we misinterpret spoil, we misinterpret love because we think it has to be our way.

Marcie Davis [00:09:42]:
Right.

Cesar Millan [00:09:42]:
But when we do it their way, they feel respected. So when people say, my dog is aggressive, my dog jumps on people, my dog chew on furniture, my dog digs on the garden. What that says to me automatically is this dog doesn't feel respected. Therefore, he can only mirror this respect. Right. So that's one way of communicating. You know, dogs can't tweet. They can't send you letters and say, listen, I'm very upset with you because you left without walking health emails, but they can only give you feedback with their behavior.

Cesar Millan [00:10:21]:
Most people misinterpret this communication and what do they call it? They call it destructive behavior. Right. They call it mean dog, bad dog, disrespectful dog. We don't really say how this dog became this way. Living with me.

Marcie Davis [00:10:36]:
Yes. Well, I can tell right away when whistle gets stressed, when he gets upset, I can tell it by his behavior. And I know that I have to start doing things differently so that he feels more comfortable. And a lot of time that is letting him run around in the backyard and dig a little bit and do what he needs to be a dog for a little while, well, that means.

Cesar Millan [00:10:56]:
You'Re in tune to him. Most people are not in tune to a dog. They're in tune to themselves. That's why the dog feels that he lives in a very selfish relationship, because the human always makes sure his needs are met. But the human forgets to meet the needs of a dog. So in your case, look, I'm always making sure my dog feels comfortable. As soon as he feels uncomfortable, he's going to let me know. My job is to understand what he's saying and provide what he needs for relationship.

Cesar Millan [00:11:21]:
That is a partnership.

Marcie Davis [00:11:22]:
It is.

Cesar Millan [00:11:23]:
Most people want one way relationship and then they blame the dog. This is why they blame the pit bull. Right? This is why they're trying to ban breed. Because if you can control Alaso, how in the world are you going to control a pit bull? Impossible, right? It's the same thing. Aggression is aggression. It's just when you enter into more powerful breed, the destruction is much higher. I agree with that. But what I don't agree is we think it's a breed problem when it's actually a species.

Cesar Millan [00:11:51]:
Problem. It's our problem. We're not educated enough.

Marcie Davis [00:11:54]:
Right. I agree completely.

Cesar Millan [00:11:57]:
And we enter into a very hypocritical aspect because we say we love dogs, but not that one. Now, when you're a dog lover, you love all of them.

Marcie Davis [00:12:05]:
That's right. It's not the dog that's the issue, it's the person. Yes.

Cesar Millan [00:12:11]:
Dogs don't rationalize. You're never going to get a phone call from a dog and say, listen, I'm going to showcase my human. I'm going to send you a video and show you how he treats me. That would be awesome. So that way the human will realize, oh, my God, did I really did that? Yes, you did. Cameras in your house and things like that. So we showcase how the human is not really being responsible.

Marcie Davis [00:12:35]:
Yeah.

Cesar Millan [00:12:35]:
I normally don't make people wrong for it. That's not my.

Marcie Davis [00:12:39]:
I know.

Cesar Millan [00:12:40]:
What I do is make people aware of. Right.

Marcie Davis [00:12:43]:
Yes.

Cesar Millan [00:12:44]:
I like to make people aware of what we do. I don't think it's anything wrong. The thing is, we don't know any better.

Marcie Davis [00:12:49]:
Well, that's really what I do believe. Yeah. People just don't. I know, because when I first started with service dogs, I had no idea. And we have to be educated. We have to become aware and enlightened, and I think most people want that. That's why we love you so much, Cesar, because you help to enlighten us and make us aware of those things so that we can be better partners and better handlers.

Cesar Millan [00:13:13]:
Can I say know the show or whatever I do, it's not only for people that have dogs, just the fact that we live in a society where there's dogs in it. We all have to learn about dogs because it takes a village to raise a child. Right. And it takes a community to actually help a dog. Because when people passes by a dog that's barking at the window and you feel bad about it, you just gave the dog more fuel. But if you feel relaxed about it, you actually stop a dog from barking. And so you don't have to have a dog, you don't have to like dogs. None of that.

Cesar Millan [00:13:43]:
You just have to understand dogs. Understanding and liking and wanting to have one is completely different. Right. So this show or everything that I do is just so I can help all dogs by educating all kinds of human, not only the dog.

Marcie Davis [00:14:00]:
Yeah. Because we all live together. Right. And how do you pick your community, Cesar, that you're going to work with? How does that work?

Cesar Millan [00:14:09]:
Well, actually, the producers do that part. Cesar, 911 number one, it's not the dog owners who call me, it's actually the neighbors or the family members. And that's what we call them, the whistleblowers. Right. So the whistleblowers send an email or a video more than anything and say, Cesar, we need your help because this, we already told our neighbor to do something about it and she said she did, but that was a year ago and we don't see any progress. And we're afraid that our kids one day are going to get hurt by this dog and our neighbor is in denial of know. So they're picking up the story that the whole entire world can actually relate, especially worlds like Europe and America and Australia where dogs live indoors. Because when a dog live in the outdoors, they don't behave this way.

Cesar Millan [00:14:52]:
Right. Dogs in tour country is skinny, but they don't have psychological problems. Dogs in America are nice and chunky and I get to have a tv show. So dogs that live indoors without a job become frustrated and that frustration is going to be released in anything that passes outside, people on bikes, cats, squirrels, kids, anything that passes. And the more consistent, that's what mailman get attacked a lot because they come in and it feels like a teasing. The dog is this human comes with a bag and move towards and then he goes back every day he does the same thing. So it's almost like this mailman is challenging the dog every single day. And so that's why this situation happens a lot with the mailman.

Marcie Davis [00:15:31]:
Yeah. Well, it makes perfect sense because like you said, all dogs want a job. They want a purpose. And if they're not getting that, then they're very frustrated and they take it out in different ways. Well, I wanted to ask you another question, and that is now people are, instead of going through agencies to get their service dog or guide dog, they're doing this, training the dogs on their own more and more. And people are wanting self trained dogs. What advice would you offer to someone who wanted to train their own service dog?

Cesar Millan [00:16:04]:
First, you have to see few dogs who are like top of the top, right? Like the best of the best. And also you have to learn from these people who actually took the time, many, many years of knowledge to understand what is the end result. How do a dog goes through the ups and downs, how to deal with that, how to help a dog when a dog doesn't understand how to deal with a certain scenario. So everybody forgets the fundamentals. Everybody wants to train a dog and then have a dog train. So it's three steps fundamentals, training and outcome. So everybody's focusing on the training, but the training is meaningless if you don't understand the fundamentals, the basics, which is trust, respect, love, honesty, integrity, loyalty. This is how you get this.

Cesar Millan [00:16:47]:
This is what makes the dog give his life for you. If you don't know how to earn this, don't teach him anything. Yeah, dog is balanced. Okay. A dog that is trained doesn't mean he's balanced. And a dog that is balanced doesn't mean he's trained. But you want a balanced dog, then you want to train him. For example, dogs that live with homeless people are balanced dogs.

Cesar Millan [00:17:07]:
They need no leash. So if those people want to enter into a training, they can do training in a matter of two months. Why? Because they already have trust, respect, love, they already have it. That's what the dog is there without a leash. He wants to be there. He likes that style of life. He feels that's his human for the rest of his life. So that's a loyalty is 100%.

Cesar Millan [00:17:27]:
Everybody skips the fundamentals. That's why a lot of people say, my dog, I dog off leash. But that means they have no trust.

Marcie Davis [00:17:36]:
How do you build that trust? Cesar, what do you recommend for that? If you have a dog know would run away and you have a hard time getting it to come back, how do you build that for the dog to come back?

Cesar Millan [00:17:48]:
Well, obviously, if a dog doesn't want to be near you, that means everything outside is more exciting than you. Obviously, for me, that will be more walks on a leash. And just to bring a dog to those scenarios and teach him how to be able to look at things and to smell things. So what you teach the dog is it's okay for you to look at, to smell things, hear things. What is not okay is for you to move towards them. So what that means when a dog takes off is his instincts are still in control of him, of the dog. So that's why being a pack leader means that you control instincts and then you tell them when to utilize that instinct. There is no knowledge behind instinct.

Cesar Millan [00:18:32]:
It's all reactions, which means if you're in a sidewalk and the dog sees a squirrel on the other side, but his car is in the middle, he's not going to think about the cars. He's just going to react towards the squirrel, meaning he can actually get hurt. Right. So he's not thinking about the cars, he's just reacting about the squirrel. But when you are taking the leadership position, you can actually block the mind from reacting, going towards the squirrel. Therefore you can teach a dog not to cross the street. See, controlling instincts is more important than training a dog.

Marcie Davis [00:19:02]:
Yeah, when you use a wheelchair or you have some kind of mobility limitation, that gets tricky because it's not as much fun to be with a person sometimes when they can't get around to some of the different areas. So that's something that I've really had to work on, is to build that with whistle because he wanted to run off and play, and it's hard to get that to come back and to want to be in the space with someone with a disability behind some kind.

Cesar Millan [00:19:29]:
Of fences in a large area. The dog has the experience of roam as much as he wants. And then once he gets bored, then I start conditioning him to the sound that I want him to relate to. And then eventually what I do is before he gets too far, I create the boundaries that I feel comfortable with. So that's why I have a ranch. I have a 43 acre ranch because most dogs are not allowed to roam far away. And a lot of dogs are frustrated because they were never allowed to explore. Right.

Cesar Millan [00:19:55]:
And remember, dogs want to do three things. They want to follow, they want to play and they want to explore, but at the same time you can tell them how far can they explore. But when a dog has never explored and you want to put boundaries right away, he's not going to accept that. So let him get it out of his system first, obviously in an environment that is safe because it has fences around. And then once the dog satisfied that need, he's going to come back. As soon as he comes back, you say whatever sound you want him to relate to that motion. Then the next day, you know, he already satisfied that. So now you set the boundaries.

Cesar Millan [00:20:30]:
But when I'm helping a dog the first time, that's why sometimes I put rollerblades, because that dog wants to run. So I don't want to tell him how fast he should run. What I want to do is you run as fast as you want. I have wheels on my feet.

Marcie Davis [00:20:44]:
That's great. I love that.

Cesar Millan [00:20:46]:
So I do whatever he wants first. Once he gets it out of the system, then I bring what makes me comfortable. What's my safe zone? 20ft away from me, I'm okay. 40ft away from me, I'm okay. Then by the time he moves into that 20ft boundary, I use the sound. That's what I use. And then they hear the sound that means stop and turn around and come back. And then once they come back, I give affection.

Cesar Millan [00:21:10]:
I give a toy, they give something and then they relate. Okay. Every time I come back, I'm going to get something. So they come back, right?

Marcie Davis [00:21:18]:
Oh, I love that. Beautiful. Yeah, it's beautiful. And it is, like you said, it's building that trust and respect, which I have to say, whistle and I have been together now eight years, so we don't have those issues any longer. But, boy, when I first got him, I really had to work on that and I really appreciated watching your show and getting insight from you. So you have had such an impact on us, I can tell you for sure.

Cesar Millan [00:21:42]:
Thank you. Having a dog is a beautiful project. It's a beautiful project. We need to see it not just as a relationship of emotions, but also as a mental challenge. Invite the dog to go into the ups and downs that we go through and go with their ups and downs because that's what the relationship is all about. Old together. But if people just keep a dog in the house and they never go through those ups and downs and the challenges and the projects and exploring the world together and walking together and challenging each other, the dog will never see that as a healthy relationship. So that's why people are going to experience unhealthy behaviors.

Cesar Millan [00:22:20]:
Most people have bad habits. So you can only teach bad habits if you have bad habits. That's all you can teach, right?

Marcie Davis [00:22:25]:
Yeah. It's a two way street. Yeah. It has to be a two way street. Yeah, it really does. That's one of the biggest lessons I've learned with the service dog. Is it is. It's a two way street.

Marcie Davis [00:22:36]:
Yeah. He has to depend on me as much as I have to depend on him.

Cesar Millan [00:22:40]:
Absolutely. Well, that's a.

Marcie Davis [00:22:45]:
Exactly. Well, Cesar, it's been so awesome visiting with you. Thank you so much for joining us. And we're so excited to watch your special that will be coming up on Nat Geo Wild and the second season of Cesar 911. So thank you so much. Yeah. We hope you'll come back and visit with us again. Thank you.

Cesar Millan [00:23:07]:
Thank you. Thank you. Bye.

Marcie Davis [00:23:08]:
Bye bye. Well, we're so sorry that we're out of time because we would love to continue visiting with Cesar, but we're so thrilled that he could stop by and visit with us. And we're also just as thrilled that you, our listeners, stopped by with us today. We love to hear from you, so please keep those emails coming and you can email us at marcy marcie@petliferadio.com. And you can also follow Working Like Dogs on Facebook and Twitter. So thanks. So much for being with us. We look forward to being with you again soon.

Marcie Davis [00:23:42]:
Take good care.

Timestamped overview:

00:00 Purpose and work make dogs super happy.
06:01 Dog trainer performs live show in Vegas.
07:41 Humor, dedication, honesty, integrity, loyalty in relationships.
13:13 Understanding dogs benefits the entire community.
14:09 Producers handle dog behavior; whistleblowers seek help.
17:48 Teaching a dog to control instincts and behaviors.
19:55 Guide dogs with play, exploration, boundaries.
23:08 Apologies, Caesar. Thanks for joining us. Goodbye!

Key topics and bullets:

Primary Topic: Introducing Cesar Millan
- Mentioned Cesar Millan's notable TV shows "Leader of the Pack" and "The Dog Whisperer"
- Show's title, "Working Like Dogs," was well received by Cesar
- Excitement for the second season of "Caesar 911"
Primary Topic: Working Dogs and Exercise
- Dogs need to work and earn what they get to prevent behavioral issues
- Exercise, discipline, and affection are essential for a dog's happiness
- Comparing a dog's need for exercise to a human's desire for a beer
Primary Topic: Service Dogs and Exercise
- Service dogs, like "Whistle," need exercise and playtime
- Cesar's emphasis on the importance of exercise for working service dogs
- The role of exercise in maintaining a service dog's ability to perform its tasks
Primary Topic: Training Dogs for Specific Tasks
- Cesar's experience in working with people training their own service dogs
- The significance of earning a dog's trust, respect, and affection
- The value of allowing a dog to satisfy their instincts and building a partnership based on trust and respect
Primary Topic: Cesar's Live Shows
- Cesar's successful live shows globally for the past six to seven years
- Transitioning his live show to debut in the United States, specifically in Las Vegas
- Highlighting the humorous and comedic nature of dogs
Primary Topic: Fostering Healthy Relationships with Dogs
- Observations on how humans often fail to understand dogs and their needs
- Challenging the notion of feeling sorry for dogs and the impact of that mindset on their behavior
- Emphasizing the importance of understanding and respecting dogs for who they are
Primary Topic: Educating the Public about Dogs
- Cesar's perspective that educating the public about dogs is essential
- The need for a community effort in understanding and supporting dogs in society
- Cesar's involvement with demonstrating and educating on dog behavior through TV shows and live events
Primary Topic: Building Trust and Respect with Dogs
- Strategies for building trust with dogs that are prone to running off
- The importance of allowing dogs to explore and satisfy their instincts
- The significance of understanding and fulfilling a dog's need for interaction and challenges
Primary Topic: Working Like Dogs Conclusion
- Thanking Cesar for his insight on working dogs and their behavior
- Highlights the upcoming special on Nat Geo Wild and the second season of Caesar 911
- Encouraging listeners to keep in touch through email and social media
This comprehensive sequence captures the key topics and sub-topics discussed during the interview with Cesar Millan on the "Working Like Dogs" podcast.