Linda and Bob Weide have a Shepherd/Lab mix named Jake. Jake is dog aggressive when he is on leash; off leash at the dog park, he's fine. Cesar explains that the leash itself represents something negative to Jake. "When a leash is an uncomfortable experience, everything around it is suspect," and that Jake must be walked with structure so that his negative reaction can be rehabilitated. This is no problem for Bob since he's always walked Jake correctly, which is to be the one in control and making the decisions, having the dog walk with the him, but not pulling or walking in front. Later in the walk when the owner allows it, the dog can be allowed to wander and sniff and so on. Linda has been letting Jake make the decisions and the inconsistency is bad for him. Cesar shows Linda how to keep Jake in a more relaxed state of mind from the beginning and to redirect his attention when he starts to go on alert. Jake does beautifully once Linda takes control of the walk, rather than letting Jake walk her.



Chantel Valdivieso is a 10-year-old actress who has a Rottweiler named King. She and her mother, Teresa, regard King as Chantel's big brother. Chantel cannot walk King since he pulls on leash, which is a problem because he is more than double her weight. Cesar explains that they need to interpret King's behavior as a canine rather than human. Cesar teaches Chantel to be more assertive and empowered in her control of King.

Episode Viewers and Ratings

Season 1 Episode 14 of Dog Whisperer resulted in a 0.00 rating in the 18-49 demographic.

Dog Whisperer Season 1 Episodes...

• s01e01 - NuNu and Kane
• s01e02 - Flirt and Opie
• s01e03 - Ruby and Rana
• s01e04 - Josh and Boomer
• s01e05 - Harry and Brooks
• s01e06 - Suecki and Coach
• s01e07 - Slick and Pepper
• s01e08 - Gus and Ava
• s01e09 - Churchill and Maya
• s01e10 - Bubba and Garret
• s01e11 - Emily
• s01e12 - Hank and Paris
• s01e13 - Shep and Sasha
• s01e14 - Jake and King
• s01e15 - Scrawny and Lola
• s01e16 - Alice and J
• s01e17 - Caper and Julius
• s01e18 - Bella and Jordan
• s01e19 - Sunshine and Teddy
• s01e20 - Pepsi and Goldie
• s01e21 - Nicki
• s01e22 - Percy and Justice
• s01e23 - Buddy and Stewart
• s01e24 - Lucy and Lizzie
• s01e25 - Boyfriend and Alfie
• s01e26 - Daisy and Sophie

Dog Whisperer Show Summary

Dog Whisperer follows well-respected animal behaviorist Cesar Millan as he works to help dogs with behavior problems, and their human families. These problems range from excessive barking to behavior, that if not corrected, could leave the owners little choice but to euthanize the dog. Mr. Millan describes his work as "rehabilitating dogs", and training people". Dog owners can learn from him ways to establish a balanced relationship with their dogs that will help to prevent these problems.