Canine Quarantine (Full Episode) | Cesar Millan: Better Human Better Dog

The script introduces the Dog Whisperer, Caesar, who faces a new challenge during the pandemic. Dog shelters are empty, but people struggle to control their dogs. Caesar aims to teach people that all dogs can be trained and controlled. He receives a call from a family of emergency medical workers with a crisis involving their aggressive dog, Bella. The family's other dogs, Bubba and Angus, also have behavioral issues, and Caesar's mission is to restore order within the pack by teaching them the pack code of honesty, integrity, and loyalty.

Caesar explains the importance of training tools and how they can affect a dog's behavior. He uses a halter to control Bella's pulling and teaches Jennifer, the owner, how to guide her dog properly. Caesar also discusses the concept of redirection and how pent-up energy can lead to aggressive behavior in dogs. The family visits the Dog Psychology Center, where Caesar plans to drain the dogs' energy through exercise and prevent redirection or biting.

At the Dog Psychology Center, Caesar uses tires and harnesses to give the dogs a proper workout, aiming to drain their energy and prevent aggressive behavior. He starts with Bubba, the oldest dog, to demonstrate the exercise. The goal is to show the dogs how to use their power in a controlled manner without attacking each other. Caesar emphasizes the importance of managing the dogs' power and preventing them from becoming a threat to themselves and others.

Avery and Marlon, first-time pet parents, struggle with their six-month-old Bernedoodle, Angelo. The pandemic has exacerbated Angelo's behavioral issues, as he disrupts work-from-home routines and destroys household items. Caesar observes their interactions and notes the lack of boundaries for Angelo, which leads to his destructive behavior. He stresses the importance of communication with dogs through energy rather than excessive verbal commands.

Caesar addresses the issue of separation anxiety in dogs during the pandemic. He demonstrates how to create a ritual for leaving and returning home to help dogs like Angelo, who suffer from this anxiety. The method involves no touch, no talk, and no eye contact until the dog is in a calm state. Caesar also teaches Avery and Marlon how to set boundaries and claim space to prevent territorial behavior in Angelo.

Jennifer, Bella's owner, calls Caesar after Bella attacks a neighborhood dog. Caesar emphasizes the importance of calming Bella's fight mode and preventing future incidents that could lead to her death or the death of another dog. He uses ducks as a new trigger to retrain Bella, as she has no negative associations with them, and successfully teaches Jennifer how to control Bella's aggression.

Caesar continues to work with Bella, using ducks as a therapeutic tool to help her overcome her aggression. He ensures Jennifer understands how to handle unexpected distractions and maintain Bella's calm surrender state. The training is successful, and Caesar is confident that Bella and Jennifer will continue to make progress.

Caesar revisits Avery and Marlon to assess Angelo's progress. While there have been improvements, there is also regression, particularly with Angelo's separation anxiety. Caesar teaches the couple how to claim their space and control the dog's behavior upon entering and leaving the home. The session ends with a successful exercise, boosting the couple's confidence in managing Angelo.

Caesar conducts final tests with both Bella and Angelo to evaluate the progress made. Bella successfully remains calm when faced with triggers, and Jennifer demonstrates effective control. Angelo shows improvement in handling separation and space control. Caesar praises the families' efforts and commitment, highlighting the positive changes and the potential for continued growth.