The BEST episodes of Dog Whisperer season 5
Every episode of Dog Whisperer season 5, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Dog Whisperer season 5!
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.
#1 - Inside Puppy Mills
Season 5 - Episode 15 - Aired 5/9/2009
Cesar rides along with Last Chance For Animals as they pick up a load of dogs from a potential puppy mill and helps spread awareness of some of the illegal practices that take place in incompliant kennels.
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#2 - Chihuahuas from Hell
Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 1/30/2009
“Chihuahua’s from Hell” highlights the demonic demeanors of one of Dog Whisperer’s most challenging breeds. In this one-hour special, Cesar revisits the hellacious stories of Paris, Bandit, and NuNu as well more recent stories like Amalie, the Mastiff dominating Chihuahua mix. Peanut, another devil dog, terrorized her owner’s family with her salty disposition.
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#3 - Bella
Season 5 - Episode 13 - Aired 4/24/2009
When Nate Hedges purchased 9-week old American bulldog Bella, he was living in a late night party house where people were constantly in and out and up at all hours. Sometimes, Nate would be gone an entire weekend, leaving Bella alone. Nate’s lifestyle sent him into a downward spiral.
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#4 - A Member of the Family
Season 5 - Episode 11 - Aired 4/11/2009
Cesar Millan's best-selling book "A Member of the Family" is a must-have guide, both for current dog owners and those thinking about getting a dog for the first time. This episode highlights various Dog Whisperer stories that impart his trademark advice for situations that can occur at every stage of a dog's life span.
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#5 - Boo and Brittany Dawg
Season 5 - Episode 12 - Aired 4/17/2009
Nicole's pit bull Britney Dawg knows lots of tricks: She can open an ice chest, get a drink out and bring it to Nicole. She can also play dead, high-five, high-10, crawl and bow. But her parlor tricks don't make up for her lack of social etiquette. Britney is aggressive toward people and other dogs. Then, Jerry and Rose's dachshund mix Boo exhibits aggression at feeding time and when it comes time to trim his nails. He has lunged and bitten them several times.
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#6 - Sadie and Calder
Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 1/23/2009
When their two children started begging for a dog, Allen and Erin Carrasco warmed to the idea. Then they saw Basset Hound Sadie on the news and instantly fell in love with her droopy face. She had no visible issues at her foster home, but once adopted by the Carrascos, her fear of Allen was apparent.
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#7 - Hyde & Vada and Nacho
Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 1/16/2009
Holly Thacker and Robert Edman started looking for a dog about three years ago. They wanted to get something out of the ordinary and ultimately decided on a wolf hybrid. They first bought Hyde, but within a week, they were contacted by another breeder who told them about Vada.
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#8 - Harley, Annabelle and Memphis
Season 5 - Episode 19 - Aired 8/14/2009
Revved Up Harley Debbie Ruggiero fell in love with Harley when she spotted the 18 month old Yellow Lab mix in a kennel at the Spirit to be Free animal sanctuary. Out of the kennel, he was out of control but Debbie couldn’t bear to leave him there. She took him home and surprised her parents Pearl and Joe; they were less than thrilled. It’s not uncommon to wake up and find that Harley has dug up the lawn or un-potted some plants. If Debbie is facing Harley, he’ll jump up to her face. Worst of all, after Harley jumps on Debbie, he humps her. Debbie has tried to put her knee up and block Harley but it doesn’t help. Even when Debbie is sitting down, Harley will try to hump her. Debbie has tried to correct Harley by lying him down on the side, but all Harley does is wriggle around and playfully bite on her arm. It’s all she can do to pry him off her. Debbie’s parents can’t understand why Debbie would put up with Harley, but she’s not willing to give up. Can Cesar calm this revved up Harley? Squealing Aussie Heather and Chris Rupp got Annabelle when she was 10 weeks old from an Australian Shepherd breeder. Annabelle was the couple’s first dog and wanting thing to start out right, they enrolled her in puppy classes. Twice. From the beginning, Annabelle showed her excitability and whininess around other dogs. Heather and Chris tried to socialize Annabelle, but her whining and shrieking always caused other dogs to react in a negative way. When they take Annabelle to an off-leash dog park, she will run from group to group, trying to herd the dogs. She also runs to the gate and cause fights with new dogs entering the park. Walks, runs, and simply going to the beach have become very difficult due to Annabelle’s behavior. Heather & Chris have tried a variety of methods to break Annabelle of this terrible squealing, but have had zero success. They are truly at a loss with Annabelle. Can Cesar keep Annabelle from being socially awkward? Counter Surf
#9 - Charlotte, Elvis and Jack
Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/20/2009
Eileen Davidson's Wheaten terrier puppy Charlotte, plays too rough. It bites when playing with Eileen's son, Jesse, and scares his friends. While Alex Tillson's Parson Russell terrier Elvis jumps three feet up in the air when the garbage disposal runs and lunges at the dishwasher when it starts. Jim Stolis, a fish and game warden, enlisted 3 year old black Lab Jack to be his partner. Jacks great at using his nose, but he must get over his apprehension of shiny floors.
#10 - Stanley, Shoven and Leo
Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/9/2009
A Chihuahua mix with aggression issues; a Pomeranian with severe separation anxiety; an Aussie/shar pei mix who runs away when his owner coughs.
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#11 - Bacchus and Jody
Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/2/2009
Jody, a Lhasa apso, cannot keep her mouth off of anything. From tissues to money, she is the dog who ate your homework and then some. She will eat just about everything in sight. While Bacchus, a 130 pound, Great Dane is bullying other dogs.
#12 - Run Home Roscoe!
Season 5 - Episode 18 - Aired 8/7/2009
When Jorge first brought home Roscoe, a 6-month-old Akita, he realized the dog had severe fear issues after Roscoe refused to go outside. Two years later, Roscoe still remains extremely fearful of the outside, and Jorge's nephew is the only one who can get the leash on him. Once the leash is on, Roscoe freezes, and when encouraged to walk, Roscoe will frantically pull back and try to free himself. Because of this, Roscoe has never gone for a walk. Can Cesar teach Roscoe to walk the Cesar Way?
#13 - Cesar Goes to Vegas
Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 12/5/2008
Usually Cirque du Soleil doesn't need Cesar's help, but several of the performer's animals are in trouble. First, Fluffy the maltese hates being on leash so much that he "plays dead", eliminating inside their home. Second, Kuma the American Eskimo hates visitor's and barks and rounds them up. Third, Molly the Nova Scota Duck Trolling Retriever is afraid of water and Cesar needs to get her instincts to swim back.
#14 - Bella, Rocky and Madison & Catalina
Season 5 - Episode 17 - Aired 7/31/2009
Bella harasses her owners and especially their son and his slippers. Rocky, a five-legged, unadoptable miniature pinscher has an attitude. His owners, who run the Venice Beach Freak Show of animals, want it to stop. Pugs, Madison and Catalina are in a constant battle. With the addition of a Chihuahua mix, Sasha, their owners are at a loss to end these doggie brawls. Bella, a terrier, will not leave Kris and Lisa's son, Ryan, alone.
#15 - Baby Girl
Season 5 - Episode 16 - Aired 7/24/2009
Suzie Dove Miles, a "cat whisperer," is set on getting a fearful Doberman mix at a shelter. Suzie has tried many of Cesar's exercises with Baby Girl, but needs Cesars expertise to help Baby Girl become a real dog.
#16 - Tobi & Riley
Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 12/19/2008
Cesar works with sheepdog/collie mix, Tobi who takes over a month to cure at the Dog Psychology Center. Tobi aggressively chases his owners when they walk around their house due to his dislike of sudden movement. Now he has begun to attack and bite guests, especially children. Then Cesar takes on the supposedly easy task of curing a St. Bernard afraid of the stairs, only to discover otherwise.
#17 - Cricket and Hemingway & Rigby
Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 12/12/2008
Hemingway, owned by pop star Ashlee Simpson-Wentz and "Fall Out Boy" bassist/lyricist Pete Wentz, is an English bulldog beloved but aggressive. The couple is expecting their first child and are concerned how he would react when the baby arrived. They hoped getting bulldog Rigby would might help, but when the five month old joined, Hemingway's dog aggression escalated. Cesar also rehabilitates Cricket, a retriever who attacks anything between him and his food.
#18 - Cesar and the Horse Whisperer
Season 5 - Episode 10 - Aired 4/3/2009
Joan Blank who works with various challenged people at a riding center and needs help. But its going to take two whisperers for her group. Both the horses and her dogs keep her hands full! Chloe, her shepherd mix and Hobo, her Tibetan spaniel mix, chase the working horses and 22-year old mare Cupcake is frightening the riders. While Cesar works with dogs, his enlists the Horse Whisperer Pat Parelli to work with Cupcake. Then back in downtown Los Angeles, Tiffani Hamilton and Jonathan McAlister have two dogs, 1-1/2 year old deaf boxer Ali, and 3 year old schnauzer-poodle mix Maxwell. Maxwell's separation anxiety and extreme dog aggression have the couple worried that Maxwell will get loose and either get hit by a car or hurt by another dog.
#19 - Mad Dogs
Season 5 - Episode 20 - Aired 9/11/2009
Visiting "dog friendly" ad agency TBWA/CHIAT/DAY, Cesar finds three dogs unwilling to play by the rules. A terrier/shepherd mix, Mafia, is less than welcoming to strangers while a miniature pinscher/Chihuahua mix, Jack, lashes out at the other employees and dogs. dogs. And banished Rottweiler mix, Grady, is looking for a second chance to rejoin her owner at work. Will Cesar be able to unleash these dogs into the workplace?
#20 - Miles and Maxie & Brooker
Season 5 - Episode 21 - Aired 9/18/2009
Former Guns N' Roses and current Velvet Revolver drummer Matt Sorum and his girlfriend live in Los Angeles with their tenacious 10-month-old French bulldog Miles. Miles goes crazy at the sight of another dog, and the couple is worried they haven't properly socialized him. Will Cesar's help have Miles drumming to a different beat?
#21 - Buster, Jack & Marley and Sparky
Season 5 - Episode 14 - Aired 5/1/2009
Dog groomer Lauren asks Cesar for assistance with her three worst cases - hyperactive Great Dane Buster; hair dryer devouring Jack, a boxer mix; and fearful Aussie mix, Marley. Then, Jennifer and Michael haven't been able to implement Cesar's techniques with their head strong pit bull Sparky, like their other two dogs.
#22 - Maxwell, Brooklyn, and Tipper
Season 5 - Episode 22 - Aired 9/25/2009
Sabrina Peukert fell in love with her Welsh Sealyham Terrier Maxwell’s cocky attitude. But Sabrina’s constant catering to Maxwell has gotten her nothing but two and a half years of pompous dominance. Giving affection to Maxwell is always on his terms.
#23 - Optimus & Gigi and Sissy
Season 5 - Episode 23 - Aired 10/2/2009
John and Maria's two Great Danes have very different attitudes: Gigi has near perfect behavior while Optimus is far from optimal - leaving the couple wondering where they went wrong in raising the latter. Optimus has bitten John, along with their neighbor and a family friend. Can Cesar transform Optimus' aggressive attitude into that of a more loving dog? Then, Cesar meets Sissy, a shepherd mix who was one of 57 dogs confiscated from a hoarding situation.