The WORST episodes of Dog Whisperer
Every episode of Dog Whisperer ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Dog Whisperer!
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 - Cesar's Worst Bite
Season 9 - Episode 12 - Aired 9/15/2012
Kelly and Hyrum Lai always knew their picture-perfect life together would include a dog. After adopting an adorable Lab puppy named Holly. Early on Holly began displaying disturbing behavior–food aggression. The Lai’s biggest concern is for their 18-month old son Griffin, who they fear could be bitten just for having food in his hand, so Cesar is their last hope to help Holly before they make the hard decision to send her away. Cesar’s next case brings him to a washed out river bottom where dozens of society’s neediest and most forgotten live. Pregnant and homeless, Lenie Pictou has the amazing opportunity to move into a newly opened women’s shelter that will take both her and her pit bull Tucker. The only problem is that Tucker has become very protective of Lenie as a result of living at the river bottom. Will Cesar be able to help both dog and owner make a positive change in their lives?
#2 - 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?
#3 - 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?
#4 - 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.
#5 - 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.
#6 - A Dog and His Boy/Mobile Vet
Season 6 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/12/2010
In third grade Josh got his dream dog, a Siberian husky named Spike. But as Spike grew, his sweet demeanor shifted to relentless hyperactive behavior, jumping and nipping incessantly. Can Cesar help young Josh get back the dog he loves? Then, veterinarian Dr. Rick Garcia often helps Cesar and the Dog Psychology Center with routine and emergency calls, but now, it's Dr. Rick who needs help.
#7 - Desperate Housedogs
Season 6 - Episode 12 - Aired 4/9/2010
A once peaceful cul-de-sac is full of tension. Susanne Lee's German shepherd bullies the other dogs. Nancy and John Codeus' three high-energy huskies are impossible to control on walks. Eleanore Godfrey's spaniel/mastiff mix charges and snaps at other dogs when they cross her turf. Amanda and Chuck Parker's Labrador puppy has eaten most of their house. And Holly and Matthew Graczyk can't control their four dogs while on walks. Will Cesar be able to curb this Desperate Housedog drama?
#8 - Cobar and Chase
Season 6 - Episode 14 - Aired 4/23/2010
A dog scared of dog toys? Susan runs a dog toy company in Australia. You would think her koolie named Cobar would be in dog heaven, but Cobar is petrified of squeaky toys. Cobar cowers at even the sight of a dog toy. Cesar takes a whirlwind trip to Oz to quiet Cobar's squeaking fear. Royces shar-pei mix Chase loathes his self-image. When he passes a mirror or window, he lunges at his own reflection. Cesar steps through the looking glass to help Chase accept the dog in the mirror.
#9 - Tillie and Leo
Season 6 - Episode 15 - Aired 4/30/2010
Art collector Joel Gilman adopted a fearful, abused and malnourished wheaten terrier mix named Tillie, and has made amazing progress rehabilitating the dog. But Tillie has grown so attached she won't leave his side, even attacking Joel's other dog. When Jacqueline Rose and Manny Lizaso's 3-year-old shar-pei, Leo, killed a neighbor's Maltese, the couple was forced choose between giving up their condo or giving up Leo. Can Cesar help Tillie and Leo?
#10 - Lola and Bebe & Sadie
Season 7 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/8/2010
An English Bulldog named Bebe, a gift for Bob Haueter's daughter Kim, attacks their other dog Sadie, a Golden/Lab mix. She also destroys miniblinds and lampshades and now the destruction is too much and Cesar is called in. Howie and Terry Mandel own various animals, but aggessive two year old Chihuahua Lola is forcing Howie to decide 'Deal or No Deal'.
#11 - Chloe, Madison, and Gotti
Season 7 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/15/2010
Jamie Crossman found Chloe on Craigs list and has developed a dog aggression, which obedience training has not helped. The Border Collie/Greyhound mix will attack another dog or Jamie if the other dog can't be reached. Jamie's friends pooled their money and flew owner and dog to Cesar's Dog Psychology Center. Meghan inherited Gotti from her brother Jimmy when he passed away two years ago. Their parents, NFL quarterback Jim Plunkett and wife Gerry, had tried to find a different home since they couldn't handle Gotti. However Megan felt an obligation since Gotti has similar personality to her brother. Jimmy was a Dog Whisperer fan and used Cesar's way to train the dog, but the dog is getting more nervous with the change in ownership and is unsure with other dogs. Adrianna and Brian Lopez wanted a big dog and decided on a Leonerger puppy. Now 150 pound Madison is pouncing and bouncing on people and they need Cesar to "de-spring" this "Tigger" of a dog.
#12 - Pack Leaders in Training
Season 8 - Episode 9 - Aired 2/25/2012
Cesar flies two lucky young fans to California to watch him use his techniques in person as young "Dog Whisperers" in training, ith an Australian shepherd/Chihuahua mix who has problems with strangers, and a red-nosed pit bull mix who with high anxiety when the boat she lives on encounters rough water.
#13 - Hounds from Hell
Season 8 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/3/2012
Cesar helps Rescue dog owners with hounds from hell: Sammy, who cries around skateboarders and large dogs and Sahzi, who won't enter the kitchen or certain hallways. He also helps a mother and daughter choose the right dog to adopt.
#14 - London Calling!
Season 9 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/7/2012
Cesar’s next adventure in the UK starts on the wrong side of the law. Sally has a mixed breed pooch, Herbie, who was taken to court and put on trial for his life. Now Herbie must always be muzzled in public. If he can be proved safe the order could be revoked, but if he gets into trouble again he might be destroyed). Cesar steps in to help this doomed dog walking. Harriet and Matilda Thorpe are sisters and successful actresses who live around the corner from each other. They adopted German shepherd littermates Bruno and Diesel, who have grown wild and dominant with one another at the park. The sisters hope Cesar can teach them how to properly walk their dogs so they can once again enjoy living so close. Cindy and Nick have a peaceful existence, except when it comes time to load their eight year old English cocker spaniel, Paddy, into the car. They hope Cesar can show them a better way so they can bring Paddy on more trips.
#15 - Cesar Conquers London
Season 9 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/14/2012
Cesar is back in the United Kingdom for a new episode of the Dog Whisperer, but it isn’t all garden parties and high tea. A Jack Russell terrier mix can’t stop spinning and barking when guests come to the house, so it’s up to Cesar to show this canine how to be a good host. Next, Cesar meets two dogs who have spent most of their lives in Africa and are having trouble adjusting to their new surroundings. Is it permanent culture shock, or can Cesar bridge the gap between society pooch and wild animal? The last case finds Cesar helping a professional dog walker who can control every dog but one: her own Patterdale terrier mix. Can Cesar teach these out of control dogs some proper manners, or will they end up being an unruly lot?
#16 - Battle of Britain
Season 9 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/21/2012
With Cesar’s UK holiday drawing to a close, he lends a hand to the rehabilitation of three British canines. Kimba, a one and a half year old Klee Kai, is so nervous around other dogs that she has begun lunging and snapping at any that comes close. The next case is a Collie mix named Ellie who, after being scared by a loud noise while on a walk, has become so averse to going outside that her owners have to forcibly drag her out the door. Cesar’s final case is Jack, a Labrador who is so energetic that most people can’t tell if he’s being friendly or dangerous.
#17 - Jersey Shore Dogs
Season 9 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/28/2012
The Jersey Shore is in for a dose of discipline when Cesar heads for the boardwalk to help three families deal with their out of control dog ‘situations.’ First, Cesar must tame a pack of four Chinese crested dogs that have their owners’ home in constant chaos. Cesar’s next stop brings him face-to-face with a mastiff mix full of unbridled energy. Lastly, two miniature dachshunds have their owner at her wits’ end and on the outs with her mother. Will Cesar bring some much needed R and R to these three New Jersey families, or will he be down for the count?
#18 - Anger Management
Season 9 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/4/2012
Charlie Sheen isn’t the only one starring in anger management this summer. Cesar helps Robert Schwartzman, the lead singer and guitarist for the rock and roll band Rooney, with his adopted pit bull Sandy. Sandy has proven to be extremely dog aggressive and Robert hopes Cesar can help him get Sandy under control so he can have someone watch her while he is on tour. Comic book writer and TV producer Paul and his wife Misty Lee adopted two Boston terriers, Mugsy and Deuce, but weren’t prepared for how aggressive the dogs are. Paul wants to join a program called Thank Dog! Bootcamp that combines personal training and dog training, and hopes Cesar can get the terriers in shape to work out.
#19 - Playboy Playmates
Season 9 - Episode 7 - Aired 8/11/2012
The Playboy Mansion in sunny Los Angeles is famous for raucous parties but it’s also home to Playboy founder, Hugh Hefner, some of his Playmates, and their dogs. Hef’s girlfriend, Miss November 2010 Shera Bechard, moved in with her Chihuahua mix, Willa, who needs Cesar’s help to stop bullying Hef’s two year old King Charles spaniel Charlie. Cesar then heads to Redondo Beach where Miss February 2010, Heather Rae Young, is having trouble getting her Chihuahua, Brandy, to obey her and stop attacking other dogs. Cesar stops in Orange County with Miss September 2011, Tiffany Toth, and her husband Jeff to work with their Boston terrier pug mix, Marley, who is chewing them out of house and home.
#20 - Bad Dogs of Comedy
Season 9 - Episode 8 - Aired 8/18/2012
It’s a stand up episode of Dog Whisperer, as Cesar helps a group of hilarious comedians face their toughest critics – their own pets. Skyler Stone and his girlfriend Nicole joke that their Jack Russell mix Sammy is a “ham missile,” because he eats so fast and so quickly. Add their aggressive Maltese-Chihuahua, George, to the mix and the situation is just not funny. Girth of a Nation star Ralphie May is one of the biggest men in comedy, or in any field for that matter. He and his wife, standup comic Lahna Turner, have their hands full with their older boxer Pimp and overprotective bulldog, Hoochie Mama. And Paul Rodriguez, one of America’s most famous Hispanic comedians, believes good things come in threes. Except when his three Chihuahuas, Luna, Mosca and Chica, become an unruly pack.
#21 - Fear Factor
Season 9 - Episode 9 - Aired 8/25/2012
In a previous episode, Cesar worked with two people who were struggling to overcome their fear of dogs. Now, the tables have turned as Cesar takes on the challenge of helping dogs overcome their fears! First up is Daisy, a Whippet mix who was born blind and deaf and has had a very hard time adjusting to life in a world navigated by canines with all five senses. Then Cesar meets a Labradoodle whose fear of the ocean is a big concern for his owner because they live on a boat. The last case finds Cesar helping a young cocker spaniel named Piper overcome her fear of all humans, including her owners. Can Cesar ease these canine’s fears, or will they be left quivering in their boots?
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#22 - Daytona Dogs
Season 9 - Episode 10 - Aired 9/1/2012
NASCAR is known for high speed, high octane excitement, but behind the scenes it is also a tightly knit community of drivers, their families and crews, and, of course, their pets. Cesar heads to the track at Daytona International Speedway, making a brief pit stop in Port Orange, Fla. to meet Brian Sacks and his Pekingese, Gizmo, a little dog that has everyone running scared due to his aggression and possessiveness. Cesar then visits the Halifax Humane Society, a grant recipient of the Greg Biffle Foundation, with Biffle himself and his wife Nicole. Finally, Cesar stops by the motorhome of NASCAR driver Kevin Harvick and his wife DeLana to help get their Chihuahua, Lo, who barks at everyone and snaps at people who try to pick her up, in line before they welcome their first child later this year.
#23 - Hollywood Hounds
Season 9 - Episode 11 - Aired 9/8/2012
Exercise guru Jillian Michaels moved to her beach community specifically because it’s safe for her dogs to run off the leash. But her rescue Chihuahua, Richard, has become the terror of the turf. Jillian is also in the middle of adopting a two-year-old daughter and wants to make sure Richard won’t get aggressive with the baby. She calls Cesar, who helped her previously with another dog, in the hopes of saving her relationship with Richard. Call Dr. Frasier Crane, because TV star Kelsey Grammer and his new wife Kayte need advice before their home life goes completely to the dogs! Their pooches George and Elvis spend all day outside only to run into the house to pee and poop. The Grammers enlist Cesar to help them get a handle on the situation and to get them back in control of their once calm household.
#24 - Horrible Hounds of the UK
Season 9 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/7/2012
Cesar travels to the United Kingdom to help troubled dog owners and their less than proper pooches. Dominic, a thoughtful 17 year old has had one too many out-of-control walks with his two Jack Russells, Tyson and Jesse. Tracy and her family took in a feral street dog named Molly who has turned extremely territorial towards strangers, other dogs, and even children. The Nolans hope that Cesar can show them how to properly introduce Molly to new dogs and how to curb her territorial behavior. Melanie’s beloved Dalmatian, Cooper, is a large handsome dog whose personality turns ugly around houseguests and on walks. Mel is concerned this behavior could evolve into more dangerous habits.
#25 - Ellie & J.J. and Oscar
Season 7 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/22/2010
Actress Missi Pyle and husband Nat Geo Wilds Casey Anderson have Rottie/Lab mix Ellie and Dalmatian JJ. Ellie is dog aggressive and JJ joins in to help on walks, Missi and Casey need Cesar to tame this circus. Sebastian and Rene are expecting their first child and Oscar's fear of children could put the newborn at risk. The Beas had gotten Oscar for their other pit bull, Lola as a playmate. Cesar now needs to answer this 911 call before the baby comes.