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 - 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.
#2 - 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.
#3 - 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.
#4 - 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?
#5 - 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.
#6 - Delta and Dong-Dong (Killer in the Window)
Season 7 - Episode 15 - Aired 2/4/2011
Border collie mix Dong-Dong was rescued from a Taiwan shelter and brought to the U.S. to find a forever home with the Scarborough family. But the only place Dong-Dong can find solace is in a living room chair. Can Cesar help this couch potato? Delta is an aggressive Rottweiler that needs Cesar's help to let passerby's pass by.
#7 - Alice and J
Season 1 - Episode 16 - Aired 7/6/2006
Patrick Lawlor and Karen Erbach have three dogs, one of whom is Alice, a Border Collie mix, who occasionally goes berserk with other dogs, including the two who live with her. There is apparently a pack dominance contest going on between Katie, an Akita, and Alice. It appears that Katie may actually be the aggressor, initiating the fights. Cesar takes Alice to his Dog Psychology Center to work with her in his pack. Patrick and Karen decide that they will walk all three dogs every morning to tire the dogs out before they leave for work, and that they will no longer show favoritism toward Katie. J is a Beagle mix who lives with Janet Canterbury. J nipped a postal carrier, breaking the skin; subsequently the USPS sent a letter to Janet's neighbors stating that mail would not be delivered on that street due to the presence of a vicious dog. Her homeowner's insurer threatened to cancel her insurance, and she was sued by the postal carrier. She calls Cesar for help. He teaches her to not give affection when the dog is anxious because that nurtures the anxiety. He also tells her that she needs to walk J and expose her to those situations that cause the anxiety in order to overcome it and refocus J's mind to a calm state. The aggression may be J's way of draining the anxiety. Cesar shows Janet how to demonstrate the calm assertive behavior that will calm J.
#8 - Most Aggressive Breeds
Season 6 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/5/2010
A pit bull attacks two adults and one child in Dallas; a German shepherd attacks its owners; and a Pomeranian kills a 6-week-old girl in Los Angeles. While any size dog can become aggressive, several powerful breeds seem to have developed the worst reputations. Some have even been banned in certain areas of the United States. In a Dog Whisperer poll, more than 10,000 viewers voted for what they thought were the most aggressive breeds.
#9 - 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.
#10 - Wolf-Dogs: Out of the Wild
Season 7 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/29/2010
Due to his lack expertise with wolf-dog hybrids, Cesar brings in wolf-dog expert Jennifer McCarthy to help him in this special episode. They visit the Galvez family, where Sheba has been destroying the backyard and running amok in the neighborhood. Milo Sanchez's hybrid, Ramses, is fighting with English mastiff, Roscoe. Sofie belonging to Janice Reins and Charlie Mendez destroys and escapes whatever confines her. These cases show why Cesar and Jennifer advise against this hybrid breeding.
#11 - Diego and Berkeley (Warrior Dog)
Season 7 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/14/2011
Paul Mack served in the Coast Guard for almost five years, but when he got out, the adventure wasn’t over. Paul traveled to Argentina, where he spent a week with a pack of the rare Dogo Argentino, an Argentinean hunting dog.
#12 - 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?
#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 - Seven, Macy, and Lex (Closet Cases)
Season 7 - Episode 14 - Aired 1/28/2011
Jeff and Kelly Ong purchased their first dog, Kaylie, from a breeder. At first, Jeff and Kelly thought Kaylie’s neurotic behavior of barking, running in circles, etc. was cute, but soon realized it to be annoying. In order to try to trump this behavior, the couple got another dog, named Seven. Seven was aggressive from the beginning and did not balance Kaylie at all. In a third attempt to make the dogs behave better, Jeff and Kelly bought Bella, hoping that three dogs would balance out the dynamic.
#15 - 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.
#16 - 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?
#17 - 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?
#18 - Mufasa and Tucker (Rocking the Boat)
Season 7 - Episode 13 - Aired 1/21/2011
Mufasa came into Roxanne Husson’s life 6 years ago when she decided to get another dog, a South African Boerboel. At first, Roxanne was intimidated by Mufasa’s size, but as he grew, he also grew on her.
#19 - Pepsi and Goldie
Season 1 - Episode 20 - Aired 7/10/2006
A Puzzle Named Pepsi Marcela and Bartolo Gonzalez have a German Shepherd named Pepsi and a Himalayan cat named Kitty Love. Pepsi is quite aggressive toward Kitty Love, which concerns the Gonzalez's. As a member of the camera crew finds out the hard way, Pepsi is also very protective of Marcela. Cesar tells them that Marcela's overprotective behavior with Pepsi generates the same behavior from Pepsi toward her. Cesar points out the escalating progression of behavior: excitement, dominance, and aggression. He likens Pepsi's behavior to that of a jealous man-Pepsi is possessive of Marcela, which may well cause Pepsi to bite. Cesar gets Marcela to admit that she allows Pepsi to be the leader, and that by overprotecting him she is creating a barrier between Bartolo and Pepsi. They realize that they both need to participate in the relationship with Pepsi. Bartolo works with Pepsi for awhile and both Marcela and Bartolo can see a difference right away. Spaniel Hospital Jacklyn Zeman, star of General Hospital, and her daughters, Lacey Rose and Cassidy Gorden, have a Brittany Spaniel named Goldie, who is aggressive with other female dogs. They've stopped walking her because they have a large yard, and because she is difficult to walk due to the pulling and female dog-aggression. Cesar points out that dogs still need to be walked regularly even if they do have more than adequate space in the house and yard. Cesar also tells them that from Goldie's point of view, she is number one, she controls Jacklyn and the girls, and she will not allow other female dogs to come and control her females. He teaches them how to be the pack leaders and to master the walk. Jacklyn has a problem getting Goldie to follow her; she is tense, and dogs will not follow tense energy. They work the problem out and commit to a 45 minute walk every day with Goldie.
#20 - Viper and Diesel (K-9 Behind Bars)
Season 7 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/7/2011
As owner and dog handler at All States K9 Detection in Fullerton, California, Chief Harlen “Lamb” Lambert trains dogs to help combat the growing epidemic of contraband cell phones in correctional facilities across the US.
#21 - 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.
#22 - Bella and Jordan
Season 1 - Episode 18 - Aired 7/7/2006
Terror Bella Elisa Francescon and her daughter and niece, Heather and Nicole have a Border Terrier named Bella, who is very aggressive toward anyone coming into the Francescon home. As he usually does first, Cesar and the ladies take Bella for a walk and Bella challenges each of them with her bad behavior on the leash. After they learn to take control of Bella and get her to walk nicely, they work on the door etiquette issue. They are taught to keep Bella on leash when people come in so that they can control her behavior. Un-crossing Jordan Bill Herrera and his sister Barbara Laporte are worried about Jordan's tendency to compulsively attack objects when they walk him. Being a Bulldog, Jordan becomes fixated and is difficult to distract from this behavior. Cesar takes him for a walk to tire him out before starting to work on the obsessive behavior, but Jordan is one tough little cookie and even makes calm Cesar break a sweat. Even all tuckered out, Jordan still tries to get the garden hose, which is one of his obsessions. Cesar returns a week later, and works with them again. It seems to come easier to Barbara than to Bill, who is not by nature very assertive, but he is trying very hard to learn to be calm and assertive with Jordan.
#23 - 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.
#24 - 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.
#25 - 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?