Hi Pack,

Rocky here. Leader and Mama thank you guys for the birthday wishes!

There was cake for the two birthdays! Since in Mexico, January 6th is a special holiday (think of it like Christmas in th USA) there was also this fruit cake called Rosca de Reyes, that has a little present inside. I wanted to dig it right out! What? I thought it was for me to dig out.

Oh, the pack kept a secret from us! We are mad about it. Grandma has been at the hospital not feeling good. She's been there right before New Year's Eve. You know how important Grandma is to us? She's practically our second Mama! We visit her a lot because she loves seeing us there. We give her comfort. We've known her since we came home to live with the pack. I always sit next to her feet to keep her warm. She finally got out today and we are going over there to tell her we are sorry we couldn't visit her at the hospital. No wonder Mama and Papa were gone so much. Nobody knows how to cheer her up more than we do.

We are off to see Grandma until she's better!

Yesterday there was a little earthquake. It was in San Bernardino, CA. We felt the aftershock. It was so little that I slept through it. I love to sniff the ground and around so when an earthquake comes, I am usually pretty good at knowing about it. You'll see me under the table for cover.

We also wanted to share this widget with you guys. It's also on our page under "Our Pack Leader", the second one. No dog should be judged by their breed. They are irresponsible owners out there but there are also owners who lack knowledge to become leaders.

Cesar Millan Day Every Friday!

January 9 8P et/pt

Unwelcome Mat

Anxious Shoven

NAME: Shoven
BREED: Pomeranian
AGE: 3 years

ABOUT THE DOG: The name Shoven comes from the word "chauvinistic," though it's unclear where Shoven learned to emulate his name. From the moment Barry and Debbie Fisher wake up, Shoven anxiously keeps watch, dreading the moment they leave for work. Once the door is closed, they can hear Shoven's shrill bark all the way to the car and are greeted with the same sound when they arrive back home. Shoven's separation anxiety doesn't stop there. He will also go into a barking, whirling, uncontrollable frenzy whenever anyone leaves the car in which he is riding.

Leo

Name: Leo

Breed: Australian Shepherd/Shar Pei Mix

Age: 8 yrs

ABOUT THE DOG: Leo was found at the Orange County Animal Shelter, but he came with a curious condition. Whenever Lori coughs, Leo will go out the doggie door to the backyard and climb up onto the fence and walk around, as if on a tight rope. This is distressing because he sometimes falls off and hurts himself or he'll jump off the other side and run away. When he gets out of the backyard, he loves cruising around the neighborhood. He's been found by the neighbors several times and has shown up at the local shelter twice. Sometimes, Lori will even find him pawing at their front door at 2am.

something about Leo: He was adopted from our local shelter! We are supposed to go there if we ever get lost.

more info under "Our Pack Leader".

Hi Pack!

Olivia here. Look, it's some of my baby pictures. There's more in my page's slide. Wow, my ears look normal here. Ok, so I was bit of a tuff pup. My dog brother and dog sister are also black and have the same eyebrow markings as me. My brother looks like me and my sister was bit more big on the head. More like a Rottie pup. Look, I'm smiling for all of my friends! Oh, that's my brother holding me. They say he looks like Rocky, a lot.

Here's me sleeping. I loved sleeping in like this all the time and on the neck! I used to crawl up really small. Now, I'm too big to crawl in my leader's neck.

Boy, did I used to get into some trouble. You know those couches that are like the lay-z boys? Well, I used to get under them and would cry because I couldn't come out. Leader had to coach me how to get out. Then, if I ever went under the couch, I always new how to come out. The pack would not use them during those times because they knew I was really small. I even crawl under Rocky, even though I had much bigger legs than him at the time (I still do!)

I didn't like Rocky at all when I first came. He was gigantic!

So I made myself look bigger.

Too big that he didn't like me anymore. Of course that has changed and we made a pack to be together forever. After all, I do love that Big Babu.

Humans used to think I was his puppy! Nope, we are of no relations.

Much love from Rocky, Olivia, Panchita and our leader!

Hi Pack,

Every Friday is "Dog Whisperer" with Cesar Millan Day!

5th Season begins Oct. 10 at 8P et/pt on the Nat Geo Channel

Bozley and Ginger

Cesar returns in the premiere of his long-awaited 5th season! French Bulldog Bozley has had rules, boundaries, and limitations from day one, but that hasn't stopped him from developing a tenacious form of dog aggression! Owners Nidia & Sean Tatalovich have called in Cesar to give this Frenchie a lesson in hospitality. Next up, not even careful research could prepare Regina and Steve Risseeuw for their terrified Vizsla. Can Cesar help this dog on the run?

"Seg 77 Tenacious B Nidia & Sean Tatalovich saw a picture of French Bulldog Bozley on a breeders website and it was love at first sight. Sean is no stranger to dogs, but Nidia had never owned a dog before Bozley. They decided Bozley should be given boundaries from day one. He is not allowed to sleep in bed with them and he is crate trained. But six months and one dog trainer later, the little Frenchie started showing some attitude toward other dogs. He seemed really anxious in dog parks and bullied the other dogs. Now, two years and another trainer later, Sean and Nidia are at the end of their leash. Bozleys canine animosity has only worsened with time. When dogs pass the Tatalovichs front windows, Bozley goes nuts. He wont let anyone enter the house without trying to scare them away first. He charges, bites, jumps, and humps Sean and Nidias guests and now shows similar behavior on walks. Cesar is beckoned to help Bozley learn some lessons in hospitality. Seg 53 Ginger and the Type As Two years ago, Regina and Steve Risseeuw decided they wanted a dog. Like typical Type A personalities, they focused on their goal, researched the various breeds, and determined that the best breed for them would be a Vizsla. Regina and Steve wanted a dog that matched their personalities and energy, one they could run with and one that would get along with people and other dogs. They adopted Ginger, but Steve noticed tendencies that were more high strung than high energy. She would run with her tail tucked between her legs and ultimately developed a fear of cars and trucks. Soon, she refused to run and walk on busy streets. If Regina even tried to put the leash on Ginger during the day, she would lie down and tremble. Now, Steve and Regina are forced to walk under the cover of night in areas where there is no traffic. The Risseeuws are committed to Ginger and need Cesars expertise."

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Much love from Rocky, Olivia, Panchita, and their leader!

Hi Pack,

Friday is "Dog Whisperer" with Cesar Millan Day!

New episode Friday 8P ep/pt on Nat Geo Channel

Featured Dogs: Lotus and Joey

Biting Dog

A little dog packs a big punch when he makes "snap" decisions about who can come near his owner!

Patience Helps

A couch hogging German Shepard learns who's the boss of this household-and it's not him.

I saw you were three years old today, Cameron!

Kisses, Astrid

You are adorable!!!

Stopping by to leave a pal request and to say hello. Tanyia, Sam, & Lexi