Ep 10. Stella & Nala and Phoebe

In the Dog Whisperer season 7 episode 10, titled "Stella & Nala and Phoebe," Cesar Millan takes on the challenges of helping three different dogs with their behavior issues.

The first dog, Stella, is an Australian Shepherd who is extremely fearful and aggressive towards strangers. Stella's owner, Lindsey, is concerned that her behavior is worsening and wants to help her dog become more comfortable around guests. Cesar works with Stella to help build her confidence and decrease her fearfulness towards strangers. He encourages Lindsey to use positive reinforcement and to give Stella plenty of exercise to help manage her anxiety.

The second dog, Nala, is a Pit Bull who has taken on a dominant role in her household and is aggressive towards the family's other dogs. Nala's owners, Leslie and Andrew, have tried to separate Nala from the other dogs, but they want to find a way for her to coexist peacefully with her pack. Cesar works with Nala to help her understand that she doesn't need to be in charge and shows Leslie and Andrew how to use boundaries and structure to manage her behavior. They also work on socializing Nala with the other dogs in a controlled environment.

Lastly, Cesar meets Phoebe, a Dalmatian who is extremely anxious and nervous around new people and places. Her owner, Emily, wants to help Phoebe become more confident and comfortable in new situations. Cesar teaches Emily how to use positive reinforcement to build Phoebe's trust and confidence, and encourages her to take Phoebe on more outings to help her acclimate to new environments.

Throughout the episode, Cesar emphasizes the importance of using positive reinforcement and clear communication to help dogs overcome their behavior issues. He also demonstrates how exercise, structure, and socialization can all contribute to a dog's overall well-being and behavior. By the end of the episode, all three dogs make significant progress towards overcoming their challenges.