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A recent bill proposed in Texas called "Justin's Law" which calls for lawmakers to make it a third-degree felony to own a pit bull in Texas has sparked a national debate in our country over "bully breeds".

"Nature vs. Nurture" is called into question when assessing the danger from canine breeds such as pit bulls, bulldogs, or Rottweilers, but to no surprise, a recent poll suggests most American pet owners believe nurture is the determining factor in doggy danger.

In an Associated Press-Petside.com poll, 71% said any breed can be safe if the dogs are well trained and 60% felt that all dog breeds should be allowed in residential communities.

59-year-old Michael Hansen who was questioned in the study said:

"It's not the dog. It's the owner that's the problem. The dog will do whatever it can to please the owner, right down to killing another animal for you."

Of the pet owners in the poll who support breed bans, 85% said they would bar pit bulls, 7% said any violent, vicious or fighting dog should be banned and a whopping 2% said all large dogs should be outlawed.

Dog Whisperer Cesar Millan believes:

"Every dog is different and should be evaluated on its own merits. If a pit bull has good energy, and if he is socialized early and brought up in a balanced and structured pack environment, then I would consider him perfectly safe."

This seems to be a hot debate filled with multiple perspectives based on personal experiences — good or bad — as well as irrational fear, but we'd like to know what U think!

Sorry, there are no polls available at the moment.

[Image via AP Images.]

Tags: bulldog, dog whisperer, dogs, environment, fight, poll, rottweiler, violent

As a dedicated dog lover, Denise Richards has plenty of expertise in canine conundrums, but she had to call in the big guns to deal with this doggy dilemma.

When her English bulldog, Rosie, began getting agressive with the other dogs in her house, she had to call in The Dog Whisperer himself, Cesar Millan!

While at the Los Angeles premiere of Friskies' Cat Diaries: The First Ever Movie Filmed by Cats, she gushed of Rosies turnaround with the aid of Millan:

"It was amazing! She went to training camp with him and she's now home, and it's such a remarkable difference!"

The actress admits not all the kinks are worked out yet, like the bulldogs bad gas, which Richards says, "She could clear a room. In fact, she has!"

Good luck with that, Cesar!

[Image via FayesVisionWENN.]

Tags: actress, bulldog, dog whisperer, dogs, los angeles, training

Dog Whisperer, Cesar Millan, shows how to be the boss when it comes to a dog with food aggression.

Check out this clip to see how his techniques really worked!!

Tags: dog, dog whisperer, food aggression

According to two recently released books about the love dogs have for their owners, Alexandra Horowitz's Inside of a Dog: What Dogs See, Smell and Know and Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson’s The Dog Who Couldn’t Stop Loving, a lot of the questions we have had about dogs are answered!

Horowitz explains that a dogs nose is what really knows things about you.

Dogs can smell what you ate for lunch, if you are scared (because you sweat) and even if you have had sex! LOL!

We have heard about dogs saving people from burning buildings, this is not necessarily because they understand when people are in danger.

Apparently they can tell when something unusual, what they are not used to, is happening, and they then respond in whatever way they think is best. He may save your life, or he might just ask for some treats.

Owners often think that their dogs know right from wrong, such as if we catch our pooch sneaking some food from the table, you know that guilty look they give. However that may not be the case, Horowitz says that a dog’s look of guilt may actually be fear or submission, they know that an unhappy owner might mean punishment

Another thing that is interesting to know, is that dogs do say sorry and they accept our apologies.
Masson explains that ff a dog hurts another puppy pal of theirs, they will "play bow," which often starts off a play session.

Also, if you step on your doggies tail and then apologize, they will often lick you to say "I forgive you." There is no way you can pull that with a cat!!

Then of course there are some things that your dog wants you to know.

It seems that dogs don't like raincoats, too bad, we think they look super cute! Since dogs already have a coat, the feeling of a raincoat being put on their back might feel like it does when another dog stands over and dominates them.

And finally you don't need to be the alpha dog. Horowitz says, “We absolutely do not need to dominate them, positive reinforcement works just as well." Sorry about that Dog Whisperer!

Did U know all this stuff about your pooch?

If you want to know more, check out those books to understand your dog even more!

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Tags: book, dog whisperer, dogs

Uh Oh!

Turns out Dog Whisperer, Cesar Millan is not too keen on alcoholics.

Sean Hawkins, the former executive director of the Cesar and Ilusion Millan Foundation took a leave of absence to seek treatment for his alcoholism in June.

He was told that his job would be safe…but that was not true.

On his return a month later, he was stripped of his title and given an ultimatum, a pay cut or leave. Hawkins says when he asked for some time to think about it, he was fired.

Hawkins is now suing for unspecified damages. Yikes!

What do U think will happen here?

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Tags: alcoholism, dog whisperer, treatment

Uh-oh!

It looks like President Obama has to teach that furry guy who's boss!

Check out (above) a clip of Dog Whisperer Ceser Milan explaining why the President's dog, Bo, needs to be trained!

LOLs!

Sounds like that adorable little Bo just knows where he likes to go - without the help of ANYONE!

Tags: bo obama, discipline, dog, dog whisperer, lead, leash, president, training

Super important!

True Blood's Michelle Forbes and "Dog Whisperer" Cesar Millan are teaming up with Last Chance for Animals this Saturday, September 18 from 11 am to 3 pm at the La Brea Tar Pits in El Lay for Puppy Mill Awareness Day.

The event will encourage animal lovers to "Adopt, Don't Shop" when looking for a new pet!

Admission is free and it will have bands, children's activities, animal friendly vendors and pet adoptions!

Remember — look to your local animal rescues and shelters for your future furry family members!

[Image via WENN.]

Tags: dog whisperer, event, last chance for animals, pet adoption, puppy mill awareness day