Overcoming Aggression: Rehabilitating Leon the Dog

🐶Leon's aggression stems from a desire to protect Caitlyn, his owner.

🏞️By introducing Leon to sheep herding, Caesar gives him a new job and shifts his focus away from protecting Caitlyn.

🔀Caitlyn's own anxiety affects Leon's behavior, so she must learn to be calm and confident to help him overcome his aggression.

💪Caitlyn takes an active role in Leon's rehabilitation, facing her fears and asserting herself as his leader.

🏊Using Leon's fear of the swimming pool, Caesar helps Caitlyn build her leadership and establish a stronger bond with him.

Why is Leon aggressive?

—Leon exhibits aggression because he feels the need to protect Caitlyn, his owner.

How does sheep herding help Leon?

—Sheep herding gives Leon a new job and redirects his focus away from protecting Caitlyn, helping him overcome his aggressive behavior.

How does Caitlyn's anxiety affect Leon?

—Caitlyn's anxiety can influence Leon's behavior, causing him to be more protective and aggressive. It is crucial for Caitlyn to be calm and confident to help him.

What role does Caitlyn play in Leon's rehabilitation?

—Caitlyn takes an active role in Leon's rehabilitation by facing her fears, asserting her leadership, and establishing a stronger bond with him.

How does swimming help build Caitlyn's leadership?

—Using Leon's fear of the swimming pool, Caesar helps Caitlyn build her leadership by helping her guide and support Leon through his fear, building trust and confidence between them.

00:00Caitlyn arrives at the DPC to work with Caesar to rehabilitate Leon, an anxious and aggressive dog.

02:26Caitlyn learns to wait until Leon is calm before letting him out of the car to prevent him from acting out.

03:08Caesar explains the importance of Caitlyn remaining calm to avoid influencing Leon's behavior.

06:05Caitlyn faces her fear and corrects Leon when he growls at another dog.

07:26Caesar uses the opportunity of herding sheep to give Leon a new job and redirect his protective instincts.

09:38Caesar helps Caitlyn face her fear of the swimming pool, strengthening their bond and establishing her as a leader.

11:12Leon successfully herds the sheep, showing significant progress in his rehabilitation.

12:01Caesar concludes the video, encouraging viewers to join him in his mission of better humans and a better planet.