Cesar Millan looks beyond Dilly's bites to Kim's fear
A Better Human Better Dog episode follows a comedian's struggle to welcome men into her home, including a setback after training begins.
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Story of Why this story? The video opened at a pace of 44,327 views a day, 6.7 times a normal first day on this channel (6,587).
Her Dog Made Dating Impossible... Then I Found the Real Fear | Better Human Better Dog | S05E09
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- 5:14Dilly lunges when Robert enters; Millan identifies territorial aggression and focuses on Kim's tight leash grip.
- 8:42A simulated date brings another outburst as Kim tenses beside Robert on the couch.
- 18:12Kim explains that a past dog attack left her frightened of Dilly seriously injuring someone.
- 25:41Kim reports another bite after the ranch visit, prompting Millan to arrange a home follow-up.
- 31:05Doorway exercises teach Kim to establish boundaries while a team member knocks.
- 37:57Kim keeps Dilly settled on his bed as her friend Jamie enters the apartment.
Robert sits beside Kim on the couch to simulate a date, and Dilly erupts into barking. Cesar Millan is watching Kim as closely as her rescue dog: she has stiffened again.
That uncomfortable rehearsal is part of "Her Dog Made Dating Impossible... Then I Found the Real Fear | Better Human Better Dog | S05E09," which drew an estimated 44,000 views in its first day, more than six times the channel's usual start for regular videos.
Kim, a stand-up comedian who also has a rescue dog named Sweet Pea, explains that Dilly's lunging and biting have stopped her from bringing men home. Millan identifies territorial aggression and sees her tight grip on the leash as a signal reinforcing Dilly's protective behavior. His work with her centers on staying calm while someone enters the apartment.
The fear has a history. Kim tells Millan that a dog once mauled her arm. She is frightened that Dilly could inflict a similarly severe injury, with consequences that could also cost him his life.
A visit to the Dog Psychology Center offers a different picture: Dilly relaxes and plays with Millan's pack. But the episode does not treat that as the finish. A week later, Kim reports that he has bitten another visiting friend, prompting Millan to return to her apartment.
Neighborhood pack walks give way to practice at the doorway, then daily work with leashes and boundaries. At the later home test, Kim keeps Dilly settled on his bed while her comedy friend Jamie comes inside. The task is no longer a simulated date at the ranch, but receiving a guest in the apartment where she had been afraid to try.
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What viewers say
Oh I feel for Kim so much! Thank you Cesar for helping her and everyone else you've helped and continue to help!
@meariijenkins7205See it on YouTubeWow Kim, you are a superstar!! Way to push through such a hard experience. Cesar is such a patient coach. Bless you both.
@heritagecabinpropertySee it on YouTubeNobody talking about Sweat Pea? 🥺😭 So gentle and sweet. 😢 Along with Sophia might be one of my favourite dogs ever ❤😭
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This owner has done so well getting her dog calmed down.
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The episode's first-day views were substantially above Cesar Millan's usual regular-video start. The comment count, however, was slightly below a typical first day.
