Rosie's Thorn
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Rosie
Cesar Millan sets out to find Rosie, a Staffordshire Bull Terrier (‘Staffie’) the perfect adopters and prove that it’s not about the breed; it’s about the human that handles the dog. -
Playful Pup
Powerful breeds like Staffies, Pitbulls and Rottweillers have had terrible press over the years. Irresponsible owners have exploited these dogs’ strength, and trained them to fight and show aggression. Cesar believes all dogs, including Rosie, deserve a second, third and even a fourth chance! -
The Beakens
Nicola ‘Nick’ (single mom), and her two children, Tatyana (12) and Joshua (6) live in a country house with their two big dogs. Nick is smart and professional and has taken in rescue dogs before. Her adopted daughter Tatyana dreams of becoming a dog behaviorist and identifies with abandoned dogs. -
The Tate Family
Norman and Karen and their two boys, Jules (8) and Reisse (4) have never had a family dog but they’re ready to take the plunge. But is Rosie, the Staffie, the right match for a family with almost no experience with dogs? -
Cesar Meets Another Family
Rosie was taken in by Animal Helpline Dog Rescue. She has been in and out of the shelter a few times and developed some bad habits over the years. One of Rosie’s bad habits is to shut down, refusing to walk, making it difficult for possible adopters to interact with her. Lately she’s shown some aggression toward other dogs and because she’s a Staffie it’s especially difficult to find her a new home. This is a case for Cesar! He's on a mission to find her a compatible family to deal with her unique behavioral problems he hopes to put in the past. -
Activity Time
Cesar explains what will take place during the challenge time, where the families will be put to the test to find the perfect match for Rosie.
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Challenge Time
Cesar sets up a test for what will be the biggest challenge for the candidates: Walking Miss Rosie. The test entails walking Rosie through a gauntlet of dogs in runs on either side of a path.Each family handles it the best way they can. Oliver shows he can be more assertive but Debbie takes the lead in her family, she’s in charge. Norman, Karen and the kids take turns walking Rosie; looks like it’s love at first sight! Once again, it’s clear that the breed is not an issue with the right guidance. But what does Cesar think? Who is the best match for Rosie?
