while there are SOME interesting theories and techniques I have always been weary. 1st, it is a TV show. We only see what they want us to see. Second, he is dealing with out of control dogs. I think people are over using his harsh techniques when most of the time they are not at all necessary and actually do more harm than good. third, I have heard way too many horror stories about things he has done to feel very comfortable. Other people obviously have a very different oppinion because some just seem to worship him. If you don;t like him, what method have you had the most luck with? I am not an expert in dog training methods but I have had most luck when using the philosophy of "teach them what TO do instead of what NOT to do" any thoughts?
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my dogs in general are very well behaved and i don't use any of his harsh methods, all except they pull on the leash, instead of riding high at the neck to choke them, i use the gentle lead around the muzzle area which works wonders and doesn't choke them. He is not a bad "dog psychologist" or "trainer" but i dont find a need to use his methods on my dogs. They ask me before they jump on my bed - they put their paws on looks at me, if i say no they sit down, if i say ok they jump up. it's a matter of consistency. Some owners try once or twice and give up, working with dogs has to be consistent everyday.
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- It's interesting. However, humans have been training for centuries without his help. Raising children too. Grass always looks greener, that's why we fall for "new techniques" and those techniques are not unique and they come with their own nosebag of shortcomings.
- I don't know of any harsh things that you are talking about. I have his book and have used many techniques for training my pup, and I've been very gentle with him. (for example, the "psst" sound correction and the importance of walks)
- I watch his show & feel I have learned a lot about why dogs do some of the things they do.
"It makes perfect sense to a dog!" :-)
Cesar himself says that no answer is 100%. Some things work better with some dogs than others.
I have used some of his techniques & most worked, some didn't. Mostly socializing & manners. I would not try using some others. As he says on his show. "Experts only!"
People need to remember that it's a TV show.
Probably the best lesson is one that Barbara Woodhouse taught us long ago.
"No Bad Dogs"
Cesar spends as much time training the humans as the dogs.
Having said that, I will add that his philosophy in general regarding dogs sometimes differs from mine. - Ive asked this same question before. I believe that Cesar does have a gift. I believe that he has a way and an understanding of animal behaviors and body language. Thru 7 years of Training and handeling dogs, Ive learned how to read body language and Ive learned many techniques. Ive also learned that not every technique works on every dog. I think what scares me the most is the people who walk into my classes and just because they saw him on T.V and read a book or two, try doing the same things he does without consulting a professional first. Then they get bit or their dog is now scared of them. It takes years of expierience to do these techniques and just wrong move or 1 second to late can get you seriously hurt. Or even worse, destroy the dogs spirit.
- I agree with the first answerer, my dog for the most part is angel (a few bad habits, but none are horrible.. she's a little spoiled is all.)
You have to re-enforce positive training NOT harsh training. I know that treats work for positive training, rewarding them when they're good. Saying no to my Chi when she does something bad works for me, she knows she's done something i don't like.
Begging for food is the thing i can't get her to stop doing (mostly because my kids feed her when i'm not looking, so it's not her fault.)
Petsmart has alot of ideas on how to positively train dogs, i've gone to them a few times about housebreaking issues ect. Most "doggy issues" can be fixed with patience, my dog used to HATE other dogs invading "her space" and she even had attacked a few in the past.. but doing alot of socializing with her she's gotten ALOT better. I had to keep her on a short leash during it.. it's true.
We were in petsmart the other day & ran into a woman with a mini pinscher the same age as my Chi, and my pumkin was very well behaved during "the sniffing process" before she'd have turned around & snipped him. Patience is very important! - I have read both his books and have occassionally cuaght bits of his show online or on tv. Some of his theories and techniques are interesting.... others I can live without. For example I think it is good for the human to enter/exit a room or house first rather than the dog. However when we are on a walk, I don't care if my dog walks a bit ahead of me as long as she is not pulling me down the street. She is a young Golden Retriever and they are notorious pullers. She is also a pretty "soft" dog who has not had a lot of issues and is fairly complaint and submissive. His cases seem to be with out of control dogs whose owners have not exercised discipline or control over them. So I think a lot of what he does with these dogs does not apply to my dog. I try different things and keep what works and forget the rest.
- I like him. It's just that...I tried to use his techniques but it has never worked for me. In my opinion, he has a gift. But on the flip side, it's HIS gift....It doesn't work for other people. I like to watch his shows though.
- I have a lot of respect for Cesar Milan. I have learned alot from watching his shows. I can't do the things he has done with dogs.
I have learned to keep my dog calm and give him affection when he is calm and submissive.
Cesar trains people and rehabilitates dogs. I appreciate the training I have received from watching Cesar. I just watched a show where he rehabilitated a dog named Duncan, an ATF service dog, it was amazing.
Cesar's understanding of dogs is over your head and mine too. I almost always learn something new when I watch his show on Nat Geo Channel.
Cesar doesn't train dogs. Anyone can "train" a dog. That is the problem with many dog owners. The owners are the problem and not their dogs. Anyone can become a dog owner and "train" and think they are suddenly a dog expert.
Dog are much more complex and massively misunderstood. Cesar's knowledge has humbled me. I thought I was a dog expert until I watched him rehabilitate "red zone" dogs.
Do you have any examples of people over using his harsh techniques? DUH, What harsh techniques are you talking about?
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