Dog Health Questions: Dog trainers on animal planet?

I know this is kinda a weird question. I don't have a dog and haven't really had one in my life. But I dearly love them and other animals. So I watch a lot of dog training shows like on animal planet and what not. And I know my opinion of it. But if you have a dog and watch these shows tell me do you like Victoria Stillwell teaching or that Ceasar M. guy. You know pack leader thing or treats and stuff. I just saw this new show In The Dog House and he believes in no treats. So I though I should ask?

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If you hear anyone advocate the training methods used by Cesar Milan or Brad Pattison you should tell them no thanks. Their training methods are outdated and do the dog no good and can in fact cause aggression. Dominance, alpha, jerk and hurt methods have been condemned by the AVSAB.

"AVSAB's position is that punishment1 (e.g. choke chains, pinch collars, and electronic
collars) should not be used as a first-line or early-use treatment for behavior problems. This is due to the potential adverse effects which include but are not limited to: inhibition of learning, increased fear-related and aggressive behaviors, and injury to animals and people interacting with animals.2"

http://www.avsabonline.org/avsabonline/i…

Animal Planet has a great dog training role model in Victoria Stilwell. Why they air Brad's show is beyond me. Clicker training and/or positive reinforcement is the way to go.

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• Im fond of Caesar. I like his methods. They are helpful when you own rescues with behavioral issues like I do. As for the Victoria lady....i can't stand her. I never truly see results with her show. And, frankly, I wouldn't blame a dog if one were to bite her.


• I like ceaser better as a trainer. But on the issue of treats. At first, when first learning treats are good as a motivational source. but when the behavor is learned then no, it is the praise that is the reward.


• Cesar is great, I was using his "pack leader" method decades ago. I don't agree with him 100% of the time (it IS okay to pet an anxious dog), but he's the best that's come along in a long time.
  
  Treats have their place, they're a great motivator to get a young puppy to pay attention, but they should quickly come to the point that they want your approval.