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People who have never worked with a real trainer and learn all their "techniques" from sitting on their butts in front of a TV are always quick to recommend him. Obviously the key words here are "never worked with a real trainer", so they have no idea what one does.
Knowledge is power, and seeing you have already been researching, I commend you. Keep at it and you will find the correct methods for your dog. There are many books out there and many good trainers as well.
Pam Dennison
Patricia McConnell
Ian Dunbar
Turid Rugaas
Jean Donaldson
Some real published, accredited, and well-respected trainers in the dog world.
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- He's a TV Actor...not a dog trainer. He "cures" severe problems withing 30 min ...c'mon now.I've watched the show once or twice...I see it as entertainment, not a way to train your dogs
- He is an actor who has a TV show and sadly like many other things people think if they see it on TV it must be true, it must work or it must be the only way to do it.
- Caesar = Idiot
Nuff said. - He's a bully and an asshole. His methods are archaic and only teach your dog to fear you. Fear, in the end, always causes a backfire.
- Caesar a great guy who understands the nature of the dog. His methods work but people don't keep using them. Dog training does not stop at the end of training class. Use must use the techniques taught everyday in the same way. You must be the dogs pack leader and the dog will be your loyal and loving companion. You want your dog to respect you for your position not fear you for your methods. Never say never...try one of his methods for two weeks, be consistent and do it every day...
- I don't think a technique can be outdated, except for smacking a dog with a rolled up newspaper, people just come up with new ideas.
Cesar Milan really just understands how dogs think but he sells himself (like any actor on TV) by using hippie-dippie techniques like "creating a surrounding to calm the mind" or stuff like that. If you really want to watch TV to train your dog, try watching Victoria Stilwell on Animal Planet. She doesn't really go into the "dog psychology" stuff that Cesar does, she just explains whats going on and how to fix it.
however, its probably best just to do a lot of research or even just shell out the money for a training class if you really can't train your dog(s) on your own. - Cesar has his own methods, and they work well for him. He says he rehabilitates dogs and trains PEOPLE - and in watching his show, i see this is true. His method isn't outdated, it works for him and for many others. It has a lot to do with the person taking on the role of dominance in their relationship with a dog, confidence, and a can-do attitude.
Cesar's methods dont' work overnight, just like any other method, it takes time and patience and repetition.
And, i also believe a person should choose the method of training they feel most comfortable with. So, if you are interested in teaching a dog basic training commands, for example, you can do an internet search and will find varied methods to choose from.
I use some of Cesar's methods with my dog. I don't believe in yelling and screaming at a dog, and it seems to me that my attitude and even posture do help in getting my dog to learn and listen.
Cesar's techniques would work with your dog, if HE trained your dog; however, if you are not interested in the way Cesar does things, then obviously, find another training technique to use.
And i wish you all the best - They work for him and his pack and they have worked for me and my pack.
What works for him may not work with others, you will have to find your own techniques.
BTW - The thumbs down for good answers in this question just because you dont agree is really childish - we are all making valid points! - There are a lot of techniques that I think are really practical to use on the bully breeds or out of control habits that are dangerous caused by inexperienced owners. Sometimes a little more drastic training is needed for aggressive or out of control dogs. I fully agree and support all positive training methods but I also believe that if you have to have drastic results in a short amount of time then a light but firm touch (not a poke or jab) to get the dogs attention when it is out of control might be what is necessary. I got a rescue pit that was aggressive and pretty out of control and I used the tried and true positive reinforcement method but the focus was on everything but me or treats. I only had a short amount of time to get this dog under control or it would have been forced our of my hands so I used the "touch" on his side to direct his attention to me and then used positive reinforcement and redirected his energy elsewhere. I was able to get him to respond to all the basic commands in about 3 days and show he was actually trainable and worth rehabilitating. I ended up keeping him (but had to move from Mich. due to strict pit laws) and he turned out to be a great dog with no aggression. He even melded into my family of farm animals and kids. He lived to about 14 without even one incident so I have to say I think some of Cesars methods can be effective when used right and in a non hurtful way. My other dog at the time was a border collie and would have sulked if I ever tried to use any type of alpha training so it really depends on the dog and the situation in my opinion.
- He isn't literally able to understand dog's thoughts and talk to them, but he does understand how their minds work. My aunt knew him when she was younger and he's the reason she started raising Wolf-hybrid dogs. She passes the techniques onto me and I have been able to help her. She said maybe she'll let me meet him this summer.
But two things: Do NOT try his techniques by yourself. Some of them are very dangerous. And the other: There isn't a dog on Earth he can't help.
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