Ceaser Millan-Dog Whisperer

MandysBlackRoses · 03-30-2007, 10:24 PM

I just wanted to know what everyones opinon on Ceaser's methodes and The Show itself.

I think he's just adorable, and love his personality. But, I think his methodes are pretty basic stuff. Some of what he does amazes me though.
Has anyone tried any of his tactics at home? I have tried the "Shhh" Thingy. Don't work for me!

I also heard a dog was left on a tread mill alone at his place, and had suffered an injury, or had died.

**greenkouki** · 03-30-2007, 11:45 PM

I think if you really want to use his techniqes you have to commit to it entirely. It's more about the mindset than the physical. Some of his methods should not be tried with all types of dogs, yet some I think are universally applicable. Personally I really enjoy watching the show, alot of the cases are very moving.

**Acooper** · 03-30-2007, 11:54 PM

I watch now and then......it's entertaining. I don't put much value on his teachings.

I do believe one of our members has actually worked with cesar for one of her dogs....not her dobe though.

Okie-dobie · 03-31-2007, 07:43 AM

I have never watched his show, I don't get the channel. I did look at his book but thought it was very basic stuff so I didnt buy it.

**velmadobe** · 03-31-2007, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Okie-dobie

I have never watched his show, I don't get the channel. I did look at his book but thought it was very basic stuff so I didnt buy it.

I've never actually seen it either!

waiting · 03-31-2007, 10:08 AM

I am interested but I have never seen his show on in Ontario Canada. I would like just to see.

Linda H · 03-31-2007, 10:22 AM

I enjoy his show. His main point is to train the people who own the dog since they have trained the dog to have the bad behavior. A lot of it is basic, but he has saved some dogs that had issues I wouldn't have thought correctable.
He has certainly been a blessing to a great many dogs.

doberkim · 03-31-2007, 12:11 PM

I watch the show occassionally. While I do agree he is charming, I think his show is dangerous and I think that he is quite deceptive and ill-informed. I think that he gives many people a false sense of security, he holds irresponsible ideas regarding dogs, and some of his suggestions and training methods are plan and simple dangerous.

**greenkouki** · 03-31-2007, 02:09 PM

for those who have never seen it, here is the first episode pt 1:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9tGXiQy7rI
pt 2:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mshwo1MGTfk

charlesmdodson · 03-31-2007, 02:54 PM

He certainly knows what he is talking about... Unfortunately, many people that try to learn from him are not as good and simply dont have the mindset for having a dog in the first place. It is all about "calm assertive" and most people are maybe one, maybe the other, but usually not both.

The proof is in the pudding with me. His pack of dogs are abused rejects, thrown away by society, that he has turned into a cohesive unit. Pitbulls, rotties, etc, all live together in harmony. I've never really seen that before.

I think he is so good because he treats dogs like "dogs", not like children or people, a concept most people dont get. I have his book and it is a very interesting read if for no other reason than the psychology behind the dogs that is explained in its pages.

I think his methods work with many types of animals, not just dogs. I take bits and pieces of what he says and apply it to my parrot, both my dogs, and my horse. Animals are much more in tune with energy than we are, and are truly in search of solid guidance. Many people are not personally equipped to take care of themselves, much less properly care for an animal.

Also keep in mind that his show is boiled down to about 40 minutes... I am sure it takes quite some time to show the people on the show what to do, how to do it, etc, and then of course they must follow through. Cesar cant stick around every day and watch them.

Finally, it is amazing to me that virtually every dog problem on the show is people-implanted. There are always fatal mistakes the owners make that allow behaviors to fester and become dangerous. As soon as Cesar comes in and lays down the ground rules, things change dramatically. But now it's on the owners-- they must learn and follow through with what has been shown.