Advice from Cesar Millan

[anna_66]

I know a lot of you probably watch the Dog Whisper but there's a site (http://www.dogchannel.com/dog/) with some really good advice from him.

Just thought I'd share:)

[tricollie4me]

Thank you for posting the link, it's wonderful info and support! It makes me love my Bij even more and want to do right by her :)

[pitc9]

Oh I adore him! I went to one of his seminars this past August in Columbus, and he's comming back to Columbus on July 22nd!!!!

[RobiLee]

Oh I adore him! I went to one of his seminars this past August in Columbus, and he's comming back to Columbus on July 22nd!!!!


Hey, Angie! Anna and I want to go. We should all meet there. Do you have any more details. Any one else interested in going?

[IRescue452]

I'm still a bit skeptical about him. A lot of the training tips he gives on his show work because they are typical solutions, not because he's a miracle worker. I believe he works with the behavior problems that are annoying the owner's but doesn't say much (at least on the show where all the other dog owners are watching) about how the dog has come to develope these problems. He treats the problem but does nothing to improve the life of the dogs. I had his show on demand on cable and there are other problems with the dogs that he needs to adress on the show. Imagine an episode where a border collie is having problem barking. He adresses the barking, but not the fact that this dog's only daily exercise is to be let out into the backyard. Don't you think that this would be important to adress in front of all viewers? There was one with an obese dalmatian and food aggressive neuroticism. The lady admited she never walks the dog, it lives in the house all day. He did suggest a daily schedule with a walk as part of it, but as a viewer I could have missed that two seconds of the 23 minute show. He's got a lot to learn as a dog trainer and a person. As a sociologist in training I forsee a big fall when he realizes he isn't superman.

[pitc9]

Yeah we should meet up!
It's one thing to watch him on TV, but when you are right THERE hearing him talk... he just draws you in. He's an amazing person that does amazing things, thats for sure!
Just within the past week they announced his return to Columbus, and is being hosted by the same rescue group as last time (SK9 Scottie) and they have also added a Rottie Rescue!!:
July 22, 2006
Ohio Rotteweiler Rescue and
SK9 Scottish Terrier Rescue
Columbus, OH

I was also eyeing this one:

August 5, 2006
White Shepherd Genetics Club
Davisburg, Michigan
PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR
REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Columbus is about 3 hours away from me, and the Michigan one is about 4 1/2.
Which one would you girls prefer to go to?
I am bringing a friend, and she is bringing her hubby, and I plan on dragging my hubby along too (he said he'd go!!! :eek: ) It would be great to have a big group of people! My friend and I were talking about going to Michigan because we could make an overnight stay out of it and go gamble! :D
But we don't now for sure yet, but a decision has to be made asap because as soon as the tickets go one sale, they go FAST!! :eek: But the Columbus seminar was just announced, so there's still time.
Tickets were $80 last year and included a lunch from Subway.

Here's his site:
http://dogpsychologycenter.com/newseminars.html
Make sure to sign up for his monthly newsletter!!!

[pitc9]

I'm still a bit skeptical about him. A lot of the training tips he gives on his show work because they are typical solutions, not because he's a miracle worker. I believe he works with the behavior problems that are annoying the owner's but doesn't say much (at least on the show where all the other dog owners are watching) about how the dog has come to develope these problems. He treats the problem but does nothing to improve the life of the dogs. I had his show on demand on cable and there are other problems with the dogs that he needs to adress on the show. Imagine an episode where a border collie is having problem barking. He adresses the barking, but not the fact that this dog's only daily exercise is to be let out into the backyard. Don't you think that this would be important to adress in front of all viewers? There was one with an obese dalmatian and food aggressive neuroticism. The lady admited she never walks the dog, it lives in the house all day. He did suggest a daily schedule with a walk as part of it, but as a viewer I could have missed that two seconds of the 23 minute show. He's got a lot to learn as a dog trainer and a person. As a sociologist in training I forsee a big fall when he realizes he isn't superman.

In all of his shows he talks about how important walking and exercising is, he always says that one of the most important things. He always has the people walk the dogs to see how they do it, and if they are doing it right.
He always says that he's not doing anything special, he's just treating the dog like a Dog.
You respond/treat a dog like:
#1 An animal
#2 A Dog
#3 It's Breed
#4 It's Name
Just like you said "typical solutions", he trains people to train their dogs to do typical things and stop them from doing not so typical things.
He doesn't think of himself as Superman, it's the people that
he helps that do! :D

[Jadapit]

Thanks for that Anna! I love Cesar. He tells everyone that all dogs need to be walked at least 45 minutes a day. I would love to hear him speak!!

[cali]

honestly? I am suprused how many people here support him! I am not skeptical, I downright hate him and after seeing one episode where he told a lady that to stop her small short nosed(pug mix) dog from spinning that she needs to loop the leash through the handle to created a slip leash, and place it over the dogs treachea, then hold the leahs high and tight while she LIFTS the dog down the stairs by the neck, and told her to always keep the leash on the dog treacha and hold it high and tight and take him for nice LONG walks like this, his reasoning for the super tight leash? the dog cant spin if he is being hung by the trechea :eek: that was the last time I ever watched his show.

[lizbud]

I'm still a bit skeptical about him. A lot of the training tips he gives on his show work because they are typical solutions, not because he's a miracle worker. I believe he works with the behavior problems that are annoying the owner's but doesn't say much (at least on the show where all the other dog owners are watching) about how the dog has come to develope these problems. He treats the problem but does nothing to improve the life of the dogs. I had his show on demand on cable and there are other problems with the dogs that he needs to adress on the show. Imagine an episode where a border collie is having problem barking. He adresses the barking, but not the fact that this dog's only daily exercise is to be let out into the backyard. Don't you think that this would be important to adress in front of all viewers? There was one with an obese dalmatian and food aggressive neuroticism. The lady admited she never walks the dog, it lives in the house all day. He did suggest a daily schedule with a walk as part of it, but as a viewer I could have missed that two seconds of the 23 minute show. He's got a lot to learn as a dog trainer and a person. As a sociologist in training I forsee a big fall when he realizes he isn't superman.


I've never read a more condescending, pompous post from a non
professional dog person.While it might be interesting to know how the
dog acquired the problem behavior, it is not neccessary to correcting
the problem.

Thanks for the link Anna. :)

[cali]

lizbud shall I assume you are a huge fan of cesar? because there is NOTHING condecending that IRescue wrote, the one and ONLY thing she did was NOT sing the praises of a trainer that she believes is not all he is cracked up to be.

[IRescue452]

I am not saying he's a bad trainer, I'm just saying he's lacking points he should be addresing. I haven't seen this pug episode, but I'll tell you that most professionals do not support a trainer who practices "hanging" methods (as they are categorized). A spinning condition is by no means aggressive or dangerous, so you wouldn't go to this inhuman and extreme method to stop it.

[ParNone]

I watched him last night and found him quite interesting. So I decided to try out his techniques on the Collies. The goal: for less barking, especially when I'm not outside with them.

I put 12 inch leash tabs on their collars this morning, so I could control them all day. I started by making them "Sit" and "Wait" for about a minute before letting them outside. I usually make them wait at doors and don't have issues with bolting, but it's a casual wait for a few seconds and I don't usually make them do a formal "Sit" or "Down".

Everytime they started barking at something, I did that "ssstttt" sound to stop the behavior that Cesar makes, put them in a "Down" and didn't release them until they showed calm and submissive gestures. As long as they were alert and anxious, they stayed in the down. When I released them, I threw a toy for them to fetch and we'd play a lil'.

I followed through the same routine inside the house too. So we did this all day long. The transformation was amazing. This is the quietest night I can remember in a long time. They are being so calm. I took Oz to Petsmart and he's always so excited there. So many people to meet and greet. Oh my gosh, he was much calmer. He still wanted to meet everybody, but he wasn't as rambunctious trying to jump on them.

I'm going to do this all week and see if it totally solves my outside barking issue. I'll report back, with the results.

Par...

[.sarah]

I watched him last night and found him quite interesting. So I decided to try out his techniques on the Collies. The goal: for less barking, especially when I'm not outside with them.

I put 12 inch leash tabs on their collars this morning, so I could control them all day. I started by making them "Sit" and "Wait" for about a minute before letting them outside. I usually make them wait at doors and don't have issues with bolting, but it's a casual wait for a few seconds and I don't usually make them do a formal "Sit" or "Down".

Everytime they started barking at something, I did that "ssstttt" sound to stop the behavior that Cesar makes, put them in a "Down" and didn't release them until they showed calm and submissive gestures. As long as they were alert and anxious, they stayed in the down. When I released them, I threw a toy for them to fetch and we'd play a lil'.

I followed through the same routine inside the house too. So we did this all day long. The transformation was amazing. This is the quietest night I can remember in a long time. They are being so calm. I took Oz to Petsmart and he's always so excited there. So many people to meet and greet. Oh my gosh, he was much calmer. He still wanted to meet everybody, but he wasn't as rambunctious trying to jump on them.

I'm going to do this all week and see if it totally solves my outside barking issue. I'll report back, with the results.

Par...


That's really neat. I wish I had seen that episode. Nova is really bad about barking outside, and Mandy's bad about barking inside. lol. Luka is a *very* quiet dog. She just grunts every now and then, like when she changes sleeping positions ;)

[lizbud]

A good article on Cesar Millan. :)


http://www.csmonitor.com/2006/0120/p13s01-altv.html

[anna_66]

Columbus is about 3 hours away from me, and the Michigan one is about 4 1/2.
Which one would you girls prefer to go to?
I am bringing a friend, and she is bringing her hubby, and I plan on dragging my hubby along too (he said he'd go!!! :eek: ) It would be great to have a big group of people! My friend and I were talking about going to Michigan because we could make an overnight stay out of it and go gamble! :D
But we don't now for sure yet, but a decision has to be made asap because as soon as the tickets go one sale, they go FAST!! :eek: But the Columbus seminar was just announced, so there's still time.
Tickets were $80 last year and included a lunch from Subway.


Hmmm I was just talking to Robin and since I may be going to the California bbq (it's July 22nd too:o) she may go to the Columbus one with Alden.
But I'll talk to her again and maybe we could do the Michigan trip...who knows we'll see:D

And I don't think he thinks he's superman at all. He's just doing like Angie said, treating the dog like a dog. No, he can't fix the problem in one show and obviously they don't show everything from when he's at the people's house but more or less you get an idea of how to train yourself.
At certain times during the show it says not to try this without advice from a trainer (or something along those lines). It's a show just like all the other shows. If you want to know exactly what to do, order his tape I'm sure it goes into more specifics.


Par, just read your post...so how did it go???

[Cincy'sMom]

Let me know which one you guys decide on...I would be interetsed in going!

[pitc9]

For those that want to know....
They posted more info for the August 5th seminar:

August 5, 2006
Clarkston High School Performing Arts Center
6093 Flemings Lake Road
Clarkston, MI 48346
9am - 1 pm
Judy Huston 517-546-3046 or [email protected]
Julie Bennett 248-626-1429 or
[email protected]
Download Seminar Forms at:
www.wsgenetics.org/new.html
More info at:
www.kyra.ws
$80 per person
Proceeds go to White Shepherd Genetics Project.

I still don't know for sure if I'm going to this one or the one in Columbus on July 22nd. Once the dates get closer I'm sure we'll all know better what ones will be better for each of us to go to, and maybe some of us can meet up for it!! :D

[Suki Wingy]

I know nothing about him, I don't get that channel on my basic cable but I read that article and I basically agree. It would be really interesting to see what he would do with Niño not understanding that he can't weight pull me down the street. It has been 5 years and no training method we've tryed has worked.

[lizbud]

Did anyone watch this Friday's show on TV? Cesar worked with a
couple who owned a Jindo dog. The dog was so vicious no one could
ever touch the dog. Made me wonder how they ever cared for the dog.
Cesar called him a Red Zone animal. Most are judged too vicious to ever
live around people.It was amazing to watch him work with the dog and
"tame" the dog. It all worked out in the end & the people were happy
but very surprised how well the lessons went. I would never have believed
such a wild dog could be brought around.

[Jadapit]

Did anyone watch this Friday's show on TV? Cesar worked with a
couple who owned a Jindo dog. The dog was so vicious no one could
ever touch the dog. Made me wonder how they ever cared for the dog.
Cesar called him a Red Zone animal. Most are judged too vicious to ever
live around people.It was amazing to watch him work with the dog and
"tame" the dog. It all worked out in the end & the people were happy
but very surprised how well the lessons went. I would never have believed
such a wild dog could be brought around.


I have it recorded on tivo. I cant wait to watch it. :) He has taken quite a few pit bulls that were used for fighting and rehablitaed (sp?) them. People told him it couldn't be done but he did it they all live in his pack now. I honestly think the guy is amazing.

[Thandi]

I think they were fostering it from a shelter to see if they could make it home-able, but after Cesar worked with them they decided to keep it. Poor dog, it seemed so unhappy at first, all that aggression and fear, it must have been horribly abused. The turnaround was just amazing. And it really is all about "this is a dog, not a person" and training the owner. As for that woman with the boxer :rolleyes:

[dukedogsmom]

Caesar is amazing! I would love to get to visit with him and see all his dogs. I love watching his show. Have there been any new ones? I quit looking for it because I'd seen them all.

[Freckles]

Last night was episode 4 of the 2nd season. There was something puzzling. After finishing with the Jingo, they talked about a Great Dane which ate the sofa. After the break, however, they showed an entirely different dog and problem. Anyone else notice that?

There was a rerun Sunday morn, but this time included all about the Great Dane, and how quickly the problem was resolved! :)

[Thandi]

Nope, they did the Dane one. It's hard to forget the "mom" (talk about plastic surgery!) The new Dane was put firmly in his place and the older, gentle one could relax. He was the one who tore up the sofa. Then he did the bulldog (and that owner was also a bit :rolleyes: )

[lizbud]

Last night was episode 4 of the 2nd season. There was something puzzling. After finishing with the Jingo, they talked about a Great Dane which ate the sofa. After the break, however, they showed an entirely different dog and problem. Anyone else notice that?


That's about when Smoky & Maggie wanted outside (Now!!!) I just thought
I had missed the rest about the Dane. :D

As for the woman with the Boxers, She was something else, wasn't she. :rolleyes:

[Jadapit]

Last night was episode 4 of the 2nd season. There was something puzzling. After finishing with the Jingo, they talked about a Great Dane which ate the sofa. After the break, however, they showed an entirely different dog and problem. Anyone else notice that?

I just finished watching that episode. I had it saved on the tivo. The same thing happened to me, it went from the danes to a pit mix. I thought it was the tivo but it must not have been.

[lizbud]

So way did you think of that Jindo? He was the worst case of
aggression I had ever seen.

[Jadapit]

So way did you think of that Jindo? He was the worst case of
aggression I had ever seen.

Yes, he was very aggressive! It was awesome how Cesar didnt give up. The poor lady that owned him was a nervous wreck wasnt she? It sure had a happy ending. I truly think Cesar has a God given gift when it comes to dogs.
No matter what he is dealing with he remains calm. He never raises his voice.

[Ravette]

uh I LOVE Cesar Millan. His methods are what I have been looking for since I got into dog training. Since watching the whole 1st season (never saw a pug that he high strung sooo not sure about that comment above maybe its season 2? I missed one or two of those) I have put his methods into my own training and I find that my dogs and I are happier. I have been helping my best friend Jen with her 5yr old black lab that just drags her down the road. She weighs like 110lbs her dog is 70 and is a major power house of a dog. I took him on several long walks doing the whole calm assertive practice and he walks like an angel for me. Poor Jen does not get the whole assertive part of the walk so Bruno still walks circles around her BUT he IS getting better in general behavior. example if he sees a cat he no longer drags Jen after it he will ignore it lol!

I wish Cesar traveled I know a few friends that he needs to talk to lmao!

[pitc9]

I wish Cesar traveled I know a few friends that he needs to talk to lmao!

ME ME!! (waves hands frantically in the air)
He needs to come to my house and talk to my pups!! :o
I'd like him to tell Buddy to calm down, and tell Sierra to get off her high horse, she's NOT queen of the castle! :o :p

[buttercup132]

I think he's good ,Now if we got him to go see every Pit that was ever fought I bet there would be a few people who actually like Pits. I like how he makes sure the people do the training like he dose and lets them try it while he's there, unlike that guy on "Good Dog" Stanley Corn or something.

[Ravette]

lol I wanna come now :( I live in Oregon so I could travel to one of his ones in CA.

Yeah thats one of the things I love most about him is that he makes the owners work with the dogs too.

I am a huge pit lover having owned a couple so I'd love to see Cesar teach the rescue community about ways to help agressive/problem dogs not just putting them down as fast as possible.

[Suki Wingy]

would you maybe be able to share some of those techniques with me? I have a dog who is very headstrong, and who, dispite several different meathods of training, still doesn't seem to understand he his doing anything wrong.

[ParNone]

anna writes:

Par, just read your post...so how did it go???

Haven't reached my utlimate goal of being able to leave them outside without any barking, but I haven't been totally consistent with walking them every night. When we go walking though, I make them stay in heel position. No more casual walking and it does make a huge difference. Guller is doing much better at not barking at other dogs and people on the walks. Oz was always good on walks. They are calmer and quieter, just don't know if I'll ever meet that goal of them ignoring the dog next door if I'm in the house. If we ever get there, you can bet I'll be on here doing the happy dance. :)

Par...

[tessa_s212]

Wow, I have to agree with Cali. I am very surprised that this man has SO much support. *shakes head*

For those that "follow" him, I'd definitely look into clicker training and *positive reinforcement* training. :)

[anna_66]

For those of you that are interested and like Cesar Milian (if not please don't reply negatively)....

The producers and distributors of the DOG WHISPERER Season One DVD have created a special half-hour video program to celebrate and promote the DVD release.
The program, Up Close with Dog Whisperer Cesar Milan features an exclusive interview with Cesar and some of his best tips for understanding dog behavior. You can view it as a three-part streaming video at YouTube.com. (http://www.youtube.com/results?search=cesar+millan&search_type=search_videos&search=Search)

Oh and btw, I'm loving my DVDs I won from Pet of the Day:D
If nothing else, I've definitely learned that calm, assertive energy really does work! Just trying to stay in that state of mind is sometimes hard:D

[shihtzulover850]

I'm still a bit skeptical about him. A lot of the training tips he gives on his show work because they are typical solutions, not because he's a miracle worker.

Yes but a lot of these people he helps are inexperienced dog owneres who know nothing about the breed or dogs in general! So they do not know what the "typical solutions" are. :)

[shihtzulover850]

For those of you that are interested and like Cesar Milian (if not please don't reply negatively)....
:D
And why is it that every time someone starts a thead on Cesar Milan people reply negatively?????? With all the threads that have been started by now we know how much you dislike him. If you don't agree don't reply unless the person asks for negative responses!!!

[shihtzulover850]

ME ME!! (waves hands frantically in the air)
He needs to come to my house and talk to my pups!! :o
I'd like him to tell Buddy to calm down, and tell Sierra to get off her high horse, she's NOT queen of the castle! :o :p
Funny!!!! lol :D :D :D

[Glacier]

I watched his show this past weekend, just to see what all the fuss was about. I did enjoy it and I'd watch it again, but I just have to say--He's no dog whisperer. He is a marketing genius and an extremely savvy business man. His training techniques all seemed pretty basic to me--a tired dog is a good dog and dogs need leadership. Those are the two principles I manage my pack on!

I have a friend who is a dog whisperer. It's astonishing to watch. Even dogs who have never met Will before respond immediately to him!

[lizbud]

Thanks for the link and info Anna. :) I do believe in Cesar's methods.
He has a unique talent for understanding the canine mind. It so happens
that it's very lucrative as well. Last I heard it's great to be successful and
make money along the way. :D I think it's so funny to see people's petty
jealousy popping out as they take little digs at the guy.I imagine he laughs
all the way to the bank. :D

[anna_66]

His training techniques all seemed pretty basic to me--a tired dog is a good dog and dogs need leadership. Those are the two principles I manage my pack on!

I have a friend who is a dog whisperer. It's astonishing to watch. Even dogs who have never met Will before respond immediately to him!
It's just amazing to me though how many people don't understand that dogs need leadership. I think the show is good because it really makes people think, I know it does me.

Tamara, I have three dogs and sometimes have a rough time with them...I can't imagine having your pack!
I think your the "Dog Whisperer":D

[Glacier]

It's just amazing to me though how many people don't understand that dogs need leadership. I think the show is good because it really makes people think, I know it does me.

Tamara, I have three dogs and sometimes have a rough time with them...I can't imagine having your pack!
I think your the "Dog Whisperer":D

Oh, hardly. We have our share of problems! The pack is nice and stable right now so there are fewer problems.

I think Cesar recognized that lots of people don't know that and he capitalized on it. Found a niche in the market that needed to be filled and marketed himself to it. He is very charasmatic too, which has to help! More power to him IMO! If I could find something basic that involved something I love and make a ton of money off it, I'd be all over it too!

[dab_20]

I watch the dog whisperer all the time! Thanks for the link!

[lute]

I LOVE CESAR MILLAN!!! :D i keep tellin my boyfriend if i'm gonna marry him he needs to act like Cesar. he's my dream guy!haha!