Has anybody ever watched.....?

**elizabethann** · 05-05-2006, 08:40 AM

This was on a local news website today:

LOS ANGELES -- A television producer is suing dog trainer Cesar Millan, star of TV's "The Dog Whisperer," claiming that his Labrador retriever was injured at Millan's LA training facility after being suffocated by a choke collar and forced to run on a treadmill.

"Eight Simple Rules" producer Flody Suarez said he took 5-year-old Gator to the Dog Psychology Center on Feb. 27 to deal with fears of other dogs and strangers.

Hours later, Suarez claims, a worker called to inform him the animal had been rushed to a veterinarian. The suit claims he later found the dog "bleeding from his mouth and nose, in an oxygen tent gasping for breath and with severe bruising to his back inner thighs."

The facility's workers allegedly placed a choke collar on the dog, pulled him onto a treadmill and forced him to "overwork." Suarez says he spent at least $25,000 on medical bills and the dog must undergo more surgeries for damage to his esophagus.

The complaint claims breach of contract, fraud, animal cruelty and intentional infliction of emotional distress, among other allegations. It seeks more than $25,000 in damages.

**lute** · 05-05-2006, 12:35 PM

i LOVE cesar! he's awesome!

i never miss an episode. i want to go to one of his seminars, but he's never real close to me.

**shihtzulover850** · 05-05-2006, 12:38 PM

Originally Posted by lute

i LOVE cesar! he's awesome!

i never miss an episode. i want to go to one of his seminars, but he's never real close to me.

Really you do? It is really neat hearing what everyone thinks of his techniques. I could not believe that about him being sued. Did he actually hurt the dog or was it one of his employees???!!!

**lute** · 05-05-2006, 12:47 PM

Originally Posted by elizabethann

This was on a local news website today:

LOS ANGELES -- A television producer is suing dog trainer Cesar Millan, star of TV's "The Dog Whisperer," claiming that his Labrador retriever was injured at Millan's LA training facility after being suffocated by a choke collar and forced to run on a treadmill.

"Eight Simple Rules" producer Flody Suarez said he took 5-year-old Gator to the Dog Psychology Center on Feb. 27 to deal with fears of other dogs and strangers.

Hours later, Suarez claims, a worker called to inform him the animal had been rushed to a veterinarian. The suit claims he later found the dog "bleeding from his mouth and nose, in an oxygen tent gasping for breath and with severe bruising to his back inner thighs."

The facility's workers allegedly placed a choke collar on the dog, pulled him onto a treadmill and forced him to "overwork." Suarez says he spent at least $25,000 on medical bills and the dog must undergo more surgeries for damage to his esophagus.

The complaint claims breach of contract, fraud, animal cruelty and intentional infliction of emotional distress, among other allegations. It seeks more than $25,000 in damages.

OMG! i didn't see this till now. it was one of Cesar's employees, not cesar. this employee should be the one getting sued. i'm sure this will do some damage to Cesar's business and it's not fair that someone's stupidity to cost him.

i hope the dog is ok.

**bckrazy** · 05-05-2006, 01:50 PM

IMO, no one should send their dogs a training facility, period. That kind of horrible stuff happens daily, I've met people whose dogs have come back with lacerations from cattle prods/constantly wearing strong shock collars.

I also agree, there is something just not right about Cesar Milan. I'm not saying he isn't great with dogs, but I HATE how the show makes it seem like, magically after 5 minutes with this guy, all of a dog's behavior issues can be cured. Dogs require work, and you can't become a leader to your dog in 3 easy steps! I do like that at least Cesar is showing people that behavior issues can be improved, hopefully discouraging people from just giving up on their dogs.

**lute** · 05-05-2006, 01:59 PM

Originally Posted by bckrazy

I also agree, there is something just not right about Cesar Milan. I'm not saying he isn't great with dogs, but I HATE how the show makes it seem like, magically after 5 minutes with this guy, all of a dog's behavior issues can be cured. Dogs require work, and you can't become a leader to your dog in 3 easy steps! I do like that at least Cesar is showing people that behavior issues can be improved, hopefully discouraging people from just giving up on their dogs.

i agree about the show making people think that this guy can make all your dog's problems disapear in 5 mins, but Cesar does explain in a lot of episodes that he only starts the dog off. it's up to the family to make it happen long term.

**shihtzulover850** · 05-06-2006, 02:49 PM

He has a book. I think it is called My Way, not sure. Looks interesting. I would like to get it. I haven't been able to watch lately, been to busy. lol

**shihtzulover850** · 05-06-2006, 02:53 PM

It is really interesting seeing what people think about him. You are right about the five min. thing but over all I think he's cool. I wouldn't send my dog to a training facility though.