Cesar Milan - opinions of the Dog Whisperer

[Big_Grey_hunter]

[QUOTE=BetterOffRed;5808026]
Did anyone see CM on CBS Sunday morning. Leslie Stahl interviewed him. He did go on a little bit about reading energy, etc. But I think the core of his message is that he tries to train the owners, and that a lot of dog problems are because of the owners and that a lot of dog problems can be related to lack of exercise. Anyway, it was basically a lot of the stuff that we talk about here on the board…[/QUOTE]

I agree he has lots of good ideas (treats dogs like dogs, not kids. Plenty of exercise. Train the owner) But so much of his ‘training’ is incorrect, outdated, dangerous (to dogs and people), and, doesn’t really teach the dog anything, just causes them to suppress behaviors and/or shut down.

[pAin_t_Misbehavin]

He relies on a lot of old-fashioned outmoded theories that were popular when I first started training dogs forty years ago.

Since then, most of us have learned better ways to do things.

Alpha roll? Seriously? Can I get that with some wasabi and ginger?

He’s an eejit, OP. But eejits apparently make good TV. How else can one explain Jersey Shore?:lol::lol:

[wcporter]

[QUOTE=threedogpack;5807987]

CM has some good points and what he does seems to work for HIM, but it really doesn’t transfer to others. That is where I have a problem with him being so widely watched.[/QUOTE]

No, it doesn’t transfer to EVERYONE. Not everyone naturally has an assertive personality. Those who don’t and try to pretend that they do, i.e. emulate CM, fail miserably.

But I do and its translated great for me. It made perfect sense. Matter fact, after so many years, that aspect was the missing piece for me. And now I have the dog that I want. One that I have molded myself and unrecognizable from the dog I picked up at the pound 3 years ago, who was insecure, territorial and under socialized.

But I suppose I’m wasting my breath and we should just agree to disagree. :yes:

[threedogpack]

@wcporter;5808900

But I do and its translated great for me. It made perfect sense. Matter fact, after so many years, that aspect was the missing piece for me.

you may not think of this as a compliment, but you probably did not really need CM. You probably already had pretty good training skills.

But I suppose I’m wasting my breath and we should just agree to disagree. :yes:

now don’t go getting all reasonable on me.

[Auventera_Two]

@threedogpack;5807987

I was going to let this go, but just can’t.

A2, what, exactly, is calm assertive energy? I don’t get this anymore than I do the whole dominance thing.

I deal in behavior I can see and modify. I don’t really deal in things like what a dog is thinking…I can’t fathom half of what PEOPLE are thinking and they are the same species, let alone what a dog who probably sees most of his world through his nose is thinking.

wcporter: I don’t tear anyone apart. I simply state what I see. CM has some good points and what he does seems to work for HIM, but it really doesn’t transfer to others. That is where I have a problem with him being so widely watched.

calm
Adjective: (of a person, action, or manner) Not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other emotions.
Noun: The absence of violent or confrontational activity within a place or group.

assertive
Adjective: Having or showing a confident and forceful personality: “patients should be more assertive with their doctors”.

en·er·gy noun /ˈenərjç/
energies, plural
[LIST=1]

The strength and vitality required for sustained physical or mental activity

• - changes in the levels of vitamins can affect [B]energy[/B] and well-being

A feeling of possessing such strength and vitality

Force or vigor of expression

A person's physical and mental powers, typically as applied to a particular task or activity

Power derived from the utilization of physical or chemical resources, esp. to provide light and heat or to work machines

The property of matter and radiation that is manifest as a capacity to perform work (such as causing motion or the interaction of molecules)

• - a collision in which no [B]energy[/B] is transferred

A degree or level of this capacity possessed by something or required by a process[/LIST]Everything with life has energy. Your energy is your "presence" or mental fortitude. When you display [B][U]calm assertive energy[/U][/B], you are projecting your confidence and leadership in any given particular situation in a focused and gentle, yet determined and structured manner.

[RougeEmpire]

[QUOTE=BetterOffRed;5795456]
Is it the fake, rubber riding boots? ;)[/QUOTE]

The S & M bondage outfit and that she is TERRIBLE at training dogs and teaching people. Lols. I have several friends who just love her show and try to use her methods on their dogs. Did I mention their “children” are TERRIBLY behaved. The one time she faced an ACTUALLY aggressive dog on her show that BIT people she suggested that the dog would never be safe and that the family should basicly get rid of it. She picks and choses easy dogs, she would not know what to do with a TRULY aggressive/dominate dog. Not to mention she spends the extire show squacking like a friggin banshee. :mad: