CESAR MILAN (The Dog Whisperer)

[scratchin dog]

I don't think he is a good dog trainer. I went to one of his seminars many years ago and was not impressed. His pack leader theory sounded good but I just got the feeling it was all theory and his actual training skills were not there. He trains with intimidation and forces dogs to do what he asks. In most of these situations if the dog's owners tried what he does, they would get bit.

There is no way he would be able to train Kitana but I believe this woman could, Dr. Sophia Yin DVM. She is an animal behaviorist and master of behavior modification through counter conditioning and desensitization. Unfortunately she passed away suddenly yesterday and left a huge hole in the dog training world. Here is a link to her site where you can see how she compares her training to that of Cesar Milan. It is clear from the videos near the bottom of the page that her way is much more productive and less stressful to the animal. Some of the video links are missing but there is plenty of info there and on the rest of her site where people can see a huge difference in the way she trains vs the way Cesar trains, and which way is best overall for dogs and their owners.

http://drsophiayin.com/philosophy/dominance

[wrknapbt]

I don't think he is a good dog trainer. I went to one of his seminars many years ago and was not impressed. His pack leader theory sounded good but I just got the feeling it was all theory and his actual training skills were not there. He trains with intimidation and forces dogs to do what he asks. In most of these situations if the dog's owners tried what he does, they would get bit.

There is no way he would be able to train Kitana but I believe this woman could, Dr. Sophia Yin DVM. She is an animal behaviorist and master of behavior modification through counter conditioning and desensitization. Unfortunately she passed away suddenly yesterday and left a huge hole in the dog training world. Here is a link to her site where you can see how she compares her training to that of Cesar Milan. It is clear from the videos near the bottom of the page that her way is much more productive and less stressful to the animal. Some of the video links are missing but there is plenty of info there and on the rest of her site where people can see a huge difference in the way she trains vs the way Cesar trains, and which way is best overall for dogs and their owners.

http://drsophiayin.com/philosophy/dominance

If I'm not mistaken She just passed away a few days ago. He is no trainer hell our house dog would put his skills to the test. If he sees another dog and you touch or kick him he will get amped fast. He is not very clear in his approach to training. It leaves the dogs confused about what they are supposed to do. I myself start in a closed off area with no distraction to be sure the dog knows what I am asking and then I move closer and closer to the distractions. I have never given a correction for dog aggression either. I've only given corrections for not doing a proofed command.

[Officially Retired]

I don't think he is a good dog trainer. I went to one of his seminars many years ago and was not impressed. His pack leader theory sounded good but I just got the feeling it was all theory and his actual training skills were not there. He trains with intimidation and forces dogs to do what he asks. In most of these situations if the dog's owners tried what he does, they would get bit.
There is no way he would be able to train Kitana but I believe this woman could, Dr. Sophia Yin DVM. She is an animal behaviorist and master of behavior modification through counter conditioning and desensitization. Unfortunately she passed away suddenly yesterday and left a huge hole in the dog training world. Here is a link to her site where you can see how she compares her training to that of Cesar Milan. It is clear from the videos near the bottom of the page that her way is much more productive and less stressful to the animal. Some of the video links are missing but there is plenty of info there and on the rest of her site where people can see a huge difference in the way she trains vs the way Cesar trains, and which way is best overall for dogs and their owners.
http://drsophiayin.com/philosophy/dominance

I don't have a set "way" to handle dogs, I just like dogs and dogs tend to just like me.

I think dogs automatically "know" their owner is the boss ... but not so with strangers.

I like some of the things Cesar does, but this whole "pack leader" thing I find annoying. Most dogs simply want to please you. And so all you have to do is praise them by voice, or scold them by voice, and they "get it" (if you start young).

But there are arrogant dogs, shy dogs, and dangerous dogs that throw you a curve ball. A dog like Kitana, that grows up all alone on a chain, with a naturally super-aggressive disposition is always going to be a dangerous dog. I don't care "who" is handling this bitch, as an already-mean adult, Kitana will NEVER be a trustworthy animal with kids, animals, or strangers. NEVER. Period.

Maybe if she were socialized and acclimated as a puppy, but no way are you going to have some woman "train her" after Kitana got set in her ways ... and then think you can turn your back on Kitana in a home full of children, guests, and strangers. Not gonna happen.

Jack

[BigEazy]

Yes, he is great with animals. If you would pay attention to details, he states that it's the bully breeds. He feels that it's the bullies that also attack people. They rehab the dogs that are successful during the rehabilitation process.