I love how he deals with all kinds of dogs and helps people realize that most dogs are bad behaved because of them. I believe this to be true in almost all cases. I'm just curious who else agrees or disagrees. It's a very interesting show!
2007-01-20 19:02:51 · 23 answers · asked by missy146833 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I have seen the show a couple of times last year and I really liked it..I thought he made a lot of sense in saying that "he had to re-train the people and rehabilitate the animals", which is true. The animals are only messed up because of the humans.
2007-01-20 19:14:51 · answer #1 · answered by tickles76028 1 · 3⤊ 2⤋
I do like that he teaches people that most problems they're having with their dogs are solvable. But, I have a big problem with the methods he uses to problem solve. Most of the dogs I see on the show are really stressed, and that makes me wonder what's happening when the show cameras stop rolling. All of the alpha rolls and other inappropriate punishers that he recommends are a great way to get yourself bitten. I am sorry that National Geographic has chosen to endorse him as a trainer, as the methods he uses are outdated and cruel.
“Practices such as physically confronting aggressive dogs and using of choke collars for fearful dogs are outrageous by even the most diluted dog training standards. A profession that has been making steady gains in its professionalism, technical sophistication and humane standards has been greatly set back. I have long been deeply troubled by the popularity of Mr. Millan as so many will emulate him. To co-opt a word like ‘whispering’ for arcane, violent and technically unsound practice is unconscionable.”
Jean Donaldson, The San Francisco SPCA-Director of The Academy for Dog Trainers
2007-01-21 03:45:04 · answer #2 · answered by Misa M 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
He does have some valid points in that dogs need to understand that they are not the ones to rule the house, but beyond that he has no idea how to effectively train a dog. He is just a good showman on TV. I find his methods to be very ineffective and not appropriate for all dogs. The vast majority of people could and would not apply them because they do not have the right menatlity. He is not a dog trainer, he has found a niche in talking about dogs and it took off from there. I watched the show twice and shook my head in amazement. Many other people that have been training dogs for a while share the same sentiment as me. Most people like him because he appeals to the bunny-hugging crowd who does not believe in corrections.
2007-01-21 00:21:37 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
IT really depends, some of the things on there arn't really impressive, its just kinda like duh i could have done that and I'm not even a professional. But its still good that he teachers people how to care for their pets... even though if they were to ask a professional trainer or even a friend that can successfully train dogs from personal experience they could have gotten the same results.
But I can communicate with my animal. I'm not sure about anyone elses but my dog Roscoe and I have a close bond and he'll tell me what he needs/wants or doesn't want.
2007-01-21 04:56:34 · answer #4 · answered by tsumavoc 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I've been forced to watch him so I can fix the dogs that are brought to me, broken by people watching TV and trying to do what some entertainer with a gift for handling does.
He is correct: Dogs need leadership
Dogs need exercise
Dogs need for you to stay calm
Dogs need to know and understand the rules.
But his method of obtaining compliance isn't leadership, it is bullying. He is a bully. Sure, you can get a dog to do anything when you are using a choke chain and threatening to cut off their air supply. But you can't achieve those same results off leash.
To supply a metaphor, how many remember being bullied during elementary school? (okay, some of you fans probably are still in elementary school) On the face, you gave that bully "respect", when he was near you, you didn't cross him because you didn't want to have your lunch money stolen.
But did anybody ever really give that kid respect? Was the class bully ever elected student body president? Team Captain? Did anybody even want him on their team for Red Rover? No.
The respect the So-Called dog Whisperer appears to achieve is a false respect and is more fear than anything. Study dog behavior, learn body language. Try reading "On Talking Terms with Dogs: Calming Signals" by Turid Rugaas. Turn off the sound and watch those dogs. They are scared. Most dogs are scared when humans try to do things they think emulate dogs. It is confusing for dogs.
I find him disgusting and laughable when he gives his explanations for behavior. They are so wrong. He is a complete moron with a gift for handling dogs.
I've rehabilitated many biters and many dogs ruined by the methods he employs. The alpha roll was debunked as a training tool by the very man who introduced it to us. Read and inform yourselves instead of watching TV.
2007-01-20 19:42:36 · answer #5 · answered by rualass 3 · 4⤊ 2⤋
I agree with what most people have said about Cesar Millan and the Dog Whisperer, it is a great show.
I love the fact that he stands up to those sometimes huge and agressinve dogs and he intimidates them. My girlfrined has a bull mastiff and a rottweiler and I was really scared of them until one day I did the tennis racket thing he does to put a "barrier" and since then those dogs just respect me and ignore me which is great.
2007-01-20 19:18:04 · answer #6 · answered by Chill out!! 1 · 1⤊ 4⤋
I love watching Cesar and I feel that sooo many other pets in this world would still be alive if 1. the owners knew how to disapline them and 2. if Cesar could work with all the trouble dogs.. He really has helped us train our lab/collie mix from barking when the doorbell rings.
2007-01-20 21:30:47 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
I don't agree with his methods. I believe that intimadation by any means (leader of the pack mentality), helps the problem TEMPORARILY. However, in the long term, this will increase the stress on the animal who will most likely begin to push his behavioral boundaries as he did as a pup.
2007-01-20 20:38:06 · answer #8 · answered by cloverivy 5 · 6⤊ 1⤋
People do add to alot of problems with their dogs....however...
He is really not a good trainer and problem solver...I do train dogs....and have experience with behaviour problems..
Meaning above average training...and he does not only *not* cut the mustard.....he only shows a few minutes of training with the few minutes of resuls. All edited, of coarse.... to make him look as if he has a clue...
He does not get real results...it is like watching Houdini...*ANYONE* can do better with a few minutes of training a day for a few weeks!!!!
2007-01-20 19:21:21 · answer #9 · answered by KarenS 3 · 6⤊ 1⤋
It's a great show, I love Cesar! I am currently working on ending my dog's four year term as leader of the pack.
And a note to all the critics - I am employing strategies that I read in a book, such as having my dog sit before I put her leash on to go for a walk. The show merely gave me the idea.
2007-01-20 20:03:32 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 4⤋