Does it annoy anyone else when people just answer your question with 'Watch _______ ' - usually the 'Dog Whisperer' when the programme specifically states that you should not try this?
Also when they answer with this even though it would not help? E.g someone asked about best dog food brand - How does watching this help an owner pick out a good quality dog food?
I know sometimes there can be some good tips from watching programmes such as this {I work as a trainer myself and use some of these methods}, but on some questions don't you think people take that answer too far?
2007-11-05 08:08:17 · 19 answers · asked by Andia 4 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Bossoli - So thats why i thought i had heard this question before!!! Sorry for saying it again!
2007-11-05 08:23:07 · update #1
Read any answer of mine in where a person above me has responded with that very statement. lol
In short, YES!! It bugs the heck out of me, because those shows do NOT show the entire process of training/behavior modification. You can't learn how to rehabilitate an aggressive Pit Bull/Lab/Border Collie or any other breed, by watching the Dog Whisperer or any other half hour - hour long show with 3 different cases per episode (heck, ya can't even learn it if they only showed one).
2007-11-05 10:14:28 · answer #1 · answered by ProudPibbleMomma 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It drives me nuts when someone has a dog with X problem and people answer it with "call Cesar Millan". Do people not realize he's not exactly listed in the yellow pages and he's not going pop over to your house, wave his magic leash, walk your dog and solve all your problems?
The guy gets probably 100's of calls a day. He's probably EXTREMELY expensive now. AND he's too busy to help you potty train Rexy.
Plus, the guy is an entertainer as much as anything.
Buy some books and get references from good trainers in your area.
As for the food.... I'm not touching this with a 10ft pole. It's a matter of opinion.
2007-11-05 08:25:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely. The methods used by trainers on tv are not appropriate for every dog, and watching these shows hardly makes one an expert. It's a quite sorry substitute for actual concrete advice.
2007-11-05 08:16:04 · answer #3 · answered by Rachel-Pit Police-DSMG 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I understand what you are saying, but the Dog Whisperer does have some very good training techniques and is a wonder with problem dogs. As far as dog food, I have never seen him recommend any dog food. I have seen him feeding his dogs Pedigree, but that's about it.
2007-11-05 08:16:22 · answer #4 · answered by ? 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
confident!!! It happens not often yet while it does, i'm getting so annoyed!! Like this one time the place I needless to say had a great answer, and the questioner gave a guy or woman who had the dumbest answer the main suitable answer!!
2016-10-01 22:52:42 · answer #5 · answered by chancer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I find it extremely annoying. Sometimes when someone says that it may be genuine, but most of the time people are trying to be funny which really annoys me because people on here are truly trying to find help, not BS answers.
2007-11-05 08:16:08 · answer #6 · answered by Sassy Shih Tzu 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Haha.....
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=ArN2S3.hRMUbfLECsVt0sCHty6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20071026113212AA6JAXO
I think I've seen this question before....and so have you!
Add:
Haha, that's fine. Obviously I agree =P
2007-11-05 08:14:01 · answer #7 · answered by Boss 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
Watching TV is no substitue for a hands-on trainer that can actually observe the dog.
2007-11-05 08:11:18 · answer #8 · answered by DaBasset - BYBs kill dogs 7 · 4⤊ 3⤋
people are just doing there best to help i am always grateful for the replys i get .
i agree with colins reply
2007-11-05 08:42:12 · answer #9 · answered by yorkiefamily2001 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Watch the "Dog Whisperer."
2007-11-05 08:11:56 · answer #10 · answered by Colin 3 · 5⤊ 5⤋