The Dog Whisperer
I cannot say what I think of Cesar Milan personally, because I have not even met the man. But people are often asking: "What do you think of this guy? Do his techniques work?"
Let's put it this way: Most of those techniques are great, and the results incredible. I have used most of them actually throughout my life. I enjoy watching Cesar's show, and we can all learn from each other.
On occasion I have disagreed, however. For example: Contrary to Cesar's claim, I have seen a few times in which I do not believe the animal can truly be rehabilitated. I disagree with some of his statements such as: "Every dog is born psychologically balanced." The truth is that every dog is born with a desire to be a certain position in the pack, a desire that humans don't create. It concerns me when I meet any trainer who says that it's always the human at fault.
Also, I do not like that such techniques are exposed to the uneducated public. Cesar is not responsible for the foolish actions of another any more than Steve Irwin would be for a Steve-Irwin-wanna-be. The problem is, though, that amateurs can and frequently do misapply good techniques only to achieve the exact opposite result. Sometimes it can be tragic.
Overall though, Cesar Milan is one of my favorite trainers, and I respect his knowledge. For all of you out there interested in Cesar's work, meet with professionals on his level -- because there are MANY who know his techniques. Dog whispering and dog psychology have been around much longer than any of us has. Like horse whispering, it's nothing new.
The visibility and popularity of the Dog Whisper Technique are what's new. I do thank Cesar for this and say: "THANK YOU, SIR. DOGS ARE NOT HUMAN, AND DESERVE TO BE TREATED AS DOGS!"
Keep this in mind and give us your comments.
Rena
Let's put it this way: Most of those techniques are great, and the results incredible. I have used most of them actually throughout my life. I enjoy watching Cesar's show, and we can all learn from each other.
On occasion I have disagreed, however. For example: Contrary to Cesar's claim, I have seen a few times in which I do not believe the animal can truly be rehabilitated. I disagree with some of his statements such as: "Every dog is born psychologically balanced." The truth is that every dog is born with a desire to be a certain position in the pack, a desire that humans don't create. It concerns me when I meet any trainer who says that it's always the human at fault.
Also, I do not like that such techniques are exposed to the uneducated public. Cesar is not responsible for the foolish actions of another any more than Steve Irwin would be for a Steve-Irwin-wanna-be. The problem is, though, that amateurs can and frequently do misapply good techniques only to achieve the exact opposite result. Sometimes it can be tragic.
Overall though, Cesar Milan is one of my favorite trainers, and I respect his knowledge. For all of you out there interested in Cesar's work, meet with professionals on his level -- because there are MANY who know his techniques. Dog whispering and dog psychology have been around much longer than any of us has. Like horse whispering, it's nothing new.
The visibility and popularity of the Dog Whisper Technique are what's new. I do thank Cesar for this and say: "THANK YOU, SIR. DOGS ARE NOT HUMAN, AND DESERVE TO BE TREATED AS DOGS!"
Keep this in mind and give us your comments.
Rena
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