I HATE THE DOG WHISPERER

In the time that I have to write this post, I couldn't possibly cover all the ways I disagree with Cesar. But here are a few...

About Cesar:

"The celebrity clientele who entrust him with their pets confirm Millan's expertise. Movie star Will Smith, actress Denise Richards, movie star Scarlett Johansson, and singer Patti Labelle are just a few of Hollywood's elite attesting to Millan's rehabilitation abilities. "

So a few people involved in the movie business get Cesar to "rehabilitate" their dogs, and now the whole world should listen to him? Read on to see why any person who understands dog training as a science, hates this man.

From his website "Cesar's Tips!":
Before my dogs eat, I take them for a walk. In this way, I ask my dogs to work for food and water. This is a form of waiting, which is psychological exercise that helps nurture a balanced, happy dog.

Cesar's Tip cannot be applied to any theory on how dogs learn or live, which makes it in my mind, dis credible. Everything he says has no behavioral credibility behind it. I'm pretty sure this guy thinks the world is flat.

Lee-Ann's Tip!: Dog training through learning
My dogs also work for their food. Before I take my dogs for a walk, they are asked to preform a series of behaviours before we go. Sit nicely while the leash is put on. Wait for a release before running out the door. Wait for a release before running out the gate. If they don't (DEXTER), then they get put back in the house and left behind. (Negative Punishment) If they co-operate they are rewarded and get to see the great outdoors. (Positive Reinforcement)
It doesn't take much time for any dog to learn - I do what they want (behavior), I get what I want (reward).
Of course there are many many famous trainers who can explain in further detail:
http://www.patriciamcconnell.com/


If my dogs were to live by Cesar's rules, it would go a little something like this:
I get my dogs ready for a walk where they jump on my head and break down the door trying to get out... all the while I'm yelling TSSSSSSSSSSSSSSST!!!!!!
They get back from their walk anticipate the sit behavior, and get fed.
My dogs learned nothing all morning that I intentionally taught them. They learnt that the world revolves around them. What happy creatures we would all be if this was the case.

Oh, and he's going to solve the planet's problems as well:
"Your mission to teach the people in third-world countries to offer reciprocal fulfillment could, indeed, bring world peace. "

Who are these people that think what he has to say is relevant to any civilization???