Cesar’s Way: The Natural, Everyday Guide to Understanding and Correcting Common Dog Problems
dogs November 13th, 2009
- ISBN13: 9780307337979
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Product Description“I rehabilitate dogs. I train people. ” —Cesar MillanThere are at least 68 million dogs in America, and their owners lavish billions of dollars on them every year. So why do so many pampered pets have problems? In this definitive and accessible guide, Cesar Millan—star of National Geographic Channel’s hit show Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan—reveals what dogs truly need to live a happy and fulfilled life. From his appearances on The Oprah Winfrey Show to his roster of celebrity clients to his reality television series, Cesar Millan is America’s most sought-after dog-behavior expert. But Cesar is not a trainer in the traditional sense—his expertise lies in his unique ability to com. . . More >>
Cesar’s Way: The Natural, Everyday Guide to Understanding and Correcting Common Dog Problems
November 13th, 2009 at 1:55 pm
Rating: 3 / 5
I just bought Cesars book. In the beginning it lost credibility with me because he goes running with 35 dogs unleashed. This is against the law for one. I really enjoyed the biography part of the book. I dont agree with his pack leader theory. Guess what dogs know we are not dogs. There were some good training tips. All in all the book was ok. Didnt feel I wasted my money. I think people expect a lot out of there dogs. They are animals come on. I did agree with him about the exercise part. Exercise for any living thing will make them much happier and healthier. I recommend Dog Dont Lie About Love instead.
November 13th, 2009 at 3:11 pm
Rating: 3 / 5
I noticed a reviewer who mentioned that maybe they’ll apply “Cesar’s Way” to their children – “exercise, discipline, affection, in that order. ” Rather than using the devices of a dog trainer, I’d recommend “Unconditional Parenting” by Alfie Kohn. He cites the research that shows the damage caused by behavioral methods of child-rearing. I don’t know if there can be “unconditional dog-raising,” but I wonder sometimes why/how pet ownership has become such a common practice (is it another variety of successful marketing, like diamonds). I mean, it’s nice that people find companionship and all of that with their dogs. I’ve enjoyed that sort of thing; but increasingly, I wonder if maybe all the time and money and attention we put into these animals wouldn’t be better spent on, say, working on protecting/restoring the environment. We spend more on dog food than we do on food aid to Africa.
Sometimes I wonder if our pet ownership isn’t a giant distraction from reality that allows us to avoid the collective dump our society is taking on the carpet of the global living room.
There’s a slew of pet books available, but I think we need a different sort of pet book, one that takes a critical look at pet ownership and its ramifications. Again, I think pet ownership can be great, but there can also be a dark side to it. And I’m glad “Cesar’s Way” works for some people, but I hope they put affection above discipline when they’re raising their kids.
I’d also recommend “Mothering” magazine for advice on how to raise healthy two- or four-legged creatures.
November 13th, 2009 at 6:02 pm
Rating: 5 / 5
. . . and the cat would go up to the dog and try to like swat at it. It was very cute. His name was Shane and I would rub his belly. He ma boy!!! That’s what I always used to say to him. I would walk him at North Park at the lake. (5 miles) He enjoyed that. I’m sounding like he’s dead, but he isn’t. I just don’t write to good I guess. Anyways, a good book this Cesars way. I just picked it up at a book store (Barnes and Noble) on my way back from a hair cut. (Side note: Dear Amazon, I hope I don’t offend by using the name of the other book store. Apologies extended if I did) So getting back to this Cesar book. I bought it cuz the book seller recommended it to me. I’m anxious to read it soon. thank you so much and don’t forget, keep the rubber side down and I’ll see you at Sturgis. Carry on.
November 13th, 2009 at 8:30 pm
Rating: 3 / 5
Tufts University told the Discovery Channel that running CM’s show ’sets back dog training 20 years. ‘ (In this week’s NYer)
Find it hard to believe dogs respect humans as part of their pack. He just seems a bit. . . tough.
Woof.
November 13th, 2009 at 9:15 pm
Rating: 1 / 5
The book was very interesting. Now I look at my dogs behavior
in a very different and helpful way.