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CESAR'S WAY - THE NATURAL, EVERYDAY GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING AND CORRECTING COMMON DOG PROBLEMS
by Cesar Millan, with Melissa Jo Peltier (See other books by author)
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Publisher: Harmony Books
Edition: 2007 Paperback, 298 pages
ISBN: 0307337979
Item: DTB872
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Summary: NOTE: Dogwise does not endorse many of the methods used by Mr. Millan. 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. Taking readers through the basics of dog psychology and behavior, Cesar shares the inside details of some of his most fascinating cases, using them to illustrate how common behavior issues develop and, more important, how they can be corrected.
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“I rehabilitate dogs. I train people.” —Cesar Millan
There 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 comprehend dog psychology. Tracing his own amazing journey from a clay-walled farm in Mexico to the celebrity palaces of Los Angeles, Cesar recounts how he learned what makes dogs tick. In Cesar’s Way, he shares this wisdom, laying the groundwork for you to have stronger, more satisfying relationships with your canine companions.
Cesar’s formula for a contented and balanced dog seems impossibly simple: exercise, discipline, and affection, in that order. Taking readers through the basics of dog psychology and behavior, Cesar shares the inside details of some of his most fascinating cases, using them to illustrate how common behavior issues develop and, more important, how they can be corrected.
Whether you’re having issues with your dog or just want to make a good bond even stronger, this book will give you a deeper appreciation of how your dog sees the world, and it will help make your relationship with your beloved pet a richer and more rewarding one. Learn what goes on inside your dog’s mind and develop a positive, fulfilling relationship with your best friend. You’ll learn:
• What your dog really needs may not be what you’re giving him
• Why a dog’s natural pack instincts are the key to your happy relationship
• How to relate to your dog on a canine level
• There are no “problem breeds,” just problem owners
• Why every dog needs a job
• How to choose a dog who’s right for you and your family
• The difference between discipline and punishment
• And much more!
Filled with fascinating anecdotes about Cesar’s longtime clients, and including forewords by the president of the International Association of Canine Professionals and Jada Pinkett-Smith, this is the only book you’ll need to forge a new, more rewarding connection with your four-legged companion.
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| a wonderful book and guide, October 28, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Katherine P. |
Cesar Millan's and Melissa Jo Peltier's first collaboration is hopefully the first of many fruitful collaborations.
In this book, Millan explores how his childhood and background led him to develop his philosophy of 'Exercise, Discipline, Affection' that has become his personal hallmark of excellence and enabled him to rehabilitate so many dogs with so much success--even those that other noted trainers and behaviorists had marked for euthanization.
Much of the first part of the book dwells on his childhood and upbringing in Mexico, and how his father and grandfather taught him to be a 'pack leader' to the dogs on his grandfather's farm. Millan notes that on his grandfather's farm the dogs were tranquil and behaved, whereas on neighboring farms, where no such philosophies of leadership were practiced, dog fights were frequent, and to some extent, even encouraged. Horrified, he retreated into himself and became known as the 'perrero' or 'dog boy' for preferring dogs to humans.
At 19, realizing that his native Mexico had no opportunities for him, he decided to cross the border to the United States and was smuggled by a 'coyote,' chest deep through a freezing river for hours at a time, into the United States. While some may choose to condemn Millan for his illegal entry into the United States, it is worth noting that in Mexico, only the extremely wealthy have the means to enter the United States legally; Millan and his family did not have anywhere near the funds to even attempt to enter the United States legally.
As it was, he entered the United States and made his way to Los Angeles, where for the first several years he worked as a dog groomer. He quickly became so successful that clients flocked to the salon where he worked simply to have him work on their dogs; he exerted such a calming and soothing influence that even the most skittish dog would let him clip its nails, trim its whiskers, shampoo its fur, and brush its coat--without blinking an eye and with complete trust in Millan.
Having saved enough money, he decided to make his way to Hollywood to achieve his childhood dream of 'becoming the most famous dog trainer in the world.' However, he soon realized that his talents lay elsewhere: Millan had a natural talent for canine psychology and behaviorism, despite being uncertificated and undiploma'ed. While some may hold this lack of letters against him, if anything, his lack of formal schooling has given Millan a fierce thirst for knowledge and need to understand--a thirst often witnessed in this book. Millan seeks understanding of both the human and canine condition, which is displayed in the vignettes illustrated in the book.
Having explained his childhood and background motivations, Millan thus explains the foundations behind his philosophy of 'Exercise, Discipline, Affection' and why it works as well as it does. Here, he shows more examples from his private practice as well as in-depth examples from the show.
All in all, this is a wonderful introduction to Cesar Millan's Way--as well as to the man himself. I highly recommend this book. |
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| Eye-opening, October 28, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Carolyn Schneider |
This, as well as all of Cesar Millan's books, should be required reading for anyone with a dog or who's thinking of adopting a dog.
I recommend all of his books. Every one of them has important information and helps piece the puzzle together of understanding your dog and being a great pack-leader. Many people see that positive only behavior training doesn't work for long without using it as a packleader.
Cesar has learned how to work with dogs by working with them the way they work with each other in nature. This is why everything works so quickly and so well with his philosophy. It really is eye-opening.
I used to have issues with my dog, but since I've been reading his books and applying what I've read, watching his tv program, and taking his 'Sessions With Cesar' course (Cesar's online training program), my dog (a pit mix) has become a true gem and ambassador for the breed and I am most definitely a better and more confident dog mom. |
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| Bully and egomaniac, August 17, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Schaargi |
This guy is a bully and an egomaniac. The book has little in the way of practical information except the encouragement to walk, walk, walk your dog. Otherwise, it's a book of boasting and tooting the author's horn.
I read the book before I saw the show. After I saw the show, my thoughts were confirmed. He DOES rule by intimidation and, while this might work (so does electro-shock therapy), it's old school and barbaric. Put your money into a real behaviorist; one can actually teach you behavior theory and how to make it work. |
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