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From the bestselling author and star of National Geographic Channel's Dog Whisperer, the only resource you’ll need for raising a happy, healthy dog.
For the millions of people every year who consider bringing a puppy into their lives–as well as those who have already brought a dog home–Cesar Millan, the preeminent dog behavior expert, says, "Yes, you can raise the perfect dog!" It all starts with the proper foundation in the early years. Here, C... More >>
How to Raise the Perfect Dog: Through Puppyhood and Beyond
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So much of this is a rehash of his other stuff. The photos of how to pick up your dog correctly by the scruff of the neck—now that was eye opening! I’ve tried to provide negative reviews of Cesar before and the reviews mysteriously vanish.
Before you buy the book, watch the show with a pen and paper at hand and write down every useful training tip you can. You can watch it 100 times: it’s all the same show with a different cast. It can be funny and entertaining but please don’t seriously pay any attention to anything this hack-quack has to say about dogs!
I think he has some dog skills. A friend of mine in the animal welfare community worked with Cesar following Katrina and believes he is a really decent human being.
I’m not so sure about his apparent “successes” but it does remind me of the time…
I was around twelve when my pack of dogs (two Salukis, a Collie, a couple of Poodles, a Blue Tic Beagle, a Shepherd) cornered a deer at the side of a steep hill. With no avenue of escape, the deer turned to fight. The dogs all suddenly had that expression which said, “what?”
The dumbest, or at least most “hunt” oriented of the pack, a blue tic hound got in close and promptly got the tar kicked out of him. He lived out his years with a droopy scar on his lower lip. His yelps of pain and surprise changed the whole dynamic.
The prey had suddenly become a potential predator. The dog pack backed off just long enough to allow the deer to escape.
I believe dogs are smart enough to think, when faced with a predator ,”what the heck do I need to do to survive this encounter?”
So, is it not possible, when confronted with a menacing, all jacked up, goateed, hulking over them, former illegal alien dog groomer, that they see PREDATOR, and elect to do whatever they need to do to survive the encounter?
Rating: 1 / 5
Mr. Milan is a very scary fellow. He is using techniques way beyond his ability (mostly a training technique called “flooding”). Seriously, DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME!!! If you have any doubt, Google Cesar Milan, lawsuits. You do NOT have to bully your dogs!
Rating: 1 / 5
I am so sorry I wasted my money on this book. The first 50 pages were about how he picked out 5 dogs–I am only interested in one. Also that was the topic of his first dog whisper show on NG, so if you saw that one didn’t need to buy the book. Ready to return and sell used.
Rating: 1 / 5
Cesar’s New Book “How to Raise the Perfect Dog: Through Puppyhood and Beyond”
Is a wonderful book. I highly recommend it
I would certainly consider seeking out adoption from a reputable rescue organization for a pure bred pup. Shelters contain 30% purebred dogs on average, and in some parts of the country more. The Hows and whys
As Cesar points out in this book, the pitfalls of buying from a pet store, as no reputable breeder, ever, ever sells to a petstore or over the internet ad.
The hows and whys are outlined in this book, and it is an easy read. Very good for all potential puppy owners, and those with a new puppy!
Rating: 5 / 5
I was so excited to get this book, having read all of Cesar Millan’s previous books. It was somewhat of a disappointment however, in that so much information is repeated from other books. I had hoped for something NEW from Mr. Millan that would give better insights on managing puppies.
Rating: 3 / 5