One of my favorite TV shows right now is the Dog Whisperer on the National Geographic channel. The star of the show is Cesar Millan, who is a…
“Renowned dog behavior expert and New York Times best-selling author Cesar Millan is one of the most sought-after specialists working in the field of dog rehabilitation. From bullying Chihuahuas to timid great Danes, Cesar has an uncanny gift for communicating with dogs and seeing the world through their eyes.
Cesar has been called “a Dr. Phil for dogs,�? and for good reason. His amazing rehabilitations of aggressive, scared, lazy, compulsive and jealous dogs—and the families that are usually in the dark about how their own behavior contributes to the dogs’ quirky traits—captured the national spotlight when his National Geographic Channel (NGC) series Dog Whisperer premiered in 2004. On Friday, September 7, 2007, at 8 p.m. ET/PT, Dog Whisperer returns for a fourth season with a record 35 new hour-long episodes.”
Every time I watch an episode, I’m amazed at how Cesar can instantly control unruly and badly behaving dogs. I could have used Cesar’s advice and tips when I was helping my parents raise their cockapoo, Champagne. Champagne was an adorable dog but she was extremely excitable and despised other dogs.
I have no doubt that if we had read Cesar’s Way - The Natural, Everyday Guide to Understanding & Correcting Common Dog Problems, before bringing Champagne home, she would have been a more calm and balanced dog. If you are thinking about getting a dog, I definitely recommend reading Cesar’s book or watching his TV show. Previous seasons of the Dog Whisperer are available on DVD. And here’s a video of Cesar in action…
Posted by: Chuck
Posted in Books, Movies
Tags cesarmillan, dog, dvd, psychology, training
