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Cesar's Way: The Natural, Everyday Guide to Understanding and Correcting Common Dog Problems | 
 enlarge | Author: Cesar Millan
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton Ltd
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  668 reviews
Sales Rank: 5416142
Format: Import
Media: Hardcover
Pages: 320
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 8.5 x 5.5 x 1.3
ISBN: 0340933178
EAN: 9780340933176
ASIN: 0340933178
Publication Date: February 22, 2007
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Fans of the National Geographic Channel's The Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan will be grateful for Cesar's Way, an accessible guide to help new and current dog owners better understand the needs of their beloved pets. If you are not yet a fan, try to catch a couple of episodes of the remarkable show--you will be amazed, impressed, and motivated to create a healthier, more fulfilling relationship with your dog. In Cesar's Way, Cesar explains that dogs are not complicated, and despite what various owners think--not human. They rely on three key elements in their lives: exercise, discipline, and affection (in that order). "Problem dogs" can be attributed to "problem owners," owners who don't understand and misinterpret their dog's behavior. Cesar's Way is really a training program for dog owners, with chapters devoted to understanding the "power of the pack," taking responsibility for "how we screw up our dogs," and learning how to manage aggression. Cesar's book (a must-have for new and old dog owners) moves beyond basic obedience school techniques, and teaches owners how to change unwanted behavior by better understanding their "best friends." --Daphne Durham
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Cesar Millan's Top 5 Tips for Going to the Dog Park
 1. Make sure your dog is spayed or neutered, has all her shots, and is in good health. Under no circumstances should you bring a sick dog to a dog park!
2. Do not use the dog park as a substitute for the walk! If you drive to the park, leave your car a block away and take your dog on a vigorous walk of at least thirty-five minutes to drain some of her energy. Never take an over-excited dog to the park.
3. While at the park, don't "punch out" on your calm-assertive leadership. Be aware of your dog at all times, and take responsibility for her behavior.
4. A calm-submissive dog will not attract another dog's aggression--but an excited dog, a weak, timid dog, or an aggressive dog can become a fight-magnet.
5. Know your dog! If your dog has poor social skills, is overly fearful or is dog aggressive, or if you have not yet established your calm-assertive leadership with your dog, find a more controlled way to introduce her to the company of other dogs, such as "play dates" with one or two other dog owners.
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Good reading August 27, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
i didn't know ANYTHING about dogs, so this was a very nice intro. It helps you keep some things in mind in dealing with dogs...mine are puppies and i appreciated the insight.
Easy to read.
 Now I know why I've been having problems! August 24, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
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I have been a 25-year dog owner and rescuer. Before a career ending injury, the majority of dogs that I rescued where found out in the country where I delivered mail. People would just dump them or move and abandon their dogs. I spent fortunes getting them back in good health, but because of them being abandoned, most of them suffered significant trust issues. I would love them and think that was enough. It was, for a majority, but there were a few, mostly dominating males, who the healthier and stronger they got, the more dangerous they became to our family. Unfortunately, with our not having the information provided in this book, we had them put down.
There is not a dog owner, rescuer, vet or behavioralist who should skip reading this book. It should be a required reading for everyone. I found the reason why one of my own dogs thought it was ok to bite me while I trimmed his nails and tended to his teeth. As I am disabled, I am not able to give my dogs the long walks suggested, but I am certainly able to do more than I have been, and discipline is now a far greater priority than love (not that they don't get tons of it). They seem to respect me, obey me and have a greater desire to please me. This book has done wonders for my relationship with them, which is what it is all about anyway, isn't it?
Ember Lennep
 Dominating isn't Training August 24, 2008
While some of the concepts in this book are valid - the need for the handler to be 'in control' and the concept that dogs are not people and need to be treated as such, the methods used by Cesar Milan are not training as much as they are flooding, as explained by another reviewer. At first I was curious about his methods (based solely on his results) until I saw him going after an especially aggressive dog with a tennis racket. And when he continued to bait this dog with the racket when the dog was in its crate, that was all I needed to see. His excuse - using the tennis racket was an extension of his arm, so he wouldn't get bit?!?!? Basically, he's a bully and is using negative experiences to bully the dogs into submission. Ever listen to him talk to women handlers/owners? Typical machismo. No surprise then, that his tactics mirror those sentiments.
Remember - this guys a dog groomer, not a trained animal behaviorist. Would you let your barber give you tips on how to raise your kids?
Please...avoid this guy like the plague. Need behavior help? Contact your local shelter or behaviorist for tips. Not this guy.
A Great Read! Lots of Info August 14, 2008
It works if your willing to change your attitude toward the whole training process and most importantly invest QUALITY time into it!!!
I read this book in 2 days. I just couldn't put it down! Cesar's approach makes you think and re-evaluate everything you ever knew of training and dogs in general. I believe he is a sincere man. His love for dogs is evident. As he says though, love isn't enough. I applied his techniques to both of my Dogs with great results. The WALK is most important before anything else. The thsst sound works great with my dogs when I feel they're pulling away from the calm-submissive state.
I'm just about done with his 2nd book. "Becoming the Pack Leader". This book is more explainatory as far as the behaviors/personalities of your specific dog, and what to do. It also explains in great detail ALL the tools (leashes, harnesses,collars etc...) for training, the pros and the cons, and how to use them effectively.
I'm not one to jump on the band wagon when it comes to a new fade, or "guru", but Cesar Millan's realness and compasion for ALL living things really struck my heart. I feel through these books I have become a better person as well. I recommend any Ceasar Millan product. I probably won't go out and get all the food, dog beds, toys etc... but as far as the learning tools I'm there!!!
Peace!! Stay Calm-Assertive In the words of Bob Barker, "Help control the pet population, have your pets spayed or neutered goodbye everyone!!!"
 ok reading but not a lot about training... August 13, 2008
Cesar talked a lot about himself, his background, etc. Which is fine, drops a lot of names (repeatedly) and doesn't really get into any training facts. Guess it wasn't what I was looking for.
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