tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3536020437295001618.post6265990774018782505..comments2023-11-20T00:01:14.642-05:00Comments on YesBiscuit!: Things I've Learned from Cesar MillanYesBiscuit!http://www.blogger.com/profile/13827466504671715047noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3536020437295001618.post-71597213115432315242011-10-11T15:22:48.302-04:002011-10-11T15:22:48.302-04:00Everything you said I agree with and more.
In ad...Everything you said I agree with and more.<br /><br /> In addition to what you said, What I learned from Cesar is:<br /><br />Dogs live in the moment - This is a huge concept and one I have embraced also.<br /><br />Rules, Boundaries and Limitations- Our job to communicate CLEAR RBL,so they know what is expected of them. Hey,that works for humans too.<br /><br />Dogs NEED their pack, family. DogsMariannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11356792998188038139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3536020437295001618.post-2171024076671494442010-10-24T12:43:26.875-04:002010-10-24T12:43:26.875-04:00This is what your lamby poos can do.
http://www.yo...This is what your lamby poos can do.<br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBiFHuy5s0U&feature=related<br /><br />I am so sick of people acting as though all dogs are defenseless angels that wouldn't hurt a fly. Hence the irresponsible, reckless, and dangerous positive only dog training insanity sweeping the nation.<br /><br />If you're camping and a big black bear begins ripping up Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3536020437295001618.post-9803382326089209242010-06-14T21:06:16.076-04:002010-06-14T21:06:16.076-04:00While I personally enjoy Cesar Millan's instin...While I personally enjoy Cesar Millan's instincts I do think many of his methods are not suitable for the average American dog owner. That's not to say I don't like him; I do. I am particularly fond of his propensity to stress daily physical and mental exercise for all dogs. If he is successful in getting this message across to the greater majority of dog owners, we'll see dog Carrie Boykohttp://www.AllThingsDogBlog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3536020437295001618.post-71254787044448626832010-02-13T13:34:21.809-05:002010-02-13T13:34:21.809-05:00Thanks for posting the things you learned. I have...Thanks for posting the things you learned. I have his book too and watch the show. I've learned some valuable stuff.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3536020437295001618.post-11028276724444443182010-02-10T08:02:24.052-05:002010-02-10T08:02:24.052-05:00The latest controversy is Ceasar;s use of electron...The latest controversy is Ceasar;s use of electronic collars. Anyone who has dealt with extremely out of control red zone dogs should know you are not going to st stop this behavior with a click and a treat. Some dogs require having their attention gotten strongly. The command no is the most important lesson a dog can learn. It can save the life of the dog itself or what ever an extremely Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3536020437295001618.post-88017601319078782512009-07-25T21:51:08.878-04:002009-07-25T21:51:08.878-04:00Not once has Cesar used the term 'alpha roll&#...Not once has Cesar used the term 'alpha roll', but somehow those who appear to misunderstand the exercise take great pride in flaunting their supposed greater knowledge thru the use of a nomenclature they are proud to have read somewhere they consider a priori more credible than one of the planet's most experienced dog behaviorists. To try to explain: what Millan does is patiently calmassertivnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3536020437295001618.post-59624063600385807952009-06-22T00:05:32.305-04:002009-06-22T00:05:32.305-04:00I think you've learned some good things from C...I think you've learned some good things from Cesar! <br /><br />I don't recommend forcing a dog on its side (called alpha rolls) or believing that every behavior of every dog is an attempt at dominance, but these aren't the ideas you seem to have taken away.<br /><br />You seem to have picked out the best bits! Good for you!Nicole Silvershttp://silverskyk9.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3536020437295001618.post-2348381433326245152009-06-13T22:44:38.294-04:002009-06-13T22:44:38.294-04:00Not sure exactly what positive based training meth...Not sure exactly what positive based training methods have to do with "modern science". Yes, positive based training methods are a more modern approach, but modern science? Umm...okay. Talking about training methods is also a sticky subject, for sure, and I hate to get involved. But as much as Milan supports pit bulls, exercise, and disciple, his methods are not at all what I would Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3536020437295001618.post-62680731037671474662009-06-10T10:10:28.923-04:002009-06-10T10:10:28.923-04:00Its the discipline part that bothers me most about...Its the discipline part that bothers me most about CM. <br /><br />The points you made were great though, I'm glad he advocates those points in such a public manner. <br /><br />Scientifically, I really wish he'd tone down the dominant alpha-ness and promote more of a family structure than dictatorship with canine companions. <br />I always think about Occam's Razor whenever I watch aJenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02321392321684511975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3536020437295001618.post-68405369239751648202009-06-10T09:46:59.335-04:002009-06-10T09:46:59.335-04:00Nice post. So many people focus on the bad, and fo...Nice post. So many people focus on the bad, and forget about the good he's done.<br />I understand that unfortunately the "laymen" may not take away the good messages from the show and just try to "quickfix" their dogs - but honestly, that's people in general.<br />I may not agree with his methods, but i'm certainly not going to throw out the baby with the Sarah Ahiershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02795455714801965956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3536020437295001618.post-39867696095517510512009-06-09T20:21:55.331-04:002009-06-09T20:21:55.331-04:00The most rabid Cesar-haters are the same folks who...The most rabid Cesar-haters are the same folks whose "science" does not hold up to scrutiny. Far too much of what is hyped as "innovative, modern, scientific dog training" is little more than slick marketing.<br /><br />I have a book on treat training published in the 1800's. Clicker training wasn't invented by Karen Pryor or captive dolphin trainers - it was used in Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3536020437295001618.post-2205342458269333712009-06-09T18:25:02.713-04:002009-06-09T18:25:02.713-04:00good; I like those things about Cesar as well.
Bu...good; I like those things about Cesar as well.<br /><br />But one thing I learned from Cesar, that he didn't intend: When the body posture of 2 pit bulls with previous history with each other becomes still and tense, you have 5 seconds or less to intervene. Unfortunately it took Cesar 10 seconds by which time the dogs were fully engaged. Given his love for pit bulls (which I certainly EmilySnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3536020437295001618.post-39011571995696744212009-06-09T17:20:59.474-04:002009-06-09T17:20:59.474-04:00Jan, it's not "modern science."
The...Jan, it's not "modern science."<br /><br />The Clinique girls at Macy's wear white lab coats, too.Heather Houlahanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13891198124130533198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3536020437295001618.post-21259893081243135642009-06-09T15:51:55.010-04:002009-06-09T15:51:55.010-04:00I have limited experience with Cesar Milan, but I ...I have limited experience with Cesar Milan, but I really opened a can of worms when I praised his DVD. I guess when it comes down to it, I believe more in the old ways which you cited than in modern science which sometimes goes against what I consider to be common sense.Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07145008534811435024noreply@blogger.com