Cesar Millan

CrazyKell · 10-06-2010, 12:35 PM

Lots of dog owners or lovers here.

Love him?

Hate him?

In doing some research on training and other techniques I've come across either one view or the other. No one seems to be in between (same thing with Oprah and Martha Stewart

).

I don't watch the show all that often but I don't mind him at all and like his training techniques.

He's on tour right now and coming here so I'm going to check him out!

defector · 10-06-2010, 12:46 PM

Don't know much about him, really.
But since it's the internets, I HATE HIM! HE SHOULD BE IN JAIL!

Rider · 10-06-2010, 12:47 PM

Dude looks about 4ft tall.

Particle Man · 10-06-2010, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Rider

Dude looks about 4ft tall.

Either that or those are some huge-ass dogs

Inferno · 10-06-2010, 12:51 PM

Cesar Millan is Gay...I mean like really gay.

skiergirl · 10-06-2010, 12:52 PM

I haven't watched much of him but there's a girl that also has a dog training show that's awesome! I have learned quite a bit from watching her. Most stuff is pretty common sense but there are some good tips to dealing with problems and curbing behaviors. If he is anything like her I'd watch it.

Inferno · 10-06-2010, 12:53 PM

Just kidding about the gay part...don't know if he is.

Cesar uses the pack leader/alpha dog approach to training and from what I can tell, he does it well. Most trainers use the positive re-enforcement approach aka give a treat when the dog does what you want. That is ok also. Victoria Stillwell aka "It's me or the dog" on Animal planet uses this, and is 100% against the pack leader/alpha dog style.

CrazyKell · 10-06-2010, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by skiergirl

I haven't watched much of him but there's a girl that also has a dog training show that's awesome! I have learned quite a bit from watching her. Most stuff is pretty common sense but there are some good tips to dealing with problems and curbing behaviors. If he is anything like her I'd watch it.

I've never seen that one. There's a Canadian one called "At the End of My Leash". The dude seems harsh but uses essentially the same philosophy of pack leader/alpha and not treat.

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Originally Posted by Inferno

Just kidding about the gay part...don't know if he is.

Cesar uses the pack leader/alpha dog approach to training and from what I can tell, he does it well. Most trainers use the positive re-enforcement approach aka give a treat when the dog does what you want. That is ok also. Victoria Stillwell aka "It's me or the dog" on Animal planet uses this, and is 100% against the pack leader/alpha dog style.

Interesting that they're against it. I've been using Cesar's techniques on my own puppy and notice that she does really well with it. My previous dogs have been very food motivated and I wanted to steer clear of the "treat for performance" scenario as it can lead to a monster.

Part of the problem with my own training is that I live in a household with 2 other dogs (huskies) that are simply NOT trained. My roommate claims to love Cesar but uses none of his methods and her dogs rule the roost. She is going to have serious problems down the road.

Living there is only a year long temporary situation.....but it still presents a challenge for Lulu's training.

Inferno · 10-06-2010, 01:11 PM

I think a combo of both is good.

Most people that have dog problems I think there are a few reasons. 1. The owner controls the food. I feed my dog twice per day and a set amount (1 1/2 cups). This is done for a few reasons, I control the food and he knows it and also to keep him healthy.
IMO, I do not like it when people leave the dog bowl full all day. There is no control of the food.
2. The owner controls when the dog goes outside. Most dogs, if not all, would rather be outside. They have doen studies about this with domestic dogs and they would rather be outside. Same as the food...they know you allow them to go outside. So it is all about control. The owner controls the dog, the dog does not control the owner.

But those are just two of my opinions.

OneSickPsycho · 10-06-2010, 01:14 PM

Dude's got skills... that's for sure... That Brit chick does as well... I've found that with my puppy a mix of both work really well.

10-06-2010, 12:46 PM	#2
defector My balls, your chin Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: The desert of Az Moto: 929, SV650, YZ250 Posts: 1,917	Don't know much about him, really. But since it's the internets, I HATE HIM! HE SHOULD BE IN JAIL! __________________ Reading this signature may give you special powers, including the ability to run through walls. You should try it immediately.

10-06-2010, 12:47 PM	#3
Rider Moto GP Star Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,156	Dude looks about 4ft tall.

10-06-2010, 12:51 PM	#5
Inferno Canyon Carver Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Savannah, Ga Moto: 08 R6 Posts: 309	Cesar Millan is Gay...I mean like really gay.

10-06-2010, 12:52 PM	#6
skiergirl Gixxer Girl Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kyle, TX Moto: 05 GSXR 750 & 06 YZ250F Posts: 1,424	I haven't watched much of him but there's a girl that also has a dog training show that's awesome! I have learned quite a bit from watching her. Most stuff is pretty common sense but there are some good tips to dealing with problems and curbing behaviors. If he is anything like her I'd watch it.

10-06-2010, 12:53 PM	#7
Inferno Canyon Carver Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Savannah, Ga Moto: 08 R6 Posts: 309	Just kidding about the gay part...don't know if he is. Cesar uses the pack leader/alpha dog approach to training and from what I can tell, he does it well. Most trainers use the positive re-enforcement approach aka give a treat when the dog does what you want. That is ok also. Victoria Stillwell aka "It's me or the dog" on Animal planet uses this, and is 100% against the pack leader/alpha dog style.

10-06-2010, 01:11 PM	#9
Inferno Canyon Carver Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Savannah, Ga Moto: 08 R6 Posts: 309	I think a combo of both is good. Most people that have dog problems I think there are a few reasons. 1. The owner controls the food. I feed my dog twice per day and a set amount (1 1/2 cups). This is done for a few reasons, I control the food and he knows it and also to keep him healthy. IMO, I do not like it when people leave the dog bowl full all day. There is no control of the food. 2. The owner controls when the dog goes outside. Most dogs, if not all, would rather be outside. They have doen studies about this with domestic dogs and they would rather be outside. Same as the food...they know you allow them to go outside. So it is all about control. The owner controls the dog, the dog does not control the owner. But those are just two of my opinions.

10-06-2010, 01:14 PM	#10
OneSickPsycho Ride Like an Asshole Join Date: Feb 2008 Moto: nothing... Posts: 11,254	Dude's got skills... that's for sure... That Brit chick does as well... I've found that with my puppy a mix of both work really well.