Caesar Millan!!!!

[trainingrixie]

My biggest gripe with all of these dog training shows is that it makes people think that's the only way to train a dog, and they think it happens in 2 seconds. It depends on each dog and how each owner wants their dog to learn. I don't like my dog to something good out of fear of punishment if she does something bad. I'd rather have her do something good to make her mommy happy. But I also understand that some dogs aren't as eager to please their owners as other dogs are, so that doesn't always work. Luckily, it does for me

[calgal]

I think it's ok for stoping the Cesar thing again, but I don't think it's ok to bash him while giving out the same information and video on some other dog trainer. This should be equal time.

[debidydoo]

Originally Posted by Cassiepeia

You should see the episode that's on YouTube. She's dealing with a british celeb (one not known in Aussieland as far as I know), who has 4 Chihuahua's that she refuses to move into her new home because of their problems...a Bulldog and a brand new Bulldog puppy. I was banging my head on the desk while watching that episode.
Thoroughly entertaining of course, but frustrating nonetheless.

Cass.

Hey if you want to see the latest funny TV show about dogs click or paste this url into your browser and check out "Publicity Hounds."

http://www.veoh.com/videos/v5822635y...89170&rank= 0

It is about a woman who is a dog agent in Hollywood -- very funny. The website (publicityhounds.tv) asks people to submit their dogs doing tricks to appear on the show, too!

Check it out

[mainesheltie]

Does anyone know the status of the lawsuit against Cesar Millan for cruelty to animals? And, I thought his show was being discontinued from National Geographic and another guy was going to be taking over the show. I can't find anything about it. Any information would be much appreciated.

[Cassiepeia]

I didn't know there was a lawsuit against him. Going to have to google that right now.

Cass.

[prolibertate]

Here's what I found on it; seems the lab suit was settled; didn't see anythiing on the other suit. And for the record, I'm not a fan of his. I prefer trainers and behaviorists who have much more knowledge and experience, who use different methods, and who actually have a degree, the knowledge, and the experience to be a behaviorist.

http://www.celebritydogwatcher.com/c...millan/page/2/

http://www.usatoday.com/life/televis...hisperer_x.htm

http://newsday.typepad.com/news_loca...u_just_wi.html

[Beryl]

A degree? To each his own but I see why a dog trainer or a dog behaviorist requires a college degree. Formal training, yes. A 4-year degree, no.

I have nothing against degrees since I have a BA,MA, & ABD myself but I was teaching PEOPLE so I needed all of that paper that came with 7 years of college.

[Cassiepeia]

I don't think they need a degree either. A degree doesn't tell you anything other than the person went to a few lessons for a few years. It doesn't tell me they have real world experience with dogs.

I do agree that formal training can be an asset though. I'd prefer someone who'd done a short course, and a LOT of practical experience actually training dogs. Then someone who'd just done a degree. This is one area where practical experience is far more valuable than doing a course though.

Cass.

EDIT: Just wanted to clarify that I'm talking about dog 'trainers' here. Not dog behaviourists. I do believe a dog behaviourist needs formal training (not neccessarily a degree, but something more than just a weekend course -for example-). JMO though.