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| Studio: Cesar Millan, Inc.
Category: DVD
List Price: $29.95
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Rating:  85 reviews
Sales Rank: 18323
Format: Ntsc, Full Screen
Language: English (Unknown)
Rating: Unrated
Region: 1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 55 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.1
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.3 x 0.6
UPC: 094922500885
ASIN: B0009RKBGC
Publication Date: 2005
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Condition: factoy seaeled different art work 2005 55 minutes running time
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 Logic is always the best! March 30, 2006
Rides on Walkers (Houston, TX USA)
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
Cesar's sense of dog "logic" is so well, logical that once you listen to him you realize that what he says is correct in dealing with dogs. We laugh as we think of them as our "kids" but in reality, we are not fulfilling them and their needs as dogs. I agree that this is a huge issue for most dog owners and it is great to see someone with Cesar's expertise not only tell us bluntly what we are doing to cause unwanted behaviors, but also showing us with simple steps how to correct OURSELVES. I found this DVD fascinating as I do all his weekly shows. Can't wait for Season 1 of Dog Whisperer to come out! Cesar's techniques/knowledge show all dog lovers how to be a dog's best friend.
Motivational! March 23, 2006
N. Dyer
7 out of 8 found this review helpful
I think everyone who is willing to listen to the whisper of Cesar can get something valuable out of this video. Not only will his advice prepare you for a better relationship with your dog, It can teach you to become calm and assertive which will improve your life with other humans. People who were not born leaders can become pack leaders. If you incorporate this video with Cesar's "Dog Whisperer" series you are likely to learn more because you can see how he applies dog psychology to many different behavior problems. I am currently studying to become a dog obedience trainer, and Cesar is very accurate in what humans need to do for dogs. His discipline does not hurt the dog, and he never advocates causing physical harm. He has a simple formula that anyone young or old can use, but the key is you must use it 100% of the time. As far as the cost, for 45 minutes of video and a few extra clips it is well worth the $30.00. Would you rather pay $10.00 for a video that is essentially worthless?
 One dog trainer's perspective March 22, 2006
Bright Eyes (Iowa)
12 out of 42 found this review helpful
I was impressed by what he said and pleasantly surprised, too. I don't get National Geographic channel so I have not seen his show yet. I would have liked to see more interactions with dogs. What I saw was that he had excellent timing and was very sure of what he was looking for from the dog.
He has it right for the most part. "Calm/Assertive Energy" is hugely important when handling dogs. I like his emphasis on being aware of the type of emotional energy you put forth and how your dog responds to that.
"Rules, Discipline, and Boundaries" are so necessary. That cannot be emphasized enough.
I very much like his emphasis on treating the dog as an animal first, then a dog, then a breed, then a name.
The main point he made that I hope he will be able to get "out there" is that we have to meet their needs as dogs in order to have a "balanced" relationship.
This requires using leadership (teaching them to wait, walk with you, work for their food) and providing them with DAILY outlets for physical and mental stimulation, not just when we feel like it.
He has a beautiful family, is a handsome man and he presents himself well.
One annoying thing was his constant reference to "dog psychology" vs. "human psychology." This is my personal peeve with him and it's a minor point other than it makes him seem different and more special than other trainers.
There is no new information on this DVD but from reading the other reviews I realize I take it for granted that people already know that dogs are not the same species; that dogs' physical, emotional and social needs must be met; that dogs need guidance as well as affection; and that if the humans are nervous, tentative, rough, or angry, they are not communicating the right message.
What does this remind you of? And why the constant references to being a "pack?" Doesn't this describe how a good parent acts? Why not emphasize the relationship as bringing a dog into your human family and home and understanding what it needs as a dog? They have to live in a human world. We don't dig in the dirt and eat garbage.
Apparently many people buy into the idea dogs think we are two-legged dogs and they all live in a pack. If the dog behaves, it must be because it knows you're "alpha." Whatever floats your boat. It's kind of silly, really.
I think it would be better to state that humans err when they place human emotions, intentions and thought processes on dogs to a degree that leads to misunderstandings of a dog's nature and misbehavior.
Clearly there is a hierarchy. We control their access to food, water, shelter, reproduction, medical care, access to toys, walks, our attention and affection. We are not competing with them for breeding rights, territory or food. How much more dominant can we really get?
I am bored by the constant references to the pack, dominance and submission - I think they are unnecessary and confusing to people as I notice that people tend to think of dominance as physical dominance and aggression. I wish he would have stated that the way to show dominance is controlling the dog's access to food, water, affection. That key point was missed and too much emphasis was placed on getting the dog to "submit."
I think the core issue of leadership with dogs is more a matter of giving the dog what it wants CONTINGENT UPON good behavior. Enough with piling on the template of magical thinking around "pack" and "dominance/submission" gobbledygook espoused here.
I realize putting that layer on everything is way more sexy than saying, "hey, stop with inadvertently rewarding bad behavior" or "hey, dogs need exercise," or "hey, if you are emotionally out of control your dog will be, too."
If you buy this video, know that it is not a how-to. It is a lecture on Cesar's training philosophy and an expensive commercial for him...not that there's anything wrong with that. ;-)
Dogs should come with this dvd! March 21, 2006
Sheila
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
I have always owned docile female dogs and was always the alpha without a problem. The 2 dogs I have now are males and even though I thought I was still the alpha after listening to Cesar boy was I wrong! Even though the DVd was not as long as I would have liked it certainly is informative and sheds alot of light on the way dogs minds work. Within just a few weeks of watching this DVD I have again started to walk my bigger dog and now I'm in control and my smaller who barked and growled at eveything that moved is now able to walk by other barking dogs without a care. I can hardly wait to get Cesars next DVD.
 Great start March 3, 2006
Yeni (Manhattan,NY USA)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
This DVD is a great start to understanding more about dogs,whether you've own a dog for decades or just a few days.I've had my dog for 4 years and had never realized I'm a follower, even with those signs like walking out the door first,walking ahead of me,etc. After watching this 45 min short DVD, I understand more on how to correct the problem.You will not get the details of HOW to train your dog but I feel that as long as you understand and acknowledge what your problem is, the problem will be resolved very soon.
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