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 - Now I know why I've been having problems!http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0307337332/ref=cm_cr_rev_prod_title 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 Rating:  - Dominating isn't TrainingWhile 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. Rating: - A Great Read! Lots of InfoIt 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!!!" Rating:  - ok reading but not a lot about training...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. Rating: - so-=sowas looking for how-to. great story about cesar, not much about how to train dogs
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