The Dog Whisperer Cesar Millan...love him or hate him?

Dennq · 12-07-2010, 12:30 AM

The Dog Whisperer Cesar Millan...love him or hate him? Take a poll.

Lucy Dog · 12-07-2010, 12:31 AM

Where's the poll?

Emoore · 12-07-2010, 12:31 AM

He amuses me. The only thing that amuses me more is when people with about 5 minutes of actual dog experience try to mimic his methods. Every time I hear "Ssssst!" in Petsmart I just roll my eyes.

Dennq · 12-07-2010, 12:34 AM

Ssssssstt Poll should be there now.

selzer · 12-07-2010, 12:35 AM

I would not take the poll. I do not like his methods. But I do not HATE him.

Lucy Dog · 12-07-2010, 12:49 AM

I votes "He's ok" because he does seem to have his heart in the right place. He's a great personality to watch, at least entertainment wise. He takes on cases that a lot of other trainers probably won't which is a plus. I'm not a big fan of the whole alpha roll type with a nervous or reactive dog, but he does have some good methods.

I think overall, he seems like a pretty good guy. The world (dog world included) is probably a better place with him in it.

sagelfn · 12-07-2010, 12:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Emoore

He amuses me. The only thing that amuses me more is when people with about 5 minutes of actual dog experience try to mimic his methods. Every time I hear "Ssssst!" in Petsmart I just roll my eyes.

I love that too

I put "he's ok"

I'm not a fan of his, I do not like most of his "methods" but he is helping more dogs than he's hurting.

Syaoransbear · 12-07-2010, 01:29 AM

He's okay. I like some of his methods and I dislike others.

Whiteshepherds · 12-07-2010, 02:30 AM

I put he's okay. I honestly believe he can read dogs and they respond to him...I'm just not sure everyone can accomplish the same things he does using his methods.

PDXDeutschhund · 12-07-2010, 03:05 AM

I'm not going to pretend to be an expert on dog training or behavior. I'm still trying to potty train Dutch

Watching his show, however, I think a lot of his method is based on his personal connection with dogs. It makes for an interesting show, but it's not something that can easily be taught, and even more difficult to learn. Some people just have a very calm, almost zen-like connection with animals, and I think he's one of them. The way he establishes dominance almost immediately is fascinating, but how do you teach that?

I've also watched that show, "It's Me or the Dog" with Victoria Stilwell and I think she deals with actual methods and training tools. I found her show to be more useful as a first-time dog owner.

View Poll Results: The Dog Whisperer Cesar Millan...love him or hate him?
Love him	67	36.41%
He's ok	79	42.93%
Don't care one way or another.	22	11.96%
Hate him.	16	8.70%
Voters: 184. You may not vote on this poll

12-07-2010, 12:30 AM	#1 (permalink)
Dennq Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Kingsville, Ontario. Canada Eh! Posts: 216	The Dog Whisperer Cesar Millan...love him or hate him? The Dog Whisperer Cesar Millan...love him or hate him? Take a poll. __________________ On Earth Jake, Sheltie. 11 Dart, Border Collie. 8 Ranger, GSD. 1 In Heaven Flagg. Sheltie 1970-1984 Nitro. GSD 1999-2010 Garm. Rottie 1990-1999 Mike. Border Collie 1988-2001 Dad 1928-2008 Mom 1929-2009 I miss you all so very much!

12-07-2010, 12:31 AM	#2 (permalink)
Lucy Dog Crowned Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 5,180	Where's the poll? __________________ Paul

12-07-2010, 12:31 AM	#3 (permalink)
Emoore Crowned Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North DFW, TX Posts: 9,215	He amuses me. The only thing that amuses me more is when people with about 5 minutes of actual dog experience try to mimic his methods. Every time I hear "Ssssst!" in Petsmart I just roll my eyes. __________________ Rocky vom Backyard- 10 years young Kopper vom Felssclucht Bach - 17 months At the Bridge: Cash van der Animal Shelter 2006-2010

12-07-2010, 12:34 AM	#4 (permalink)
Dennq Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Kingsville, Ontario. Canada Eh! Posts: 216	Ssssssstt Poll should be there now. __________________ On Earth Jake, Sheltie. 11 Dart, Border Collie. 8 Ranger, GSD. 1 In Heaven Flagg. Sheltie 1970-1984 Nitro. GSD 1999-2010 Garm. Rottie 1990-1999 Mike. Border Collie 1988-2001 Dad 1928-2008 Mom 1929-2009 I miss you all so very much!

12-07-2010, 12:35 AM	#5 (permalink)
selzer Crowned Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Denmark, Ohio Posts: 17,499	I would not take the poll. I do not like his methods. But I do not HATE him. __________________ RIP Arwen, CD RN CGC RIP Whitney, RN CGC Jenna, RN CGC Babs, CD RA CGC Herding Instinct Certificate Heidi, RA CGC Tori, RN CGC SG3 Odessa, SchH1, Kkl1, AD Ninja, RN CGC Milla, RN CGC Joy, Star Puppy, RN CGC Dolly & Bear

12-07-2010, 12:49 AM	#6 (permalink)
Lucy Dog Crowned Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 5,180	I votes "He's ok" because he does seem to have his heart in the right place. He's a great personality to watch, at least entertainment wise. He takes on cases that a lot of other trainers probably won't which is a plus. I'm not a big fan of the whole alpha roll type with a nervous or reactive dog, but he does have some good methods. I think overall, he seems like a pretty good guy. The world (dog world included) is probably a better place with him in it. __________________ Paul

12-07-2010, 01:29 AM	#8 (permalink)
Syaoransbear Knighted Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Canada, Sask Posts: 3,117	He's okay. I like some of his methods and I dislike others. __________________ Chrono - Black German Shepherd 01/18/08 http://www.dogster.com/dogs/994330

12-07-2010, 02:30 AM	#9 (permalink)
Whiteshepherds Knighted Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Northeastern Connecticut Posts: 2,772	I put he's okay. I honestly believe he can read dogs and they respond to him...I'm just not sure everyone can accomplish the same things he does using his methods.

12-07-2010, 03:05 AM	#10 (permalink)
PDXDeutschhund Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 302	I'm not going to pretend to be an expert on dog training or behavior. I'm still trying to potty train Dutch Watching his show, however, I think a lot of his method is based on his personal connection with dogs. It makes for an interesting show, but it's not something that can easily be taught, and even more difficult to learn. Some people just have a very calm, almost zen-like connection with animals, and I think he's one of them. The way he establishes dominance almost immediately is fascinating, but how do you teach that? I've also watched that show, "It's Me or the Dog" with Victoria Stilwell and I think she deals with actual methods and training tools. I found her show to be more useful as a first-time dog owner.

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