Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #54258 in Books
• Published on: 2007-02-22
• Binding: Hardcover
• 320 pages

Synopsis
'I rehabilitate dogs. I train people.' -- Cesar Millan. In "Cesar's Way", Cesar Millan -- US dog expert and star of National Geographic Channel's hit show "Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan" -- helps you see the world through the eyes of your dog so you can finally eliminate problem behaviours. You'll learn: * What your dog really needs may not be what you're giving him * Why a dog's natural pack instincts are the key to your happy relationship * How to relate to your dog on a canine level * There are no 'problem breeds', just problem owners * Why every dog needs a job * How to choose a dog who's right for you and your family * And much more! Filled with fascinating anecdotes about Cesar's long-term clients, and including forewords by the president of the International Association of Canine Professionals and Jada Pinkett Smith, this is the only book you'll need to forge a new, more rewarding connection with your four-legged companion. >

Customer Reviews

Conformed character
Since taking in a cocker spaniel puppy two and a half years ago, I read every conceivable training manual and book, and still ended up with a bossy, dominant, 'naughty' although very loving companion. He would pull on walks, steal food from work surfaces and plates, jump up at visitors, bark hysterically at the front door.... the list goes on.

I took this book on holiday, and couldn't put it down or wait to get home and put his advice into action.

Training started immediately upon collecting Ralphie from the kennels; not having eye contact and waiting until he was calm-submissive before making a fuss; we haven't looked back.

Unlike many other 'training' books, Cesar Millan explains HOW he brings dogs round, not just that he did. I particularly liked his description of his own upbringing as it helped me understand the mindset, and although I wondered at the start if he would ever get into the tips and wrinkles of leading your pack, all the information was necessary to understand fully the concept of 'dog whispering'.

Like many other reviewers, I think this book should be issued with each dog; it would certainly have saved me a few tears!

The Best
I am 6oyrs of age and have always had dogs.I find Cesar Millans approach to understanding and rehabilitating dogs to be fascinating and totally convincing.Bye and large I have always followed a similar approach to living with my dogs.Cesars explaination about the "energy" aspect is explained clearly and is the element that I found to be the most instructive.Someone wrote a critical review doubting the dominance theory.I am baffled by this as it is so straightforward and basic to any level of dog training.Another person criticised Cesar because he occasionally gets bitten.That's a bit like saying an artist occasionally gets paint on his clothes.As Cesar Millan tends to take on the most difficult cases obviously sometimes he will have a difficult time.He never gives up though and wins through where conventional trainers give up.
I would recommend this book to anyone as you will learn something important regardless of your previous experience.I know he has given me a few new ideas for living with my six year old German Shepherd and three cats.

Ouch!
Is it just me, do I imagine that every time I see Cesar he gets bitten? You'd do better to get Jan Fennell's "The Dog Listener" and save on the band aids.