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| Cesar's Way: The Natural, Everyday Guide to Understanding and Correcting Common Dog Problems | 
 enlarge | Authors: Cesar Millan, Melissa Jo Peltier
Publisher: Three Rivers Press
Category: Book
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Pages: 320
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Dimensions (in): 7.8 x 5.2 x 0.7
ISBN: 0307337979
Dewey Decimal Number: 636.70887
EAN: 9780307337979
ASIN: 0307337979
Publication Date: September 18, 2007
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Fans of the National Geographic Channel's The Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan will be grateful for Cesar's Way, an accessible guide to help new and current dog owners better understand the needs of their beloved pets. If you are not yet a fan, try to catch a couple of episodes of the remarkable show--you will be amazed, impressed, and motivated to create a healthier, more fulfilling relationship with your dog. In Cesar's Way, Cesar explains that dogs are not complicated, and despite what various owners think--not human. They rely on three key elements in their lives: exercise, discipline, and affection (in that order). "Problem dogs" can be attributed to "problem owners," owners who don't understand and misinterpret their dog's behavior. Cesar's Way is really a training program for dog owners, with chapters devoted to understanding the "power of the pack," taking responsibility for "how we screw up our dogs," and learning how to manage aggression. Cesar's book (a must-have for new and old dog owners) moves beyond basic obedience school techniques, and teaches owners how to change unwanted behavior by better understanding their "best friends." --Daphne Durham
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Cesar Millan's Top 5 Tips for Going to the Dog Park
 1. Make sure your dog is spayed or neutered, has all her shots, and is in good health. Under no circumstances should you bring a sick dog to a dog park!
2. Do not use the dog park as a substitute for the walk! If you drive to the park, leave your car a block away and take your dog on a vigorous walk of at least thirty-five minutes to drain some of her energy. Never take an over-excited dog to the park.
3. While at the park, don't "punch out" on your calm-assertive leadership. Be aware of your dog at all times, and take responsibility for her behavior.
4. A calm-submissive dog will not attract another dog's aggression--but an excited dog, a weak, timid dog, or an aggressive dog can become a fight-magnet.
5. Know your dog! If your dog has poor social skills, is overly fearful or is dog aggressive, or if you have not yet established your calm-assertive leadership with your dog, find a more controlled way to introduce her to the company of other dogs, such as "play dates" with one or two other dog owners.
Product Description
“I rehabilitate dogs. I train people.” —Cesar Millan
There are at least 68 million dogs in America, and their owners lavish billions of dollars on them every year. So why do so many pampered pets have problems? In this definitive and accessible guide, Cesar Millan—star of National Geographic Channel’s hit show Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan—reveals what dogs truly need to live a happy and fulfilled life.
From his appearances on The Oprah Winfrey Show to his roster of celebrity clients to his reality television series, Cesar Millan is America’s most sought-after dog-behavior expert. But Cesar is not a trainer in the traditional sense—his expertise lies in his unique ability to comprehend dog psychology. Tracing his own amazing journey from a clay-walled farm in Mexico to the celebrity palaces of Los Angeles, Cesar recounts how he learned what makes dogs tick. In Cesar’s Way, he shares this wisdom, laying the groundwork for you to have stronger, more satisfying relationships with your canine companions.
Cesar’s formula for a contented and balanced dog seems impossibly simple: exercise, discipline, and affection, in that order. Taking readers through the basics of dog psychology and behavior, Cesar shares the inside details of some of his most fascinating cases, using them to illustrate how common behavior issues develop and, more important, how they can be corrected.
Whether you’re having issues with your dog or just want to make a good bond even stronger, this book will give you a deeper appreciation of how your dog sees the world, and it will help make your relationship with your beloved pet a richer and more rewarding one.
Learn what goes on inside your dog’s mind and develop a positive, fulfilling relationship with your best friend
In Cesar’s Way, Cesar Millan—nationally recognized 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 behaviors. 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
• The difference between discipline and punishment
• And much more!
Filled with fascinating anecdotes about Cesar’s longtime 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.
Also available as a Random House AudioBook
From the Hardcover edition.
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 It just works April 5, 2006
504 out of 584 found this review helpful
I have owned purebred field Springer Spaniels and a pure bred Border Collie. I didn't believe in yelling or punishment myself. I found that my dogs paid more attention to my talking quietly and to a quiet rebuke than yelling ever did. It worked well for me in the past and some arrogance on my part assumed that I knew it all. I didn't.
When the last of my dogs died this year, I decided I wanted to have another Border Collie as my last dog before I died. This dog I would find, would be my ultimate challenge though. At 12 weeks of age I excused his behavior because I'm told he is a Taurus. A few months later he began to attack his food dish in what I can only describe as "rabid". Shortly after that he bit me when I walked by him while he was eating.
I was at a loss to what to do. He was a puppy. ...But a puppy like this you don't want to grow into a dog I thought. Then I saw a show called the Dog Whisperer. It made sense to me (hell I was brought up English! - if not for me why not the dog?) I was really worried that I might have to put this dog down until then.
I tried it Cesar's way. I started walking and running the dog in my backfield for at least 45 minutes. What a charmer he became! I added some new rules "no couch" and he got even better. If my husband would stop letting him into his lap he would be much better I am sure!
Finally, I would like to add that as much as I worried about my dog (which I no longer worry about) at least one dog owner I know gave up on his once. He regretted his decision. Thanks to Cesar I don't have to make that same decision.
Cesar says dogs need exercise, discipline and affection in that order! Read and you'll know why. April 12, 2006
454 out of 514 found this review helpful
This is a wonderful reference book and makes for good reading as well. I bought the book to give as a gift to a young couple whose dog needs some behavior modification. I planned to quickly scan through it to get an idea of its contents, wrap it up, and give it away. However, I ended up reading it word for word and will add it to our library! (I can think of several dog owners and parents who could use the concepts in this book for raising both dogs and children. I'll probably end up buying several copies as gifts.)
I notice that one reviewer complained about the frequent reference to the pack leader concept Cesar writes about. Perhaps that reader is unaware that in a reference book clarification in the form of repetition is needed for those who are looking up only one or two segments at a time, such as "Rules, Boundaries, and Limitations," or "Dominance Aggression." I found Cesar's personal history and anecdotal material about him and others (Oprah Winfrey has a whole section on the relationship between her and her dog, Sophie) very interesting and enlightening. The book is clearly and concisely written. It is easy to see that Melissa Jo Peltier's writing abilities were very helpful to Cesar.
Cesar was born in Culiacan, Mexico, and came here in 1990. He is now applying for U.S. citizenship. He has quite a story to tell about his childhood and his special relationship with dogs from the time he was a small boy. When he came here he noticed with dismay that American dogs had a number of "issues" related primarily to the fact that we Americans view our dogs as "four-legged humans" instead of dogs (animals). Our dogs need us to be calm-assertive pack leaders and to provide them with exercise, discipline and affection in that order. Cesar gives many illustrations of how this concept works and the fact that dogs use smell and the sixth sense of energy to evaluate other dogs and animals, including humans.
I highly recommend this book to dog owners and, as mentioned earlier, to those contemplating having children or who already have children who need help. In a nation with increasing numbers of obese children, I was struck by the #1 need of dogs as stated by Cesar: EXERCISE. Perhaps, we might consider the same order of needs for our children: exercise, discipline, and affection in order to grow happy, healthy, productive human adults.
Carolyn Rowe Hill
 Disappointing April 24, 2006
138 out of 192 found this review helpful
I had never heard of "The Dog Whisperer" until Cesar Millan made an appearance on Martha Stewart's show to promote this book. I was intrigued by his approach to rehabilitating an overactive dog by "giving it a job" during its daily walks. He strapped a backpack on the dog, and it was magically more cooperative. I thought, "Hmm. Maybe there's something to this guy." Maybe there is, but you won't learn any of it from this book.
At least one-third of the book is Cesar's biography. It explains in complete detail his life on his grandfather's farm, his miserable move to a big city in Mexico, how he illegally crossed into the United States and became a dog groomer, et cetera, et cetera, blah blah blah. Are you bored reading this paragraph? Try reading it spread out over about 100 pages.
Finally, the book gets to his actual method... sort of. Cesar shares anecdotes about some of his favorite problem dogs and tells us that he easily gained control over the animal. All he had to do was project his "calm-assertive energy" and the dog was putty in his hands. Yeah, right. He actually wants us to believe that all he had to do was project his energy at an aggressive, snarling, growling pit bull and everything was great? Sorry, but for mere mortals, that kind of method is not possible, and could very easily become dangerous.
My biggest problem with the book is that it goes into excruciating detail in places where the reader really doesn't care, and just glosses over the points that are most important. When he finally does tell the reader what to do with the dog, he never says how to do it. Yes, I realize he is not a dog trainer, but neither are most people. That's why we buy the book - to use it as a "Guide to Understanding and Correcting Common Dog Problems." Cesar says to prevent your dog from doing this, or correct him when he does that, but he NEVER SAYS HOW. These are the details that matter most! I don't care about how great the salty sea air smells when he is out on off-leash walks with his dogs on the beach. (No, I'm not exaggerating. There really are several long, drawn-out descriptions of the joyous time he spends walking the dogs.)
Overall, I am highly disappointed, and will most likely seek a refund. These days, everyone with a TV show apparently has to have a book, but if you're looking for a book that will actually tell you how to solve your dog's problems, I recommend that you not waste your money on this one.
5 WAGS OF THE TAIL FOR THIS ONE April 17, 2006
82 out of 99 found this review helpful
We've long heard that a dog is man's best friend, now many are discovering that a canine's best pal may very well be Cesar Millan. Last year he received the National Humane Society Genesis Award for the work he did in rehabilitating sheltered animals. Oprah brought him to the public eye as did his program on the National Geographic Channel. A book wasn't far behind.
Millan isn't a dog trainer, but rather an expert when it comes to them (and we learn that the estimated canine count in the U.S. is some 68 million.) Shopping centers boast sophisticated pet shops, and veterinarians abound. It's obvious that we care about our pets and want them to live long, healthy lives. According to Millan the secret to that is actually quite simple - exercise, discipline and affection. But, you have to listen to Millan himself explain the importance of these three elements and how to utilize them.
"Cesar's Way" is peppered with anecdotes about Millan's experiences with his four-legged friends plus down to earth advice about how to create a satisfying, strong bond with your pet.
Five wags of the tail for this one!
- Gail Cooke
Common sense makes sense..... June 19, 2006
69 out of 70 found this review helpful
I have read the negative reviews of all the "spoiled-sports" who disagree with Cesar Millan's philosophy of the dog-human relationship. I feel they are merely jealous of the fact that he has become a "media idol" in the dog-training arena and is now pulling in the big bucks.
As a dog rescuer who has taken in and re-homed over a thousand dogs over the past 10 years, I just wish Cesar had been around back when I first became so deeply involved in "pack mentality." I'm sure that I could have made some better decisions, saved even more dogs' lives, and dealt more effectively with some behavior issues.
Of course, time breeds experience, and by the time I first saw Cesar on the National Geographic Channel last year, I realized to my great pleasure that many of the things I had learned and was now utilizing myself were based on the very premise Cesar promotes.
Cesar's philosophy is based on common sense: humans are human and dogs are dogs. Most dog owners become oblivious to any common sense they may have possessed prior to adding a dog to the household when they bring their "new baby" home.
There is nothing wrong with a "calm and assertive" approach with dogs, and nothing equally wrong with the dog being "calm and submissive." This does not mean that you will have a frightened dog that will submissively urinate, cower in the corner or become a fear-biter.
As the supposedly more intelligent and sensitive being, you have to approach your relationship with your dog in a common sense manner and tempered with consideration for the natural temperament of the particular dog. But I do share and support the premise that dogs are much happier when they know that their human is the one "in charge." They are relaxed, content and much more prone to "be good."
I'm sure there are many other well-qualified dog trainers across the country, some of whom have written good dog-training books, utilizing equally-effective methods of training. There is and never will be "one" form only, but to trash Cesar Millan's methods is to me nothing more than an undeserved "cheap shot."
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