Originally Posted by reeskujo

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Originally Posted by kobesescape

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Originally Posted by Minn

I rescued 2 fearful shepherds. And with Cesars methods these 2 have come a long way. I do walk them before we go to the Vet's, friends homes, dog parks so they will be less anxious. I also tell people no talk, no touch and no eye contact. And it really calmes them then they feel better about approching people.
I hear many people talk about "flooding" but if you really watch and listen to him you would agree. In order to fix you have to face it.

I also used 2 trainer in my area ,they really did not agree with Cesars ways but they think whatever I am doing, is working. Remember Cesar is dog rehabilitater, and people trainer.

Long before Cesar's shows, I adopted a cattle dog with severe shyness issues: afraid of her own shadow--literally! She had major fears of men and children. I found an online group who taught me how to use desensitization. I learned the "no eye contact" rule. I learned to ignore negative behavior and praise any move toward positive responses toward fear items. I did not "flood"--I took her only as close to a "fear item" as I could before she would "freak" and then waited. Then, moved closer. (No forcing!) Again, never acknowledging fear responses -- only praising such things as moving toward the "item" to smell.

I never did get her over her fear of men because I rarely found a man who could get the idea of not looking her in the eye, not leaning over her, not trying to pet her on the top of her head (perceived as aggression), and not otherwise trying to prove what great "dog people" they are.

Cesar isn't the man you want if you want to teach "sit/stay" but he is the man you want if you need to learn how to be the pack leader.

Tina--Head Bitch of her pack which includes Sabastian (mixed-hound) and Tanner (cocker spaniel)

I'm currently reading Be the Pack Leader. Thus far, it's an excellent book.

Susan Overfield is a unique and gifted author. She writes truthfully about something she knows more about than just about anyone. She pulls no punches, because, to her, the bottom line is the welfare of the dogs. She knows that if she can teach humans how to communicate with dogs, the lives of the dogs will be vastly improved. She has, and continues to, walk the walk of innovative, effective behavior based dog training. The proof is in her results. They are permanent, fast, humane, and compelling.

"Saturday Dogs...and the owners they trained" explains her philosophy and technique through the use of logically organized anecdotes based on real life situations and clients of Overfield's. Ms. Overfield is a nationally recognized speaker and trainer, not in small part because of her engaging, witty, and interactive style. She writes like she talks. The reader will delight in the storytelling style, and Overfield's humorous descriptions of dogs and their owners. She is a truly gifted writer and teacher. This book is a fun read, the kind that a reader will not want to put down. This book, more than any other book about dogs, dog behavior, dog obedience, and dog training, should be on the shelf of dog owners everywhere. No other book or method is needed. Overfield hit it out of the park.

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Definately, i have to read this book. It brings so much emotion to heated debate :0

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