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“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
Customer Review: Excellent, but shouldn't be the only reference for a dog owner
My husband and I are big fans of Cesar's show The Dog Whisperer and are amazed at Cesar's natural ability to communicate with all kinds of dogs. Someone else mentioned that the book does not provide any information that you can't get from watching the show. That is true, but it does provide you with a single reference point that you can return to when necessary for several behavior problems that cannot be addressed in a single show. Not only that, but it also provides a little background about Cesar and how he developed his understanding of dog behavior and dog "rehabilitation" techniques. However, if you are truly interested in dog behavior and want to be an educated dog owner, you should supplement your learning by reading other books on dog behavior. Even Cesar refers to other experts in the field and other books he recommends. Cesar's ideas are not new, and Cesar's way is not the only way.
Customer Review: SIMPLY THE BEST!
He starts out telling a bit of himself, his upbringing and WHY and HOW he knows so much about how dogs think and what they need becomes apparent...dont be put off by that part, its necessary and puts a faith in him and his knowledge of dogs of all kinds in all conditions, If you're new to his methods. Then he goes about explaining each aspect of what he has learned and why its necessary if you want your dog to be happy as the dog he is, not just to be happy yourself with a cute or smart or beautiful dog..that can do tricks etc. This Training is for YOU the owner, then you will make for a good pack leader and happy dog, by following his method, it takes practice, daily commitment, not some easy thing just by reading a book or watching his shows alone, he says it...It takes a daily commitment! But what a reward! in the end. HE IS THE BEST-HE KNOWS DOGS!!!! better than anyone I've ever seen or heard of. I'd say buy this book and the DVD as a set to watch and enhance what you learn in book. BTW I do have 2 dogs (Sheltie and a Lab) , so I know it works.


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Cesar Millan is just a smart corrective trainer with an excellent sense of timing and intensity. I enjoy watching him on TV, but it's not like he's cornered a market that nobody else has. He just isn't afraid to tell people that their dogs' behavior is their fault, not the dog's fault, and that if they change THEIR behavior the dog will get better, and that's his genius.

He emphasizes exercise, and doesn't let people make excuses for not exercising their dogs (great), and stops people from encouraging bad behavior by rewarding bad dogs (petting tense dogs, etc.). Also great. He's a one-trick pony in terms of advanced training--I don't think he could teach a great finish or succeed in French Ring or anything--but he is very, very good at teaching people to deal with their household dogs in a healthy way.

Yes he is really a special trainer

Another money-making plot by the TV companies. I can't stand his methods, the only thing I can say is that he is trying to make a difference- not in a style I agree with, but he tries.
Just how a dog is supposed to overcome a fear by being dragged into the scary situation, I don't know. Infact I don't think he knows but eh. Each to their own.

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.

I am a huge fan! I don't think he claims to be a dog trainer instead he rehabilitates dogs and trains people. Years ago I made my living as a horse trainer and although horses aren't dogs, his methods/message ring true.

I saw the episode where he "dragged" the dane onto the shiny floor. Then he waited while the dog sorted himself out. There was a lot more to what he did for that dog than merely dragging it into a scary situation. His energy/belief that the dog would be fine has a huge impact on how the dog starts to re-experience the shiny floor.

Animals pick up very subtle cues from us about how they should react.

Hi Pawsies, I have had a chance to study Cesar Millan up close (no, not one of his staff, just run an email list devoted to helping people who use his solutions because of my own sucesses in rehabbing problem dogs who were about to be euthanized or their problems)!

The astonishing thing is how committed Cesar's team AND the production company who does both his TV shows and the educational materials he now has out to help these dogs who otherwise would be destroyed or abandoned. Te easiest way is to go to the bookstore to look at His new Dog Whisperer Season 1-3 episode guide to look at all the successful followup stories just that Cesar has done from that show alone (over 315 episodes).

Cesar's Way is so great (especially using the index in the back of the book!) because it is like learning how to drive a car - how to handle dogs.

His next book "Be the Pack Leader" is like learning what makes the car run - one learns the mechanics of WHY Cesar's Pack Leader way works so it becomes easier to apply these solutions not only in the dog/human relationship, but the human/human relationship!

Remember that Cesar only deals with the worst of the worst - when people cannot get any more help locally other then - put the dog down! I know that I have rehabbed and helped to rehome about 26 dogs which you can see many of them on my you tube site:URL="http://www.youtube.com/cjanderson"]http://www.youtube.com/cjanderson[/URL]

In my email list there have been over 14,500 members who have come in and worked with their dogs and moved on because my list is so high volume (many times around 100-150 posts a day which is why people can search the archives rom theoutside without joining or more help!

JenL Your understanding is accurate - he goes out of his way to explain that he is NOT a trainer (nor am I - Im just a dog owner) but works with using dog psychology. You know the saddest thing that gets ignored by the nay-sayers, is that Cesar also constantly says to use th LEAST amount of energy to help the dog. So if people will have the time and patience to develop enough skill to work with that dog using the clicker method, for instance, then Cesar would be the first one to give a standing ovation.

Unfortunately, when these worst case dogs come to Cesar, it generally is a case of fix the dog or kill the dog and so he needs to use methods designed to have the dog "get it" faster - WITHOUT harming the dog! This is where is martial arts training has made such a difference because he NEVER gets angry or frustrated!

I always challenge the anti-Cesarians to produce hard eveidence from any vet, animal hospital/emergency room showing that ANY dog that Cesar has directly worked with has been harmed. They cant - because there is none.

Further, the one COURT case that the nay-sayers love to refer to? They get that wrong too! A trainer friend of Cesar's had asked to use the tools at his facilities while Cesar was out of town, and the Trainer was the one that injured that dog using Cesar's treadmill. Not Cesar's staff, or even Cesar who was not even in town! Most of the time people only watch a few minutes or get news from a place that got their news from another place that had news and in typical post office form, the information becomes completely skewed or inaccurate!

Any way, 100% of dogs who are brought to shelters to be abandoned there (besides the humans who lost their homes and cant care for the dogs any more) are brought because they are thought of as problem dogs. I am working with many people to help these owners learn how to fix the problems (that many times they are creating) so these dogs dont get abandoned to be someone elses problem or destroyed, AND to rehab these dogs at the shelters, so they do NOT have to be destroyed.

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Love this book. I've bought this a month ago and I really like how it helps me solve some of my dog's problematic behaviour. He obeys me now even more.

Not only do Cesar's methods work on dogs- they work on cats too! Cesar is a natural.

BeardedLady~
I just joined this forum today and based on reading some of your other posts you seem to be here to voice your opinions while bashing others that are different than yours. Bad mouthing others is not a good way to show your character....unless of course, that is your character.

I LOVE Cesar. He brings us back to the natural.

Instead of creating a large fuss over a man who's helped more dogs than supposedly 'Harmed' (whether it be accusations of physical harm or mental harm: stress), why don't you guys ever discuss the tragic methods of animal slaughter.

I know that a lot of people don't think about it (i didn't at first) But that burger on your plate was at one time a living, breathing animal.

A family member (who i visit on a regular basis) lives near a packing plant that buys cows for meat. Several times i have been driving behind a livestock trailer and stared into the desolate eyes of calves, heifers, and bulls a like. No one ever talks about how cruel it is to actually "slaughter" animals, you all would rather waste time talking about something you can't change.

Can you change the way Cesar Millan rehabilitates and trains? Can you change what happens to dogs/cats and other animals around the nation in shelters, on a deadline? Why don't you stick to something you CAN change. Stop wasting time talking down about someone you don't personally know.

I don't presonally know our President George W. Bush, but i don't like the guy. I don't sling his name through mud either.

My other thought is that you're just going to have to get used to him. He's not going anywhere; he'll still be on TV tomorrow and the next day and the day after that, whether or not you like him.

I'll not be back to this forum again. Too much bashing others views.

[reeskujo]

Originally Posted by Bearded Lady

Awww, that's so sad...you're taking your toys and going home

That was rude and won't be tolerated on this board!

[reeskujo]

Originally Posted by Breeze

I'll not be back to this forum again. Too much bashing others views.

breeze please don't feel the need to leave....We are working on rectifying these issues!

REESKUJO, I'm glad to know this is being looked at.

[reeskujo]

Originally Posted by Breeze

REESKUJO, I'm glad to know this is being looked at.

No thanks needed....We don't have a problem with people discussing a difference of opinions but we're not going to tolerate abusiveness!....The problem is being dealt with....I hope you stay around.

Originally Posted by reeskujo

breeze please don't feel the need to leave....<b>We are working on rectifying these issues!</b>

Please, let me help you with this; Bearded Lady is causing troubles among posters here. Problem acknowledged? Please rectify.

[reeskujo]

Originally Posted by kobesescape

Please, let me help you with this; Bearded Lady is causing troubles among posters here. Problem acknowledged? Please rectify.

Can you please PM me and explain what your talking about....Thanks

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.