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Cesar's Way: The Natural, Everyday Guide to Understanding and Correcting Common Dog ProblemsSnagging.org In association with Amazon.co.ukOnline Shop | Property Guides | Kitchen & Home | Garden Tools | Power Tools | Consumer Electronics Get the Snagging Checklist Here! Cesar's Way: The Natural, Everyday Guide to Understanding and Correcting Common Dog Problems by: Cesar Millan  List Price: £7.99 Amazon.co.uk's Price: £4.94 You Save: £3.05 (38%)Prices subject to change. Availability: Usually dispatched within 24 hours
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Binding: PaperbackEAN: 9780340933305 ISBN: 0340933305 Label: Hodder Paperbacks Manufacturer: Hodder Paperbacks Number Of Pages: 320 Publication Date: February 07, 2008 Publisher: Hodder Paperbacks Studio: Hodder Paperbacks Related Items:
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 Rating:  - Good read, but nothing new for Cesar fans.If you are already familiar with Cesar's television programme, The Dog Whisperer, then this book is going to give you very little that's new. There is a brief insight into Cesar's childhood and his migration to America, though, I must say, some of that seemed a little too convenient for my liking. For example, he claims to have practically walked into a grooming salon in America, owned by two ladies, and got a job, despite barely speaking any English. On the next page, he explains the exact cost of the grooming and how much of a cut he received from each one (50%), and yet, he is completely unable to remember the names of the two women who gave him such a life-changing break in his life. (Therefore we are unable to verify the account.) Of course, this might well be exactly how it happened, but it struck me as to be almost quite the opposite of the way that many of us remember things. I can remember the names of all of my past employers, but I would really struggle to remember my hourly rates of pay at the time, or even my annual salary. The above criticism notwithstanding, the book is well written, clear and easy to follow. You might consider it as a concentrated guide to Cesar's approach to living with and interacting with dogs. The book does enable Cesar to clarify certain points about his beliefs, and to take the time to add foundation to the sometimes seemingly woolly statements that we often hear him make on his television programmes. Cesar, to his credit, seems as genuine in his writing, as he appears to be in his television programmes. I came away feeling that whether his statements are right or wrong, they are made with the best intentions. I struggle to believe that the man has an ounce of malice in his entire being. This book also enables him to state his views on purely positive reinforcement training and trainers. They are a group that often criticise him and his methods. Yet, he seems to remain courteous and respectful of their beliefs, admitting that in some cases, the treat methods may well be the best way forward. Did the book teach me anything new? No, not really. I've watched his programmes and so there was really nothing new to learn in here. Did I learn anything new about Cesar? Yes, mainly relating to his childhood, and how he claims that relates to his beliefs on living with and rehabilitating dog. Though, as mentioned previously, I found some aspects of it a little too convenient. Has it changed my view on Cesar? I've always been a little indifferent to Cesar. I respect the work that he does, and I admire the way that he interacts with people, though I don't really follow his beliefs or practises in my own interactions with dogs. If anything, the book has given me a little more respect for his beliefs, or at least the way in which he has formed them, and how he doesn't stray from them, despite the waves of political correctness crashing against him. If you're a big Cesar fan, it will help to complete the bookshelf, but really, there's very little in this book that you won't know already. Rating:  - Conformed characterSince 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! Rating: - The BestI 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. Rating:  - 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. Rating: - Well, I can't see what you are on aboutI have bought this book and hoped to find a solution for my two dogs: one seems to go deaf for any kind of "Come here" as soon as a squirrel is in sight, the other one is lovely with humans but quite a bully with other dogs. I didn't find any answer. To me the book is like a biography: nice to know that Ceasar has treated so many celebrities' dogs but he bored me out of my pants with his endless pages about his humble upbringing in Mexico. This is not what I want to know when I buy a book about dog training. The questions I really needed to know were not answered. Sorry, this book didn't do it for me at all. Seen all your positive ratings, I am decided to read it again, but I still don't think that I have "overread" the answer to my questions. Is there any page where he gives anything else than just a more than vague advice? I can't find it.  Try searching the Internet for "Cesar's Way: The Natural, Everyday Guide to Understanding and Correcting Common Dog Problems" or Ebay for "Cesar's Way: The Natural, Everyday Guide to Understanding and Correcting Common Dog Problems". You might also be interested in the following great products:
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