I have a few more pages of Cesar's Way to read. Someone on YT recommended it to me and I have seen such a difference in Max since I started "leading the pack." I like his philosophy, and his main rules.
I like the rule remember that he's a dog and not a human. He never says "just a dog." I think he has a great deal of respect for the species, and I have found that since I've been looking at Max as a dog, not a baby, I'm enjoying him even more. I'm finding it remarkable that we can co-exist in harmony with a different species and that we love them and they love us. Someone posted here that we have a language barrier with them, and we just have to figure out how to get them to understand what we want. I think that's pretty much Cesar M.'s point. I think, for those of you who like to "baby" your dogs, it can be compatible with understanding that your Yorkie is really not human, but a dog who you pamper and baby. I spoil mine. Discipline before affection is difficult, but I also find that with Max it is helpful. The exercise thing is amazing, as is teaching him to walk properly. I don't give it as much time as CM says, but we do have our walks and he has changed so much from them. I have him on a harness, but they can be taught to heel pretty easily on as harness. I find it really relaxing and enjoyable to walk with him anyway.
Of course, I don't do everything he says, I rarely watch his show because it's pretty repetitive, and I do think he is so hot!
By the way, I have tried that turning him on his back, submission thing - it just backfires - I don't think Yorkies respond well to that. They're a little too easily over-stimulated and, at least, Max just focuses on getting away. I change his focus and he submits to something else.
Sorry this is so long, but I'm in the middle of working with CM's methods. |