[Anna Banana]

Originally Posted by judyeve

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.

You're right. Exercise really is the key. And you're also right that Cesar is a hottie!