Happy New Year!
A week after I got Lexi, we started major construction on our house. We were basically living out of our kitchen and my bedroom. Much of our stuff was in storage, including the cable box. Our television watching was limited to whatever was on basic cable on the TV in my room.
Now, most of the work is done, and our house is much more "normal". The cable box came back late last week, and we have been enjoying watching some other shows.
During construction, one of the electricians mentioned the Dog Whisperer book. He said his wife loved it, and was able to make some immediate improvements in their dog's behavior.
It sounded interesting, so I asked for his "Member of the Family" book for Christmas. I just started reading it...wishing I had this before I brought Lexi home.
Also, my groomer recommended the show, so I was just able to find it on cable.
I have started watching it in the last few days, and I have to say I am completely in awe of what I am seeing on the show. Cesar seems to have so much knowledge and a tremendous understanding of dogs and how they feel, act, etc. as well as what people, with their best intentions, are doing that may inadvertently cause problems for their pets. I am trying to watch and absorb as much as I can. I don't think what he does is so much an action as a major understanding and the ability to project the feeling to your dog that you are a dominant pack leader, and to express your feelings about what you want and don't want your dog to do.
Does anyone else watch him? What are your thoughts? Do you use his theories?
Any other good book or video recommendations?
I'm curious to see how others feel.