First, I would like to thank everyone who responded to my questions. I read every response, and found your thoughts interesting.
I am happy to hear that there are so many Cesar Millan fans out there! I can't wait to see the episode with the Yorkie. Most of the ones I have seen so far have shown him working with bigger dogs. Some of the things he does really can't be done the same way with such a small dog, so I am curious to see how he adapts to the size difference.
I felt the same way, BellaAmore - hoping it was real. I know that TV doesn't always show everything. It seems like the people are genuinely happy with the results. If you saw the one with the bulldog, they said he worked with them for 3 hours. On the same episode with the dalmatian at the firehouse, they said it was a matter of seconds or minutes where he got the dog to leave the food alone. And the follow-ups usually show that the changes have lasted.
The whole idea of the pack and pack leader is very interesting. I think, as misskate said, it would be great if more people took their dog ownership more seriously and tried to learn more about their pets. I feel like I still have so much to learn, but I am anxious to do so. I think it would only make my pet, my family, and myself happier in the end.
To DaisyMaesMama, I have tried making "the sound". I'm not even sure I'm making the sound correctly! But it doesn't usually work for me - or at least only for a brief time. I think my attitude and what I am projecting needs to change for the sound to work.
Nancy, yes, that is repeated often during the shows: training people and rehabilitating dogs. They make that very clear. It's amazing how much what WE do affects our dogs in such a strong way! Thanks for the tip about Net Flick too.
And you are right about our energy. I have a feeling that I am not projecting the proper energy to get the best out of Lexi.
I will have to check out "It's Me or The Dog" too, when I get a chance. I'm open to learning more techniques, and maybe both of them have things that will work. If I am looking for more info., I will check out "Cesar's Way" after finishing the one I am reading now.
ddavis, I haven't gotten far enough into the book to see if it deals with specific topics like biting. I am dying to jump ahead, but he recommends reading from the beginning, even if you already have your dog, so I am trying to do it "the right way" so I can get the most out of it.
Potter, I completely know what you are saying! He makes it look so easy, but it really isn't that easy to do. I love to listen to his reasonings, too, and I feel like if I watch enough shows, and read the book(s), then eventually I might really have a good understanding of it. He really knows SO MUCH about dogs!
To MollysMum, that book sounds interesting. Thanks for the recommendation. I will try to check that out one too.
MauiGirl, thanks for understanding about the construction thing.
I agree - it is a wonder that our marriage survived - and our family unit! I am thankful that the majority, and the worst of it, are done. And thank you for your kind words. I do hope to get an album put up. Soon?? I hope so...
Donnarod, what if you work on the vacuum while it is off?
Yasminv1, I see how much he stresses the exercise part. I hope that when the weather is a little better, I can get Lexi outside more. I think it will be good for *both* of us!
IWannaYorkie - I feel like I was destined to watch this show... Our cable box was hooked up just in time for the marathon. I have been staying up late, too, but I must say...thank goodness for TiVo! I have plenty of shows waiting for me to watch. I am very anxious to see the one you mentioned about the guy who was not doing the methods correctly. I feel like that is me! To see what he was doing wrong, and how he corrected it, might help me make corrections myself.
Again, thank you for all of your responses. I am so glad that Cesar's methods have helped so many of you have better relationships with your dogs.
