[Britster]

Originally Posted by RoxyLuv

That's just it, QuickSilver. The boxer wasn't being trained & totally out of control, which is mostly what Cesar works with. I don't like the electronic control devices either, but sometimes an exception needs to be taken quickly.

I've watched Cesar over the years & I believe he has softened his ways. I've watched the reruns time after time. He seems to be learning new things. He never was one to do typical dog obedience as he works with very troubled dogs. Not sure he even knew much about sit-down-stay type of training. Don't think I've ever seen him work with puppies as many of us are working with.

I've seen him work with dogs who have had every dog problem we've ever dealt with over the many years we've had dogs. I feel so bad that those problems could have been fixed so easily if we just had known how. The problems we had could have been fixed gently too. I've learned a lot from him. I like Victoria too, but I really don't see much difference in what she teaches other than her softer approach. And I do see her taking an dominant/alpha/leader stance while she works. Just so you know, my definition of dominant does not mean abusive.

Basically I think we have something to learn from most any trainer regardless of their approach. I'm always looking for better ways of doing things & open to them.

Great post!