I only use positive training as does Ceasar Millan. I think he has to use some more aggressive techhniques on what he calls "red zone" cases in which the dog just wants to "kill". But, even then, he mostly uses his calm assertive attitude as his main tool as well as physical and psychological activities. There is a lot of info about his philosophy on the website. He has gotten results with dogs that have been to many trainers and all have said the dog has to be put down. He has saved the lives of many dogs with his "rehabilitation" and all of his "pack" are dogs he has rescued. I think he has like thirty or so and he uses them to help rehabilitate other dogs. They learn from the pack. It is part of their socialization especially when they are aggressive toward other dogs.
It is fascinating to watch him work.
I am a big fan of clicker training which I have used since my Westie was a pup. I have never seen Caesar Millan use a clicker but all of his methods are positive. He doesn't use anything negative or harmful.
I am absolutely against making a dog behave out of fear as that never works just as it doesn't work on children or people.
I am always learning a lot and will definitly read these books you've recommended.
