demitasse- I think you hit the perveriable nail on the head!! When I hear of people saying "My pups is 2 months old. Why isn't he/she going potty outside all of the time?" or things like that, I just want to explode!!! When you get a new puppy, no matter what he/she did at the breeders, or wherever you're getting him/her, the rules change! What "used to be" their place to eat, sleep, potty, whatever, isn't going to be the same place in their new environment. Sure, the kitchen is still a kitchen to you and me, but to the little furkid, it's an entirely different place!!
I think Cesars ways are good, for him. Some of us try and use the "shush" that he uses and our guys look at us like we've got something stuck between our teeth. Mine do. I use "ack" and it works for me. I think if you take what he says and what he does, mix it in with what works for you, it makes sense.
Besides, there's always someone out there looking for a way that makes people appear to be bad. That's why we have lawyers, malpractice insurance, and critics!!
The best thing to have is COMMON SENSE!!! Do not put your face near a growling dog. Do not think that it's ok to try and subdue your 100 pound pit bull with your little finger. Use a little common sense people.
Suz |