Caesar's methods work... I'm soooo proud!

[Mitzis Mom]

Since a few weeks I'was watching the 'dog wisperer' and tried to use his methods to manage my little gang of four.

Before it was a hectic stressful time to get them ready for walkies with unbearable barking, jumping up, grawling and snapping at each other and leash chewing. Once outside they ran in all directions crocheting their leashes to 'gordian knots', dragging me around and barking at everything and everybody...

Since I try to be 'calm and assertive' and use 'no talk, no eye contact and no affection' it got better by the day. We have no crazy chaos anymore when I get the leashes and harnesses and everydoggie waits until it's his/her turn. Today I was even able to walk Maggie off leash at the park!!!!!

I'm sooooo proud of them now! Maximus, Mikki and Minnie walk nicely side by side without pulling and Maggie heads everything up on a retractable leash.

Oh and Minnie learned yesterday how to roll over!!!

Sorry that I just HAD to brag...

[hartygirl]

I think I am going to need his book! I have 1 that is a bear to walk!

[chattiesmom]

Sonja, it sounds like you are going to be the next dog whisperer. I always love to hear about people using "doggie language" to turn their little one's attitude around. Give yourself a pat on the back - I'd love to see some videos of you and your gang.

[Mitzis Mom]

Originally Posted by chattiesmom

Sonja, it sounds like you are going to be the next dog whisperer. I always love to hear about people using "doggie language" to turn their little one's attitude around. Give yourself a pat on the back - I'd love to see some videos of you and your gang.

Well... they called me once a 'horse whisperer' but I tell you that was less stressful! I'd rather drive a team of 4 horses then have to tame 4 wiggle worms... .

I'm trying to get hubby to take the video b/c I still have all hands full with those little monsters...

[chattiesmom]

Originally Posted by Mitzis Mom

Well... they called me once a 'horse whisperer' but I tell you that was less stressful! I'd rather drive a team of 4 horses then have to tame 4 wiggle worms... .

I'm trying to get hubby to take the video b/c I still have all hands full with those little monsters...

You drive?????? WOW!!!!! I raise and train miniatures to drive. I thoroughly enjoy driving my team of two - I bet four is awesome! But you are right, driving is a lot easier than working with the little wiggle worms. I fell in love with John Lyons the first time I saw one of his videos and we went to a live siminar back when he was not quite so well known. Using his methods, we trained the three mustangs we adopted and I have used his techniques on horses, dogs, kids, and husbands

[Lesley Carol]

Hah! I've (literally) just ordered his bok from Amazon, so I hope to learn lots.

[Lisa and Pic]

We love the Dog Whisperer here, also. Sounds like it is working for your pack.

[Akbritt]

That's awesome! Millan is the Man! Can you believe there is even a dog whisper Nintendo DS game??

IGN: Cesar Millan's The Dog Whisperer

[yasminv1]

How Awesome! Congrats...I love Ceasar.

[Reese1]

That's awesome! Everytime I watch his show or Victoria Stillwell, I always sit there and say it makes perfect sense!
It's really more about what we do and don't do with our pets and keeping it consistent!
I'm glad it's working for all of you!

[chattiesmom]

The most awesome thing about Cesar and trainers who use those type methods is that they train YOU to train your dog. They take the mystery out of training and break things down into small components that we can understand and be successful with.

[ch774]

I have tried some of the stuff he has done and it works also but now reading the post I have a question. When I walk Bella (11-mts). she get all excited about walking she runs all over the place and runs to the door.

She also walks all over the place I try not to make eye contact,Not saying a
word but when we get back she jumps all over the other dogs and makes them upset. Now on the other hand Jack does fine. When its time to take off the harness she jumps and throws a fit when I take it off.

HELP does this make sense?

Thanks
Cheryl

[Patti]

That's great! I better get that book. My girls can get out of control with barking maybe he can help me on that. Is it better to get the video or book?

[Mitzis Mom]

Originally Posted by ch774

I have tried some of the stuff he has done and it works also but now reading the post I have a question. When I walk Bella (11-mts). she get all excited about walking she runs all over the place and runs to the door.

She also walks all over the place I try not to make eye contact,Not saying a
word but when we get back she jumps all over the other dogs and makes them upset. Now on the other hand Jack does fine. When its time to take off the harness she jumps and throws a fit when I take it off.

HELP does this make sense?

Thanks
Cheryl

I hear you! That was the scenario here too... What I'm doing now is that I take my sweet time to get them ready with a bit of brushing even. I noticed that I was stressed out already when I was only thinking about walkies time. Now I take a few deep breaths before I start and don't pay attention to the fur butts. It's also much better when we come home. Sometimes I leave the harnesses on for a time and take them off when they come to me to snuggle...

[Mitzis Mom]

Originally Posted by chattiesmom

You drive?????? WOW!!!!! I raise and train miniatures to drive. I thoroughly enjoy driving my team of two - I bet four is awesome! But you are right, driving is a lot easier than working with the little wiggle worms. I fell in love with John Lyons the first time I saw one of his videos and we went to a live siminar back when he was not quite so well known. Using his methods, we trained the three mustangs we adopted and I have used his techniques on horses, dogs, kids, and husbands

I do the hubby part too!

Yes, a life time ago I bread horses and was a riding and driving teacher in Germany. I love those miniatures! Are they as unpredictable as most of the ponies like Shetland and Icelanders? I sure do have a healthy respect for them!!!