What about trainer Tamar Geller?
 

It doesn't seem she gets discussed much here and I wonder why. I have her book and LOVE her. She uses only positive reinforcement. She was/is Oprah's dog trainer.

Does anyone have opinions of her?

The Loved World Foundation by Tamar Geller - Home

I've honestly never heard of her :embarasse I'll look into her!

I like her training methods. I have her book The Loved dog. I dont think shes as well known as some other trainers because I mentioned about her on here before and only one person had heard of her. I saw her the first time on Oprah

Good book well written .
little shakey with that wolf stuff in the first part. I totally get why it is there.
Positive without hte clicker.
Like he rwork and we do need to see more of her.

JL

I loved her book too and thought it/SHE was incredible! I saw her on Oprah too, and I don't think she could LOVE dogs anymore than she already does...I mean, she just adores understanding how dogs communicate to us. I so admire her.

Hummm, I have never heard of Tamar Geller. Unfortunately the sound on my 'puter doesn't work and I couldn't read the lips -- but I sure like the looks of happy, relaxed dogs after a training session. I will have to add her book to my library. Thank you for your post.

I know! Now she just needs her own show then everybody would be talking about her

Sadly she been a hope to be the opposite in mass public to Someone else.
She was not rose to that as yet where as VS is doing a better job of it.
What with the DVMS getting on You tube that is a lot of good training stuff coming forward and I hope she does not get lost in the flury of info. She has a lot to offer.

JL

I think she is amazing, I love her book and I give it as a gift to new dog/puppy owners. She has a great story to tell!

I have seen her brand of toys/treats and training things for sale along with her book at Petsmart. I really hope that her sales can pick up so we can have more Loved Dogs!

IMO the only reason people don't know about her is that she does not have her own tv show. I read her book along with several others that believe in positive training a number of years ago. This woman is very interesting and I wish more people would buy her book.

I also am including an article on her and CM and how they view the President's dog Bo.

Tamar Geller
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Tamar Geller is a dog trainer who developed "the Loved Dog" method of dog training. After serving as a Mossad Israeli intelligence officer[1], she dedicated her time to observing wolves in the wild and studying how the parent canines trained their young. By using similar techniques as the wolves, she created a method of training puppies that did not involve aggression, dominance, or choke chains. She is the founder of the first cage-free doggy boarding and day care center in southern California, called The Loved Dog.[citation needed] Her book of the same name teaches dog-owners how to train their dogs in a nonaggressive way.
Among other things, Tamar Geller works closely with The Humane Society of the United States, conducts speeches and programs for rescue organizations, and gives lectures about her expertise in animal behavior at Pepperdine University.
Tamar Geller’s innovative techniques have made her into the dog trainer of several celebrities[2], including Oprah Winfrey, Ben Affleck, Owen Wilson, and the Osbournes.
She has appeared on various television programs and media outlets, including The Today Show, Oprah, Animal Planet, CNN, USA Today[2], and 20/20 .

The Loved Dog - Meet Tamar


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What's Next For Bo?
By Shane Michael Singh April 17, 2009 04:21 PM EST
Hail to the pooch! After three months in office President Obama finally fulfilled his promise to daughters Sasha and Malia April 14 and adopted Bo, a six-month-old Portuguese water dog. TV Guide Magazine asked America’s two favorite dog trainers to weigh in with some hound advice. The results? National Geographic Channel’s Dog Whisperer Cesar Millan says it’s about loyalty and respect, while The Loved Dog’s Tamar Geller insists that it all comes down to, well, love.

What’s First for the First Dog

Geller says using Bo’s name properly is most important: “People make a mistake by saying the dog’s name when they’re not actually talking to the dog,” she says. “So, they’re desensitizing the dog to his name.”

“A name in the animal world does not exist,” says Millan, who believes the pup’s new name shouldn’t be the focus. Instead, he suggests the Obamas take all that new-dog excitement down a notch. “They’ve welcomed [Bo] with energy, yes; but it’s important that they start to relate to him in a calm sort of state.”

On Training Bo

It’s all fun and games for Geller, who suggests Malia and Sasha get involved in the training process. “Play something like a game of hide-and-seek: [The girls] should call Bo only by his name. When he comes say, ‘Cooommmeee!’ in a happy tone of voice, and give him a treat. Do it four or five times and every time change locations,” she says. “It’s a great way to train the dog without feeling it’s a chore. The girls will think, ‘Oh my god, it’s so much fun! I want to keep training the dog.’ A kid can be a better dog trainer because a kid can still remember how fun it is to play games.”

“In the animal world, excitement and love is not seen as leadership,” says Millan, who thinks six months is a good age to train. “[It] comes easy once the dog knows you’re the leader. Are they chasing Bo? When they board Air Force One is Bo first? All dogs are born to follow.”

Doggy Don’ts

Geller warns against talking to dogs authoritatively. “Don’t be like, ‘I’m in charge and you better listen to me!’ That’s kind of like the way we saw the last eight years,” she says. “It’s more about, ‘I know you’re different than me, Bo, but I respect you. Let’s find a common ground where I know you’re happy and I’m happy. Both our needs are being met.’”

“When dogs meet each other, they don’t go, ‘Hey how you doing?!’ says Millan. “A mistake people make when training a dog they follow human psychology: Hey Bo! How ya doin’? Come here, I’ve got a cookie!”

Final Words

“Barack Obama is all about clear communication, and it does not change when it comes to dog training,” says Geller, who emphasizes always focusing on the positive. “Focus on what the dog is doing right. If they to do, they’re going to have the best dog in the world. And if not they need to call me - I know that he got my number from a few people!”

“Bo doesn’t know he lives in the White House,” reminds Millan. “The only thing he’s going to know is whether they’re fulfilling his needs.”

I *really* think you would like her. She is soooo gentle and effective. Aren't you familiar w/ Parelli for horses? I've read a lot of him. You know how he understands and works with each horses' OWN language/messages? That reminds me of Tamar. She's fantastic.

Her story is truly a great one, I love it. I keep The Loved Dog on my bedside at all times. I would LOVE it if she had a show. :)

I too was wondering why I hadn't seen anything on YT about her. I just bought her book and have read about half way through it and LOVE her!!!! The DVD is also really good if you are just starting to train a dog basic things like sit, stay, etc. Really nice philosophy!!!!

Ok now that explains the wolf thing better. I see wolf matched with dog and usually it going no place good fast but under the right context of what a wolf family is it makes sence.
I still thiink we need to see much more of her.
Thanks for enlighening me I do appreicate it very much.

JL

If some one has the book handy could they have a look to see if she refrences the fellows doingth e wolf work.I know it is not MEch but it could have been the guy in calgary. I would like to do some follow up leg work on this.

JL