First - for everyone. Please check out the books by Patricia McConnell (The Other End of the Leash) and Victoria Stillwell (of It’s Me or the Dog). They use MUCH easier and simpler techniques than Cesar, and do NOT rely on being an alpha leader (in the dominating way) the way Cesar does, which causes people to be too dominant, and can backfire badly. I’m sure I just offended 95% of the people on this list, but please hear me out. While people who have tried to make this same point on this blog have managed to make the point in a way that would NOT reach most fans, they do have some good points. Dogs are dogs, and humans are humans, NOT alpha dogs. We need to help dogs understand how to live in our world, not try to make it like what we think theirs should be. Plus, dogs are NOT tame wolves - dogs have evolved with us, and it is NOT effective to act like a wolf pack leader. Please research the dog training world’s feelings on Cesar, their concerns are NOT based on jealousy!

Also - if your dog is having problems, don’t wait til you can contact Cesar (or anyone!) through a tv show or email. Please - there are great dog trainers and animal behaviorists in most communities - a good place to start is at your vet. Find someone who uses positive training techniques, is willing to be patient and clear with you, and who you trust.

Good luck!

Funny reading this blog. Cesars videos are also funny viewing in spots.

When I decided to get a dog I started researching dog training and nearly decided to not get a dog because I did not want a dog that performed for treats, had to be clicked at or punished, nor did I want to play silly pack leader mind games with it.

What is most funny about Cesars videos is that sometimes he gets it right and clearly illustrates the collaborative family dynamic that a group of dogs will form when not stressed, yet still runs around trying to dominate dogs with his big muscle chest. What makes it even more funny is that the dogs have no idea what he is trying to do. At best they will be bemused, at worst frightened. Fear will often get a dog to do what you want right now, but how will it affects its future state of mind, behaviour and relationships?

I do not understand why National Geographic makes this programme, are they not usually the makers of quality, well researched documentaries?

Everyone who follows this blog should check out the following links: these folks are much closer to the mark than your friend Cesar. And quite frankly I am sick of walking my dog around people who are aggressive and often cruel towards their dogs. No wonder they have behavioural problems.

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Of most significance is the nonlinear dogs link, especially the part about dominance. Very interesting reading. I am using the natural training principals with my own dog and it is fun, we both enjoy it and my dog is remaining the happy and confident soul that was presented to me when he was 8 weeks old. What de we do? We play!

Im having trouble with my dogs thay known each other for a year and now thay are staring to fight mostly every day and i dont know what to do please help me .

i have a pomerian that use to go all over house but all of a sudden will not get on hardwood floor.