We are new to owning a puppy (Scottish terrier, born in March) and so am I new to all the knowledge, learning and training...and that's just for me, not the dog! My husband watched an episode of the Dog Whisperer and got me hooked. Since I've been watching Cesar I've also done alot of research on training. It's a little overwhelming as there are so many techniques out there. I've put into practice several things Cesar has talked about and even though my puppy is only 5 months old she seems to be balanced and happy...not to say that she is perfect by any means, she still has a long way to go. It's very discouraging to read some of the blog comments that are on different sites that put Cesar down saying that he doesn't know what he's talking about. I don't think there is any ONE right way to do things, I think you have to look what will work for you and your dog. As for me, Cesar makes sense with what he says and the things that I have tried with my own puppy seems to have worked (or has begun to work) so you can't tell me that Cesar is "full of it" and doesn't know what he's talking about. Whatever you do and however you decide to train and take care of your dog you have to believe in it and have a positive attitude. That's one thing I have learned, if you have any negativity whatsoever your dog will sense it and you might as well forget doing anything that day because nothing will go right.

Thanks Cesar!

It is complicated to teach other people not to take it personally when their dog bites. Have you any advice on how to "train" other people that way?

Thanks a lot.

I wanted to know more about Maurene. The girl that you showed today with dogs Sammy, the other name escapes me. She was doing so well with walking and I wanted to tell her that walking with two dogs like that, I don't think my friend Carrie, who has had to learn to walk over the years could learn to do in a day. She is still half in a wheel chair. I think that it is wonderful what you do. Thanks for doing it.

Great article! As a professional dog trainer it is easier for me to communicate with client dogs; I don't have all of the emotion wrapped up in the situation like the family of the pet does. This is also why I have to laugh at myself with my own dogs, as I will find myself frustrated and conveying negative energy when things don't go as planned. Only when I let go and calm my voice and myself do things turn around. This reminder of the value of patience & kindness is just another good lesson our loyal companions give to us, if we learn to give them proper guidance and leadership.