Cesar's Way: The Natural, Everyday Guide to Understanding and Correcting Common Dog Problems by Cesar Millan, Melissa Jo Peltier
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Book Reviews of Cesar's Way: The Natural, Everyday Guide to Understanding and Correcting Common Dog Problems
Book Review: If I read the phrase "calm-assertive energy"one more time...
Summary: 2 Stars
I have never watched Cesar Millan's television show, but my petsitter talks about him a lot so I was curious about this book.
This book is a fun read for dog lovers, especially the early chapters in which the author describes his life and how he came to be the famed dog trainer that he is today. It is also fun to read about the celebrities he has worked with (Oprah, Jada Pinkett Smith) and how their dogs walk all over them.
However, do not choose this book if you are looking for detailed advice about dog training or correcting problem behavior. Although the title may imply otherwise, all the solutions here are very vague and generally fall into one of the following categories: you (the pack leader) need to work on "calm-assertive energy," you need to take your dog for a half hour walk, or you (still) need to work on "calm-assertive energy" so that your dog will have "calm-submissive energy." Unfortunately, Millan doesn't really tell the reader HOW to obtain that kind of energy, other than perhaps by emulating Oprah.
Although the stories of dogs rehabilitated by the author are heartwarming, ultimately the novelty wears thin because not much insight is given into how the dogs' behaviors are turned around (other than by the author's "calm-assertive energy.") This book would have been much more interesting had the author spoken more specifically about fewer cases, or made the book shorter.
Book Review: Cesar's Way
Summary: 5 Stars
A very interesting and original approach to the dog psychology. It changes your perspective on how the dog thinks and reacts and improves your understanding on how to correct undesired dog problemsBook Review: I'd give it no stars if that were an option.
Summary: 1 Stars
There are SO many better books out there. This book shows you how to shove your dog around and justify harsh techniques that were old in the 80s - not how to actually TRAIN your dog. Book Review: A Great Read
Summary: 5 Stars
This book was easy to read and really enjoyable. It has given me lots of ideas about how to raise a happy and healthy dog. We have just got a new puppy and it's good to have read Cesar's book right at the beginning. It's so easy to humanise dogs when what they really need is to be treated like a dog! You can just imagine Cesar's talking to you as you read through the pages of his book.Book Review: Get This Book Not "Be the Pack Leader"
Summary: 4 Stars
I really liked this book because it was not about a "how to" but on how to "relate" to your dogs and understand them. Now, everytime I am in training mode or walking my dogs I make sure I check to see what type of mood I am in and then I close my eyes, take a deep breath and imagine myself walking on a deserted beach (calm part). I am already assertive so that's good! I do get frusterated but that is where the deep breath comes in. And you know what...It works! Your dog(s)can feel your energy. what a big difference! I am now starting to read his recommendations in the back of his books just so I have a better understanidng with my canines!