RE: [pyrnet] Re: pyrnet-l-digest.20060701

["Viney, Bethany" <Bethany.Viney@tdstelecom.com>]

Just for what it's worth in regard to The Dog Whisperer, Cesar Milan.  I
have no opinion one way or another, but since his name came up, I
thought I would relay this.

In last weeks edition of The Wisconsin State Journal, published in
Madison, WI, there was a very large article about Cesar Milan, his Dog
Psychology Center, and his popular National Geographic show.  While the
article mainly portrayed his success in a positive light, it also
mentioned how critics indicate some of his training methods borders on
abuse, and in some cases is blatant.  I have personally never seen his
show, but what followed up yesterday, was even more interesting.

Dr. Patricia McConnell,PH.D(certified animal behaviorist) who is world
renown for her dog training, and actually resides not far from where I
live, responded with a letter to the yesterday's (Sunday's) edition of
Wisconsin State Journal in regard to Cesar Milan's training.  She
indicated she has had (2) clients come to her after they had taken the
Cesar Milan course, and their dogs were biting worse and showing
increased aggression than before they had started his training. She
expressed concern over the article on Cesar and his approach.

As another note and how it relates to this group, is that Dr. McConnell
also has Great Pyrenees. (her name is Tulip and is a beautiful girl)
This is why I chose her Dogs Best Friend Training classes to train my
Pyr, Czar, as I will not train my dogs with anything but positive
reinforcement training.  I absolutely loved the classes, and so did
Czar, and is all based on positive reinforcement training. We have even
completed our Canine Good Citizen class through her group, and I
couldn't think of any other way to put a Pyr through training, given the
sensitive nature of their disposition, temperament, and metabolism.  I
am attaching a link to her web site in case anyone is interested.  She
has a syndicated radio show, and has published many books, one of which
is titled "How to be the Leader of the Pack".  I am attaching her link
in case anyone is interested in reading about Dr. McConnell, her
training methods, or her publications.
http://www.dogsbestfriendtraining.com/home.php

Just thought I would share the info, in case any one is interested.

Beth and Czar (Pyr) and Raisa (Malamute) in Rural Wisconsin




-----Original Message-----
From: owner-pyrnet-l@pyrnet.org [mailto:owner-pyrnet-l@pyrnet.org] On
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Sent: Sunday, July 02, 2006 10:13 AM
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Subject: [pyrnet] Re: pyrnet-l-digest.20060701


May I suggest that you check out Cesar Millan at 
http://www.dogpsychologycenter.com/  I swear he has some great advice.
It 
really is about being pack leader to your companion.

Manny
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> Re: [pyrnet] Thanks re Aggressive Be   linda.nightsky@gmail.com
> Re: [pyrnet] Thanks re Aggressive Be   jsmiller@newmex.com
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> Date: Sat, 1 Jul 2006 09:25:41 -0700
> From: linda.nightsky@gmail.com
> Subject: Re: [pyrnet] Thanks re Aggressive Behavior
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> Well, I just want to second the signing up for obedience classes.  for

> me, it was always a way to also discipline ME to regularly work with 
> the dog and also, you get a closer relationship with them, more in 
> tune and so on. Good
> luck on this.
>
> Linda -
> Stanwood, Wa
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> On 6/30/06, WEKPBK@aol.com <WEKPBK@aol.com> wrote:
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>>  Thanks to you all for your helpful hints.  I'm determined to fix 
>> this,
>> so
>> I'm printing out all of your replies for the family to read!!  And,
>> enrolling  Ben in school right after the holiday.
>> Pamela and Gentle Ben
>>
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> Date: Sat, 01 Jul 2006 10:27:29 -0600
> From: jsmiller@newmex.com
> Subject: Re: [pyrnet] Thanks re Aggressive Behavior
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> On 30 Jun 2006 at 22:15, WEKPBK@aol.com wrote:
>
>> To those of you who asked...I'm sure it was an aggressive bite, not a

>> playful one.  I'm beginning to wonder if his alpha tendencies are 
>> what caused him to not do well on the goat farm with his original 
>> owner/breeder, and end up being put up for adoption.
>
> More than likely, there was too much prey drive to make a good LGD. 
> But since you do have a bit of history I would certainly contact your 
> breeder for more information on this dog. It is a concern if a breeder

> sells a dog with a questionable temperament. A responsible breeder 
> should support you and the dog for that dog's life!  :)
>
> I'm sure you will learn lots in dog obedience, be sure you pick a 
> trainer/instructor that is experienced and has good references.  It's 
> great if you can find one that knows our breed too! Your vet or local 
> kennel club should be able to provide references too.
>
> Judith S. Miller
> Northern New Mexico Great Pyrenees Rescue
> jsmiller@newmex.com
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