Customer Rating:  
Summary: Cesar Milan? Not so much
Comment: I bought this as a Christmas present for my sister-in-law who had just gotten a Sheltie puppy. I did not spend enough time reading the description and thought it was from the "real" dog whisperer Cesar Milan. In actuality, it is someone else. Judging from the results of my sister-in-laws dog, the training methods in this video are problematic. Her dog will behave, but only when it expects to receive payment. I've owned a couple dogs in my time, and trained them all to be well behaved using few if any treats. Positive reinforcement works wonders, but treats IMHO should be kept to a minimum. Negative reinforcement is at times necessary as well. I know its not very PC to say that, but it is true. I learned this wile working for a retired veteran who kenneled any number of dogs in the summer for extra income. He hired me to feed and care for these dogs, and during that summer I learned a whole lot 'on the job.' One of the things I learned is you cannot give a dog enough praise or encouragement or treats to break it of the habit of jumping up on people (which would never have happened in the first place with good training, but these were NOT my dogs). You have to use negative reinforcement, which in this case involved knocking the dogs unto their back. Again, I know that isn't very PC, but you can take it from me, it does work, and it works quickly. While I prefer positive reinforcement, as with children, there sometimes need to be consequences.
I suggest you spend a bit more and make sure you get an actual Cesar Milan DVD set. Your dog will thank you.
Customer Rating:
Summary: FUNNY and INFORMATIVE Dog training.
Comment: This was a nice surprise, it was simple and easy to follow and had alot of content.
Customer Rating:
Summary: A bit cheesy at times but VERY effective
Comment: This DVD is presented professionally but Paul Owens can be a bit cheesy at times in his narrative. That being said, the training content is extremely effective. My husband and I recently 'adopted' a stray male dog that appears to be a lab/pit mix, but we're not quite sure. Romo is adorable, goofy, sweet and loving, but very spirited and has the attention span of a gnat. After viewing the DVD we began the training. Within THREE DAYS Romo learned to sit, stay, heel, and lay down! My husband and I are amazed with Romo's progress and plan to buy the advanced training DVD once Romo's mastered beginning and intermediate. Thank you Paul Owens, for providing an exemplary training program that anyone can implement.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Deceptive Title
Comment: I purchased this DVD thinking it was by Cesar Milan...the true Dog Whisperer. However, it was some other guy. There was too much filler and not enough information in this video. I found the bits on what the dog thinks ridiculous and a waste of time to watch.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Great DVD
Comment: I recieved alot of info and good practises from this DVD. Had to play it on my computer. I guess not compatable with HD DVD player. Highly recommend for new dog owners
Product Description:THE DOG WHISPERER: BEGINNING AND INTERMEDIATE DOG TRAINING presents the newest advances in positive training methods that are easy-to-use, fast, effective, and motivating. The DVD features professional step-by-step methods by one of the leading proponents of nonviolent training in the world, Paul Owens. Owens is also the author of the best-selling books, The Dog Whisperer and The Puppy Whisperer. · Learn three simple steps to each of eight different behaviors. · Solve unwanted jumping, stealing, barking, pulling on the leash, digging, and chewing. · Get reliable behavior without jerking, hitting, shocking, or shaking. · Learn clicker training for faster results. · Learn how to quickly wean your dog off food treats. · Include fun tricks and games to play with your dog. Along with step-by-step instruction, THE DOG WHISPERER DVD includes segments that give an amusing, yet instructional look at training from the dog's point of view, featuring celebrity cameo voiceovers by Jeffrey Tambor, Cheri Oteri and Kevin McDonald. This combination of entertainment and professional training makes it an ideal program for individuals or families looking to train their dog to be reliable without physical negatives or punishment. Special Bonuses Included on DVD: Man's First Friend is a 3-minute, state-of-the-art animated short about cave-people and their first encounter with the family dog. Princess Sabrina is a dog puppet with heart, pizzazz and humor who is featured on her own talk show on this DVD. In another segment, she actually trains a real-life dog, making training easy to understand and fun to do.
|
