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Cesar's Way: The Natural, Everyday Guide to Understanding and Correcting Common Dog Problems | 
 enlarge | Author: Cesar Millan
Publisher: Hodder Paperbacks
Category: Book
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Rating:  34 reviews
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Pages: 320
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ISBN: 0340933305
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Publication Date: February 7, 2008
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 interesting but nothing new September 6, 2008
HP (Devon)
As said before if you watch his show most of what is in the book will be nothing new, if you are looking for advice on specific problems and how to cure them this is not for you.
It really just goes over cesar's attitude towards dealing with your dog rather than an specifics.
It is nicely written and I did enjoy reading it and it did give me a push to be more confident around my dogs to help influence them which I do feel helps, although I'm not into alpha rolls or choke chains.
If you are looking for the miracle cures you see him do on TV, look somewhere else, like a trainer/behaviourist, but if you already have a dog and don't feel totally incontrol this may give you a bit of a lift to be more confident in their handling.
Not what I thought August 29, 2008
M. Sanchez
This book is well written for the most part and almost appears to be an autobiography in places which is a plus for Milan fans.
However...
Having tried the techniques on my own dog I realised that they are not for everyone and should not be touted as such.
I also found the book to be more than enlightening on what these techniques ACTUALLY involve, which you dont get to see on the TV.
Unfortunately (and as an ex-fan I mean this whole-heartedly) it did not meet my expectations as a book for training advice, although it is still a good buy if you are looking for life advice or to know more about Cesar himself.
 Doggie Style August 14, 2008
Susan E. Finch
28 out of 28 found this review helpful
I've been an avid watcher of "The Dog Whisper" on The Discovery Cannel for a while, so I was thrilled to read a book by one of my hero's, Cesar Milan. As the proud owner of a pitbull (Topper) I have a vested interest in Ceasr's magic. I used to feel guilty making Topper surrender to my commands. But as pack animals, dogs need and love having boundaries. My dog is not a person. He is a D-O-G who will take the lead, if I don't. I've noticed a shift in my dog's energy since he has started listening to my "calm and assertive" nature. Cesar states that "Dogs live in the moment". My dog has been doing naturally what I've been striving to do all my life.
I've found an easy way to access the moment by reading "How To Create A Magical Relationship" by Ariel and Shya Kane. This engaging and inspiring book effortlessly dropped me into the moment by simply listening. Hey, if my dog can listen, so can I. Enjoy!
 Of no practical use July 29, 2008
Polly (USA)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
I was so disappointed by this book that I have given it away to charity. I wouldn't have given it to anyone I know who has an interest in dogs, and I wouldn't recommend it. The information that I was looking for - Cesar's take on how to have your dogs behave as you'd like them to while providing them with a happy and secure life - simply wasn't there. For the few snippets of rather loose and outdated info that were buried in the text, I had to wade through pages of Cesar's self-congratulatory 'look how clever I am and see how well I've done' autobiography, with far too many crass references to his wealthy celebrity clients (does the size of Oprah Winfrey's ranch with its ocean view really matter in a book that I thought was about dog behaviour? I don't think so).
I came away from reading this book with the impression that I - along with every other dog owner - must have unlimited energy, unlimited time and be prepared (just for starters) to get up at the crack of dawn to take my dogs out for a minimum of an hour's exercise (having learned to rollerblade first, of course). The way the book was written made me feel that, as I don't have the energy or think the same way that Cesar does, I may as well forget about being a dog owner as, in his eyes, I'm not up to it. I found that all rather disheartening, but then I realised something - Cesar Milan's views don't apply.
I would recommend 'Think Dog' by John Fisher instead, and I have made a note of the authors recommended by other reviewers for my own further reading (Jean Donaldson and Karen Pryor in particular).
Good read, but nothing new for Cesar fans. July 12, 2008
Maz
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
If you are already familiar with Cesar's television programme, The Dog Whisperer, then this book is going to give you very little that's new.
There is a brief insight into Cesar's childhood and his migration to America, though, I must say, some of that seemed a little too convenient for my liking. For example, he claims to have practically walked into a grooming salon in America, owned by two ladies, and got a job, despite barely speaking any English. On the next page, he explains the exact cost of the grooming and how much of a cut he received from each one (50%), and yet, he is completely unable to remember the names of the two women who gave him such a life-changing break in his life. (Therefore we are unable to verify the account.) Of course, this might well be exactly how it happened, but it struck me as to be almost quite the opposite of the way that many of us remember things. I can remember the names of all of my past employers, but I would really struggle to remember my hourly rates of pay at the time, or even my annual salary.
The above criticism notwithstanding, the book is well written, clear and easy to follow. You might consider it as a concentrated guide to Cesar's approach to living with and interacting with dogs. The book does enable Cesar to clarify certain points about his beliefs, and to take the time to add foundation to the sometimes seemingly woolly statements that we often hear him make on his television programmes.
Cesar, to his credit, seems as genuine in his writing, as he appears to be in his television programmes. I came away feeling that whether his statements are right or wrong, they are made with the best intentions. I struggle to believe that the man has an ounce of malice in his entire being.
This book also enables him to state his views on purely positive reinforcement training and trainers. They are a group that often criticise him and his methods. Yet, he seems to remain courteous and respectful of their beliefs, admitting that in some cases, the treat methods may well be the best way forward.
Did the book teach me anything new? No, not really. I've watched his programmes and so there was really nothing new to learn in here.
Did I learn anything new about Cesar? Yes, mainly relating to his childhood, and how he claims that relates to his beliefs on living with and rehabilitating dog. Though, as mentioned previously, I found some aspects of it a little too convenient.
Has it changed my view on Cesar? I've always been a little indifferent to Cesar. I respect the work that he does, and I admire the way that he interacts with people, though I don't really follow his beliefs or practises in my own interactions with dogs. If anything, the book has given me a little more respect for his beliefs, or at least the way in which he has formed them, and how he doesn't stray from them, despite the waves of political correctness crashing against him.
If you're a big Cesar fan, it will help to complete the bookshelf, but really, there's very little in this book that you won't know already.
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