Cindy's Favorite Dog Psychologist
Cesar Millan. I've only recently been able to enjoy the National Geographic Channel. And I stumbled upon this show
called "Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan". I have been hooked ever since. I even enjoy watching the repeats--over and
over and over. It is so amazing to watch him in action. Time and again, solve problems, heal emotional wounds, restore
order--for the dogs And the people. In his effort to help dogs he has helped people as well over and over. And saved
lives. My favorite show includes the story of a Boxer that was scheduled to be put down the next day. The family
fortunately saw an ad in the paper and called Mr. Millan. This dog was aggressive with people outside the family and
threatening (he had never shown aggression or threat towards the family (which included small children). And on the advice
of neighbors, friends, and even their vet, they scheduled his euthanasia, citing the inevitable conclusion--that this dog would
eventually attack the family. Mr. Millan was their last hope. They were in the midst of preparing their young son for the
loss of his pet when Mr. Millan showed up at their front door. From the very beginning he had control of the situation.
Never did this dog show any aggression toward him. He literally saved this dog's life and allowed this young boy to keep
his pet and best friend. I still get teary when I see that episode.
Mr. Millan is not a dog trainer. He is a behavioralist. He uses his understanding of dog psychology to understand and
then solve the issues of so many of today's dogs.
Here are some important words for your vocabulary if you have dogs in your life or want dogs in your life.....
Dominant: adj. Having the most control or influence.
Assertive: adj. sure of oneself; bold and positive.
Calm: adj. Absent of motion; having little or no wind, storms, or rough water; even-tempered, judicious
(Definitions taken from Webster's Classic Reference Library Dictionary and Webster's New World Dictionary for
Young Readers)
I strongly recommend you visit his site. It is full of information. And if you have the chance, watch his show. The books
are great and worth the money, but it is nothing compared to seeing this man in action.
And just so you know, I don't make any money in this. I just think he is so awesome that I want to spread the word.