The common theme of the Dog Whisperer is that American dog owners do not know how to exercise authority over their pets. Indeed, they fear to do so. The failing, of course, is not limited to dog owners, as permissiveness and moral relativism have robbed so many Americans of the common sense recognition that the proper exercise of authority is the essence of responsibility. I like Cesar Milan and his show, but rue that Americans need an illegal immigrant turned citizen to teach them how to exercise authority over their dogs. The lessons are needed, but the need for the lessons stings.
Common sense seems to be lacking in every aspect of American life these days, not just with exercising authority over your dog(s).
Absolutely true. We have been conditioned I believe with my whole heart by Dr. Spock and his BS. This has completely ruined our society, and it includes how we approach dogs especially, and pets generally, mostly in just the last 20 years. The coochy-coo methods DO NOT WORK, and they are laughable contradictions to any common sense. Cesar's approach says don't act like they're babies; they are NOT. Any dog over 1yo is an ADULT - treat him like 1 instead of baby-cooing and getting excited and all that nonsense.
Did you see the show last night at 10 EST? That woman with the MinPins was afraid of (big) dogs, pathetically afraid. Yet she made the stupid comment that Cesar didn't "pet" and "praise" the MinPins when they were being calm. Cesar's face and reaction were classic - "..What...?"
And this is the woman and family who ended up putting down the female MinPin, when as Cesar said they probably could've done more to help her. I'm no expert but I didn't see what was so terrible about them that the girl had to be killed.
Was Cesar illegal? I don't know. Either way, he's welcome here to me. The man shows that some societies still have some common sense. I remember his remark that never until he reached the US did he see so many out-of-control dogs. It's the CODDLING, stupid!
Rockingham,
Why is it that you come across as a bigot? A man with great talent works to train people & rehab dogs. The origin of this man clearly shows that talent & intelligence know no borders. He is working with animals that most would gladly put down.
I welcome any and all who come to this nation and work hard, love their families, and contribute to society.
Just like the founders of this nation!