That doesn't sound like a "Whisper"

Many of my new clients ask me what I think about TV dog trainer Cesar Millan, "The Dog Whisperer." I have a lot to say.

In this forum, I'll let the American Humane Association speak for me:

http://www.americanhumane.org/site/PageServer?pagename=nr_news_releases_dog_whisperer

While I'm at it, syndicated columnist and pet expert Steve Dale nails it as well:

http://www.stevedalepetworld.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=203&Itemid=71

Got a new perspective on "Whispering" now?

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#2 Comment from dogsindeedEntry Author
11/20/06 10:17 AM | Permalink

Dogs bark for several different reasons...if your dog is barking to get something from you, ignore him. Wait until he's quiet, then ask him to do a "sit", and THEN give him what he wants.

If he's barking AT things, teach him a "hush" command; place a small, high-value treat near his nose when he's barking. He'll stop, because dogs can't bark and sniff at the same time. Say "Hush" right as he stops barking, wait a few seconds to maintain the quiet, then give him the treat. In time you'll be able to just say "hush" and he'll look at you as if to say "Ok, I stopped. Now where's my treat?!"

Good luck!
- Victoria
#1 Comment from gosneykeith
11/17/06 4:02 PM | Permalink

I have a 2 yr min schnauzer loves to BARK s at any thing leaves dogs people he wont be quite on command .. any ideas

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