{"id":435,"date":"2009-07-22T21:30:21","date_gmt":"2009-07-22T21:30:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/shibashake.com\/shibainublog\/cesar-millan-the-good-and-the-bad-of-the-dog-whisperer\/"},"modified":"2009-07-22T21:30:21","modified_gmt":"2009-07-22T21:30:21","slug":"cesar-millan-the-good-and-the-bad-of-the-dog-whisperer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shibashake.com\/dog\/cesar-millan-the-good-and-the-bad-of-the-dog-whisperer\/","title":{"rendered":"Cesar Millan &#8211; the Good, the Bad, and All the Rest"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/shibashake.com\/dog\/cesar-millan-the-good-and-the-bad-of-the-dog-whisperer\">Cesar Millan<\/a> is host of <em>The Dog Whisperer<\/em>, a popular dog training show on the National Geographic channel. <\/p>\n<p>Millan has a charismatic personality, and his show is very entertaining. As a result, he has made <em>The Dog Whisperer<\/em> into a big favorite among dog owners everywhere, and his many fans implement his techniques on their family dogs and puppies. <\/p>\n<div class=\"alignspace\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"alignright\" style=\"margin-left: 20px; margin-right: 20px;\">\n<SCRIPT charset=\"utf-8\" type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?rt=tf_ssw&#038;ServiceVersion=20070822&#038;MarketPlace=US&#038;ID=V20070822%2FUS%2Fshisha-20%2F8003%2F609970c3-eea2-4d93-9881-6d5499e9a1dd&#038;Operation=GetScriptTemplate\"> <\/SCRIPT> <NOSCRIPT><A HREF=\"http:\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?rt=tf_ssw&#038;ServiceVersion=20070822&#038;MarketPlace=US&#038;ID=V20070822%2FUS%2Fshisha-20%2F8003%2F609970c3-eea2-4d93-9881-6d5499e9a1dd&#038;Operation=NoScript\">Amazon.com Widgets<\/A><\/NOSCRIPT>\n<\/div>\n<p>However, <a href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Dog_Whisperer\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"noopener\">there are some<\/a> who feel that his techniques are risky, and inappropriate for novice trainers (most pet owners).<\/p>\n<p>In this article, I examine Millan&#8217;s approach and discuss some of its pros and cons.<\/p>\n<div class=\"alignspace\"><\/div>\n<h2>Cesar Millan &#8211; The Good<\/h2>\n<h4>1. Cesar Millan educates people on being a good pack leader.<\/h4>\n<p>To be a <a href=\"http:\/\/shibashake.com\/dog\/pack-leader-to-an-aggressive-dog\">good pack leader<\/a>, Millan talks about setting rules and boundaries for our dog. This includes door manners, and always walking our dog slightly behind us.  He also emphasizes the importance of maintaining calm and assertive energy, which made a huge difference with my Shiba Inu. <\/p>\n<p>Since dogs live in a human world, we need to provide them with  a degree of structure, so that they feel safe, and so that they do not inadvertently  harm others or themselves. They also need a balanced leader who is able  to protect them, and show them how to behave in unfamiliar or stressful situations. <\/p>\n<p>These messages are extremely important, especially in this day and  age, where owners have a tendency to spoil their dogs and let them do  whatever they want. Untrained and unmanaged dogs often become stressed, frustrated, and ultimately develop behaviors that are dangerous to the people around them. In the end, they are surrendered or destroyed because nobody taught them how to behave in a human world. <\/p>\n<div class=\"alignspace\"><\/div>\n<h3>2. Cesar Millan gets people to fulfill their dogs&#8217; needs, not just their own.<\/h3>\n<div id='2915' class='wp-caption frame3 alignright' style='width:280px' ><div class='shiba-outer shiba-gallery' ><div class='shiba-stage' style='width:280px'><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/shibashake.com\/dog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/03\/IMG_1485-280x210.jpg\" alt=\"Shiba Inu smiling and lying down on the porch (side profile).\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2915\" \/><div class='wp-caption-text shiba-caption'>Cesar Millan gets people to fulfill their dogs&#8217; needs, not just their own.<\/div><\/div> <!-- End shiba-stage --><\/div><\/div>\n<p>Most of us are very aware of how dogs help us live happier and  fuller lives. What is often forgotten, is that dogs have needs of their  own.<\/p>\n<p>Millan talks about understanding a dog&#8217;s needs, and helping him be a well-balanced canine through <a href=\"http:\/\/shibashake.com\/dog\/exercise-your-dog\">dog exercise<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/shibashake.com\/dog\/dog-discipline-punishment-beat-hit-dog\">dog discipline.<\/a> He shows us that after our dog burns some energy, he is more calm and well-behaved. <\/p>\n<p>Given the unrealistic expectations of dogs that are propagated by  some Hollywood movies, it is helpful to have a popular spokesperson spread this message about <em>considering a dog&#8217;s needs<\/em>, to audiences everywhere. <\/p>\n<div class=\"alignspace\"><\/div>\n<h3>3. Cesar Millan shows us that dogs can be retrained regardless of breed and background.<\/h3>\n<div class=\"amazon\">\n<br \/>\n\n<\/div>\n<p>Some dog breeds have developed a really bad reputation, especially  the Pit Bull Terrier. Millan does a good job of showing us that all dogs can be rehabilitated, whatever their breed or history.<\/p>\n<p>His own pack consists of many Pit Bulls and Rottweilers, which he uses to help retrain other dogs. These wonderful ambassadors are calm, balanced, and very  non-reactive, even when faced with <a href=\"http:\/\/shibashake.com\/dog\/hyperactive-dogs-how-to-calm-a-hyper-dog-or-hyper-puppy\">extremely hyper dogs.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Sadly, there are a large number of Pitties in shelters today, who  have a difficult time finding homes because people are afraid to adopt  them. Millan and his sidekick <em>Junior<\/em>, do great things to  combat the negativity associated with the breed.<\/p>\n<p><strong>His message that every dog can be rehabilitated<\/strong>, gives hope to people with <a href=\"http:\/\/shibashake.com\/dog\/most-difficult-dog-breed\">difficult dogs,<\/a>  and reduces the number of shelter surrenders. This hopeful message may also encourage people to adopt shelter dogs, and give them a second chance.<\/p>\n<div class=\"alignspace\"><\/div>\n<h3>4. Cesar Millan uses his pack of dogs to teach other dogs and improve their behavior.<\/h3>\n<p>Millan shows us that the best teacher for a dog, is often another dog. <\/p>\n<p>While we may try and learn canine body language, we will never be as  adept at using it as another dog. Of course the furry teacher must be calm  and very balanced. <\/p>\n<p>When looking for a trainer, try to find one who understands <a href=\"http:\/\/shibashake.com\/dog\/dog-psychology-how-dogs-learn\">dog psychology,<\/a> has a good rapport with our dog, and has well-behaved canine assistants who can help with training.<\/p>\n<div id='10291' class='wp-caption frame3 aligncenter' style='width:520px' ><div class='shiba-outer shiba-gallery' ><div class='shiba-stage' style='width:520px'><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/shibashake.com\/dog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/P1000572-520x390.jpg\" alt=\"Huskies working on their Kong Jump n Jack toy.\" width=\"520\" height=\"390\" class=\"size-large wp-image-10291\" \/><div class='wp-caption-text shiba-caption'>Millan shows us that the best teacher for a dog, is often another dog.<\/div><\/div> <!-- End shiba-stage --><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"alignspace\"><\/div>\n<h2>Cesar Millan &#8211; The Bad<\/h2>\n<h4>1. Cesar&#8217;s Way or the highway.<\/h4>\n<div id='2945' class='wp-caption frame3 alignright' style='width:280px' ><div class='shiba-outer shiba-gallery' ><div class='shiba-stage' style='width:280px'><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/shibashake.com\/dog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/03\/IMG_1654-280x210.jpg\" alt=\"Shiba Inu Sephy showing teeth and looking aggressive (mean devil dog pose).\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2945\" \/><div class='wp-caption-text shiba-caption'>Cesar&#8217;s Way or the highway.<\/div><\/div> <!-- End shiba-stage --><\/div><\/div>\n<p>Cesar Millan has an extremely confident, charismatic, and alpha  personality that makes him very successful. Unfortunately, a  side-effect of this, is that people may just follow his techniques and  not explore other alternatives.<\/p>\n<p>His emphasis on large breed, aggressive dogs, as well as his frequent use of <a href=\"http:\/\/shibashake.com\/dog\/aversive-dog-training\">aversive methods,<\/a> perpetuates some <strong>inaccurate myths on dog training,<\/strong> including: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You cannot train large breed dogs with non-aversive methods. <\/li>\n<li>You cannot train aggressive dogs with non-aversive methods.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Because he is so widely watched, and so widely recommended by dog  breeders, owners, and other dog professionals, there is a huge  network effect that propagates and perpetuates these myths. This can  lead to widespread tunnel vision, that ultimately does a disservice to  dogs, especially dogs that are incorrectly diagnosed with <a href=\"http:\/\/shibashake.com\/dog\/the-dominant-dog-dealing-with-dominance-in-dogs\"><em>dominant behavior.<\/em><\/a> Misdiagnosing a problem behavior, leads to administering the wrong treatment, which may worsen our dog&#8217;s conduct and lower his quality of life.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Non-aversive methods that center around the control of resources are safer, and often more effective at addressing problem dog behaviors, including aggression. There are many trainers who have successfully rehabilitated aggressive dogs by only using <a href=\"http:\/\/shibashake.com\/dog\/nothing-in-life-is-free-dog-training\">resource control techniques<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>I think that Millan can combat some these misconceptions by  always reminding his audience to keep an open mind, and to use a wider  range of techniques in his <em>Dog Whisperer <\/em>program.<\/p>\n<div class=\"alignspace\"><\/div>\n<h3>2. Greater emphasis on owner discipline.<\/h3>\n<div class=\"amazon\">\n<br \/>\n\n<\/div>\n<p>Cesar Millan greatly emphasizes dog discipline, but he is a lot less  strict with their owners. Dogs with problem behaviors need a lot of  attention. Frequently, owners must put in a lot of time and effort to  help their dogs reach a happier and more balanced state.<\/p>\n<p>The format of <em>The Dog Whisperer<\/em> program is such that Millan has to show results quickly, so that it is interesting and engaging. Often times, there is a timer which shows how  he solves a problem in minutes (5-15 minutes), that will  actually take a lot of hard work to truly become a learned  behavior. <\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Even though Millan may sometimes say that changing a  dog&#8217;s behavior takes time, his Dog Whisperer program shows the opposite.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>This is in contrast to shows like <em>It&#8217;s Me or the Dog<\/em>,  where there is a lot more emphasis on owner participation in the dog  rehabilitation process, and the unfortunate consequences that may occur  when owners fail to put in the effort.<\/p>\n<div class=\"alignspace\"><\/div>\n<h3>3. More discussion on dog training equipment.<\/h3>\n<p>Cesar Millan <strong>does <\/strong>advise his clients to put a dog&#8217;s  collar high-up on the neck, close to the head and ears.\u00a0He\u00a0will  occasionally use his Illusion Collar to keep a choke chain from  sliding down a dog&#8217;s neck.<\/p>\n<p>Frequently however,\u00a0he\u00a0just goes with whatever the owner  is using, thereby implicitly agreeing with the owner&#8217;s dog equipment  choice. Given that\u00a0Millan\u00a0is the expert, it would be helpful to have more of a discussion on the <a href=\"http:\/\/shibashake.com\/dog\/dog-leash-training-equipment\">pros and cons of dog training equipment.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Aversive collars such as prong collars and choke chains, <strong>should not<\/strong> be  left on a dog for long periods of time. They should be put on for a  walk or a training session, and removed otherwise. Definitely <strong>remove<\/strong> an aversive collar when our dog is off-leash, especially when he is  interacting with other dogs. A choke chain may get caught while a dog  is playing or running around, which may result in injury or death.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/flyingpawsdogtraining.weebly.com\/damage-by-choke-chains.html\">Prolonged use of choke chains<\/a> may cause injury, even if applied correctly. For safety, only use an aversive collar for a limited amount of time (several weeks). Then, switch  back to a flat collar once our dog understands the <a href=\"http:\/\/shibashake.com\/dog\/leash-training-your-dog\">rules of walking.<\/a> <\/p>\n<p><strong>The Illusion Collar is a modified choke collar, and the associated risks should at least be mentioned<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"alignspace\"><\/div>\n<h3>4. Explore other forms of pack leadership.<\/h3>\n<div id='2988' class='wp-caption frame3 alignright' style='width:280px' ><div class='shiba-outer shiba-gallery' ><div class='shiba-stage' style='width:280px'><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/shibashake.com\/dog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/03\/IMG_1790-280x210.jpg\" alt=\"Siberian Husky licking\/kissing girl on chin and doing chin nibbles.\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2988\" \/><div class='wp-caption-text shiba-caption'>Explore other forms of pack leadership.<\/div><\/div> <!-- End shiba-stage --><\/div><\/div>\n<p>Since our dogs live in our very human world, it is important for us to lead and guide them. However, an important corollary question is what type of leader we should be. <\/p>\n<p>Cesar Millan seems to support something more akin to a dictatorship,  where everything the leader says goes, and not following a rule, brings  about some kind of disciplinary action whether it be a <a href=\"http:\/\/shibashake.com\/dog\/3-dog-training-techniques#leash-correction\">leash correction,<\/a> a finger poke, or an <a href=\"http:\/\/shibashake.com\/dog\/3-dog-training-techniques#alpha-roll\">alpha roll.<\/a> The dog is always expected to walk close-to, but behind the human, and there is very little stopping to smell the roses.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Between a dictatorship and no leadership is a wide range of other possibilities<\/strong>. Note that the term <em>dictatorial<\/em> is used here to refer to type of leadership; nothing more and nothing less. A dictatorial leader is one who makes all the decisions, does not allow others to question those decisions, and will administer swift punishment to those who do not comply with his demands. Here is the dictionary definition &#8211;<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Asserting or tending to assert one&#8217;s authority or to impose one&#8217;s will on others.<br \/>\n~~[<a href=\"http:\/\/www.thefreedictionary.com\/dictatorial\">Free Dictionary<\/a>]<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>In terms of leadership, we want to at least consider <a href=\"http:\/\/shibashake.com\/dog\/controlling-a-dogs-behavior-is-total-control-necessary\">how much control over our dog&#8217;s behavior is truly necessary.<\/a> Try to take into account our own temperament, and the temperament of our dog, to determine the best type of relationship and human-dog bond.<\/p>\n<div id='3092' class='wp-caption frame3 aligncenter' style='width:520px' ><div class='shiba-outer shiba-gallery' ><div class='shiba-stage' style='width:520px'><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/shibashake.com\/dog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/03\/IMG_2044-520x390.jpg\" alt=\"Dog training - Man doing focus exercises during a play break.\" width=\"520\" height=\"390\" class=\"size-large wp-image-3092\" \/><div class='wp-caption-text shiba-caption'>Try to take into account our own temperament, and the temperament of our dog, to determine the best type of human-dog bond.<\/div><\/div> <!-- End shiba-stage --><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"alignspace\"><\/div>\n<h3>5. Highlight the dangers of aversive dog training.<\/h3>\n<div id='3164' class='wp-caption frame3 alignright' style='width:280px' ><div class='shiba-outer shiba-gallery' ><div class='shiba-stage' style='width:280px'><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/shibashake.com\/dog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/03\/IMG_2202-280x210.jpg\" alt=\" Siberian Husky lying on her back, between man lying on the grass, and Shiba Inu. Yin-Yang dog bonding moment.\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3164\" \/><div class='wp-caption-text shiba-caption'>My dogs respond much better to pain-free, resource training methods.<\/div><\/div> <!-- End shiba-stage --><\/div><\/div>\n<p>Cesar Millan uses a variety of aversive training methods, including alpha rolls, leash jerks, and finger pokes. He often tells  owners that these techniques are only used to get a dog&#8217;s attention, and that they do not cause the dog any pain or stress. It is often implied that these techniques are appropriate and humane because  wolves do that to other wolves, or dogs do that to other dogs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Both of these statements are not very accurate.<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>All aversive methods cause an unpleasant sensation, otherwise they would  not work. Some aversive techniques may cause pain, stress, and fear in  a dog, which is why the dog avoids that behavior in the future.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Aversive training can also backfire if not performed with the proper amount of force, timing, and redirection. When  not executed in exactly the right way, these methods can cause additional behavioral  problems in dogs, including aggression. <\/p>\n<p><strong>This <a href=\"http:\/\/www.upenn.edu\/pennnews\/news\/if-youre-aggressive-your-dog-will-be-too-says-veterinary-study-university-pennsylvania\">University of Pennsylvania 2009 study<\/a> shows that at least 25% of the dogs that are trained with confrontational methods exhibit aggression during training<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Given Millan&#8217;s popularity, there are a large number of people who follow his techniques, just from watching <em>The Dog Whisperer<\/em> program on television. To prevent widespread misuse, it is important to at least inform his audience of the specific risks and dangers associated with dominance and pain-based methods.<\/p>\n<p>As a dog owner, I would like <a href=\"http:\/\/shibashake.com\/dog\/dog-obedience-training-good-and-bad\">accurate information on obedience training,<\/a> rather than sugar coated versions.<\/p>\n<p>For those who continue to insist that aversive conditioning is not <strong>unpleasant<\/strong>, here are two dictionary definitions of the term <em>aversive<\/em>.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\nCausing avoidance of a thing, situation, or behavior by using <strong>an unpleasant or punishing stimulus,<\/strong> as in techniques of behavior modification.<br \/>\n<cite>~~[<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ahdictionary.com\/word\/search.html?q=aversive&#038;submit.x=53&#038;submit.y=25\">The American Heritage Dictionary<\/a>]<\/cite><\/p>\n<p>Tending to avoid or causing avoidance of a <strong>noxious or punishing stimulus.<\/strong><br \/>\n<cite>~~[<a href=\"http:\/\/www.merriam-webster.com\/dictionary\/aversive\">Merriam Webster<\/a>]<\/cite>\n<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"alignspace\"><\/div>\n<h2>Thank You for Your Comments<\/h2>\n<div id='3187' class='wp-caption frame3 alignright' style='width:280px' ><div class='shiba-outer shiba-gallery' ><div class='shiba-stage' style='width:280px'><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/shibashake.com\/dog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/03\/IMG_2278-280x210.jpg\" alt=\"Siberian Husky smiling, with tongue out (face close-up).\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3187\" \/><div class='wp-caption-text shiba-caption'>Thank You for Your Comments.<\/div><\/div> <!-- End shiba-stage --><\/div><\/div>\n<p>I would like to thank  everyone for leaving comments and participating in this discussion. You  have made me think a lot about dogs, dog relationships, training,  and how to solve problem behaviors.<\/p>\n<p>Many people feel strongly about this topic because they love their dogs very much, and want what is best for them. This is why there is a lot of controversy  surrounding Cesar Millan, and the aversive training\u00a0methods that he  uses. I have noticed however, that he is using fewer such\u00a0methods  in his more recent episodes, and is using a bit more reward training, which I think is a really good thing.<\/p>\n<div class=\"div-poll\">\n<a name=\"pd_a_1807458\"><\/a>\n<div class=\"CSS_Poll PDS_Poll\" id=\"PDI_container1807458\" style=\"display:inline-block;\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"PD_superContainer\"><\/div>\n<!-- Shiba add defer async -->\n<script defer async type=\"text\/javascript\" charset=\"UTF-8\" src=\"\/\/static.polldaddy.com\/p\/1807458.js\"><\/script>\n<noscript><a href=\"https:\/\/poll.fm\/1807458\">Take Our Poll<\/a><\/noscript>\n<\/div>\n<p>Some people consider aversive methods to be <a href=\"http:\/\/shibashake.com\/dog\/what-is-dog-cruelty\">dog cruelty.<\/a>  That is a moral judgment, which is best left to the  theologians. <\/p>\n<p>I started out with Cesar Millan&#8217;s aversive techniques. <\/p>\n<p>When I tried to switch over to non-aversive training, many so-called <em>positive trainers<\/em>, called me all sorts of names,  including cruel and harsh. Luckily, there were some that gave me good  advice, and resource\u00a0methods ultimately worked out very well for my dogs.  Now, I predominantly use resource control techniques, but messages  about exercise, discipline, and energy still apply whichever approach we use. <\/p>\n<p>This article is about gathering information and  having discussions about dog behavior and dog training. Through discussion and sharing information, we can make better decisions for our  dogs. Please help to create a discussion friendly environment by staying away from personal attacks.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Personal attacks or <em>ad hominem<\/em> arguments are not only pointless, but they also discourage rational discourse and the exchange of ideas.<\/strong>  <\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>An ad hominem (Latin for &#8220;to the man&#8221;), short for argumentum ad hominem, is an argument made personally against an opponent, instead of against the opponent&#8217;s argument. Ad hominem reasoning is normally described as an informal fallacy, more precisely an irrelevance.<br \/>\n~~[<a href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ad_hominem\">Wikipedia<\/a>]<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>A very common ad hominem is &#8211;<br \/>\n&#8220;You are only saying this because you are jealous\/mean\/prejudiced.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>I believe that we do not need to reject everything that  Cesar Millan says just because there are some things we disagree with.  Similarly, we do not need to follow everything that Cesar Millan  says, just because there are some things we agree with.<\/p>\n<p>It is most important to keep an open mind, evaluate techniques objectively, and to <em>listen<\/em> to our dog. <\/p>\n<div class=\"alignspace\"><\/div>\n<h2>Interesting Articles on Cesar Millan<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/beyondcesarmillan.weebly.com\/aha-american-humane-assoc.html\">American Humane Association: &#8216;Dog Whisperer&#8217; Training Approach More Harmful Than Helpful.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sfgate.com\/cgi-bin\/article.cgi?f=\/c\/a\/2006\/10\/15\/CMGPHL9D1N1.DTL\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"noopener\">The Anti-Cesar Millan: Ian Dunbar.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2006\/08\/31\/opinion\/31derr.html\">The New York Times: &quot;Pack of Lies&quot;.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/news.nationalgeographic.com\/news\/2006\/07\/060731-dog-whisperer.html\">Dog Whisperer to Critics: My Techniques Are &quot;Instinctual&quot;<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gladwell.com\/2006\/2006_05_22_a_dog.html\">The New Yorker: What the Dog Saw by Malcolm Gladwell<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cesar_Millan\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"noopener\">Wikipedia: Cesar Millan.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"alignspace\"><\/div>\n<h2>Cesar Millan Discussion Threads<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.yelp.com\/topic\/anaheim-cesar-millan-dog-rehabilitating-techniques-inhumane\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"noopener\">Yelp: Cesar Millan dog &#8216;rehabilitating&#8217; techniques inhumane?<\/a> (good mix of Cesar positive and negative)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/dogblog.dogster.com\/2007\/08\/09\/dogster-interview-with-dog-whisperer-cesar-millan-part-i\/\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"noopener\">Dogster<\/a> (mostly Cesar positive)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.irememberlove.com\/forum\/topic\/show?id=2013722%3ATopic%3A257&amp;x=1&amp;page=1\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"noopener\">I Remember Love Forum<\/a> (mostly Cesar positive)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/dogexplorer.com\/dog\/index.php?topic=70.msg269\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"noopener\">Dog Explorer<\/a> (mostly Cesar negative)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cesar Millan is the charismatic host of The Dog Whisperer program. Millan&#8217;s style of dog training is popular among many dog owners, but his dominance based techniques have also received a fair amount of criticism. 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