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Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan: The Complete Third Season

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You'd think after watching the first two seasons of this show, that I'd begin to anticipate Cesar's dignosis for each set of human/pet combinations he works with, yet I'm still left dumbfounded after each episode, continuously amazed at this man's instinctive understanding of dog/human interaction.

In this 3rd season, Cesar takes to the road and visits a wide variety of locations. The formula remains basically the same, but why fix what isn't broken? If you're a dog lover who enjoyed the first two seasons, there's no reason you shouldn't enjoy the third.

Amidst the sea of garbage television, Dog Whisperer continues to be one of the only shows I enjoy, and certainly one of the only I'll purchase. May there be many more seasons to come.

Just when we think we've viewed/read/used the best Cesar Millan-Dog Whisperer has to offer......we get even better! There just is no comparison or equal to Cesar Millan DVDs for a dog owner (dog, since mine comes running when he hears Cesar's voice to watch too). Dog owners who have chosen to give their dogs the 'best' have turned to Cesar Millan for help, and have received a make-over they absolutely love. You just can't get any better than being the "Pack Leader" your dog needs to be in balance, happy and healthy without Cesar Millan-Dog Whisperer.

Season 3 is definitely one to add to your Cesar Millan "Tool Kit", it's definitely one you will not want to be without. No way to get as good or use again and again and again. This one is pure "magic" and more. Five stars simply doesn't do it for this ten star DVD. What makes it even more helpful is having the " The Ultimate Episode Guide" to go with it.

Elaine G. (Clinton,NY)

With his super-hero theme playing of over footage of Cesar Millan racing to an emergency call, yet another Dog Whisperer episode begins. In Season Three, Cesar has ditched the fire-engine red Jeep for a more upscale ride. I miss the Jeep. It was so Cesar.

Far from settling into an easy routine of formulaic shows, Dog Whisperer continues to turn out fresh, well-crafted, rewarding, highly entertaining episodes.

This series seemingly could go on forever. The material is endlessly fascinating. I'm still a little confused as to when to invoke the "no touch, no talk, no eye contact" guideline. Sometimes Cesar makes eye contact with a canine client without explaining why it's OK this time but not others. I would like him to clarify this, perhaps as a bonus feature.

I would also like to see a guide to episodes so viewers can quickly access segments by subject matter. Cesar's website has capsules of some, but oddly not all, segments.

Molly the Tire Biter
This is one of the best segments because we see Cesar's joy at returning to this farming roots. He's accompanied by the handsome pit bull Daddy, a confirmed city slicker. The farm is a beautiful spread outside Omaha. At one point Cesar is invited to pilot a combine (mammoth harvester), and Cesar gushes, "This is better than Hawaii!"

The segment is the origin of the Yee-haw! Cesar delivers from the driver's seat of a tractor during the Dog Whisperer opening sequence.

The farm's working dog Molly, a Blue Heeler, has developed a dangerous tire-bite fixation. The farmer and his comely daughter have tried an e-collar without success. An e-collar delivers a humane stimulus to deter unwanted behavior.

Cesar diplomatically refrains from comment as he listens to the farmer's flimsy excuse for not sticking with the e-collar. It was the wrong size. What about exchanging it? Duh!

Every episode is a major production. They bend over backward to pack each segment with visual description and content interspersed with Cesar's thoughtful mini-lectures on dog psychology. The biker dog segment is a good example. Holli the American Staffordshire Terrier is hit by a school bus. We see shots inside the bus with booted feet slamming on the brakes cut with a dog's eye view of the blinking stop signs. There are shots of the animal hospital, instruments, dog surgery. The veterinary surgeon is interviewed. It all appears effortless, but these touches make Dog Whisperer stand far above typical reality shows.

I didn't appreciate how much went into the segment until I replayed it to listen again to Cesar's dissertation on Zen and the art of driving a motorcycle. You have to hear it twice to get where he's coming from. While Cesar delivers it, biker-gal Renee gives Cesar the most comically-perplexed look. It's a clue to Cesar's abstract thought process. His approach involves symbols and imagery as much as practical stuff like collars, leashes, or treadmills.

He launches into the motorcycle monologue after saying he doesn't know anything about motorcycles! Understated humor is one of the show's hallmarks. Fans of the Marx Brothers will appreciate the sly reference to the movie "Cocoanuts" in the segment featuring Marley & Me author John Grogan. Cesar visits Grogan's magnificent country estate outside Philadelphia.

If Dog Whisperer were only about the Town & Country crowd, it wouldn't be so compelling. The Dog Whisperer crew can be depended on to produce shows with profoundly human themes. One segment shows Cesar's work with United Hope for Animals, a rescue organization that serves Tijuana, Mexico. In an especially compelling segment, Cesar teaches a young disabled woman how to walk her dogs, bringing enrichment to her "cumbersome" life. I enjoy these segments the most because they show human and animal nature at their best.

Though he did his best to hide it, I think Cesar was creeped out a little by the lady with the pink fetish who even dyed her dog pink. She greeted Cesar in a flimsy pink negligee. For my part I was creeped out some by the gent who goes commando in loose lounging shorts (walkin' the dinosaur). I'm surprised no one from the show thought to tell him, "Dude, you're going on nationwide TV. Put on some underwear."

I don't have a dog but I have benefited from Cesar's teachings. In Episode 2, Cesar uses a tennis racket to control an aggressive Blue Heeler. In my canvassing rounds for Senator Obama, I was able to use my clipboard in a similar fashion to ward off charging neighborhood dogs. Thanks, Cesar. One of Barack's strengths, incidentally, is calm-assertive energy.

There was the time I parked near two dogs (one a pit bull) tied to a parking meter. I could tell from their energy that they were balanced dogs, so I wasn't concerned about passing near them.

Even though the dogs showed no alarming signs, two young women fearfully tried to sidle past as if the dogs might attack. "They're OK," I told them, and bent to pet them. The dogs responded as nice as you please. One of the women joined me in giving affection while the other hung back. She seemed a little less terrified, however.

I'm sure Cesar disapproves of approaching any dog stranger, but he has created a monster. There are probably lots of dog whisperer wannabes like me who think they can judge a dog's energy.

I guess Dog Whisperer has been nominated for an Emmy Award. I tried watching a recent Emmy telecast. It was an embarrassing trainwreck. The Dog Whisperer certainly deserves an award, but I'm not sure the Emmy is worthy.

I've been a fan of Cesar for a number of years and found that this season, he gets more in depth as to the subtle sign that dogs give as indicaters or warnings. The DVD is great for getting a second or third look at the different scenarios. For people with dogs and people who just love them, Cesar is a MUST! He is informative, humorous, and warm. His way with dogs is unmatched and his way with poor dog owners is as enlightening as it is humorous. These people really do need help!

As usual, I've learned a lot from Cesar and his gift. I really appreciate the small touches of added information in this current season. It shows me that even Cesar is always learning and sharing his knowledge. His actions and his wisdom match which is why he and his dog-lesson sharing works so well with my pack. Keep up the great job of bringing this to us!

Before watching Cesar, I had no idea how to train a dog. I used to have cats for many years and thought that if you just give tons of love and affection to your pets that they would return the love and respect. Now, after having owned my first dog for 3 weeks, and after watching Cesar for 2 months, I can understand how crucial it is to establish leadership when you have a dog. My dog is a shepherd mix and a shelter dog, so very stubborn and pushes the limit as much as she can. If am not firm with her, I know that we would not have enjoyed her as much as we do. It's still going to require much time, training for me and my dog, but to start on the right foot is a big help!

We have all 3 seasons of The Dog Whisperer on DVD. This 3rd season is by far the best. You will LOVE it. Great stories with excellent training. So much fun to watch. Totally worth every penny!

After watching Season 1 and Season 2 of the "Dog Whisperer" I became a big fan and had to purchase Season 3 for myself. It arrived in good condition in a timely fashion and every disc played without a problem. The set consists of 6 DVDs (the 6th is mainly "filler" and could have been left out). It is marvelous to watch him in action - he truly loves what he does and approaches each situation without any preconceived biases. I enjoyed watching him travel to different parts of the country and participate in the lives of the people. He delivers his truth: "Dog is an animal not a human" with gentleness and respect. I also appreciate how he sometimes makes it a family affair by including his wife and son to help with the rehabilitation of the animals. I see many people walking their dogs and it is often obvious which one is the the "real" pack leader. Ceasar"s videos should be required viewing for anyone who is thinking about getting a dog.

Cesar is much better at explaining why he is doing what he is doing in this season. He just keeps getting better.

Thank's to Cesar Millan. I am a dog owner. Me and my dog Mr. Schroeder (12 years old, from a dog shelter) had had lessons with three Dog-Trainers for two years, but nothing really helps, until I discovered what Cesar did, how he is treating and teaching a dog and showed the owners to do it right. And what a surprise. My little pug-mix-berserk became a pug-mix. I continue practicing Cesars teachings and every day it's going better and better. No fightings any longer, no barking. We are just on the walk. Even the other dog owners in our neigbourhood realized, that something is going on with Mr. Schroeder - something good. We can meet other dogs, they enjoy each other. Last week Mr. Schroeder helps to catch another dog that was all alone in the street and was completely lost, anxious and bit everyone who wants to touch him. We calmed him down until the people from the shelter came to pick him up. The same evening, the owners were found and this dog went back to his owners. Very lucky little guy. I was very proud of Mr. Schroeder.

I can only say: It works. I hope that very soon we will have the show to be seen on German television (translated into German), so that more people can benefit from Cesar's teachings. This would be very useful. Or much better: Cesar will show up in Germany for a big tour. I want to be the first one to shake hands with him and say THANK YOU, CESAR.
(I apologize for my bad English)