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People Training for Dogs (Cesar Millan's Mastering Leadership Series, Vol. 1)

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No, as another reviewer points out, this is NOT a training video - it's not meant to be! In order to train a dog you first have to understand the nature of dogs and this video does that very well. Face it folks, dogs are not that complicated, it's the humans that are. There is good, solid, information on this video. You may need to watch it a couple of times to absorb the concepts and incorporate it into your thinking but when you do you will look at dogs for what they are, canines, not furry children.

All of the effective trainers I've been privledged to work with over the years share the same concepts as presented on this DVD. The only production fault is with the lighting, a little too dim in some segments but I was viewing it on my lap top computer screen so a little tweaking with the controls may solve that, even "as is" the message still comes though.

This is a nice compliment to Cesar's television program and I'm looking forward to the release of his new book.

I have owned dogs, as an adult, for over 16 years, currently have two Golden Retrievers and a German Shepard mix, in addition to having fostered a number of Goldens of all ages, gender and temperment.

I've incorporated Cesar's methods into training with my own dogs, as well as rescue dogs and have seen rapid improvement in some otherwise hard to place foster dogs.

This DVD is a good beginning, view other videos, read other books on training but use this as a foundation in all you do with dogs and you will be rewarded for your efforts - it works!!!

When I first watched this video several months ago, I was expecting to find some serious techniques that I could apply right away; a magic bullet to tell me in 5 easy steps or less, how to be my dog's leader. At that time, I have to honest, I was disappointed, and felt that I should not write a review because it would be negative. It is important to note, that at that time, there were NO reviews yet. Recently, I have listened to most of (so far) "Cesar's Way," on cd, watched the first season on DVD about 5 times, and his 2nd DVD in the Mastering Leadership series, "Becoming a Pack Leader."

NOW I GET IT!! "People Training," IS the primary, fundamental, very important, information, that must be absorbed before proceeding to any "training," exercises. Please buy it, watch it several times, rent or buy the DVDs of the previous seasons, read or listen to "Cesar's Way," and watch Mastering Leadership, Vol 2. "People Training," is Vol. 1. Even if you don't ever fully incorporate Cesar's techniques into your training techiniques, your life with your dog will be enriched due the understanding you will gain about the nature of dogs. You will never regret it.

"People Training For Dogs" is a `must have' for any dog owner or future dog owner! You owe it to yourself and your dog. Buy this as a present for every dog owner you know!

I have been a follower of Cesar Millan since the very first time I saw `Dog Whisperer'. There are few people whom I truly respect and admire, and Cesar is at the top of the list. His contribution to canines and humans can't be measured.

For 14 years I worked as kennel manager at a veterinary college, where I provided all the care for a pack of approximately 65 dogs. I have a B.S. degree in Animal Science and have had my own dogs for many years. But even with all of my experience, Cesar showed me aspects of canine versus human behavior I overlooked or just didn't comprehend.

Cesar Millan's approach to understanding dogs and improving the human-dog relationship centers around the need for the dog to view the human as the pack leader, and how all too often the human unknowingly and unintentionally fails (because all we want to do is love, love, love our dogs) in recognizing and meeting the dog's needs to keep them psychologically balanced. There are no `bad' dogs, only dogs that are in a state of unbalance. In "People Training For Dogs" Cesar explains the factors which play a role in how and why dogs become unbalanced and how dog owners can improve their human-dog relationship.

For those who are familiar with the tv show "Dog Whisperer", this dvd portrays a more in depth look into Cesar Millan's philosophy on dog psychology and behavior. Unlike the tv shows, which show specific cases of dog behavioral problems, this dvd makes you feel as if you are personally involved in attending one of Cesar's seminars and visiting his Dog Psychology Center.

"People Training For Dogs" delivers a vast amount of enlightening information in a way which is easy to understand and often humorous. This dvd is for everybody, even those who feel that their dogs are perfect. You'd be surprised at what you didn't know about dogs!

Cesar, please keep going with all of your efforts! We all need you! I'm hoping that your children follow your footsteps and perhaps one of them will open up a Dog Psychology Center in upstate New York! There are a lot of people here who would line up at your door!

This is a great first place to start, for those new to Cesar Millan's approach to handling "out of control" dogs. Also great for those who are not familiar with Cesar Millan and want to try his techniques slowly, or do not have access to his National Geographic Show "The Dog Whisperer" on cable.

Further detailed information can be obtained by his obtainingnew book, "My Way", reading his blog on the Dog Whisperer website on the National Geographic channel, or joining a group on Yahoo where faster interaction and brainstorming solutions from his book and cds can be found.

Cesar is a master at showing people how to handle their dogs. I've seen some complaints about the lack of dog interaction on the DVD, but the way I see things that is sorta the point. As he says on his show, he rehabilitates dogs....he *trains* people. Heck, the DVD title is "People Training for Dogs", not the other way around. My girlfriend and I just got our 11-week old beagle puppy (Carlin) over the weekend, and Cesar's messages ring lound and clear every time we interact with the pup. Calm and assertive....calm and submissive.....exercise, dicipline, affection....animal, dog, breed, name.....To be honest I was a little worried about getting my first pet dog at 33 years old, but following Cesar's advice things have been less daunting and more enjoyable than I ever imagined. The parts where he feeds his pack and places the kitten amongst his dogs were spectacular demonstrations of his method. We can't wait for the next DVD!

In the past year, I have become a neighborhood dog walker. Most of my previous clients have been "happy go lucky dogs". They were easy to walk, happy to go and all was well. Then this spring came a challenge. Two new clients were NOT happy go lucky... I needed help. People Training for Dogs helped me to understand what my charges needed. It showed me how I needed to be the pack leader to these two insecure dogs. Once I change my psychology, the dogs were right along with me. We have since had happier and more productive walks. The DVD has also shown me the dogs side of the story. This is a must for pet owners and dog walkers old and new. You can teach an older person some new tricks. Thank you Cesar and Pack...

If you're not willing to consider changes in yourself, you're wasting your time --- plus your poor dog's!

For those of you who put up with undesired behavior in your dogs --- ranging from "kinda irritating" to down-right dangerous --- because "I'm afraid he won't love me any more if I try to correct him", this DVD is for you. It's also for those of you who tried to correct a "2" problem (on a scale of 1 to 10), thru error wound up with a "4" problem, and decided to learn to live with the "4" for fear that your next attempt might result in a "6".

Dog psychology/culture is different from what humans have. In order for what you do to have "meaning" to the dog, he has to be able to "relate" to it. The "psychology" Cesar imparts is what is "hard-wired"/"pre-programmed" into your dog at conception & reinforced by his mother & littermates during those first critical weeks of life. To try to go against this, rather than learning how to use it to your advantage, just doesn't make good sense.

Learning how a pack functions, & how you can become a calm assertive pack leader, is the cornerstone to all other building blocks between you & your dog. Cesar's basic formula is always "exercise", THEN "discipline", THEN "affection". Affection when done at a "wrong" time can actually nurture the undesired behavior & emotionally unstable mind of the animal at that moment or cause new problems to evolve.

This is best used together with his TV series. You see many dogs in the series & will begin to say "My dog does that" or "Aaaargh! That's just what I've been doing by mistake!" But your THOROUGH understanding of "the system" will come from this DVD.

Added bonus: Despite the fact that humans & dogs are different in many ways, you might still see some possibilities as to why your personal/business relations aren't going as well as you'd like ...

Mom recorded a bunch of TV shows in a not-so-subtle hint because I have a two extremely high-energy border-collie/retriever mixes--wilder than previous dogs I've had.
I was hooked!
Cesar's messages are very, very compatible with standard 4H dog training. He presents it in a very understandable way though on TV.
I noted he was very specific on "putting out the calm, assertive energy" --which some readers took literally & grew angry that he didn't explain how to grow that "magic energy" or whatever... He means carry your face, hands, body & voice in a very calm, quiet, assertive manner, like a top executive, not like a scared, shivering little girl, or an aggressive mean Tasmanian Devil, or a Flapping Bozo the Clown. Note this works on people too.
I wholeheartedly agree on exercise working like Dog (& human) Prozac, and it creates a more manageable dog. 4H, again! It also works to control anxiety & concentration in humans & animals.
I never thought about dog backpacks and have HUGE hopes for it. I'd been trying to think of something that'd wear them down a bit. Currently, I have to struggle and fight my way to the 4th lap around the block---by then, they are much calmer & easier to walk. They are easy to walk by themselves, but maybe that pack mentality makes them nutso together. If I leave one at home, he screams, jumps on the window.
On one show, he had the dog pull a skateboarder or roller-skating person. My sister had great results with her boxer pulling her on skates--(use a helmet & guards).
Note on his TV show, there is a frequent disclaimer: "Do not attempt by yourself, get a professional to help you."
I totally agree with this--I've seen people totally misinterpret things on their own in totally goofy, usually lazy & self-serving ways and the pet is the ultimate victim.

My husband and I, our three daughters, their husbands and their kids (our grandkids - seven in all!) are addicted to Cesar's TV show and could kill the National Geographic Channel for running so many repeats (and not giving us NEW shows!) This man is amazing! He's totally changed our relationship with our 2 dogs and - believe it or not, and I'm sure Cesear would never believe it but - our cat, too!

We are now the happy and proud "pack leaders" in our own home and can finally grasp the joy that deeply and naturally bonding with an animal can bring. We were about to give up on the TV series (how many times can you watch the "Emily" episode?) when we learned of the DVD. It's worth its weight in gold and we have already written the production people asking for another one.

Cesar, keep it up. You have a God-given gift, and you are NEEDED! We've noticed that the lucky people you help seem to all be located in sunny Southern California. Well, those of us in rural New Hampshire have some of the same problems, too! If you want to come here, I promise you, we can find you some very needy dogs and owners who will be positive examples for your future DVD's or TV shows.

And you've made a big difference in three generations of OUR family!

E. Langdon

This was the psychotherapy session which saved my dog's life. Its profound insight of human and dog psychology is simple but has a highly refined way of confronting and solving behavioral issues. When my dog was having a panic attack, and I was afraid of losing his life, a piece of cheese or a little clicking device had no place to solve the problem what so ever. Luckily I've got a professional trainer who happened to have the same concept and method as Mr.Milan had. We are not just surviving but are having a normal and healthy life together.