Cesar's ways are OLD FASHIONED
Oct 4 2007, 2:22 PM EDT
| Post edited: Oct 4 2007, 2:22 PM EDT
Based on the old-fashioned compulsion methods started by military trainers 40 years ago, Cesar's methods of dominating a dog into compliance are actually quite unenjoyable for our dogs. Modern motivational methods of balanced positive reinforcement with appropriate corrections teach a dog reliability and enjoyment from training.
And it's not really even about humane-ness. It's about effectiveness. There are more effective ways- easier, efficient too!
Yes, pack structure is important -but is actually achieved by our human psychological advantage, not a choke collar. Anyone can go choke and scare a dog into submission. Don't be confused by the "calmness" part. Enjoyment and calmness go hand in hand. Fear can't fit into that equation.
Cesar's mystical words of balance and energy can't stand against the scientific methods researched by animal behavior pioneers such as B.F. Skiner, Pavlov, Karen Pryor and Ian Dunbar. Think twice before "whispering" to your dog. Take a couple minutes to look up "operant and classical conditioning", "marker/clicker training", "animal learning theory". Then you'll begin to understand your dog's mind.
Alison- Canine Command Trainer. www.caninecommand.com
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