
31-03-2008, 05:36 PM
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Re: What do you think of Cesar Millan? (the dog whisperer)
In those articles it really over exaggerates.
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Several instances of cruel and dangerous treatment -- promoted by Millan as acceptable training methods -- were documented by American Humane, including one in which a dog was partially asphyxiated in an episode. In this instance, the fractious dog was pinned to the ground by its neck after first being “hung” by a collar incrementally tightened by Millan. Millan’s goal -- of subduing a fractious animal -- was accomplished by partially cutting off the blood supply to its brain.
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Firstly, the dogs on the show are never "hung", you get more control over the dog if the collar/leash is higher on the neck.
As for pinning the dog down by its neck and cutting off the blood supply to the brain, I use this technique on my dog and you never have to use alot of force, once the dog is down you don't have to choke the dog!
These accusations are outrageous. He is a great man with a greater understanding for dogs and how they work. All he does is use the techniques dominant dogs use in a pack.
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