Comments on: Cesar’s Way: The Natural, Everyday Guide to Understanding and Correcting Common Dog Problems

By: Shirley DeRemer

Shirley DeRemer — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 19:15:52 +0000

The book was very interesting. Now I look at my dogs behaviorin a very different and helpful way. Rating: 1 / 5

By: Bellyfish

Bellyfish — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 18:04:20 +0000

Tufts University told the Discovery Channel that running CM’s show ‘sets back dog training 20 years. ‘ (In this week’s NYer)Find it hard to believe dogs respect humans as part of their pack. He just seems a bit. . . tough. Woof. Rating: 3 / 5

By: Listen to your Junkman,

Listen to your Junkman, — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 17:29:17 +0000

. . . and the cat would go up to the dog and try to like swat at it. It was very cute. His name was Shane and I would rub his belly. He ma boy!!! That’s what I always used to say to him. I would walk him at North Park at the lake. (5 miles) He enjoyed that. I’m sounding like he’s dead, but he isn’t. I just don’t write to good I guess. Anyways, a good book this Cesars way. I just picked it up at a book store (Barnes and Noble) on my way back from a hair cut. (Side note: Dear Amazon, I hope I don’t offend by using the name of the other book store. Apologies extended if I did) So getting back to this Cesar book. I bought it cuz the book seller recommended it to me. I’m anxious to read it soon. thank you so much and don’t forget, keep the rubber side down and I’ll see you at Sturgis. Carry on. Rating: 5 / 5

By: Preston C. Enright

Preston C. Enright — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 17:03:25 +0000

I noticed a reviewer who mentioned that maybe they’ll apply “Cesar’s Way” to their children – “exercise, discipline, affection, in that order. ” Rather than using the devices of a dog trainer, I’d recommend “Unconditional Parenting” by Alfie Kohn. He cites the research that shows the damage caused by behavioral methods of child-rearing. I don’t know if there can be “unconditional dog-raising,” but I wonder sometimes why/how pet ownership has become such a common practice (is it another variety of successful marketing, like diamonds). I mean, it’s nice that people find companionship and all of that with their dogs. I’ve enjoyed that sort of thing; but increasingly, I wonder if maybe all the time and money and attention we put into these animals wouldn’t be better spent on, say, working on protecting/restoring the environment. We spend more on dog food than we do on food aid to Africa. Sometimes I wonder if our pet ownership isn’t a giant distraction from reality that allows us to avoid the collective dump our society is taking on the carpet of the global living room. There’s a slew of pet books available, but I think we need a different sort of pet book, one that takes a critical look at pet ownership and its ramifications. Again, I think pet ownership can be great, but there can also be a dark side to it. And I’m glad “Cesar’s Way” works for some people, but I hope they put affection above discipline when they’re raising their kids. I’d also recommend “Mothering” magazine for advice on how to raise healthy two- or four-legged creatures. Rating: 3 / 5

By: Jennifer R. Molyet

Jennifer R. Molyet — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 16:09:40 +0000

I just bought Cesars book. In the beginning it lost credibility with me because he goes running with 35 dogs unleashed. This is against the law for one. I really enjoyed the biography part of the book. I dont agree with his pack leader theory. Guess what dogs know we are not dogs. There were some good training tips. All in all the book was ok. Didnt feel I wasted my money. I think people expect a lot out of there dogs. They are animals come on. I did agree with him about the exercise part. Exercise for any living thing will make them much happier and healthier. I recommend Dog Dont Lie About Love instead. Rating: 3 / 5