Dog Training

Question: Which is a better dog training method?

(Posted by: Mandy on 2010-01-15 14:50:54)

I am looking into purchasing a training dvd set, and I can't decide which is better. Don Sullivans perfect dog, or Cesar Millan. Has anyone used either of these? If so what was the outcome? I watched a infomercial of Don Sullivans, and it looks so harsh and abusive to me. Please help any info much appreciative. Thanks

Posted by: Lioness on 2010-01-15, 16:02:36

Enroll in a good quality (not PetSmart) training class with a REAL trainer. If you don't know how to train your dog now, a DVD is not going to change that. You will see MUCH better results by working directly with an experienced trainer who can watch you can help guide you when you make mistakes or aren't sure what to do next. Reading Patricia McConnell's books, in my opinion, will give you far more insight into the canine brain than any 'training' DVD.

Posted by: Elim on 2010-01-15, 14:54:51

I used cesar millan's methods. it worked on my dog and my friends. i've never heard of Don Sullivan's but cesar milan definitely works.

Posted by: Show Breeders sell awesome pups. on 2010-01-15, 14:55:40

Neither. Find a decent trainer or club in your area and sign up for classes. Don't fall for gimmicks.

Posted by: Rainbow Child on 2010-01-15, 14:56:08

I don't know Don Sullivan or his methods. Ceaser Milan I know, and I do like his methods. If you feel something is harsh or abusive,then that is your instinct telling you, this is not the right method for you and your dog. I have used some of Ceaser's methods and they have worked for me. In the future I will still use his methods.

Posted by: Patient Paws on 2010-01-15, 14:56:38

-facepalm- Sweetie, for the love of god don't take advice from people who only show the successes. If you want to train your dog, get books, talk to trainers & other professionals in the canine world. A DVD won't show you how to train YOUR dog-- it shows you how to train the normal, weak minded animal. Each dog is an individual and needs to be trained as such, the methods that you see on those videos are short term, and commonsense.

Posted by: Truth Hurts, Doesn't It? on 2010-01-15, 15:02:01

Sullivan is an idiot - he still thinks that dogs can be corrected AFTER the fact. And not even an hour or two, but DAYS or more. Utterly ridiculous. As for Cesar - much better methods, but still quite a few of them are NOT recommended unless done under advice of a professional... Cesar is also geared more towards behavior and behavior problems, not training. Have you looked into Koehler? koehlerdogtraining.com/

Posted by: Cassie-danes mastiffs & bullies on 2010-01-15, 15:02:52

Please do not even think about cesar milian he's a tv star...NOT a trainer enroll in an obedience class, its also a great way to socialize

Posted by: Divapom on 2010-01-15, 15:36:39

1 Cesar Millan never claimed to be a dog "trainer ". That is beside the fact that his methods are dangerous and outdated. I don't know anything about Don Sullivan first hand. I have not heard good things about him, other than he has great marketing skills. Find a good, local trainer and join a class where the trainer will help you first hand.

Posted by: Launi *If you SAY it, OWN it!* on 2010-01-15, 15:40:43

I use Mr. Millan's methods. Exercise, discipline, affection. Rules, boundaries and limitations. Pack leadership. Calm, assertive authority. You can take it from there.

Posted by: Curtis M on 2010-01-15, 16:54:07

If you want good dog training DVD sets...only one comes to mind Go to leerburg.com Ed makes the only training DVD's worth a red indian cent. They're not perfect quality and blah blah, but they're not meant to be, they're meant to show you how the training should look and talk you through it as best they can. I wrote a review on his vids before, they're not half bad...they obviously can't replace a knowledgeable trainer but finding a REAL trainer who actually knows what he/ she is talking about and not a PETA "kiss your dog and he'll do as you say " or protection dog "I put a prong collar on Chihuahua puppies and watch Rambo 7 days a week! " macho man trainer is harder than finding a Zebra without stripes in Iowa.

Posted by: Cris on 2010-01-15, 23:39:47

I didn't buy a dog training dvd, ive never bought a dvd or taken my dogs to obedience classes, i trained my big dogs on my own, my biggest dog a pitbull knows, sit, stay, come, down, shake paws, she even knows how to fetch, ive always wanted a dog that knew how to fetch, i use to own a labrador and a golden retriever they didn't know how to fetch, they were a bit smart, but with my pitbull when we tell her to go back into her enclosure she will walk back in there on her own