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[tenna]

I was watching the Dog Whisperer today, and saw a rather interesting episode

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[miss_teacher]

Why do people always want to use the quick and easy route no matter what side effects it has

[miss_teacher]

Can I ask you something?

Of course. I am always up for discussing dog topics with people, even if we disagree.

When I watch the show I see a lot of nervous/scared/appeasement body language in some of the dogs at his center.

They wait for his command

This means they are not scared? That makes no sense. A dog who waits for a command can be happy and excited, but ha can also be scared and nervous. Just because they listen to him does not mean they are not scared.

I know you said they do not look scared to you, but I disagree. Tails tucked, ears, back, head lowered, licking lips, diverting eyes; these are all behaviors you see in a dog who is nervous or scared or trying to appease another dog or person. Check out Brenda Aloff's "Canine Body Language: A Photographic Guide Interpreting the Native Language of the Domestic Dog" or "On Talking Terms With Dogs: Calming Signals" by Turid Rugaas.

[katitious]

He usually chases dogs to tire them out.

[papilio_luna]

Cuz someone I've never met before chasing me around threateningly with a blunt object is an awesome work-out! I do it three days a week for 30 minutes. It's great for cardio, because when you are terrified for your life, that really get's that heart pumpin'! It's the new workout plan that's sweeping the nation!

[katitious]

Yeah uh...I wasn't asking for a discussion, I was answering the OP's question. But thanks for the insight.

[miss_teacher]

What question would that be? The OP just summerized the episode and asked for opinions. That is the point of this community...to discuss Cesar Millan and his techniques.