Comments on: Cesar Millan’s First Season DVD — A Review

By: jAYE

jAYE — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 18:36:25 +0000

I have read most comments with interest. I am very perplexed as to why the American Humane Society condemns Cesar’s techniques and/or handling of dogs. He certainly doesn’t promote any mishandling or abuse of any animal, much less dogs. It makes perfect logical sense to view a dog from a dog’s perspective rather than a human perspective. They are pack animals and instinctually react to stimulus accordingly. He also says on every program that there are other methods of modifying behavior and people should check with professionals in their area. I need to research why the American Humane Society takes issue with Cesar Millan. Just makes no sense to me.

As far as the people who have ordered gift sets or the illusion collar from Cesar’s website, i agree it is most unfortunate that he personally is not monitoring the quality (lack thereof) of his sales/customer service company. People who don’t receive an item timely should contact their credit card companies and place a dispute in place—that will most certainly get some action and if it doesn’t, at least they get their money back.

By: Felicia

Felicia — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 00:51:08 +0000

If you are thinking of buying the Cesar Millan Ilusion Collar, don’t spend the $40. I love Cesar’s show & books, but this collar was way overpriced. It’s really a pain. I have a 65 pound dog who really pulls me on the leash; the collar doesn’t help me that much. I’ve been told by our trainer to get a gentle leader. Cesar’s collar doesn’t stay in place so you can’t get the concept to work. If I put it on really, really tight, which I won’t do, it might stay in place. Just my opinion; don’t waste your money. Good concept; bad design.

By: Brad

Brad — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 07:22:22 +0000

I don’t know if this still works or not, but here goes a try….

I just wanted to say I agree with many of Cesar’s techniques, not all, but many…

Keep up the excellent work Cesar…

By: Allen

Allen — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 21:44:16 +0000

I’m on my fourth call and second month trying to redeem the certificate for the leash collar set. Ceasar’s techniques have worked for me but because of the customer service I have experienced I would rather have a messed up dog than buy anything else from them.

If enough of us inform the Better Business Bureau maybe something will be done.

By: Deborah

Deborah — Sat, 27 Oct 2007 12:45:18 +0000

Hello All,

I have 1 small comment to make about Ceasar, dog owners and dogs in general.

If you have a problem dog, and you can fix it’s mental state yourself, good. You have chosen the right dog.

However, if you have brought home a dog on impulse and later realised that the dog has behavioural issues then it is not the dogs fault. More likely, it has not been previously disciplined, or perhaps it has been mistreated.

I do not think any dog is bad and can not be rehabilatated if you are consistent in training, love etc… but mostly, understanding these bad traits and being able to break them.

Dogs are PACK animals. What would the dominant pack leader of a wold pack do to chastise a bad pup? Snarl, and grab it by the throat!

Ceasar uses that method. But he mostly uses his body language and understanding of dogs and packs to beat the issues.

Difference between dog trainers, and Ceasar? Ceasar works on the owners first, finds out what they did wrong, gets a history of the bad behaiviour, and works out a plan to get around this.

I have not yet been upset by a single thing I have seen on DW. I do however not recommend just any old body try the things he does. He is aware of the dogs body language and can gauge what is about to transpire. No NOVICE Owner should try to confront an attack dog! No Novice should try to dump a dog in the middle of a pack it doesnt know.

You know its a bit like Steve Irwin (Australia’s Croc Hunter -may he rest in peace!) rescuing rogue crocodiles and giving them a second chance. Although a bit different. Even though Steve saved the croc’s, they still wanted to eat Steve at every chance… he fed them every day in the crocoseum… but Steve respected them and laughed at them trying to get him. It was all in keeping your eye on the animal and getting the heck out of striking range. But again… Like Ceasar and his dogs, Steve knew his crocs! & may I add though he is dead now… he didnt die by the jaws of a croc, or a snake or anything else that we expected. He died by a Stingray barb!

Keep up the great work Ceasar! I love you.

By: Betsy

Betsy — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 19:31:05 +0000

In response to Jacque, I have had a nearly identical problem with Cesar Millan Inc. in trying to receive the “Illusion Collar” I had ordered on-line back on 7/16/07. Credit Card statement was charged on 7/17/07, I still haven’t received the collar. Have called 9 times and get NO WHERE!! I’ve faxed (twice) copies of initial order, charge statement, accompanied by a letter, nobody calls back (despite their assuring me that they will). 8 weeks later and still nothing to show for the charge. I’m at my wits end. I order quite a bit of stuff on-line and never had this sort of problem. Ridiculous! What crappy customer service. Am a big fan of Cesar’s, but think he obviously has NO business sense having this schlock outfit handling sales.
Any other disgruntled customers out there??

By: shaamex

shaamex — Sun, 26 Aug 2007 13:32:57 +0000

I understand why there is concern about how dogs and animals in general are treated. We look at the current news
and cringe. This is precisely why we need someone as dedicated as Cesar. You don’t have to like him(Although
most do) The red zone dogs are those dogs we are hearing about in the news today. If they can’t be placed with a family they will be put to sleep. Yea, its also tv but belief
is still part of the quotient. If I offer you both an orange and a lemon and you choose the lemon you can’t get mad at me coz its sour. Peace.

By: Jacque

Jacque — Fri, 10 Aug 2007 00:42:37 +0000

I’ve been an avid fan of the Dog Whisperer and of Cesar Millan, but now that I’ve ordered products…I’m not so sure anymore!

Has anyone ordered the gift set from Cesar Millan, Inc. and tried to redeem the “gift certificate” for the illusion collar and leash?

I have tried for over 2 weeks now and it is becoming a joke. I have spoken with 4 different people, all of whom promise it is in stock and being ordered and they will call me with the order number. It never happens.

Now they are just flippant about it and the latest character says that he’ll have to call me in the morning and that HE is going to get to the bottom of this! RIGHT!! He also seemed amused by the process, as though this is a game they play with people. I am beginning to wonder if they intended to ship them in the first place?

I would never have ordered the gift set if I didn’t think it was a good value by including the leash and collar set. It states you can redeem it online, as I ordered the gift set, but when you try…there is no option for inputing the gift number! So, you have to call. I wouldn’t recommend wasting your time trying to redeem any certificates!

My order came within a couple of weeks (which is slow by today’s standards), but trying to get the leash/collar set has been a total fiasco!

If there is anyone from the real Cesar Millan group who cares about this…please look into how this company is processing your orders. You have at least ONE very dissatisfied customer and I venture to guess, there are hundreds more!

By: Doggie Sanchez

Doggie Sanchez — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 03:03:37 +0000

For the record, it was the American Humane Association, NOT the Humane Society that condemned Cesar’s methods. However well intentioned, I believe strongly that they were misguided in their attack on him, and that the root of their complaints, though they may not even be aware of it, perhaps lies more in resentment of his success rather than sincere concern. Whether or not people agree with his methods, what he has done for this society’s relationships with their dogs is priceless. His philosophies about selflessness and awareness of the natural world has brought not only new opportunities for human and dog but also introduced spiritual ideas to those who would have never been inclined to learn about them otherwise. He is a teacher in every sense of the word.

Some may speak ill of Cesar, but his actions are more humane than most. After all, he brings understanding and compassion to the types of dogs that many people would rather see put down and forgotten about. He also helps us find solutions to problems that were once thought “unfixable”, which means less abandoned animals and happier, more balanced people.

Thank you, Cesar!

D.S.

By: LInda

LInda — Wed, 27 Jun 2007 00:34:08 +0000

Cesar has forgotten more than most dog trainers will
ever know. He has an instinct for what will make the
dog a healthy animal. It’s true what he says about what
type of leader a dog will follow. STRONG. Not wishy
washy. Humans try to put “human” characteristics on
a CANINE, and there is the mistake. It’s all about the
dog. We have a responsibility to them to treat them as
such.