Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan: The Ultimate Episode Guide

by Jim Milio, Melissa Jo Peltier

If you have a dog, if you love "Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan," if you love compelling reality TV, you must have the companion guide to the phenomenally popular television show starring dog behavior expert Cesar Millan. Cesar Millan has become the household name in dog rehabilitation. His #1-ranked National Geographic television show "Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan" has become appointment television for fans with dogs and often those without them, too. Millions of viewers tune in every week, host Cesar-watching parties at their homes, and marvel over last week's episode at their local dog parks. Now, following his bestselling books, "Cesar's Way" and "Be the Pack Leader," this episode guide will help newcomers and fans alike relive every moment from the show's first three seasons and learn some crucial dog behavior secrets in the process.

"Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan: The Ultimate Episode Guide" features 150 compelling stories of the dogs Cesar has met and mastered -- from NuNu the demon Chihuahua to Wilshire the firehouse Dalmatian. Easy to use and packed with Cesar's trademark wisdom, "Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan" features: organization by behavioral problem (i.e., aggression, phobias, obsessions) notable quotes, advice, and tips from Cesarphotos of Cesar, the dogs he has met, and the people whose lives he's changed production secrets from behind the scenes of the showupdates on how the dogs and their owners are getting along today

Readers will be fascinated to learn how Cesar diagnosed and treated each dog's problem behavior and how he coached the owner to rectify it. The book's accessible format also includes indexes organized by breed and dog name. "Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan" is an essential addition to any dog lover's library.

Genres: Nonfiction, Dogs, Animals, How To

368 pages, Paperback

First published March 25, 2008

Reviews

[Sally · Rating 1 out of 5]

completely useless book for me. I talk to my dogs and they seem to hear just fine. I was hoping there would be more lessons on how to train.

[Asia · Rating 1 out of 5]

Ugh...

[Shirley Revill · Rating 5 out of 5]

Published some time ago and worth looking out for. A very interesting read. Recommended.

[Julie · Rating 3 out of 5]

I love reading about dogs - such a soft spot! I enjoyed the narrative and learning about Cesar's life. I also like how he makes a big deal out of dogs needing adequate exercise to be well-behaved. It also supports my opinion that dogs should not be treated like humans and wear clothing!

[Hayleehudson · Rating 2 out of 5]

Total let down. It just tells you what happened in each episode. I don't need to know what happens, I already watched it on TV! I was hoping for more training tips from Cesar, not just describing what happened on his show.

[Barbara · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting ideas. Some of Cesar Milan's techniques can be used with children.

[Anne · Rating 2 out of 5]

Engaging and a good introduction, but ultimately not the positive approach I'm looking for.

[Sarai · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book summarizes episodes from the Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan, seasons 1-3. It also gives a few backstage tidbits, and a follow-up on some of the cases.

If you are a fan of the tv show, you've probably seen all these episodes so I'm not sure that this book would be necessary reading for you. But if you have seen some of the episodes and want to fill out your Cesar knowledge, you will probably find this interesting. It does not go into a lot of specifics of the training techniques Cesar used, though sometimes it will give tips that you can make note of. The chapters are short (1-2 pages) so you can put it down and come back later without feeling lost, which I always appreciate.

Product Description:
Cesar Millan has become the household name in dog rehabilitation. His #1-ranked National Geographic television show Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan has become appointment television for fans with dogs and often those without them, too. Millions of viewers tune in every week, host Cesar-watching parties at their homes, and marvel over last week's episode at their local dog parks. Now, following his bestselling books, Cesar's Way and Be the Pack Leader, this episode guide will help newcomers and fans alike relive every moment from the show's first three seasons and learn some crucial dog behavior secrets in the process.

Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan: The Ultimate Episode Guide features 150 compelling stories of the dogs Cesar has met and mastered -- from NuNu the demon Chihuahua to Wilshire the firehouse Dalmatian. Easy to use and packed with Cesar's trademark wisdom, Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan features:

* organization by behavioral problem (i.e., aggression, phobias, obsessions)
* notable quotes, advice, and tips from Cesar
* photos of Cesar, the dogs he has met, and the people whose lives he's changed
* production secrets from behind the scenes of the show
* updates on how the dogs and their owners are getting along today

Readers will be fascinated to learn how Cesar diagnosed and treated each dog's problem behavior and how he coached the owner to rectify it. The book's accessible format also includes indexes organized by breed and dog name. Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan is an essential addition to any dog lover's library.

[Florence (Lefty) MacIntosh · Rating 3 out of 5]

As a book on dog training I’d give it a 3, the TV series is way better. As an auto-biography it gets a 4. Cesar fans will love it. Rags to riches story of illegal Mexican immigrant who turns himself into a phenomenal success. Interesting how differently Mexican’s look at dogs than Westerner’s; dogs are dogs, not people wanna-be’s.
Read this a few years back, what stuck in my mind was the story he told about homeless people and their dogs. Cesar’s observation was they are often the happiest & best behaved dogs you’ll ever meet. Confident in their place in the pack, never suffering from separation anxiety, they get to roam & forage with their pack leader every day. I never considered that, like to believe it’s true. What a win-win situation, a great companion to stave off the loneliness and a happy dog...

[Dayana · Rating 3 out of 5]

El primer dato a tener en cuenta que este libro está escrito por los productores del show, Jim Milio y Melissa Jo Peltier, mientras que César Millán aporta sus palabras en la introducción.

El segundo punto a tener en cuenta es que es una guía de capítulos, no un libro de psicología canina especializado; por lo tanto puede serles útil si su perro se comporta como alguno de los ejemplos ya mostrados en el programa.

Es un libro que sin dudas disfrutarán los fans del programa y los amantes de los perros que ven en la psicología canina la manera de mantener animales saludables y equilibrados.

Mi reseña del libro: http://www.dayanabarrionuevo.com/rese...

[Sandra Stiles · Rating 5 out of 5]

Emily kept having nightmares that she was drowning. She didn't understand it until the night it was storming and the dream returned. When she awoke she was drawn to her window. She saw or sensed something out on the rocks in the water. It was as if it was pleading for help. Emily and her parents rescue the dog and take him to the vet. The connection between Emily and Zach are so strong she knows what he is thinking and feeling. What do these connections mean? This was an enjoyable book but I had a little bit of a problem with the human/dog psychic connection. All in all I would recommend this book for an easy read

[Mariel · Rating 4 out of 5]

I don't think this is the exact version of the book I read. However, this guy is amazing with animals. I read this entire book and don't even own a pet! Weird! However, if I owned a pet...I would be a pro...thanks to Cesar. He has taught himself to think like an animal and the way it lives in its natural life (not confined to a home). He uses that knowledge to understand their behavior and teach owners how to act like a "pack leader". It works wonders with dogs! His show on TV is a testament to how well his methods work.

[Mark · Rating 2 out of 5]

I dont like the show the "Dog Whisperer", so I don't know why I read this (flipped through is more accurate), but I did nonetheless. Please don't misunderstand this rating or review as a shot at Cesar Millan, he is amazing and his new philosophy has revolutionized the dog world. So, onto business...... This book was good for those who love the show. It was visually stunning and the excerpts were informing without being boring. Personally I didn't find it all that thrilling but truth be told, it wasn't uninteresting.

[Kimberly · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book! He has such a calm and wise insight into animals. I loved the way he talks also about the positive energy animals use - something I try to utilize after reading The Secret by Rhonda Byrne. I have found his methods very easy to use & am having great success with training Boone! Plus the common sense approach using exercise as a training tool has been good for the puppy & my whole family. It's a great way for us to bond with the dog & each other.

[Dana · Rating 3 out of 5]

If anyone is trying to train dogs he is the guru. I learned that I need to control my inner energy while around them because they sense it and will react badly if I am angry or impatient. Never deal with them while angry. Before reading it Baily was naughty but now she is calm & cool because I am around her (except sometimes).

[Readysetclick · Rating 2 out of 5]

As a dog trainer, I was curious to read this one. I have seen quite a few episodes and thought it may be interesting. I felt the same way after this book as I do after an episode. Unfulfilled. I just feel like there's not enough information given. It was nice to read the success stories though. Who isn't a sucker for those?

[Jan · Rating 4 out of 5]

I didn't like this book as well as the other book by this author, just because, he had two pages on individual dogs and their issues, so it wasn't as straight forward and helpful. It was nice to see some photos, was like watching short clips on TV of the show.

[Marjetka · Rating 5 out of 5]

Zelo uporabna zadeva. Mirno-odločna energija kar veje iz te knjige, kar pa je najpomembnejše, napolni tudi bralca (vsaj mene je). Lastniki psov, priporočam. Morda tistim, ki jih na sprehod peljejo psi, namesto oni njih.

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[Ashley · Rating 3 out of 5]

This really works if you stick with it (which I haven't)

[Laurie · Rating 2 out of 5]

I didn't actually learn anything about training dogs but did learn which movie stars he has met and worked with.

[Ejmi · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great book for training dog owners. Unfortunately, my dogs didn't take to it.

[Jani]

you're supposed to treat your dog as a dog, but I still can't help babying him sometimes.
I have been using the walking technique in the book, it's great.

[Shelley Sabo]

As we jsut got a new puppy, I thought I had better read up on her thinking!

[Al · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tells you as much about yourself and others as it does dogs.

[Heather · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pretty good. Helped explain what was going on in each episode...planning to get the actual DVDs from Netflix soon.

[Brandy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Awesome if you're a fan of the show.

[SPO · Rating 3 out of 5]

I found this really helpful but the writer is not a professional. His expertise is with dogs. I found it repetitive but helpful.

[Bradley · Rating 2 out of 5]

It has some good ideas as a book to read but you really should view the series to appreciate the content.

[Aimee Ash · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great book to accompany the wonderful tv series

[Angelaipp · Rating 5 out of 5]

In this book you're comprehending more the Cesar philosophy, and comprehending more your dog, and many problem hi has.