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 Waste of Money July 9, 2006
Pen Fraser (Houston.Texas)
4 out of 11 found this review helpful
This DVD was so boring and was a waste of money.
It also hardly showed much training, it was very short. I was looking for a good training video, and it was more funny and entertaining than educational, so I learned nothing.
 A great training tool from the TRUE dog whisperer! July 9, 2006
Dog Lover (Los Angeles, CA USA)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
This is a delightful, helpful, and amazingly useful DVD that teaches an effective and loving training method. And most importantly, it works! I recently rescued an older, traumatized, abused, and aggressive dog that the city shelter was ready to euthanize. I used the techniques in this DVD, and within days, I had earned the dog's trust. Now my buddy displays no aggression at all: and this all happened within days, with a large, strong, difficult dog! I can't imagine trying to display dominance over this dog in order to control him: my guess is that's why he was so freaked out in the first place.
The psychology behind Mr. Owen's techniques (basically, classical conditioning using treats to reward desireable behaviors) was a revelation to me. I knew all about it with humans, but for some reason had never thought about using it with my dogs. The tools worked as well with my friend's puppy, and my parents' 130 pound adult German Shepherd. The fact that all of it can be accomplished through non-violence makes it even better.
I was surprised to see some of the other reviewers comments because although this DVD is recent, Paul Owen's The Dog Whisperer book was published in 1999, years before the other trainer who calls himself by the same name came into the public's awareness. This is true dog whispering: knowing how the dog thinks, and using the most gentle, loving, and effective methods to shape the dog's behavior rather than "breaking" the dog (just like the real Horse Whisperer does with horses). I would recommend this DVD, and the book, to everyone. And the cartoon is adorable.
Treater not Whisperer June 29, 2006
Bob
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
This is one of the most inane and worthless training programs that I ever participated in or watched. He doesn't whisper he continually gives treats. I guess the dogs obey because they get fat and complacent. Not a Cesar Milan. Save your money until you can afford a Cesar tape
Great Video Guide June 25, 2006
Mary Hess (, USA)
4 out of 6 found this review helpful
This is a wonderful 'visual' guide to dog training.....like having your own private in-home trainer.....fun and easy to follow and the methods work!! My little rescue beagle comes into the room whenever I am playing it!
This guy doesn't even know how to talk to a dog, let alone whisper May 18, 2006
Amanda B. Curry (Brooklyn, NY)
30 out of 41 found this review helpful
*phew* This was a doozy. The only thing I learned from this DVD was how Amazon's return policy works. I laughed my way through the entire thing. The guy sure talks alot, but if you watch closely most of the dogs are on a leash and they are CONSTANTLY fed treats. You feel as if he ever runs out all choas will ensue.
I was excited to see "Dog Baseball" until I realized it consisted of putting dog treats on bases - and he described this as a game to wean your dog of treats.
There were some half assed puppets thrown in and some really crappy animation.
Overall, if you are looking for a DVD to simply rest your coffee on, it's highly recommended.
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