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There are so many training manuals for our furry friends. From the “perfect puppy” to the Monks of New Skete. The newer excitement was with Cesar Milan. I agree with some parts of his training methods, though not all. Tamar Gellar (a=at Loved Dog.com) is Oprah’s new dog trainer (as Millan was her former trainer).

So what is your experience? I read “Cesar’s Way” and took a few things from it and just loved them. Walking your dog (one of the basic tenants) is so simple and SO important. When a dog uses its energy, it is mentally as well as physically healthier. We got a little rat terrier who has more energy than he has ANY IDEA what to do with. Going for thirty minute walks twice a day, and we had a different dog.

My only strong problem or issue with Cesar Millan is not completely with him. He can do things that I can’t. I accept that. I saw the clip with the psycho shepherd and he had to use a tennis racket so that it couldn’t bite his legs. I don’t want to do that. But the problem is that people think that they can do a dominance roll on a red zone pit bull. I’m sorry, but not everyone can do that. What Cesar does is awesome, but regular people need to keep in mind that they are NOT him. The work that he has done, and the individual stories of dogs who’s lives have been brought back from the edge of death (literally in some cases as they were to be put to sleep within days), makes his work worth it to me.

I try to be consistent with my dog. We go on hikes when we can. I teach him a few tricks. I know that we have more to work on (dealing with other dogs and with strangers… and some car manners) but he is completely worth it in the end. Give me a shout with what your experience has been. I’m interested.

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I am the proud parent to an 8 year old Pembroke Welsh Corgi, Stewart. A fabulous dog, and we will be starting Canine Agility this summer! Very exciting.

Wanted to show you all a video of a friend who has a corgi. Oh it is priceless..

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I know I know, Dog training? How does THAT relate to books? Well, it doesn’t but it relates to me!

My dog Kayden and I completed the Beginner’s Obedience class in the spring of 2007 at White Mountain K-9 in Plymouth, New Hampshire. The trainer, Mike, was great with my dog, and in each class showed us different ways for training. There are a variety of classes you can take, as well as a “Puppy Playgroup” offered.

I can also vouge for their cat grooming skills. I brought my Mama cat there, and she came back clean as a whistle, and perfectly pleasant. They told me that she was active and interested in the goings on while she was there (which is really saying something for her!).

If you live in central New Hampshire and are looking for a great training and grooming resource, check out White Mountain K-9.

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