The Dog Whisperer: Beginning and Intermediate Dog Training

Director: Jane Selle Morgan And Catherine O'neill
Actors: Paul Owens, The Original Dog Whisperer
Studio: Sand Castle Enterprises LLC
Category: DVD

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Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars 94 reviews
Sales Rank: 1407

Format: Ntsc
Language: English (Unknown)
Region: 0
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 72 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.4 x 0.6

UPC: 183390000000
EAN: 0183390000000
ASIN: B000VG62GO

Release Date: June 4, 2004
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The Dog Whisperer: Beginning and Intermediate Dog Training

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2 out of 5 stars Cesar Milan? Not so much    December 27, 2008
Nathan Beauchamp (Oak Park, IL USA)
I bought this as a Christmas present for my sister-in-law who had just gotten a Sheltie puppy. I did not spend enough time reading the description and thought it was from the "real" dog whisperer Cesar Milan. In actuality, it is someone else. Judging from the results of my sister-in-laws dog, the training methods in this video are problematic. Her dog will behave, but only when it expects to receive payment. I've owned a couple dogs in my time, and trained them all to be well behaved using few if any treats. Positive reinforcement works wonders, but treats IMHO should be kept to a minimum. Negative reinforcement is at times necessary as well. I know its not very PC to say that, but it is true. I learned this wile working for a retired veteran who kenneled any number of dogs in the summer for extra income. He hired me to feed and care for these dogs, and during that summer I learned a whole lot 'on the job.' One of the things I learned is you cannot give a dog enough praise or encouragement or treats to break it of the habit of jumping up on people (which would never have happened in the first place with good training, but these were NOT my dogs). You have to use negative reinforcement, which in this case involved knocking the dogs unto their back. Again, I know that isn't very PC, but you can take it from me, it does work, and it works quickly. While I prefer positive reinforcement, as with children, there sometimes need to be consequences.

I suggest you spend a bit more and make sure you get an actual Cesar Milan DVD set. Your dog will thank you.


4 out of 5 stars FUNNY and INFORMATIVE Dog training.    December 16, 2008
M. Jones
This was a nice surprise, it was simple and easy to follow and had alot of content.


5 out of 5 stars A bit cheesy at times but VERY effective    December 12, 2008
T. Harper (Holly Lake Ranch, TX United States)
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This DVD is presented professionally but Paul Owens can be a bit cheesy at times in his narrative. That being said, the training content is extremely effective. My husband and I recently 'adopted' a stray male dog that appears to be a lab/pit mix, but we're not quite sure. Romo is adorable, goofy, sweet and loving, but very spirited and has the attention span of a gnat. After viewing the DVD we began the training. Within THREE DAYS Romo learned to sit, stay, heel, and lay down! My husband and I are amazed with Romo's progress and plan to buy the advanced training DVD once Romo's mastered beginning and intermediate. Thank you Paul Owens, for providing an exemplary training program that anyone can implement.


1 out of 5 stars Deceptive Title    November 18, 2008
S. K. Collins (Austin, Texas)
I purchased this DVD thinking it was by Cesar Milan...the true Dog Whisperer. However, it was some other guy. There was too much filler and not enough information in this video. I found the bits on what the dog thinks ridiculous and a waste of time to watch.


5 out of 5 stars Great DVD    October 30, 2008
Jeannette Plumlee (Lodi, CA)
I recieved alot of info and good practises from this DVD. Had to play it on my computer. I guess not compatable with HD DVD player. Highly recommend for new dog owners