tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768075887820301634.post7100273583144571857..comments2023-08-17T07:44:09.940-04:00Comments on MargeBlog: Boiling BloodSamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18146649374510678844noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768075887820301634.post-84879944364579893052010-06-01T13:02:29.929-04:002010-06-01T13:02:29.929-04:00I am so disgusted by this that I can't even th...I am so disgusted by this that I can't even think of proper words to say. The things I have to say are way too brutal and violent for a public forum. Loved your email though. I like the word "injurious". You sounded very intelligent and well-informed.Amy / Layla the Malamutehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17483472323529793052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768075887820301634.post-15732540671617290972010-05-31T22:44:03.422-04:002010-05-31T22:44:03.422-04:00Yikes. I couldn't even watch the video. I don&...Yikes. I couldn't even watch the video. I don't do well with that stuff because I always end up thinking about what would have happened to Kona if she had been adopted to someone who used harsh training methods. Kills me. So glad you sent the email.AChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11851263591445841749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768075887820301634.post-73815292008078327212010-05-31T19:37:20.697-04:002010-05-31T19:37:20.697-04:00Good for you for writing that e-mail. You know how...Good for you for writing that e-mail. You know how it is - if enough people learn about this and spread the word his show will tank. Keep up the good fight!Life With Dogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13466234787177577152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768075887820301634.post-10505381819000650862010-05-31T16:53:55.621-04:002010-05-31T16:53:55.621-04:00I can't believe that this brutal man has his o...I can't believe that this brutal man has his own TV show, which means that there are many people who like to watch the way he treats dogs.Cinnamon and Minthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12619271665722937945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768075887820301634.post-55617918972680963282010-05-31T13:52:48.483-04:002010-05-31T13:52:48.483-04:00I couldn't watch either video. But I agree wi...I couldn't watch either video. But I agree with whomever stated you should write the same to the network and to the sponsor! Time to get him off TV!!!Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00824027366993286152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768075887820301634.post-16156504179088051652010-05-31T09:51:21.824-04:002010-05-31T09:51:21.824-04:00Bravo to you! I'm thoroughly enjoying the HUM...Bravo to you! I'm thoroughly enjoying the HUMAN education going on around here. The Knight tends to get loud when he's re-telling an animated story, and I've been telling him that the fur-girls are very sensitive to changes in mood and volume.<br /><br />Sissy just sulks, which will sometimes move him, but Gretchen flees to my lap where she stands guard over me, and that is making QUITE an impression. ;) I shudder to think what someone such as this overbearing (cruel) trainer would do to my darling dogs!SissySeeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13249971578077045662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768075887820301634.post-89189096835120090482010-05-31T07:47:20.337-04:002010-05-31T07:47:20.337-04:00I couldnt watch the videos either. Man people are ...I couldnt watch the videos either. Man people are stupid and Im sure there are people using and praising his methods. Ugh! Great letter!! Good for you. DianaDianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16378710392378543981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768075887820301634.post-46010632738605149692010-05-31T07:37:15.368-04:002010-05-31T07:37:15.368-04:00what cruel methods! I couldn't imagine doing t...what cruel methods! I couldn't imagine doing that to a dog to get it to sit. and a lady in the video looked like she was smiling. grrr. I completely agree, the average pet owner could be easily influenced by trainers like this. There's so much to be said for learning how to read body language and communicating with your dog in a positive way. I personally never leave how without treats (as a training tool), not bribery. <br /><br />thanks for sharing this. I do hope it reaches people who are actually considering his methods.<br /><br />hi marge! belly rubs.. <br /><br />tulatula monstahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09491710283515737450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768075887820301634.post-74506055197737088542010-05-31T00:49:33.291-04:002010-05-31T00:49:33.291-04:00The really sad part is that a lot of people believ...The really sad part is that a lot of people believe what trainers like this guy say. I had a person who was working on my house tell me that my dogs needed me to "assert dominance"... I asked what his experience was with dogs - he said that he didn't have one but watched Cesar Milan on TV. Jeez.<br /><br />I couldn't agree with you more strongly. But, I must admit that when I had my first dogs, dominance training was pretty much the only way that anyone trained a dog... so I've done it (but never with such violence). Now, experiencing the new way of training, I so wish that it had been common a long time ago. My dogs' behaviors are so much more reliable because they *want* to please me rather than constantly trying to avoid correction. In any case, great post!KBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16885661679762446456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768075887820301634.post-9766939542276083502010-05-30T23:43:26.953-04:002010-05-30T23:43:26.953-04:00Very good letter,Sam! I think if you write a coup...Very good letter,Sam! I think if you write a couple more like one to the network this jerk is on, and one to a main sponsor.<br /><br />Unfortunately, there are enough unkind people out there who feel as he does about training to use his methods. We need to get him moved and off television!<br /><br />Cheers,<br />Jo (and Stella, too)Stellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04890014621743537798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768075887820301634.post-10540039444644344152010-05-30T23:08:29.482-04:002010-05-30T23:08:29.482-04:00I just feel sorry for the people who leave their d...I just feel sorry for the people who leave their dogs in his hands.<br />I hope you two had a nice sunny morning together!<br />Kisses and hugs<br />LorenzaLorenzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13869787251617068379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768075887820301634.post-79016896736950928332010-05-30T22:21:21.805-04:002010-05-30T22:21:21.805-04:00Yikes! That made me cringe big time. I just can&#...Yikes! That made me cringe big time. I just can't believe that people sign up for that.Never Say Never Greyhoundshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00001070229800933763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768075887820301634.post-26700695132445387562010-05-30T21:45:51.558-04:002010-05-30T21:45:51.558-04:00WOOF! WOOF! It reminds me of my first teacher when...WOOF! WOOF! It reminds me of my first teacher when I was only 7 weeks old. My family was very disgusted n walked out the class so we do understand your point. Lots of Golden Woofs, SugarGolden Woofs! SUGARhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15060075282499486355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768075887820301634.post-10297370323158438352010-05-30T20:59:43.210-04:002010-05-30T20:59:43.210-04:00We could only watch part of the first one, and had...We could only watch part of the first one, and had to stop. That's so abusive!<br />Tail wags,<br />StormsThe Army of Fourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12430214230146328389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768075887820301634.post-22775681935518393532010-05-30T20:16:46.571-04:002010-05-30T20:16:46.571-04:00Sorry...
Your post title and words were enough fo...Sorry...<br /><br />Your post title and words were enough for me to know I could NOT watch -<br /><br />Thanks for sharing this and proving once again there are some real nutjobs out there -<br /><br />Khyra's MomNAK and The Residents of The Khottage Now With KhattleDog!https://www.blogger.com/profile/12341698924927724604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768075887820301634.post-29233499239931389802010-05-30T18:44:44.522-04:002010-05-30T18:44:44.522-04:00That's terrible! Those poor dogs- it just brok...That's terrible! Those poor dogs- it just broke my heart to watch those videos. Thanks for sharing though, I've never even heard of that guy. It's amazing what a little love, patience, and positive reinforcement can do!LauraKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01106055832592897298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768075887820301634.post-39146380520208750032010-05-30T18:03:48.278-04:002010-05-30T18:03:48.278-04:00Well, I couldn't watch either one. Your descri...Well, I couldn't watch either one. Your descriptions were enough. People like this are DANGEROUS and it makes me want to cry that dogs are subjected to these types of methods.<br /><br />I watched an "It's Me or the Dog" episode recently with an aggressive pekingese. The dog had been "trained" using dominance tactics. Every time the dog would act aggressive, she'd get her leash yanked. And the owners were mystified why it wasn't working. Victoria Stilwell set about improving the RELATIONSHIP between the dog and the owners, and building up trust. It wasn't an easy, fast fix but it worked.<br /><br />As I was watching the show, I started thinking, what fun or joy is there in the dominance approach to training? How awful to always be worried that you can never let your guard down or just enjoy your dog because you're always afraid your dog is going to "take over." How much better is it to work WITH your dog and for the dog to do things for you because it actually ENJOYS it rather than doing it out of fear?<br /><br />Okay, I'm off the soapbox now. Thanks for your post. It's an important one.<br /><br />Ambermayziegalhttp://mayziegal.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768075887820301634.post-86665672116475928802010-05-30T17:44:31.802-04:002010-05-30T17:44:31.802-04:00I almost could not watch the first movie. That poo...I almost could not watch the first movie. That poor little dog. I was glad the second movie didn't show the actual lynching. Gosh, when it is training time for my dogs they are happy and engaged and making eye contact with their tails held high, sometimes even (gasp) wagging. <br /><br />I have to say that even thirty years ago when all training was choke or pinch I never encountered anybody like this guy. The trainers always emphasized that for the tool to work it should be relaxed and used with a sharp, painless jerk just to get attention. <br /><br />Thanks for your PSA and even if your letter goes no place, he'll read it and know there are people like you out there that are on to him. Yuck.<br /><br />Mango MommaDexterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09238751458587219022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768075887820301634.post-91095200779454912672010-05-30T15:56:42.919-04:002010-05-30T15:56:42.919-04:00There actually is scientific evidence behind these...There actually is scientific evidence behind these training methods. The evidence concludes that aggressive training methods result in....you guessed it! Aggressive dogs.<br /><br />This article is a must read, especially for those that insist Cesar Milan "isn't all bad":<br /><br />http://abrionline.org/article.php?id=254<br /><br /><br />Very nice post, Sam. More people need to be made aware that self-titled "dog trainers" are doing a lot of harm.<br /><br />-CCarolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11175960074150834058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768075887820301634.post-11474912105210184552010-05-30T15:48:02.908-04:002010-05-30T15:48:02.908-04:00It is scary that there are still some silly humans...It is scary that there are still some silly humans who think that is the way to train dogs!<br />We hope people will see through this.<br />xxxMartha https://www.blogger.com/profile/14339058720002383045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768075887820301634.post-75891380545321565322010-05-30T13:43:50.009-04:002010-05-30T13:43:50.009-04:00Sad. Hopefully things are starting to change.
...Sad. Hopefully things are starting to change. <br /><br />I just real an article in the whole dog journal that stated people in the AKC obedience circuit are still using "corrective methods", and many think that is the only way to get their dog to win the top title. I don't get it.<br /><br />I saw a dog at the vet with a pronged collar. Broke my heart, as I sat there with my clicker, treat bag, and two well behaved dogs.Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07715453703592474992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768075887820301634.post-17571702649939918142010-05-30T12:46:32.206-04:002010-05-30T12:46:32.206-04:00There is a difference between training and abusing...There is a difference between training and abusing till a dog complies. This guy, who I never heard of till now, needs to have a rope tied around his neck and be jerked and dragged around for at least a year till he learns that he's not dominant.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05100381901254968075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768075887820301634.post-29639812717388546072010-05-30T12:35:50.223-04:002010-05-30T12:35:50.223-04:00I have never heard of this barbarian, and can'...I have never heard of this barbarian, and can't believe that thinking hominoids can be duped into signing up to train their dogs with him. Ouch - it hurt so hard to watch your vids. You got boiling blood over here too. VERY well-written email - you've got the lit. chops. (Like your new blog look - sorry I haven't visited - it's been a bit cracker over here.) Arggghhhh.<br />xxoo Sammie and MaGolden Samanthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01810994485527475133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768075887820301634.post-79774659849376802902010-05-30T12:34:11.788-04:002010-05-30T12:34:11.788-04:00Well, every village has an idiot, I guess this one...Well, every village has an idiot, I guess this one must come from a BIG town. The only thing he's demonstrating is what a moron he is.<br /><br />MichelleBRUTUShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11876504197398697370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768075887820301634.post-14145087693838935572010-05-30T12:21:52.760-04:002010-05-30T12:21:52.760-04:00wow, I just do not understand the mentality of so ...wow, I just do not understand the mentality of so many people that dogs are to be DOMINATED, and forced into submission and that is not training...training is teaching a dog to understand what we want, if someone came up to him and asked him to do something in a language he did not understand and then choked him or hurt him to get him to do as they asked because he was so uncooperative....how much learning would be going on. Also you would never be able to get behaviors like swiping their hose, or all the behaviors trainers get when they do tv shows or things like that. How could that dog be motivated or move fast and confidently on a agility course? Like the people who would listen to him need to think...I always think dog owners HAVE to be advocates and think when they let anyone do anything or tell them to do anything to their dogs. He has a show? What channel is that on? Who is the idiot who bought that show? That is who we should educate, this idiot probably is beyond understanding if he thought this all up to begin with.Kathy Mocharnukhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03029142726866533193noreply@blogger.com