tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4342894928019373443.post8107073199298644417..comments2022-04-07T21:08:52.490-07:00Comments on NW Dog Whisperer: Is There a Difference Between Whispering and Training?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4342894928019373443.post-18828218421657228942014-06-28T12:00:14.099-07:002014-06-28T12:00:14.099-07:00I disagree. First off, of all the flag-waving high...I disagree. First off, of all the flag-waving high-faluting titles re counterconditioning is just that...hyperbole. Then the references to whispering & Ceasarites & playing-the-leader have been put in a context of the ridiculous. Had you used the services of NWDW you'd understand how quickly and effectively the process worked. Accomplished more in 2 short sessions than w/ certified behaviorists. I should know, I used them both. NWDW approach was the only one that worked...forget all the other cliches. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4342894928019373443.post-72384111589669965572009-02-13T10:26:00.000-08:002009-02-13T10:26:00.000-08:00This post, as well as the other claims of "whisper...This post, as well as the other claims of "whispering" shows a distinct lack of understanding of not only what dog trainers and behaviorists DO, but also a complete lack of understanding about dogs. Basing theories off of long ago debunked studies done on captive wolves is simply wrong. I'm disappointed to see yet more Cesarites popping up on the internet trying to talk people out of training their dogs, out of taking their dogs to trained behaviorists and dog trainers, and convincing that in order to live happily with their dogs they have to play at being the "leader." Such a silly notion.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4342894928019373443.post-80140763813453131942007-06-03T17:22:00.000-07:002007-06-03T17:22:00.000-07:00It's interesting that you mention that, because ou...It's interesting that you mention that, because our most successful whisperer is also a Veterinary Behaviorist, and had been in the veterinary field for nearly 25 years.<BR/><BR/>So, you were saying that "a veterinary behaviorist would recommend counterconditioning (which isn't bribery by the way) to solve aggression problems, house soiling problems, jumping up, pretty much any problem one can imagine."<BR/><BR/>I would love to see a "positive trainer" or "counter conditioning animal behaviorist with a PhD" that uses either treats or clicks to be able to show results in less than 15 minutes. <BR/><BR/>Most dog trainers need several sessions to achieve desired results, which ends up costing the dog owner much more money, and putting more money into the pockets of "positive trainers".<BR/><BR/>We are typically successful in the first session, and have <B>never</B> needed more than two sessions with a dog to achieve long term successful behavior modification.miss appropriatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03764316406687901242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4342894928019373443.post-9759373358302988592007-06-03T16:38:00.000-07:002007-06-03T16:38:00.000-07:00"However, treats and bribes does nothing for the b..."However, treats and bribes does nothing for the behavior problems that many dog owners experience."<BR/><BR/> Actually, counter-conditioning is the preferred method for correcting nearly all behavioral problems. A CAAB (animal behaviorist with a PHD) or a veterinary behaviorist would recommend counterconditioning (which isn't bribery by the way) to solve aggression problems, house soiling problems, jumping up, pretty much any problem one can imagine.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com