Cesar's Way

The Natural, Everyday Guide to Understanding and Correcting Common Dog Problems

By: Cesar Millan, Melissa Jo Peltier

Narrated by: John H. Mayer

Length: 9 hrs and 2 mins

Publisher's summary

Cesar Millan - nationally recognized dog expert - helps you see the world through the eyes of your dog so you can finally eliminate problem behaviors. From his appearances on The Oprah Winfrey Show to his roster of celebrity clients to his reality television series, Cesar Millan is America’s most sought-after dog-behavior expert. But Cesar is not a trainer in the traditional sense - his expertise lies in his unique ability to comprehend dog psychology. Tracing his own amazing journey from a clay-walled farm in Mexico to the celebrity palaces of Los Angeles, Cesar recounts how he learned what makes dogs tick.

In Cesar’s Way, he shares this wisdom, laying the groundwork for you to have stronger, more satisfying relationships with your canine companions. Cesar’s formula for a contented and balanced dog seems impossibly simple: exercise, discipline, and affection, in that order. Taking listeners through the basics of dog psychology and behavior, Cesar shares the inside details of some of his most fascinating cases, using them to illustrate how common behavior issues develop and, more important, how they can be corrected.

You'll learn:

• What your dog really needs may not be what you’re giving him
• Why a dog’s natural pack instincts are the key to your happy relationship
• How to relate to your dog on a canine level
• There are no “problem breeds,” just problem owners
• How to choose a dog who’s right for you and your family
• The difference between discipline and punishment
• And much more!

Filled with fascinating anecdotes about Cesar’s longtime clients, and including forewords by the president of the International Association of Canine Professionals and Jada Pinkett Smith, this is the only book you’ll need to forge a stronger, more rewarding connection with your four-legged companion.

An Audible for Dogs Pick: Make your dog's day. Cesar Millan shares how audiobooks can make dogs happier and calmer. Learn more.

©2006 Cesar Millan (P)2006 Books on Tape

This Really Works!

If you only buy one book ever about your dog, make it this one! While his book will not explain how to teach your dog commands (sit, stay, come) it will teach you how to get your dog to operate in the human world, be easy to live with and most importantly, keep you from ending up in a lawsuit. This book is revolutionary, an absolutely essential read for the dog owner. It shows you how to keep your dog in line - no more annoying, destructive and sometimes dangerous behaviors such as obsessiveness about food and toys, acting dominant and aggressive towards other dogs, biting, barking, whining, etc. No other book on dog training teaches this.

I read several books before this one trying to figure out how to get my puppy to behave. She knows basic commands and several tricks, but I found it didn't keep her from chasing people and animals down the road, barking at every noise and jumping up on people. Nothing I read taught me that. After reading this book, however, and using its principles, my puppy has changed dramatically and quickly.

We give our dogs, love and affection and usually that's it! Just like with people (children especially) you can't love your dog into behaving. Exercise and discipline need to come first. Exercise to release their pent up energy and discipline in the form of rules and boundaries, not to be confused with punishment. Then comes the love and affection. This is what leads to a balanced, stable and healthy dog, one that doesn't rule your life.

Keep an open mind while reading this book, as with anything that really works, it may contradict many things that you have heard or read about dog training. It explains the psychology behind dog behavior and how we can teach a dog to adapt to our world, which is much different than theirs. It will change your life and make you and your dog much happier!

Just an overview of this theme, but useful

There are not specific exercises in the book, but it describes the mindset or attitude which sets framework for the relationship with the dog. Useful book, I liked it.

Great book

One of the best audio books I heared about dogs five stars totally worth listen to it

Fantastic

Our dogs did a complete 180. We are so happy with the way our dogs behave and they are much happier because of our dedication to them! Great book!

Great book that empowers you to be the leader

I was very happy with this book. I love Cesar’s story and his way of doing things - as natural as possible. Anyone interested in owning a dog should listen/read this book first. I love how he said homeless individuals have the most well-behaved and balanced dogs - I’ve noticed that too! A spoiled dog is not a happy dog.

Very helpful

Loved it so much I have shared it with my kids. I've been talking about what I learned and finding opportunities where I can apply these rules for leadership.
The voice behind this book is very easy to listen, very well narrated.

A must read!

After reading this book I recognized the dominant behavior my dog adopted towards a weaker dog at the park and I knew what to do.

good book

good book lots of interesting information. just wish there was some "how to" to follow up with how to change what is being done incorrectly.

overall, glad I read and would recommend

Very informative.

I mean, wow. I never had much of an understanding of dogs. And how I humanized my pets in the past.
I won’t waste I your time with my words.

Listen to Cesar.

Cesar’s way

I’m trying these techniques as the best of my ability some seem impossible but overall I like the book. I don’t like the swearing though but encourage any dog owner to get this book.