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Be the Pack Leader

By: Cesar Millan, Melissa Jo Peltier
Narrated by: John H. Mayer
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Best-selling author Cesar Millan takes his principles of dog psychology a step further, showing you how to develop the calm-assertive energy of a successful pack leader and use it to improve your dog’s life - and your own.

Filled with practical tips and techniques as well as real-life success stories from his clients (including the Grogan family, owners of Marley from Marley & Me) and his popular television show Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan, Cesar helps you understand and read your dog’s energy as well as your own so that you can move beyond just correcting behavioral issues and take your connection with your dog to the next level. The principles of calm-assertive energy will help you become a better pack leader in every area of your life, improving your relationships with friends, family, and coworkers.

In addition, Cesar addresses several important issues for the first time, including what you need to know about the major dog behavior tools available and the difference between “personality” and “instability.” Ultimately, what emerges from Be the Pack Leader are both happier dogs and happier, more centered owners.

An Audible for Dogs Pick: Make your dog's day. Cesar Millan shares how audiobooks can make dogs happier and calmer. Learn more.
©2007 Cesar Milan and Melissa Jo Peltier (P)2007 Books on Tape

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A prophet

Cesar Millan is a special gem on this Earth. listen and follow his words and you will be a better person.

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This is a great book!

I enjoyed this book a lot and learned much from it. I totally reccomend it!

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much-needed information

the whole book was excellent. very useful the last chapter. audiobook is just what I needed. suggest to readers with audiobook jump to last chapter. then go through the entire book. you'll get much-needed rules right away and understand the book a little more. again excellent training. I've got a German shepherd pound puppy that's 2 years old and 65 lb. little hard to handle but we have a labrador that's been with us for a number of years and she's helping her out. thanks Cesar!

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Great Dog Book

Millan offers sensible, practical advice for dog-owners. The basic message I got out of this book is that dogs respond best to a balanced, assertive leader who can provide a structured and orderly environment, and the book provides lots of insight on how to accomplish this. By controling the kind of "energy" you present to your dog, and giving the correct amounts of exercise, discipline and affection you can solve many problems.

I have a 2 year old lab-pyrenees cross with a LOT of energy. Since reading this book and applying much of the advice I have noticed significant improvements in his leash and off-leash walking behaviour, jumping, whining and yard escapes.

I highly recommend this book to all dog owners (current or potential).

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Would you listen to Be the Pack Leader again? Why?

Yes, it gives great insight into the psychology of dogs as well as people! I enjoyed learning how my energy affects my dogs.

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Calm Assertive Energy

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Another fantastic book by Cesar Milan

Absolutely brilliant and helpful in all aspects of taking care of your dog. Down to the very last chapter it is brimming with valuable information of how to have a healthy and very happy relationship with your pack!

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another example of the Best Way ... Cesar's Way

An excellent extension of Cesar's Way, and well worth reading/listening to several times. I Love this guy .!.!. Cesar .?.You Rock Brother !!!

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Excellent

Cesar not only understands dog behaviors, but also has a keen insight on the reactions and behaviors of people.

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Very informative

I own no pets and probably will not anytime soon but this book had me thinking about it. This book is about the relationship between you and your dog., and what kind of behavior you should expect from your dog. I found it very informative. This is not a book about how to specify train your dog. He does compare different methods of training and equipment such as leashes.
I think this is very good information that all dog owners should know.

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My dog is my mirror.

Understanding my behavior & attitudes are a reflected in my dog Simba, was a game changer. when I notice he’s being dominant or aggressive, I look into myself & ask myself what’s bothering me? More often then not, I’m carrying something around mentally. When I put it down or address it, he reflects that, in a calm & submissive behavior. I would have never guessed that could ever be the case. Thank you Cesar.

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