Dog whispering? - Dog Forum

Smith · 10-20-2005, 02:42 AM

I've heard a bit about dog whispering (like horse whispering, I guess) as a training technique. Anyone know anything about this?

Lassie · 10-20-2005, 03:30 AM

There is a DVD called the Dog Whisperer. I don;t know anything about it other than that some people I know have seen it and said it is pretty good.

Edith · 10-20-2005, 03:48 AM

We sell this DVD at the store I work at. It is alright, but it isn't anything like real horse whispering is. Just trying to capitalize on the trend, I guess. It is good, but there are better.

pitbullsrock · 11-04-2005, 07:17 AM

i personally don't like it at all but like all training methods it may work for you and not others. all dogs are differnt and learn differently therfor different training methods are needed for each individual dog. so far this dog wispering method has worked on 0 dogs i have been training.

suki · 11-06-2005, 03:51 AM

There is a wonderful book out called the "Rosetta Bone", (communication between humans and canines), by Cheryl S. Smith. It's wonderful, and I highly recommend it. Also, she will e-mail you with any questions you may have, as she and I have wriiten a few times, and she's just a PEACH!!!!

Sumadu · 11-06-2005, 06:15 AM

I own the book, "The Dog Whisperer," and it's great! Respecting all life--Namaste--is the best way to go.

babesmom · 11-15-2005, 07:17 PM

Hi Suki! Would you by chance have Cheryl Smith's e-address? I'll look for her book also!
Thanks a bunch..

RobDar · 11-19-2005, 03:13 PM

How you choose to train your pet is entirely a personal decision. There are plus's and minus's to each "style" of training...the most important is that you choose a method YOU are comfortable performing. If you are not comfortable with choker correction, as an example, you will likely not do the follow through and consistant training that is necessary to properly train your dog. The only thing I can say bout the whisperer method is that it does seem somewhat more effective with the Beagle and Coonhound than other methods we have tried.

suki · 12-01-2005, 02:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by babesmom

Hi Suki! Would you by chance have Cheryl Smith's e-address? I'll look for her book also!
Thanks a bunch..

I do!!! And, sorry I am so late in replying=just noticed this.

it's
www.writedog.com

AustinDogs · 12-17-2005, 04:21 PM

I've seen many different trainers call themselves Dog Whisperers and the thing that has struck me is that they all use very different methods (some using shock collars, etc.). I think there was a book publlished in the 60s or 70s that used good methods that was called the Dog Whisperer but now there are people out there using the name that, IMO, don't use methods I'd suggest to others.

If you want to locate a trainer in your area, I'd suggest going to the Assoc. of Pet Dog Trainers website and use their location service. They also have guidelines for selecting a trainer.

If you're looking for a good book, I recommend The Other End of the Leash by Patricia McConnell. She also has excellent pamphlets on specific topics (like fear, separation anxiety, etc.) and great videos. Her website is www.Dogsbestfriendtraining.com

Cara

10-20-2005, 02:42 AM	#1
Smith Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 10	Dog whispering? I've heard a bit about dog whispering (like horse whispering, I guess) as a training technique. Anyone know anything about this?

11-06-2005, 06:15 AM	#6
Sumadu Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Cape Cod, MA Posts: 1	Dog Whisperer I own the book, "The Dog Whisperer," and it's great! Respecting all life--Namaste--is the best way to go.

11-19-2005, 03:13 PM	#8
RobDar Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 24	training.... How you choose to train your pet is entirely a personal decision. There are plus's and minus's to each "style" of training...the most important is that you choose a method YOU are comfortable performing. If you are not comfortable with choker correction, as an example, you will likely not do the follow through and consistant training that is necessary to properly train your dog. The only thing I can say bout the whisperer method is that it does seem somewhat more effective with the Beagle and Coonhound than other methods we have tried.

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10-20-2005, 03:30 AM	#2
Lassie Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 10	There is a DVD called the Dog Whisperer. I don;t know anything about it other than that some people I know have seen it and said it is pretty good.

10-20-2005, 03:48 AM	#3
Edith Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 10	We sell this DVD at the store I work at. It is alright, but it isn't anything like real horse whispering is. Just trying to capitalize on the trend, I guess. It is good, but there are better.

11-04-2005, 07:17 AM	#4
pitbullsrock Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: BC Canada Posts: 18	i personally don't like it at all but like all training methods it may work for you and not others. all dogs are differnt and learn differently therfor different training methods are needed for each individual dog. so far this dog wispering method has worked on 0 dogs i have been training.

11-06-2005, 03:51 AM	#5
suki Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: North Shore Boston, MA. Posts: 115	There is a wonderful book out called the "Rosetta Bone", (communication between humans and canines), by Cheryl S. Smith. It's wonderful, and I highly recommend it. Also, she will e-mail you with any questions you may have, as she and I have wriiten a few times, and she's just a PEACH!!!!

11-15-2005, 07:17 PM	#7
babesmom Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 2	Hi Suki! Would you by chance have Cheryl Smith's e-address? I'll look for her book also! Thanks a bunch..

12-17-2005, 04:21 PM	#10
AustinDogs Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 6	I've seen many different trainers call themselves Dog Whisperers and the thing that has struck me is that they all use very different methods (some using shock collars, etc.). I think there was a book publlished in the 60s or 70s that used good methods that was called the Dog Whisperer but now there are people out there using the name that, IMO, don't use methods I'd suggest to others. If you want to locate a trainer in your area, I'd suggest going to the Assoc. of Pet Dog Trainers website and use their location service. They also have guidelines for selecting a trainer. If you're looking for a good book, I recommend The Other End of the Leash by Patricia McConnell. She also has excellent pamphlets on specific topics (like fear, separation anxiety, etc.) and great videos. Her website is www.Dogsbestfriendtraining.com Cara