DOG Training TOYS

Cesar Millan has become a household name in the world of dog training and millions of television viewers tune in to his show every week.

Whether they are more impressed with Millan’s undeniable charm and charismatic appearance rather than his apparent correction of any dog’s behavioural problems remains to be seen.

Controversy grows as many professional dog psychologists, trainers, behaviourists and canine experts claim that Millan’s archaic use of choke collars and physical and mental force borders on animal abuse and cruelty.

Cesar Millan was born on August 27th, 1969. A native of Culiacan, in Mexico, he lived on his parent’s farm in Ixpalino. His parents were poor and Millan grew up without television or any of the things that are enjoyed by youngsters today. Millan does not feel that he had a deprived childhood. On the contrary, Cesar Millan thrived in a loving family environment.

His grandfather was a “campesino” (farm worker) who looked after a large herd of cows. Millan says his love of dogs stems from watching them work on the farm, herding cows and guarding the property. He realised that the dogs never needed training, rewards or commands as they worked through natural instinctive behaviour and respected his grandfather as a natural leader.

Millan’s early teachers were the dogs of his childhood as he watched how dogs on other farms behaved. Having no knowledge of canine psychology, Millan saw how his grandfather, just by being quietly assertive and consistent, managed to establish control over all the dogs.

His family moved to the city as his father was given a job as a government photographer. Proud of their first television set, Millan watched avidly shows such as Rin Tin Tin and Lassie which fuelled his desire to become a dog trainer. He began working at a local vet doing menial tasks such as…