Cesar Millan

"He teaches owners the importance of strong leadership, how to stand tall and project an assertive stance. He emphasises that there are no “quick fixes” but then he himself often supposedly cures a dog's negative behaviour in a very short space of time. He insists that owners should never get physical with their dogs then proceeds to teach the “Alpha Roll” and advises the use of choke collars, or even electronic shock collars in some episodes. Whether the hypocrisy is Cesar's or the ever increasing desire of TV companies to show people 'fast-food' types of viewing pleasure remains to be seen.

Millan does believe that dog owners should train consistently every day to prevent unwanted behaviours from returning and stresses the importance of exercise for a dog.

Such is the public's reverence of Millan's techniques that many followers apply his methods to other areas such as with problem children and in the workplace. Millan does point out that canine psychology and human psychology are not the same.

The basis of Millan's approach to dog training has not, as he would have one believe, sprung from his own natural rapport with dogs but has been well-documented in the past by canine experts such as the late John Fisher, Dr. Bruce Fogle and Ray and Lorna Coppinger. These professionals have devoted a lifetime to the study of canine behaviour, have delved into history books to trace the dog's origins and have written many accredited papers on canine psychology.

Many of these reputable people state publicly that Milan's use of the “alpha roll”, forcibly rolling a dog onto its back and pinning it down to assert authority, and his use of lead corrections and choke collars are inhumane and can have serious behavioural consequences. Though Millan is never seen to hit or physically injure any dog he is working with, the critics believe that subjecting a dog to archaic techniques is inhumane and causes fear and confusion in an already stressed dog.

Dr. Nicholas Dodman, Director of Animal Behaviour Clinic at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine said:

“Cesar Millan's methods are based on flooding and punishment. The results, though immediate, will only be transitory. His methods are misguided, outmoded, in some cases dangerous and often inhumane. You would not want to be a dog under his sphere of influence. The sad thing is the public does not recognise the error of his ways"

Jean Donaldson, SPCA Director of Academy for Dog Trainers said:

“Practices such as physically confronting aggressive dogs and using choke collars for fearful dogs are outrageous by even the most diluted dog training standards.”

One of the most well-known and respected world wide dog behaviourists, Dr. Ian Dunbar is also critical of Cesar Millan. Dr. Ian Dunbar is a veterinarian and founder of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers. Dr. Dunbar has written six best selling books, developed the first puppy training courses and achieved many academic degrees. Dr. Dunbar has a veterinary degree, a Special Honours in Physiology and Biochemistry from the Royal Veterinary College of London University, a doctorate in animal behaviour/psychology from the Department of UC Berkeley and over a decade of research and experience in olfactory communication, social behaviour and aggression in canines.

Several instances of cruel and dangerous treatment that are promoted as acceptable training methods have been recorded by the American Humane Association.

For example, in one episode an unruly dog was held down by its neck after having been hung by a tight collar at the hands of Millan. This would have partially cut off the blood supply to the dog's brain and partially asphyxiated the animal. If a member of the public were to be seen treating their dog in such manner they would be prosecuted for animal abuse.

President of the Animal Protection Services for the Society, Bill Torgerson, DVM, MBA noted that the safety of a woman with a GSD was jeopardised in one episode by the use of an electric shock collar. The tormented dog redirected its aggression to its owner biting her arm. Television audiences never saw Millan attempt to modify the dog's behaviour by causing pain.

In fact a television producer, Floyd Suarez, sued Cesar Millan for injuries that his dog allegedly sustained whilst having behavioural training at Millan's facility." (Det kan man läsa om i den här artikeln) Blod från näsa och mun bland annat.

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