Cesar Millan and his television show have become very popular among the dog-owning public. Millan seems to have been made for the screen, with a charisma that makes some folks call him the ‘Dr.Phil of Dogs’. However, there IS a disclaimer at the beginning of his show, warning those at home not to try the same methods – have you ever wondered why?
Once you get a dog – or are even thinking of getting a dog — it starts: stories and advice from everyone you meet. Whether or not they’ve ever even had a dog, everyone has a a story to share about dog behavior or training. How do you separate truth from invention? I’m going to examine some of the more often-heard ‘myths’ in this article.
“You’ve got to socialize your dog properly!” “Don’t fail to socialize your puppy!” As dog owners, we hear this constantly from vets, trainers and even other dog owners. But what does it really mean for our dogs – and for us?
