His is a hands-off, rewards based approach, in sharp contrast to Millan’s dominance-based and physical corrections approach. Please try again Article contentĭunbar, who is also a veterinary, advocates treating dogs as family members and companions.
The next issue of West Coast Table will soon be in your inbox. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. By the way, Millan has no formal scholastic training in animal behaviour or psychology, yet he is the current face of dog training worldwide thanks in part to his television show The Dog Whisperer where he’s seen training aggressive dogs.Ī welcome email is on its way. This is the opposite of the current thought in dog training, which is a move towards positive reinforcement. To reach that goal, Millan is okay with physical corrections. Millan’s philosophy is that as humans we must act as dominant pack leaders and our dogs should be submissive followers. Millan is performing Tuesday in Victoria, Wednesday in Richmond and Thursday in Coquitlam, with tickets going for as much as $100. shows, but I’m wondering if those fans are aware the widely popular, self-taught dog trainer is viewed as a controversial figure among dog experts, including Vancouver’s own Stanley Coren, whose most recent book The Modern Dog is just one of nearly a dozen the UBC psychologist has written on canines. Manage Print Subscription / Tax ReceiptĬesar Millan has sold out all three of his B.C.Westcoast Homes & Design Previous Issues.Vancouver Sun Run: Sign up & event info.
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