Forums are great for participating, but one of the main reasons for these dog forums is also to EDUCATE for the well being of all dogs!
And you'll quickly figure out what most people think of Cesar on this forum lol. Just because some guy on TV is jerking his dog around does not mean it's necessary for every dog owner to do the same. It's ONE method of training, not the ONLY method, and it's something that many of us here disagree with.
This is because you guys are extremists.
We are trying to discuss windows and 'this old house' and people interested in renovations will watch that show.
Then on the internet forums a small group of environmentalists take over the home renovation forums to promote green living: 'you don't need hot water'.
This is what is happening in the dog world online.
Why do mainstream dog owners call Ceasar Milan for hlep? Ah yes. Because he really is an expert and doesn't consider them humans with fur on them (as most people here consider dogs).
There are millions, and millions of mainstream dog households all over the USA.
There are a SMALL minority.. a fraction of a vocal percent that have extremist viewpoint like 'don't use a choke chain becuase it psycologically damages the dog'. Or 'don't get your cat declawed because the cat can't write it's diary at night' or some wild, wild extremist viewpoints.
If you understood dogs and cats, you would know why the dog cannot get psycological damage over a choke chain or a declawing etc.