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World-renowned dog trainer Cesar Millan is taking some serious heat for methods used on his hit show "Dog Whisperer." The American Humane Association recently deemed some of Millan's techniques "inhumane, outdated and improper." Now, as the show gets ready to launch its third season, TMZ has learned that the widely respected organization tried to get the show pulled from the air.
The group claims they were forced to take action after witnessing "numerous inhumane training techniques" on the show, including one instance where they claim a dog was partially asphyxiated after it was pinned to the ground by its neck. "We wanted National Geographic to pull the show" Bill Torgerson, Vice President of Animal Protection Services for American Humane Association, tells TMZ.
But the National Geographic Channel stands behind their star, claming that owners of several of the allegedly "abused" animals contacted them and praised Cesar for his work. When contacted by TMZ, the channel pointed out that the show has received a seal of approval from multiple respected professionals and animal organizations.
TMZ has learned that as a result of the AHA's concern, the show will now feature a cautionary statement to remind viewers "There are many methods of dog training and owners should work with professionals to choose the right approach for them."
Torgerson tells TMZ that they are still working closely with the network on "eliminating the broadcasting of certain techniques" but they've stopped their push to pull the show entirely.
Season three of "Dog Whisperer" debuts Monday on the National Geographic Channel.
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This guy is so overrated. I luv dog trainer Matthew Margolis "Uncle Matty." He is humane and kind with a terrific understanding of animals.
Those accusations are ludicrous. I love his methods and his words. He has a great way of explaining things. Those idiots need to find something productive to do.
To bad Caesar didn't come along sooner to help educate well meaning dog lovers- Too bad there is always going to be that small population of flaky people who cannot see a good thing when it comes along.
I have watched Ceasar's program about everytime the program is on. I have never seen him mistreat or hurt a animal yet. These people must be bored, they need to go after the people who are abusing their pets, not someone who is saving them. Do they realize everyone of his dogs would be dead now if he did not work so hard to save them? Also the animals he works with on the program would have been given way or killed. I can't believe these people, they need a check up from the neck up! Leave Ceasar alone!!! He is wonderful, we have learned alot from his program. We have a aggressive lab that would have ended up at the pound if it had'nt been for Ceasar's techiniques. Thank You Ceasar.
I cannot believe someone is complaining about Caesar. He is such a wonderful person and such a big help to dogs and people. I think the animal association needs to get a life. All these dogs are being put down everywhere and you get a man who deeply cares and helps dogs and you have to find a fault with him. I love animals and rescue dogs on occasion, and I would give anything for Caesar to be here right now and help with a dog who is scared to death for three months because a thoughtless owner dumped her in an area. Luckily alot of people care and feed her.By the way, Caesar's book is great and helpful, to.
I think the Humane Society should rethink its position on Cesar. I watch his show every week and have picked up on his teachings. I own a pitbull(who 's name is also Ceaser) who is very sttubborn and if it wasn't for his show I might not of been able to deal with my dog much longer. So kudos to Cesar, keep on the excellant work! You are awesome!
This man is incredible. When I watch him, I think to myself, "This man makes sense in a crazy world. He is firm, loving and let's the dog's and owners remember that are limits in all relationships." Some of these techniques should be used in human relationships too. Ceasar, you are the best!!! Keep on keepin on!!!
I think Ceasar is awesome! I wish he would come to my house and help me teach my dog not to bark and whine anytime someone comes to the door or act like she almost died when I come home...back off jerks! go find a some REAL abusive people
I think Cesar is the BEST! Our whole family watchs his show, we have learned LOTS, and it has helped us with the dogs we have adopted and the ones we foster for our local Humane Society!
Our family recently adopted another dog from a shelter elsewhere, and was told by shelter staff the same BS, we were told we HAD to take an obedience class, and that we were NOT to use his (Cesar's) techniques. What BS that is!!!!!
This is ridiculous! Cesar is the best thing to come along for unruly dogs ever! I dont have a dog but have tried a couple of his techniques on my cat and they work! The AHA should be focusing its efforts on more serious animal abuse issues--such as harsher penalties for animal abusers--and leave Cesar alone!
These PPL need to get a LIFE !! Go after the puppy mills MORONS and leave
Mr. C Millan alone. Shhhhhhhhh!! Go After These BIG MAKEUP CORPERATIONS Who use poor defenless animals for their STINKING PRODUCTS...
I think Cesar has demonstrated over and over again his compansion for animals. I certainly believe that certain dogs would be uthinized if they showed the kind of agression that has been seen on the dog whisper. Cesar has shown ways to save lives of dogs that the humane society are putting to sleep because of agression towards other animals and food. Thank you Cesar for a different perspective on training dogs. Keep up the good work!
you can tell by looking at the guy that he loves dogs. that dog that he subdued was a small dog, but completely in a mode where the only thing that it was going to do was attack. the technique of changing a dogs frame of mind is brilliant.. and the dog is ultimately happier because of it.
This is NONSENSE! He seems to be a wonderful person capable of working with these animals. I have read an article about him in the LA TIMES. More power to HIM!
