Dog Training TV Shows

[Moe]

NEW SHOW: Did anyone watch the new CBS show Dogs in the City? I was really looking forward to this show, I thought it might give good tips on how to train your dog. The host of the show, Justin Silver is billed as a dog psychology expert - not sure how he came by this title. He is an ex comedian. The show was so disappointing. It just didn't give you any tips besides what is common sense and basic dog training. I'll give the show a few more episodes before I completely give up but it is not looking good.

 

END OF AN ERA: In other dog show news Cesar Millan announced this week that this will be the last season of The Dog Whisperer. I know Cesar gets a bad rap for some of his methods but I've learned a lot from his show. I think the biggest being the state of the owner directly effects the dog and consistency in training is key. I really enjoy his show even if I don't buy into every aspect of his methodology. Millan is working on a new show called Leader of the Pack "dealing with the important issue of dog abandonment and finding homes for unadoptable dogs."

MY WISH: I wish there was a dog training show that led you through activities you could do with your dogs to build the dog / human connection. I'd like to see basic obedience, tricks, sports and everything. They could have different guest trainers from all over the country. I really like watching Kikopup and Tab289 on YouTube. I love animal shows on TV because they are so mindless. You don't have to keep track of the characters, the plot line is obvious and you need no background knowledge. You can even miss the entire first half and enjoy the end.

GUILTY PLEASURE: I love shows with animals and people that live in rural areas. Some of the shows I like are, Call of the Wild Man, aka Turtleman, Swamp People, Rattlesnake Nation and Animal Cops Houston. My all time favorite guilty pleasure is Duck Dynasty. OMG I can't tell you how much I love this show. It amuses me to no end. I would love to spend the day with these people. Have 21 minutes? You can watch Duck Dynasty online HERE.

 

 

QUESTION: Do you have a favorite animal related TV show? What is your guilty pleasure TV show? Have you learned anything valuable from watching a dog training TV SHOW?

[F, Calla & Luca]

I have greatly limited my viewing of any animal shows since Luca objects to all animals on TV. I can watch if he's sleeping and I use headphones. He's better about not always lunging at the TV if he sees an animal but it's still needs reinforcing. Too much of a hassle : ) Calla doesn't care if King Kong appears with Lassie and the Geico Gecko.

[Moe]

That is funny. I was reading something about people creating a TV network for dogs to watch but some dog psychologist was saying that dogs don't relate to things on TV so it would be a waste. There's an exception to every rule. My doesn't pay the TV the slightest bit of attention. Even when there are dogs barking on it.

[Katie and Sophie]

I caught my girls watching the puppy bowl on animal planet.  They loved it.  

[Michelle Motorola]

that is so cute!!!!

[Moe]

lol

[Lindsey & Cocoa]

omg so cute!

[Bonnie and Kona]

Oh F! I laughed out loud when I read this! Objecting to animals on TV... Owen watches all the dog training shows... why isn't it helping that much? Kona, like Calla doesn't pay any attention. 

[Moe]

If only the dogs could just work it all out by watching the tv shows. : )

[Becka]

Do you ever watch "It's Me or the Dog?" with Victoria Stilwell? She works hard to make sure that the entire family understands that they have a responsibility toward the dog, and emphasizes how much work and commitment go into owning and training a dog. It's always quite clear that the people are the problem rather than the dogs. My take on "Dogs in the City" is that it's more for entertainment purposes than anything else. He may actually be a fine dog trainer, but the show is not produced in a way that seems particularly helpful for people who actually want to learn something about training their dogs.

[GBK]

"It's Me or the Dog" is my favorite training show, I love Victoria.  I like how she tailors the training to the type of dog she is helping.  I learned alot and use many of her suggestions, especially with my more reactive girl Kona.

[Lori, Rooney & Zuzu]

I enjoyed her book of that title as well.  I should try to locate the show...is it on Animal Planet?

[GBK]

Yes, it's Animal Planet, here is a link to watch the episodes online:

http://animal.discovery.com/tv/its-me-or-dog/