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Dog Whispering


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Date: 2007-02-06
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Dog whispering is the talk of the town when it comes to dog training world. Dog whispering is more of an art rather than a theoretical training. It is one of the hottest trends believed to give out maximum benefits to the dog trainers, owners and the dog itself!

Dog whispering is not just mumbling a few nice words to your dog. It involves techniques to understand the behavior of your dog through interpreting it's body language.

Your communication with your dog is based on your perception of the dog’s behavior and actions. Dog whispering gives out a feeling of a natural way of communicating with a dog that cannot be described in words alone. Dog whispering involves a radical approach that does not promote the practical ways of dog training.

Some believe that dog whispering is not so different from the technique used to understand the behavior of wolf packs. Dog whispering refrains from any scientific studies or standard research; it is rather a combination of genuine intuition and social behavior. Despite its popularity, many dog trainers don’t consider dog whispering to be a realistic way to train dogs.

There are no disciplinary commands or even obedience codes; it is just a simple method of understanding a dog it's most basic level. Jan Fennell is a well known dog whisperer, who has acclaimed the art by using this natural way of communication with the dog. Based on canine ethology, dog whispering is a unique concept in the world of dog training. Although nothing concrete has yet been proved on the effects of dog whispering, there are certain mystic elements that make this a hot topic for debate. More in-depth studies are necessary to prove the benefits of dog whispering, while there is no doubt that it has been accepted by many dog lovers as the most humanistic approach in dog training.

Alpha dog paradigm seems to have inspired the concept of dog whispering. In the case of wolf packs, when a certain wolf becomes the leader of the pack then it displays dominance. The dog whisperer is believed to become the leader of the dog while understanding the dog’s natural instincts without putting him on obedience training. The main reason for becoming a dog whisperer is to attain a good relationship with the dog. How far would you go to become a dog whisperer? Maybe you are just content to teach your dog a few tricks?

It doesn’t really matter as long as you know how to train the dog in your own way of life. If you are passionate about your dog’s life, then it might be time to open up a few books on dog whispering. History awaits you to write a whole new chapter on this popular belief that has captured the hearts of many dog lovers.


 

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My Corner Of The World

John Parker 2006-06-19
Title: My Corner Of The World


Are we prejudiced against men?Absolutely not. A great many of our trips are for both men and women.But, if your trips are like mine, you may have noticed that a large percentage of the participants tend to be women – sometimes traveling with a spouse or partner, sometimes traveling alone. If that’s the case, why not designate one of your trips each year as a “Ladies Only” departure? I do just that. Design it around women’s interests and market it solely to the female of the species.


If you’re going to try this, you need to know what women are looking for in a trip just for them. I find a multitude of reasons women are drawn to such trips – some obvious, some subliminal.The first is safety – the feeling that there’s safety in numbers, that the trip will be fully escorted, and that they will feel comfortable certain social situations. For example, many women may not like going into a bar by themselves,but with a group may enjoy meeting for an after-dinner nightcap with the other members.If recently widowed or divorced, they will not feel that they are competing for male attention.There’s also the factor that they can tell their husband that they’re going with other ladies only, which often softens the blow to a man’s ego if “his woman” wants to go it alone without him.



Another reason is that women are often more interested in features in different areas or countries that are important to families or that men don’t wish to explore. This would include social issues such as children, schools, education, marriage,divorce, and relationships. Women are also interested in fashion, clothing and shopping for gifts for family and friends (and for themselves).Cuisine and cooking are often of great interest. I have had good luck taking groups to food markets, to cooking classes and meetings with known chefs.



Most ladies I’ve known also love to be good to themselves – spas, a manicure here or pedicure there, beauty treatments, facials, whatever they all add up to a wonderful feeling, regardless of age. Often this is something a woman may not do for herself at home or if she does,she may feel guilty spending on something “frivolous” for herself when she feels she should be spending on something for her family.



You’ll want to keep it no longer than nine days. In this way you’ll get women from different walks of life. The married woman can come along telling her family that she’s going away on short, one-week “be good to herself” trip but that she’s saving plenty of time for a vacation with her family later in the year. A single career woman can get away without feeling she may be out of touch with her office too long.The second requirement is to market it appropriately – as something sounding private, invitational,something they can’t find on the open market and can’t compare with a “public tour.”Try it. You may find a successful avenue to market you didn’t know you had.



 

Talking Dirty To Your Partner In Bed - A Touch Of The Verbals

Duncan Roberts 2008-04-21
Title: Talking Dirty To Your Partner In Bed - A Touch Of The Verbals
Ah, that full flush of passion you get when you are first in a relationship. The way you both canoodle whenever you can, whispering, gently touching, sharing intimate whispers that announce to the world “Yes, We Are a Couple Now – Back Off!”

But, time takes it's toll – the whispering and canoodling stops, the passion dims and before you know it you are lying in bed together, reading or just watching television.

Dire – truly dire.

Time to spice it up – time to put some hot sizzling action back in between the sheets.

One of you will need to take the lead so it might as well be you.

Why?

Because out of the pair of you – you were the one clever enough to read this article of advice.

So – here's what to do. Next time you are in bed together and it has been a fairly passable day for both (I.e. You are not trying to do this on a day where your partner has had a lousy time and just wants to rest and sleep!) cuddle up to them.

If they are reading, gently take the book from them and just hold them.

With your mouth close to their ear, whisper to them. Let the words and breath of your passion gently wash over them.

Well...............go on then, whisper to them.

What? What do you mean you don't know what to say.

Oh, okay.

Erm.

Try this. Think back to the first time you made love with your partner or the first time you saw them naked.

Close your eyes, relax and see the event unfold in your memory. Where you were, when it was, what you had been doing and what happened as you began to come together.

See it all – then start to talk, walking her or him through your memory, pin pointing things that stuck out then and are remembered by you now.

You don't have to be totally carnal but you can lace suggestive with factual, memory with physical feeling and combine them to be very erotic.

For example: Just the other day I was remembering how I felt the first time I watched you take off your top and bra. I remember marvelling at just how gorgeous you looked – how vulnerable and yet so sexy too. I had trouble breathing then, you were so beautiful. I have trouble breathing now too, just remembering it. You still look as beautiful now as you did then.

Simple enough – but devastatingly effective, especially if you are holding her as you say it.

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Thank you God Fo r Whispering In My Ear - Yes You Can

Arthur Levine 2007-01-17
Title: Thank you God Fo r Whispering In My Ear - Yes You Can
Please feel free to use this article as long as credit is given to the resource box. © Copyright Arthur Levine 2007 Keywords: God, Faith, Yes You Can Words: 407

Thank You God For Whispering In My Ear – Yes You Can

So much failure, so many false starts, It was rocking my soul, and rendering me a useless blob, then God whispered in my ear – yes you can.

Have you ever felt like that? Have you ever felt that nothing could or would go right for you? That’s when your faith in God can see you through the rough times.

Whether it is family illness or financial woes, if you believe in the Almighty, then God will always whisper in your ear, and give you the encouragement that you need.

When you feel that all is lost and the situation is hopeless, people of faith know that God is always available to whisper in your ear that you can overcome your problems. You can do it. Yes you can.

Don’t let a lack of will or faith; keep you from realizing your dreams. Don’t let past bad experiences keep the voice of God from your mind and heart. Listen for his words of encouragement and wisdom. Yes you can.

Some people may feel that God isn’t talking to them, or that if he is they can’t hear what he is whispering to them. But we can all hear what God has to say to us if we keep an open mind and have faith in the Almighty.

How many times have you said to yourself – I can’t do this? How many times have you faltered in your endeavor to get closer to God and have more faith? How many times have you questioned your own faith?

It is time to stop questioning the Lord. It is time to believe and have faith. It is time to continue your search for God so that He can whisper in your ear that – It is going to be all right, and that yes you can make a success of your life.

Arthur Levine is a freelance writer of articles, sales letters, and press releases who usually Includes an element of faith in his writing. He specializes in marketing to people over fifty. He is the author of The Magic of Faith and four novels. Check out more of his writing at his blog: http://searchfor-god.blogspot.com or his Web site: http://www.faith123.com


 

I Am The Dog Whisperer

ami moore 2006-11-11
Title: I Am The Dog Whisperer
I AM THE DOG WHISPERER

I am often asked by potential students to define “dog whisperer” for them. On occasion, I’d take 2 minutes and other times I’d take 60, trying to condense this complicated term into a facile definition. Due to my own personal frustration in finding a complete definition of dog whispering, I finally just decided to sit down and really create a guide that would fully explain dog whispering; what it is, what it ain‘t, to everyone‘s satisfaction, especially mine!

I am the Dog Whisperer. All too often I see you after a traumatic experience with your dog, when you are scared and upset. You call me to rescue you from chaos and insanity, but it is already too late.

Your life is in shambles, the neighbors hate you, a child is disfigured, the victim is pressing charges, the police are at the door, and your home is at risk. I, however, can't turn back the hands of time and prevent the fatal attack, but I can help you and your family move forward and plan for tomorrow. I am the Dog Whisperer.

When your heart is broken, I'm quickly on the scene. I will repair the lost hope; rekindle the loving feeling that you once had toward your dog. In time, I will help you learn to trust your dog again, and I will help you dog learn to trust in you once more. I am the Dog Whisperer.

Sometimes you are frustrated with the inconvenience and expense of having to hire me. But when you call, I will be right there with the tools and training to resolve your dog training concern so that you, your family and your community can feel safe and secure. I am the Dog Whisperer.

I am available to help you housetrain your little Christmas puppy. I am there to place the missing obedience training on your out of control, hormonally driven adolescent dog so that he can stop jumping up on Grandma. We can help the shelter or rescue dog fit into your lifestyle easily, safely and sanely. Even though you may have picked a dog that does not fit in with your lifestyle: it's too big, too mean, too hyper, with my training and gentle touch, I can make sure that the dog learns to follow your direction. I am the Dog Whisperer.

In the best of all worlds, you will call me to help you with your new spring time puppy, you'd call me to help you pick the right dog from the shelter and you'd call me to so that I could talk you out of purchasing that puppy from the pet store. I offer products and services to help protect that which is yours. I read magazines, attend seminars and belong to trade groups so that I can increase my knowledge and my ability to help you solve your problems. I am the Dog Whisperer.

I am a Dog Whisperer. I am a psychologist, a teacher, a poet, a shaman, an artist, a preacher, a parent. I deal with people that are upset and dogs that are upset; I calm the savage beast within each one of you. I have been trained to secure and protect your children, your home, your assets and even your life. I have devoted my life to help you have the American Dream; a happy family with a happy dog.

Who Am I? I am an Animal Rights Activist. I believe that animals have the right to be educated so that they can fit into our modern life. I believe that it is inhumane and immoral to have an untrained, uneducated dog that is a danger to the family and the community. Our domestic dog has the right to have the kindest, the best, the most effective, most humane training tools and methods used for their education, so that every dog in America can have the greatest of gifts; a good and loving home.

Who Am I? I am a Pro-Choice Activist. People have the right to have all training tools and training methods at their disposal so that they can make an informed choice as to what tools, techniques and tips will work best with their dog, their lifestyle and their personality.

Who Am I? I am a Pro-Life Activist. I believe that murdering dogs for bad behavior when a particular training tool or training technique fails them. If one training tool or technique fails, then the dog and the owner have the right to seek relief and rehabilitation from other dog professionals that may use alternative techniques. http://www.animalrights.net/quotes.html

Who Am I? I am Pro-Traditional Family Values. Good families deserve to own good dogs. Good dogs are dogs that are well-mannered, tolerate children, are polite to strangers and do not poop, pee or bite where or when it is inappropriate. Good dogs create good families, good families create good neighborhoods, and good neighborhoods create good cities.

Who Am I? I support Breed Tolerance. All breeds can be trained and educated to be good family members, good community members and assets to our modern life. I despise Breed Bigots, the radical elements in American society that claim a dog’s breed matters more than his behavior. Punish the deed, don’t exterminate the breed. http://www.nokillnow.com/PETAIngridNewkirkResign.htm

Who Am I? I am against “The Culture of Death” pushed by PETA, HSUS, ALF, ELF and other domestic animal rights al-queada groups. These groups are committed to the complete extermination of the domestic dog in good, loving, American families. http://www.petakillsanimals.com/article_detail.cfm?article=134a

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Who Am I? I defer to Mother Nature, for she always knows best. The best way to rehabilitate a dog is to treat it like a dog, not like us. The dog is born on to this planet to experience life as a dog, not a person. Mother Nature is always right, always appropriate and never makes mistakes. So if you communicate with a dog in his language respecting the particulars of his dog culture, then a good dog is always the result.

Who Am I? I am a Fido Freedom Fighter: I believe that dogs think and feel much like people do. I do not believe that the dog is a unthinking, unfeeling, “black box” that operates on a simple reward/punishment paradigm. I know that the dog dreams, the dog remembers, the dog thinks and that the dog has a soul, in his own doggie way. I believe that dogs deserve to have as much freedom as good manners and good grooming will allow them in our modern lives, which means well mannered dogs should be allowed everywhere. I believe that good dog training should not be a crime. I am the Dog Whisperer and I support the National Urban Eden Day’s “Good Dog” Doctrine.

The Urban Eden “Good Dog” Doctrine

The public has the right to be safe from dog bites. The public has the right to act stupid around dogs, and not get bitten. The public has a right to clean, healthy, well-groomed, well-behaved, “invisible” dogs. The public has the right to not step in dog droppings. The public, when in a public space, has the right to not be pestered by a dog’s bad behavior such as: barking, sniffing, being jumped up on, licking, pawing, whining, growling, biting, humping of things, peeing on things. http://www.dogdoright.com/urban-eden-day.htm

All About Ami Moore The Dog Whisperer of Chicago

I have titled in dogs in obedience and agility. My first love is canine behavior modification and problem solving. I have pioneered the use of electric dog training equipment as positive reinforcement, and combined this groundbreaking innovation with the dog's natural drive to follow a strong leader, http://www.dogdoright.com/about-ami.htm

I offer dog boot camp programs that are located in Chicago, IL that are open to the public that rehabilitate problem dogs and educated frustrated owners: http://www.dogdoright.com/dog-boot-camp.htm.

I offer educational seminars that vary in length between 1 day and 31 days, for both the occupations of dog training and dog whisperering for those who wish to increase their knowledge of the dog's mind and soul. http://dogdoright.com/k9-article-chicago-dog-whisperer.htm

I am the founder of National Urban Eden Day, which is a holiday that is dedicated to increasing the dog's involvement in all aspects of our modern urban lives. http://www.dogdoright.com/urban-eden-day.htm


 

Dog Whispering Behind the Scenes

Rodrigo Trigosso 2006-09-08
Title: Dog Whispering Behind the Scenes
Ethology is the science that studies behaviors of a species under natural situations. Therefore, it studies instinctive and non-instinctive behaviors that are typical of a species.

Dog whispering is a training technique based on canine ethology. So, it takes into account those behaviors that are natural in dogs, but usually ignore the principles of learning theories.

The fundamental premise of dog whispering is that the owner should become the leader of the pack. This is also known as the theory or paradigm of the alpha dog.

According to the alpha dog paradigm, dogs establish dominance hierarchies in the pack. Thus, you should achieve the higher hierarchy, the alpha dog status, in order to maintain a good relationship with your dog.

Though it is not clear when the paradigm of the alpha dog appeared, it is well known that it gained popularity in the eighties.

Jan Fennell and Cesar Millan are two of the most famous practitioners of dog whispering. The latter is perhaps the most famed trainer at these days, because of his show "The Dog Whisperer" broadcasted by National Geographic.

Some authors say that dog whispering is based on scientific studies of wolf packs. Others say the technique was developed after studying the social behavior of dogs for several years.

Unfortunately, there are several non-standardized variants of this technique. Besides, some of the technique variants seem to be based only on popular beliefs and not on real studies about dog behavior.

Dog whispering by itself is useless to teach obedience commands. For that reason, many trainers don't accept it as real training technique. Moreover, it is also frequent that practitioners of this technique don't consider themselves as dog trainers. Instead, they claim they are people who can communicate with dogs by a deep understanding of dog behavior and proper body language.

Dog whispering advocates claim that the technique provides a natural way to communicate with dogs. Some of these people also tend to use non-violent procedures. However, the degree of violence is highly variable and depends on the method used by the trainer.

Detractors claim that there is a lack of solid arguments in this technique. They also claim that dog whispering is based on popular beliefs, which could be true for several of its variants.

Same detractors usually question the alpha dog paradigm and argue that there's no need for a model based on dominance hierarchies.

Biologists Raymond and Lorna Coppinger are among the few people who carried out extensive scientific studies on social behavior and evolution of dogs. Their studies reject the paradigm of the alpha dog, and these scientists say that wolves and dogs have very different behavior repertoires. Therefore, studies on the behavior of wolves shouldn't be useful for a better understanding of dog's behavior.

Perhaps further studies on canine ethology could lead to a better understanding of dog behavior. Meanwhile, most dog whispering variants can't provide clear and precise guidelines for dog training; even when there are some really successful "dog whisperers" like Cesar Millan and Jan Fennell.

About the author:

Rodrigo Trigosso is a biologist and professional dog trainer. His website http://www.dog-training-tutorial.com provides great info on dog training and behavior.


 

Dog Whispering: Origins Of a Phrase And a Philosophy

Martin Olliver 2006-08-31
Title: Dog Whispering: Origins Of a Phrase And a Philosophy
What Is Dog Whispering?

Dog whispering is more than a matter of talking nicely to your dog. It's about understanding your dog by reading and interpreting its body language. In turn, you communicate your response to your dog through your body language and actions. From an outside perspective, the calm yet firm way of the whisperer gives the impression that he or she has a bond with the animal that is more natural, or even mystical.

That Movie

The phrase itself is a borrowing from "horse whisperer," which became popular after Nicholas Evans' 1995 novel of the same name was made into a Hollywood movie starring Robert Redford in 1998. The story centers on a real life horse trainer, Irishman Daniel Sullivan. In the early 1800s, Sullivan gained notoriety all over England with his uncanny ability to train and rehabilitate problem horses. He kept his techniques mostly secret and passed them down to his prodigy Willis J. Powell, who took the knowledge overseas to the Americas. There it was passed down again and again in the same way until this secretive method was ultimately revealed more openly. The idea of "whispering" as a form of training and especially rehabilitating problem horses began to be applied in a wider sense, not only to cattle and livestock, but also to domesticated pets, especially dogs. Dog whispering, like horse whispering, places a heavy investment in understanding the dog by studying their behavior, and responding to them with calm and firm guidance in turn.

That Guy

The best known dog whisperer today is Cesar Millan, who gained fame with his television series, The Dog Whisperer, on the National Geographic Channel. Originally from Mexico, Millan came to the United States in the 1990s. Knowing he had a proven ability to communicate with dogs in a healthy, productive, and humane way, he set out to help dog owners do the same. Millan's techniques emphasize the importance of establishing yourself as a confident and dependable leader, and his philosophy revolves around the principles of "exercise, discipline and affection."

Nothing Too New

Even though Millan popularized the "Dog Whisperer" tag, and "dog whispering" has become a very hot topic in dog obedience training, the method and techniques it refers to are not necessarily new, nor are they unique to Cesar Millan. Though it should be said that Millan is a genuinely intuitive and caring dog trainer (or "rehabilitator," as he calls himself), and he offers a great deal to troubled dogs – and troubled trainers. Dog whispering as a dog training philosophy has been around for as long as there have been owners and trainers who deeply understand and respect these animals on their terms and "in their language." It simply occurred under different names. Either way, those who embrace this philosophy all have one thing in common: they treat dogs neither as humans on four legs or as personal servants at our command, but as dogs.

Martin Olliver has over 12 years experience in dog training and is a proud member of the Kingdom of Pets team (http://www.kingdomofpets.com). For more great articles on dog training, including “Dog Whispering: 2 Common Misconceptions,” visit: http://www.kingdomofpets.com/dogobediencetraining/articles/dog_whispering.php.


 

Dog Whispering: origins of a phrase and a philosophy

Martin Olliver 2006-08-31
Title: Dog Whispering: origins of a phrase and a philosophy
What Is Dog Whispering?
Dog whispering is more than a matter of talking nicely to your dog.

It's about understanding your dog by reading and interpreting its body language. In turn, you communicate your response to your dog through your body language and actions. From an outside perspective, the calm yet firm way of the whisperer gives the impression that he or she has a bond with the animal that is more natural, or even mystical.

That Movie
The phrase itself is a borrowing from "horse whisperer," which became popular after Nicholas Evans' 1995 novel of the same name was made into a Hollywood movie starring Robert Redford in 1998. The story centers on a real life horse trainer, Irishman Daniel Sullivan. In the early 1800s, Sullivan gained notoriety all over England with his uncanny ability to train and rehabilitate problem horses. He kept his techniques mostly secret and passed them down to his prodigy Willis J. Powell, who took the knowledge overseas to the Americas. There it was passed down again and again in the same way until this secretive method was ultimately revealed more openly.

The idea of "whispering" as a form of training and especially rehabilitating problem horses began to be applied in a wider sense, not only to cattle and livestock, but also to domesticated pets, especially dogs. Dog whispering, like horse whispering, places a heavy investment in understanding the dog by studying their behavior, and responding to them with calm and firm guidance in turn.

That Guy
The best known dog whisperer today is Cesar Millan, who gained fame with his television series, The Dog Whisperer, on the National Geographic Channel. Originally from Mexico, Millan came to the United States in the 1990s. Knowing he had a proven ability to communicate with dogs in a healthy, productive, and humane way, he set out to help dog owners do the same.

Millan's techniques emphasize the importance of establishing yourself as a confident and dependable leader, and his philosophy revolves around the principles of "exercise, discipline and affection."

Nothing Too New
Even though Millan popularized the "Dog Whisperer" tag, and "dog whispering" has become a very hot topic in dog obedience training, the method and techniques it refers to are not necessarily new, nor are they unique to Cesar Millan. Though it should be said that Millan is a genuinely intuitive and caring dog trainer (or "rehabilitator," as he calls himself), and he offers a great deal to troubled dogs – and troubled trainers.
Dog whispering as a dog training philosophy has been around for as long as there have been owners and trainers who deeply understand and respect these animals on their terms and "in their language." It simply occurred under different names.

Either way, those who embrace this philosophy all have one thing in common: they treat dogs neither as humans on four legs or as personal servants at our command, but as dogs.

 

Dog Whispering: Origins Of A Phrase And A Philosophy

Martin Olliver 2007-05-03
Title: Dog Whispering: Origins Of A Phrase And A Philosophy

What Is Dog Whispering?

Dog whispering is more than a matter of talking nicely to your dog.

It's about understanding your dog by reading and interpreting its body language. In turn, you communicate your response to your dog through your body language and actions. From an outside perspective, the calm yet firm way of the whisperer gives the impression that he or she has a bond with the animal that is more natural, or even mystical.

That Movie

The phrase itself is a borrowing from "horse whisperer," which became popular after Nicholas Evans' 1995 novel of the same name was made into a Hollywood movie starring Robert Redford in 1998. The story centers on a real life horse trainer, Irishman Daniel Sullivan. In the early 1800s, Sullivan gained notoriety all over England with his uncanny ability to train and rehabilitate problem horses. He kept his techniques mostly secret and passed them down to his prodigy Willis J. Powell, who took the knowledge overseas to the Americas. There it was passed down again and again in the same way until this secretive method was ultimately revealed more openly.

The idea of "whispering" as a form of training and especially rehabilitating problem horses began to be applied in a wider sense, not only to cattle and livestock, but also to domesticated pets, especially dogs. Dog whispering, like horse whispering, places a heavy investment in understanding the dog by studying their behavior, and responding to them with calm and firm guidance in turn.

That Guy

The best known dog whisperer today is Cesar Millan, who gained fame with his television series, The Dog Whisperer, on the National Geographic Channel. Originally from Mexico, Millan came to the United States in the 1990s. Knowing he had a proven ability to communicate with dogs in a healthy, productive, and humane way, he set out to help dog owners do the same.

Millan's techniques emphasize the importance of establishing yourself as a confident and dependable leader, and his philosophy revolves around the principles of "exercise, discipline and affection."

Nothing Too New

Even though Millan popularized the "Dog Whisperer" tag, and "dog whispering" has become a very hot topic in dog obedience training, the method and techniques it refers to are not necessarily new, nor are they unique to Cesar Millan. Though it should be said that Millan is a genuinely intuitive and caring dog trainer (or "rehabilitator," as he calls himself), and he offers a great deal to troubled dogs – and troubled trainers.

Dog whispering as a dog training philosophy has been around for as long as there have been owners and trainers who deeply understand and respect these animals on their terms and "in their language." It simply occurred under different names.

Either way, those who embrace this philosophy all have one thing in common: they treat dogs neither as humans on four legs or as personal servants at our command, but as dogs.


 

Thank you God for Whispering in My Ear

Arthur Levine 2007-01-17
Title: Thank you God for Whispering in My Ear

Please feel free to use this article as long as credit is given to the resource box.
© Copyright Arthur Levine 2007
Keywords: God, Faith, Yes You Can
Words: 407

Thank You God For Whispering In My Ear – Yes You Can

So much failure, so many false starts, It was rocking my soul, and rendering me a useless blob, then God whispered in my ear – yes you can.

Have you ever felt like that? Have you ever felt that nothing could or would go right for you? That’s when your faith in God can see you through the rough times.

Whether it is family illness or financial woes, if you believe in the Almighty, then God will always whisper in your ear, and give you the encouragement that you need.

When you feel that all is lost and the situation is hopeless, people of faith know that God is always available to whisper in your ear that you can overcome your problems. You can do it. Yes you can.

Don’t let a lack of will or faith; keep you from realizing your dreams. Don’t let past bad experiences keep the voice of God from your mind and heart. Listen for his words of encouragement and wisdom. Yes you can.

Some people may feel that God isn’t talking to them, or that if he is they can’t hear what he is whispering to them. But we can all hear what God has to say to us if we keep an open mind and have faith in the Almighty.

How many times have you said to yourself – I can’t do this? How many times have you faltered in your endeavor to get closer to God and have more faith? How many times have you questioned your own faith?

It is time to stop questioning the Lord. It is time to believe and have faith. It is time to continue your search for God so that He can whisper in your ear that – It is going to be all right, and that yes you can make a success of your life.


 

Teenage Problems - a Slip Through Innocent Childhood

Michael Douglas 2006-12-12
Title: Teenage Problems - a Slip Through Innocent Childhood

She whispers for hours on the telephone to someone whom she claims is "just a friend". She is absent-minded and you can often see her staring into space with a contented smile upon her face. She is your teenager and she is in the throes of her first crush!

To have the capacity to feel a crush for someone is the first greatest discovery of being an adolescent. That is the time when your teenagers room is filled with posters of handsome and beautiful stars.

The beginning of a crush is often marked by a total enslaving of the "fan" towards a very distant object of adoration which is not reality but more of a dream.

Anybody who does not have a crush on any movie star or rock star during his adolescence can possibly have a stunted psychological and emotional growth, was what one of my psychologist friends, Joe Ross told me. This crush can be even towards someone seen fleetingly and never ever seen again. But that person seems to be the epitome of everything that is perfect in every way!

It can also be a college mate whom your teenager does not dare to approach because her or she is so unattainable.

It is noticed that children who do not go through this stage of crushes during any stage of their childhood or adolescence grow up to be antisocial and emotionally underdeveloped. This is due to the fact that they do not want to allow themselves to get attached to someone, even if he or she is someone totally unattainable. So, when they have to start relationships with "real life" people, they find it difficult to communicate and open up, in a normal way.

It is usually at the age of 15 or 16 that a teenager decides to do something about newly found emotions and dreams of love for someone other than his parents and family. It is this love which will allow her to move away from the secure cocoon of family life and affection while being assured of reassuring transition to adulthood.

The idea of boyfriend or girlfriend has never been part of the Oriental tradition, but a life expectancy in the medieval ages was very low, child marriage were the norm. However, thanks to the superimposition of Western culture and beliefs on us through books and the cable TV, it is not unusual to see parents of schoolchildren teasing them about their boyfriends and girlfriends. Here are some facts about teenage crushes which every parent should know.

She is certain that this is the love of her life

At this age, which is romantic beyond compare, girls normally dream of love at first sight or a romantic strike of lightning. It is usually someone older whom they believe is the love of their life.

In this case even if this enthusiasm makes you want to laugh a little, remember that making a mockery of his or her emotions is going to make your teenager rebel with the age-old cry of, "You don't understand me! What do parents know about love?" She will also tell you that grand historical romances always occurred when the hero and heroine like Romeo and Juliet were teenagers. It would be no use to tell her that these stories spoke about life as it was then and not as it is now! After all Juliet was only 14 when she met and married Romeo.

And everybody knows how disastrous that turned out to be! It is not the job of parents to make this teenager come down from the clouds; her life is charged at the moment with the idea of being in love! The only risk is that she lives in a world of illusion and not in reality. Young boys, however, are more interested in experiences rather than emotional engagements.

She is fickle in her crushes

Yesterday she supposed herself to be in love with X, today she is desperate for Y - what is going to happen tomorrow? In searching for the love of her life, an adolescent passes through the stages of being enamoured by many specimens! You can call first loves, fireworks intense and burning red hot but without any substance.

What should parents do under such circumstances? Do not get really worried and remember that your child is more intelligent than you give her or him credit to be. She is just trying out her wings and her power to show that yes, she is attractive, though there are other friends who are even more attractive. But it is a mother's duty to tell her teenager that too much flirtation can give her a reputation of being a "light female, not to be ever taken seriously!" This sort of name sticks for a long time.

Often, a young girl gets annoyed when her parents do not like her friends. For the first time, parents have to accept that they are not the centre of interest for their daughter.

First of all, please avoid a critical appraisal of her friends. An adolescent must have confidence to believe that her parents will allow her to build new relationships outside the family. A negative opinion repeated frequently will make her reinforce something which was just a minor crush into the love of her life! And she will do that only to prove her independence.

But if you really have any doubts about the suitability of her "crush" always remember to speak to your child frankly and without a hectoring tone. You can explain your reservations upon the great cultural differences or a difference in age without humiliating your adolescent. It is necessary for you to be firm if you really think her to be in a danger. She will feel reassured by this attitude because an adolescent has a need to feel protected even if she shouts long and loud against it!

If parents do not know who her "best friend" is, you should remember that when a girl has her first crush she does not want her parents to know about it for fear of ridicule!

Nowadays, many parents want to interfere in the lives of their children by asking questions about each and every friend they have. They want to know everything. Sometimes, they give more importance to the friends of their daughter than to their daughter herself.

You have to respect her dream garden. Remember that if she's really serious about someone, she will want him to make your acquaintance for your approval. What do you do when your child weeps into her pillow and cries that she does not want to live anymore because her heart is broken?

Do not trivialise her suffering because she is experiencing adult emotions for the first time.

And above all never say the words, "This too shall pass, it is not the first time. This has happened and it will not be the last!" Resist the temptation to try and make her forget the feelings by distracting her. That will annoy her even more because this sort of catharsis is more of a bid to show that a person is adult and self-dramatising rather than something which is deeply felt and rooted.

In fact, it is a plea from the adolescent who says "Please, pay attention to me, I am suffering so much!" But do not add your mite by telling her I told you so or anything else equally annoying!" A parent should envelope the child with care without negating her feelings, as far as possible.

She does not interest herself in boys at all!

If she has plenty of friends and she is healthy do not get worried unnecessarily. Even though she is quite young, she has her imagination and she is normal. Do not harass her with unnecessary and futile questions.

But on the other hand, if she is isolated she does not interest herself in friends or any activity, it is possible that she is not well and needs medical help.

Everybody knows that being a parent is not easy, especially when your child is entering teenage. The teenage years are the age when a child gets in touch with her emotions and if the parents are not supportive, they will always regret the fact that their child does not trust them anymore.



 
 

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