Specific Purpose Statement: To inform my audience about Cesar Millan, also know as the Dog Whisperer
Introduction
I. Cesar Millan is the Dog Whisperer, the star of National Geographic Show with the same name. He rehabilitates dogs and trains people. It is all about energy. You communicate energy all the time.
II. We have a lot to learn from Dogs. Dogs are pack oriented. His methods with the dog/human pack are easy when you understand the world from a dog’s point of view. Energy is how the human side works.
III. Have you seen a dog jumping all over his owners or his guests when arriving back at the house after a short trip? Is that a dog that is glad to see them? Actually, not altogether, this dog loves them, is not a sign of a happy dog. This shows dominance and confusion. Did you know if you lavish them with emotion and affection at this time you showing them you are a follower?
IV. From watching the shows, reading his book, which is on the New York Times best seller list, and perusing newspaper articles on line I have learned why his Dog Psychology works. I have learned to admire his heart toward people and dogs.
V. I will share with you a little about Cesar, next dogs need to be balanced and happy; last I will share some success stories.
Body
I. A little about Cesar Millan from his book “Cesar’s Way” Published Sept 2006
A. His beginnings and his big dream
1. In 1990 Cesar comes to the U.S. at 21 with 100 dollars and a dream to be the best Dog trainer in the World. He was known as the dog boy in Mexico at 13.
2. He started his career in the U.S.as a groomer and saved his money. In ten years he buys the Dog Psychology Center in Los Angeles.
3. While at t...
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Sophie is proof to the claim Millan makes that dogs don’t follow emotional energy.
III. Summary of main points
In summary Dogs need to follow. Give a dog exercise discipline and affection in that order. Use calm assertive leadership energy. Dogs live in the moment take correction easily. Good energy proves to be the universal language among dogs and among humans. We have a lot to learn from dogs. Cesar helps people as much as he is dogs’ best friend.
II. To conclude this is just a peek into the psychology and we can already take away from this short introduction the beauty of energy and balance. Cesar says dogs are like people, they are in our life to teach us something. Cesar owes his personal balance to dogs. I hope you get a chance to see him in action on “The Dog Whisperer.”
I have read two articles, in which they both talk about the same topic. They both talk about dogs and leadership. “Cesar's Way” is an article written by Cesar Millan, he is a well-known dog training expert, in his article he mainly talks about the proper training for dogs and their background. The second article that I read was “Pack of Lies” and it’s written by Mark Derr from The New York Times. Mark Derr has written two books about dogs. Mark Derr’s article mainly criticises the way that Cesar Millan trains his dogs. He believes that Caesar Millan's methods of training dogs can overwhelm them. I have read both articles and I personally believe that Cesar’s article ,“Cesar’s Way”, is more informing and persuasive about the topic. I believe this because Cesar clearly explains how packs work, how to identify a leader and a follower, and how anybody can lead a dog.
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