“Dog Whisper” You Say? But What is Dog Whispering Really?

Dog Whispering, Dog Whisper Secrets, whatever you choose to call it . . . “Dog Whisper” is very common in America today. Just about everybody has heard about National Geographic’s “Dog Whisperer” and Cesar Millan. But what is it really?

Although the term “Dog Whispering” is widely used by many and is a hot topic of discussion, it is seldom understood and is often misused in many ways. There are variations even among those who apply this approach, lending greater confusion to the public at large.

Dog whispering is a method that has been around since the 1700′s. (Probably before, but that is the earliest time I know of.) It is communication without words with your dog. Dog body language is the way he speaks and says: “Yes, No, I want, please . . .” and so on.

Dog whispering is essentially communicating with your dog on his level and working with him from his point of view, as a dog pack leader would do. It’s a familiar communication system your dog understands instinctively and to which he will respond appropriately if you are a consistent, trustworthy leader.

Rather than shout at my dog, or use a tool such as a clicker, choke chain, or electronic collar, I give him a physical touch with my hand. This imitates a Pack Leader’s bite to show my displeasure of an action. If I use “No,” it is with a low, authoritative voice much like a growl to him.

Let’s say that I am working with a possessive dog. He is snarling at me to leave his toy or food alone. I maintain eye contact with him until he releases the toy. Then I claim it, and return it to him only when he is calm.

How do you “claim” something? Hold your posture with an air of authority as though you were in the military, and hold steady eye contact with your dog until he releases the object. (Never take something from a dog until he has released it.)

When the dog has released the object, place your feet between the dog and the object, so that the object is immediately behind you. (Use another object to block the dog if you are the least bit nervous – Your nervousness will cause you to be bitten.) Your feet should be about half-way between a military “At ease” and “Atten-hut!”

Hold the eye contact, your feet, and your posture until the dog has calmly walked away or laid down and turned his head and eyes away. This shows that the dog has surrendered the space or object. Never move before the dog has given in. The results can be painful!

As you see, “Dog Whispering” is much more about leadership, focus, and taking your time than anything else. It’s far more humane and effective than most other methods. You need to do it right, though – so with difficult or threatening situations, no one short of a professional should try. Get help from a dog whisper trainer!

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Author: Rena Murray
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