"Dogs are not aggressive, they’re just territorial," says Cesar Milan

http://sg.entertainment.yahoo.com/blogs/singapore-showbiz/dogs-are-not-aggressive--they-re-just-territorial--dog-expert-cesar-milan-055442249.html

Sorry, Cesar, but I have to disagree. This isn't at all because I dislike his methods. I just don't agree with his statement - in my opinion, not all dogs displaying aggressive behaviour are doing it due to territorial issues. I see his reasoning behind it and if he's referring to territorial aggression as anything that can be remotely linked to territory, then fine, but you just cannot simplify something as complex as canine behaviour into one root cause.

No, as usual I think he's missed the point, or rather doesn't want to see the point. It's a complex issue, and one that I'm hoping will be clearer for me after the lecture at Crufts on Friday.

Remember to take notes!

 

I find this quote worrying...

“Most of the time, dogs in the streets… there’s a pack. You need to identify the pack leader and remove that dog, and that’s it. They don’t have pack leaders, then they move.”

And I suppose they won't find another so-called pack leader to take it's place?

You need to take note of modern canine psychology, Mr Milan!!

Hmm, I noticed that. If I'm being unbiased, I did like his bit about treating dogs like dogs and not humans. Still not a fan of his general methods though.