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Cesar Millan’s name has been discussed all over the place in dog circles. From television to magazines, he and his methods have created quite a stir among trainers and owners. Many believe that his methods don’t work or that the situations presented on his show are outright fake. Why has the Dog Whisperer received so much bad press as of late?

1. AVSAB Released a Statement against Punishment for Dog Behavior Modification

AVSAB, or the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior, released a position statement against the use of punishment for dog behavior modification. The statement included nine potentially negative effects that counter the effectiveness of Cesar’s approach.