Have you heard about the dog whisperer?

[hardy]

Have seen a few episodes where this guy treats dogs that have gone awry...his major weapon is to use other dogs that are really really cool in most situations.

Sick dogs( also may be anxious, fearful,disturbed dogs) in their presence become a lot more peaceful . I think this can be done with humans too....i feel much better when i sit with my meditation teacher and have a chat. To begin our social life and start learning to cope, we can do this with really really matured individuals..like some mature elderly people or some good meditators is a great start.

Give it a thought...it works.

 

[GraybeardGhost]

In the right setting, tranquility can be contagious, just like anger or fear. That's cool.

 

[Silatuyok]

I've watched Cesar's show quite a bit and use some of his tricks in my work. His method is somewhat controversial, but I like it. It's all about the confidence you project and the vibes you are sending out to the animals. And I am totally in love with that pittie he uses to calm the other hyper dogs, Daddy. I reeeeaaaally want to cuddle him!

And yes, I agree that we could definitely use that theory in our own lives as well. Being around positive people, people who are calm and accepting, is a healthy place to be.

 

[NathanielWingatePeaslee]

Yeah, that guy rocks. I love it when people actually try to understand an animal instead of simply trying to enforce their will on it harder and harder. There's a lot to learn from watching his show.

I can't really say I use the same techniques with cattle, but the basic idea is the same--they are far, far easier to work with when you understand them.

Moods absolutely are contagious with people. Come to think of it, in terms of essential behavior I think people might be closer to cattle than dogs. :thinking: