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September 30, 2007

I am guilty of using Alternative Methods

On the show "The Dog Whisperer", Cesar uses a certain method to work with dogs. If they are not doing what he likes he makes a "TCHHH" noise and taps them. The idea is the touch takes them out of the current state of mind and the noise reinforces it. It works for him.

My daughters and I used to watch the show on a regular basis. They know his methods and are aware of the noise he makes and touch. During the time where were watching it, my youngest was having a crying fit. So much that she could not hear me or would not hear me. So in my frustration I tapped her and made the noise.

She immediately stopped and I immediately started laughing. Her mouth started quivering while she tried not to smile. She did not want to give in. But it worked. She was still upset about whatever it was, but not as much and I was able to talk to her.

Looks like Dooce is considering this method for her daughter. But the bigger question is "How do you spell the noise Cesar makes?" She says "TCHHH". I think he has more of an "S" sound. Or maybe he is saying "SSSSt", but with his accent it comes out "TCHHH". Help me out here - go to this link and click on the clip for "Boo" (last clip in the green box). He uses the sound in it.

OK - I listened again and it is a TCHHH sound. It is a good thing no one is around wondering why I keep making the TCHHH sound over and over.

Either way - I will keep this tool in my arsenal for when the girls really need it.

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