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The only time I saw him was on Oprah. i was in awe, and amazed at what he did and said. I wished though there is someone else like him who can help me with my cats.

As to the unlikely man, I guess that would be my husband. First time I saw him ..nothing. No zing. Totally did not look or act like any of the guys i dated. Until the day I realized that he looked good wearing dark shades. But more importantly, he had a remarkable ability to deal with angry people, and his own anger and he has a naive air about him that I found charming.

Annie

My son and I have seen the show. We are amazed at his results, some of those dogs are downright scary!
I would also say I’m rather attracted to (and married one) beta males. One of the first things I notice about someone (male or female) is if they smile! I think someone who is maybe not a stunner in the looks dept. but a funny personality, or an easy way about them is very attractive. Humor is big too!

I’ve never seen the show, but I know what you mean about being attracted to an unlikely man - he’s much older than me, but he’s got a great sense of humor, a sexy smile, and he’s fun to talk to.  Gives me another reason to look forward to going to work

Oh Annie, wouldn’t it be nice if those techniques worked on cats?  I’d love to be the “Alpha Cat” around our house but as long as I keep running from my cat and giggling while she bites my ankles, I fear it is not to be!

You squawker chicks should appreciate this.

On our first “real” date (we had been set up at group things for a few months), my husband the country boy walked the NYC streets with me and asked, “Like chicken?”

As we were on our way to a restaurant, I said chicken was fine.

Then he stuck out his elbow and said, “Take a wing.” Hokey, but it worked.

And then when I found out he sold blood and walked forty blocks from Port Authority so he’d have $ for the dinner, movie, champagne and flowers he’d brought, I was a goner. He was everything I thought I didn’t want---too goodlooking (!), still a student, not even a year older than I, a jock from from Brewer, Maine.

He’s definitely Alpha, but capable of such sweet gestures sometimes that I’ve kept him. Thirty-six years in January (I was just a child when we married).

I’ve not seen this dog guy, but one of my sons-in-law could probably give him a run for his money. He has three dogs who worship him. He has yet to completely tame my daughter!

Oh my god, yes, I’ve been attracted to men for a smile, humor, etc.  Back when I was in college, I found my Shakespeare professor - who was significantly older and well, I guess you could say that he was attractive - so hot because he knew so much about Shakespeare and he was incredibly intelligent.  I’d just be sitting in class getting all hot and bothered.  LOL

But as to celebrities… I find Curtis Stone incredibly hot - he’s got such a gorgeous smile and well, he can cook!  And Maggie knows about our passion for Ioan Gruffurd… I mean, those curls… Who wouldn’t want to run their hands through that hair?

Of course - Steve McQueen (although he’s dead) for just his overall sexiness.  Have you seen Love With A Proper Stranger?!  Go and see it, Terri, you’ll become a bigger Steve fan!!!

I can so wax poetic about this subject, but I should probably go and actually work.  Perish the thought!  *g*

My word: provide93… if only… *wink*

Yes, yes, yes!  Cesar is a phenom.  He saved mine and my husband’s sanity.  Our Pug, Cooper, is just over a year old and luckily we discovered Cesar’s show.  Watching Cesar and applying his teachings has made the process of integrating Cooper into our lives while respecting the fact that, love of our life, he is still a dog and cannot be a substitute human.

As for unlikely men, many years ago I dated this man who, upon meeting him was totally unattracted to him.  The only thing he had going was he was funny.  Well, I went out with him, expecting to just be friends and found myself in a very intense relationship.  His sense of humor and humanitarianism, (he used to be a Social Worker for AIDS patients) really made me “see” what an attractive man he was.  He is now a comedian and has been on a few TV shows over the years.  But I must say, when I see him now, I realize that, if he had not persisted, I would have missed out on knowing an amazing person.

Deb

I haven’t saw him, but I have heard a lot of good things. My husbands the Alpha Male that got me, he can always make me laugh.

Teresa, As soon as I read your blog, I thought of one man. (I’ll be discreet) He would never make the cover of a romance novel, but he is a very remarkable man.  He has the most brilliant mind.  He has patience for all those who seek him out and his kindness towards children makes me smile. Yeah, I think I could fall hard for someone like that. 

As far as cats go....whenever one of my siblings visit, the first thing they ask is “Is Satan around to bite me?” He’s a long hair, solid black, beautiful....and mean as the devil.  (Some day my dream is to own a German Shepherd).

Oh Maggie, what a romantic story!  To steal his first kiss from me, my husband actually used a technique he learned on HAPPY DAYS--leaning over me and pretending to lock my door.  But he was laughing so hard that he was totally busted!

Oh, forgot....we have never had cable tv in our home, so I have not seen Cesar.  But he seems like an awesome person.

Maggie, that’s such a sweet, romantic story!  And Terri, I love the old “I’m locking your door but really going to kiss you” trick. 

I love these types of stories and could read about them for days.  Keep them coming!

Have never seen Cesar, but would love to!

What I love about Cesaris his ability to be alpha with humans too, but in a gentle non-aggressive way. his control is terribly sexy!

Whew!  Thanks Kay!  I thought it was only me

Teresa, that’s why you are so good at writing romance: you recognize what makes a man sexy.

My daughter and I love Cesar!  She’s such an animal fanatic we watch lots of dog related TV.  He’s incredible.

I had a cat for 19 years that destroyed every piece of carpeting or rug in the house (thank goodness we had wood floors underneath!).  I got asked for years why I kept her.  I could have used Cesar.  We had to put her down in the spring, and as much as I complained, I have yet to replace the rugs…

We have a 10-month old dog now that is amazingly easy, so I guess we have no excuse for Cesar.

Annie - I had the same experience with my husband.  First time - nothing.  Second time- zing!  it was definitely the smile.

I was madly in love with my history professor--as were many of the other women in the class.  (Think Harrison Ford with the women in the front row of his anthropology class...) Except this professor looked NOTHING like Harry.  He was a short, wiry built, yoga-performing Buddhist Italian guy (from Minnesota, I think) who taught European history.  He also acquired this ugly mustache the last year I had him--it looked like a small kitten had perched under his nose--but we had the hots for him anyway.

He had twinkling brown eyes and a quirky self-deprecating smile--and he told goofy jokes--and had an intense way of looking at you like you were really important.

And Maggie, I *love* that story!  That chicken comment had me howling…

Love Cesar and think he is HOT, HOT, HOT

Love the whole alpha male thing w/o having to beat his chest.  I think that makes him even sexier.  He can manipulate in such a subtle way that most aren’t even aware of it.

He isn’t training the dogs as much as the people.  I have three terribly spoiled dogs at home.  My son and I would love Cesar to come to our house and get them to behave better, but I know it is me who needs the training.

He should offer people training classes instead of dog training.  I could use it and laugh when I think of my dogs taking me to training classes.

“Time for Mommy’s people training class.”

“She really screwed up several times this past week.”

“ She definitely needs a refresher course.”

I know Ashefrog!  Wouldn’t it be great if you could just sort of hire Cesar as some sort of life counselor?  I just know he could rehabilitate me!

Oh, I haven’t seen him yet, but I think I’ll check him out...even though I’m not an “animal” person!

Brownone:

It is worth it, just to watch him.  He is the gentle warrior-type: soft spoken, patient, and logical.  He makes it seem so easy.

He is truly amazing to watch.  He takes the most challenging dogs and turns them around.  And the best part is they usually love him for it.

I imagine, like Teresa said, his approach could be transferred to most of life’s situations.  And he is yummy to look at.

So I read through your Blog today Teresa…And the first thing that comes to my mind is: Well then if I want to Learn how to Train a Man, I have to learn how to Think like A MAN and behave like a man? 

Can you guys tell that my DH took the day off…And he is messing up My Schedule? Men! Jeez… Anyway, The Biggest thing that I find Most Attractive in a person, male or female, is a Sense of Humor! I like people who Don’t take themselves too seriously. I like people who Don’t take Me too Seriously. Or the crap that Life dumps on their laps now and then. Now I’m not condoning cruelly sarcastic or disrespectful behavior here. I’m just saying, if you’re gonna hang with me you better be able to laugh at life. I recently talked to a woman with five kids. She went Five weeks without a water heater. Five Weeks!  As she told me her story tears came to my eyes. Tears came to my eyes because I was laughing so hard. You should have heard the hysterical stories that she was telling me about boiling water for dishes and baths …and…God Love her and everyone else out there who have that one trait that I find irresistible: A sense of humor. 

I think that I am going to try that dog training stuff on my DH. Maybe I’ll have him “go fetch, boy” something for me. Not that I need anything. I just want him out of my hair for a little while…

Hey Julie, isn’t “think” like a man sort of a contradiction in terms?

You are going to get mr in trouble Ms Mederiros...I haven’t sent the Ol’ Dog off on his errand yet. So I still have to be PC and behave myself! Which isn’t easy, let me tell you…

Speaking of training dogs and men… There’s an old Sandra Dee/Bobby Darin movie called “If A Man Answers” that addresses this very subject.

The two main characters are newlyweds and Bobby is misbehavin’. Sandra’s mother gives her a book that has the “secret” of training a man. It’s a dog obedience book with such gems as “Every time you call him to come to you, give him a treat.” Pretty soon, of course, bad Bobby is eating out of her hand. It’s a cute movie.

Oooh, we did the play IF A MAN ANSWERS in high school, Candace!  I SO fell in love with the leading man.  I LOVE those kind of movies!

South Park did a thing with the Dog Whisperer.  The husband had no idea it was a real show.  However, every time we bicker, he asks who the pack LEAder is.  Then, we giggle and all is forgiven.

I’ll always want a man with a sense of humor.  I also need someone who thinks I’m funny.  Cleverness goes a long way in my family.

Never seen him or the Dog Whisperer.  Not much of a tv person but will have to check it out now that you have all made me curious.

YEah...all the above.  I love men, all men, especially alpha men, but then only for a uh..tumble...but those days are long gone.

Give me sexy eyes and smile, and I’ll probably melt into a puddle at his feet.

Sigh...did I mention that I LOVE men.

I’ve never watched the show.
I have a Beta male myself, first thing I noticed the night I met him were his beautiful sky blue eyes (and when he turned around..... *G*). I thought the eyes were gorgeous, bu they in NO way compare to the heart he has. Or the sense of humor. It’s not many men who play with the helium in a balloon and ask you to marry them in that voice!! (It’ll be 14 years next month and I love him more and more every year!)

Teresa -

I have only seen the South Park version of Cesar which was an absolute hoot! My sons and I can almost repeat the show word for word (ok - we’re huge South Park fans!) but I haven’t watched the real one....

Terri