Who is C.W. Meisterfeld, Ph.D.
The Dog Whisper
- C.W. Meisterfeld discovered the cornerstone of his mutual respect "train without pain" training
philosophy over 60 years ago. These principles proved to be very effective in training various hunting
dogs such as German Shorthair Pointers, English Setters, Irish Setters, Labrador Retrievers, Beagles, Fox
Hounds, and Blue Tick Coonhounds.
- In 1957 C.W. Meisterfeld entered the
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Left to right: C.W. Meisterfeld, Baroness, Milo Pearsall
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competitive world of AKC obedience to prove that these principles could be successful in training a German Shorthair Pointer which others considered (at that time) a breed that was far too stubborn for competitive obedience. On November 10, 1957 at the Southern Michigan Obedience Training Club show, Meisterfeld's bitch "Baroness Meisterfeld" received her third leg and the Canine Distinction Award for AKC obedience for earning an average score of 196-1/2 at three consecutive shows inside of seven days.
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In 1962 "Baroness Meisterfeld C.D.X." won the National German Shorthair Pointer Retriever Championship with a (considered impossible) perfect score of 500 points. She retained the championship for 1963 and 1964 where she also won the 1964 National All German Pointing Breeds Championship.
- In 1964, C.W. Meisterfeld decided to drop out of all competitive training and trialing in order to devote his full attention to understanding the causes of dog behavioral problems, including a variety of neurosis and viciousness in both purebred and mixed breeds.
- Since 1980 C.W. Meisterfeld has been teaching other dog owners, trainers, and veterinarians how to "psychoanalyze and reprogram" problem dogs. Again, these methods proved to be highly successful with a variety of behavioral problems such as aggression, shyness,
separation anxiety, animal killing and even various breeds with rage syndrome.
- In 1981 he was certified as a canine psychoanalyst/therapist/trainer and expert witness by the U.S. Judicial system.
- In 1984, Meisterfeld began teaching Canine Behavioral Psychology and Psychological Dog Training in California's colleges and universities.
- Meisterfeld has given presentations and seminars throughout the US and Canada and in Zurich, Switzerland and New Zealand.
- Dr. Meisterfeld is the pioneer of psychoanalysis and psychological dog training. He was a hobbyist from 1944-1953 and a full time professional trainer from 1954 to the present.
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