The Whisperer: The finest Whisperer I've ever seen train is the great Ray Cacchio. The Whisperer has a second sense about dogs. He knows what they're thinking, and he often "whispers" them through a problem before it happens. There's hardly any voice-raising--just a constant connection (often through eyes and hands) that keeps the dog in control. Sure, the Whisperer occasionally has to resort to some discipline, but he keeps it in reserve.
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The High School Coach:** The best amateur trainers often fit into the Coach category. They walk the middle ground between Disciplinarian and Whisperer, often exerting a level of authority that lets the dog know who is boss while also enjoying nights with the pup at the feet of their easy chair. They truly are a team bound by a bond built of time spent together, good and bad.
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The Softie:** The Softie likes to think he can get away with whispering, but it doesn't work because he lacks the necessary talent. More often than not, the dog just walks all over the Softie…in the house, in the blind, and around town. If you've seen a Softie once you'll never forget it.

David Dibenedetto