Don't Shoot the Dog!: The New Art of Teaching and Training
by Karen Pryor
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Author: Karen PryorEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 1999-08-03
ISBN: 0553380397
Number of pages: 224
Publisher: Bantam
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Book Review: The BEST place to start for any pet owner
Summary: 5 Stars
After being in dogsports for many years I still recommend this as the place to start for new pet owners. I even give it as a gift sometimes to new pet owners. It opens the door to a whole host of more complicated books, seminars, videos, etc. HOWEVER, if the beginner gets lost initially or set on the wrong path, they may be doomed to have poorly trained pets forever. Start easy, with the proper info. That is exactly what this book does. I'd give it 10 stars!
Summary of Don't Shoot the Dog!: The New Art of Teaching and Training
A Better Way to Better BehaviorKaren Pryor's clear and entertaining explanation of behavioral training methods made Don't Shoot the Dog! a bestselling classic. Now this revised edition presents more of her insights into animal-and human-behavior.
A groundbreaking behavioral scientist and dynamic animal trainer, Karen Pryor is a powerful proponent of the principles and practical uses of positive reinforcement in teaching new behaviors. Here are the secrets of changing behavior in pets, kids-even yourself-without yelling, threats, force, punishment, guilt trips...or shooting the dog:
.The principles of the revolutionary "clicker training" method, which owes its phenomenal success to its immediacy of response-so there is no question what action you are rewarding
.8 methods of ending undesirable habits-from furniture-clawing cats to sloppy roommates
.The 10 laws of "shaping" behavior-for results without strain or pain through "affection training"
.Tips for house-training the dog, improving your tennis game, or dealing with an impossible teen
.Explorations of exciting new uses for reinforcement training
Learn why pet owners rave, "This book changed our lives!" and how these pioneering techniques can work for you too.
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