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More copies of this ISBN:This title in other formats:Don't Shoot the Dog: The New Art of Teaching and Trainingby Karen Pryor
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:A BETTER WAY TO BETTER BEHAVIOR<P>Karen 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.<P>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: <BR>-- 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<BR>-- 8 methods of ending undesirable habits — from furniture-clawing cats to sloppy roommates<BR>-- The 10 laws of "shaping" behavior — for results without strain or pain through "affection training"<BR>-- Tips for house-training the dog, improving your tennis game, or dealing with an impossible teen<BR>-- Explorations of exciting new uses for reinforcement training — including work with children with autism<P>Learn why pet owners rave, "This book changed our lives!" and how these pioneering techniques can work for you too. Review:"This delightful, clear, and utterly helpful book is for anyone who wants to understand or change the behavior of an animal--whether the animal in question is a barking dog, a nosy neighbor, a hostile cat, or you and your own bad habits." --Carol Tavris, Ph.D., author of Anger What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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