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Don't Shoot the Dog! (Rev 99 Edition)

by Karen Pryor

ISBN13: 9780553380392
ISBN10: 0553380397
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A Better Way to Better Behavior

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.

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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: Mila, June 25, 2010 (view all comments by Mila)
For as much as it seems odd to read a non-fiction book about animal training for pleasure, Don't Shoot the Dog is great! Whether you have animals, people, or even yourself as a project, you'll soon find you didn't even know the half of it when it comes to getting behaviors you like to stick around happen again. Karen Pryor is a personable and knowledgeable author who tells what she knows in an easy to follow, anecdote spattered manner. If you're looking for something interesting and incredibly useful, give Don't Shoot the Dog a try!
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Product Details

ISBN:: 9780553380392
Author:: Pryor, Karen
Publisher:: Bantam Books
Location:: New York :
Subject:: General
Subject:: Reference
Subject:: Success
Subject:: Training
Subject:: Reference - General
Subject:: Behavior modification
Subject:: Conditioned response
Subject:: Reinforcement (psychology)
Subject:: Reinforcement
Subject:: Personal Growth - Success
Subject:: Business training
Edition Number:: Rev. ed.
Edition Description:: Trade paper
Publication Date:: 19990831
Binding:: TRADE PAPER
Grade Level:: General/trade
Language:: English
Illustrations:: Yes
Pages:: 224
Dimensions:: 8.28x5.26x.64 in. .45 lbs.

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