Don't Shoot the Dog!: The New Art of Teaching and Training |  | Author: Karen Pryor
Publisher: Bantam
Category: Book
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Rating:  123 reviews
Sales Rank: 259542
Media: Paperback
Pages: 192
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 6.8 x 4.2 x 0.6
ISBN: 0553253883
Dewey Decimal Number: 153.85
EAN: 9780553253887
ASIN: 0553253883
Publication Date: September 1, 1985
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Product Description
"Whatever the task, whether keeping a four-year-old quiet in public, housebreaking a puppy, coaching a team, or memorizing a poem, it will go fast, and better, and be more fun, if you know how to use reinforcement."--Karen Pryor.
Now Karen Pryor clearly explains the underlying principles of behavioral training and through numerous fascinating examples reveals how this art can be applied to virtually any common situation. And best of all, she tells how to do it without yelling threats, force, punishment, guilt trips--or shooting the dog. 8 methods for putting an end to all kinds of undesirable behavior. The 10 laws of "shaping" behavior--for results without strain or pain through "affection training." How to combat your own addictions to alcohol, drugs, cigarettes, overheating or whatever, how to deal with such difficult problems as a moody spouse, an impossible teen, or an aged parent. Plus. . .House training the dog, improving your tennis game, keeping the cat off the table, and much more!
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 Dealing with people & animals: the manual November 1, 2009
O. Fischer (Atlanta, GA)
I've read this book a few times, and even got the book on dvd for my commute. I've recommended it for coworkers who have problems with blowing up at others. I've recommended it to anyone with a temper problem. I've recommended it for parents.
I'm so glad I ran into this book: all because I adopted a "special needs" dog and had to recondition some undesirable behavior out of him. I thought I was learning to help him, and I ended up helping my whole life. I'm a better trainer at my job, I'm a more affective wife, and a much better parent. And frankly, I like people so much more now.
 Loving a puppy into behaving September 7, 2009
Dee (Miami FL)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Training an exuberant, willful boxer puppy is a challenge. The tendency is to use prong, choke collar, even a shock collar. How much better to use positive reinforcement, consistency, and patience, patience, patience! Our puppy has become much more manageable and fun as my attitude changed towards training. The principles work in relationship of any kind. GREAT BOOK!!
Great purchase June 25, 2009
K. Wilson
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I got the book I ordered very promptly and the book was in great condition. Very happy customer!
The BEST place to start for any pet owner April 29, 2009
Terindogs (Florida)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
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!
 Don't shoot the Dog! April 10, 2009
jmv (minneapolis)
1 out of 4 found this review helpful
If you are a behavioralist, then great; if you thought it would be information on how to train your dog then it was disappointing. Maybe 5% on what I was looking for. I was just looking for facts/instructions, not background.
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