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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: 20320
Media: Paperback
Edition: Revised
Pages: 224
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 8.2 x 5.2 x 0.7
ISBN: 0553380397
Dewey Decimal Number: 153.85
EAN: 9780553380392
ASIN: 0553380397
Publication Date: August 3, 1999
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Product Description
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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 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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