- Paperback: 224 pages
- Publisher: Bantam USA; 2Rev Ed edition (31 Jan 1999)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0553380397
- ISBN-13: 978-0553380392
- Product Dimensions: 13.3 x 1.6 x 20.9 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 67,216 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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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.
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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41 of 44 people found the following review helpful:
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I've just read most of the new version.,
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This review is from: Don't Shoot the Dog!: The New Art of Teaching and Training (Paperback)
All of the reader reviews currently on the page deal with the first edition. I just received the new edition.First, for those who are looking for a cook book to solve specific problems, this may not be it -- as a response to people who felt mislead by the title. This ISN'T a dog training book, what it is, is a manual and a philosophy for solving the problems in your life caused by other's behavior, whether it is your husband, your children, your pets, or your co-workers. The new edition brings in our new research and our ideas. Anecodotes are more relative and talk about people we all know and have met through the click-l list and other internet interactions. This is definately the definitive book on behavior modification, and it is infinitely readable. <CLICK> Good job Karen!
13 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
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Difficult to Apply,
By Hayley Byrne (Tring, Herts, UK) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Don't Shoot the Dog!: The New Art of Teaching and Training (Paperback)
I bought and read this book as it had been recommended to me by my auntie, who is a respected psychologist. I, therefore, was really looking forward to reading it and wondered about the transformation it would make to my life.I'm afraid to say, I'm still waiting. I found it difficult to apply to everyday 'human' situations. And, I have to admit that I have not finished reading it. I probably got about 3/4 way through and just haven't managed to motivate myself to finish it. The way it is written is clear but I found it difficult to think how it would be valuable in many situations.
5 of 38 people found the following review helpful:
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Don't shoot the dog,
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This review is from: Don't Shoot the Dog!: The New Art of Teaching and Training (Paperback)
Didn't rate this book. Didn't like the way it was written or the methods. Try Jan Fennell instead.
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