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by Karen Pryor (Author)
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  • Paperback: 224 pages
  • Publisher: Bantam USA; 2Rev Ed edition (31 Jan 1999)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0553380397
  • ISBN-13: 978-0553380392
  • Product Dimensions: 20.8 x 13.2 x 1.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (31 customer reviews)
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"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"

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Discusses the underlying principles of behaviorial modification and explains how to apply the methodology of positive reinforcement of areas ranging from memory improvement to breaking addictive habits.
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34 of 34 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars So good it makes me want to buy a dog (or a dolphin), 20 Aug 2006
By Dr. M. Breach "ormskirk_mb" (UK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Don't Shoot the Dog!: The New Art of Teaching and Training (Paperback)
I came to this book in a roundabout way, having bought Amy Sutherland's book 'Kicked, bitten and scratched', about the work of exotic animal trainers. This was cited as a source, and I thought that it would be interesting to find out more about the subject of animal training, and perhaps it's application to humans! I must admit that I was put off by some of the more negative or dismissive reviews posted. However this proved to be a wonderful, extraordinary book. First thing to get straight, despite the title, it is NOT just about dogs. This book is about training techniques that apply generally, whether the subject is a dog, cat, mouse, bird, dolphin, elephant, teenager, spouse or colleague. I am not a pet owner, nor an exotic animal trainer, yet I am now applying the techniques described at work (as a family doctor and GP educator), and at home. The book describes techniques of positive (and negative) reinforcement in training new behaviour, or ending unwanted behaviour. It makes the point very clear that punishment is a fruitless way of trying to shape behaviour. 'Don't shoot the dog' is written in a style that is clear, concise and intelligent; and for good measure it is peppered with animal-training anecdoes that made me laugh out loud. As a measure of effectiveness, my teenage son responded (after positive reinforcement of some good behaviour) "Dad, after 14 years, your rating as a father has just gone off the scale!". Enough said.
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34 of 37 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars I've just read most of the new version., 7 Aug 1999
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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!

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic, 22 Nov 2006
By flytiki (Manchester) - See all my reviews
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A fantastic book not just for dog training but for motivating anyone (husbands, kids, cats and so on) it really explains why positive reinforcement is the only way to train. I have re-read it a number of times and recommend it more than any other book I've ever read. Every bookshelf should have a copy!
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