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How Dogs Learn (Howell Reference Books) (Hardcover)
by Mary R. Burch (Author), Bailey, Jon S. PhD. (Author) "Beginning in the 1800s, behavioral scientist were in their labs discovering the principles that laid the groundwork for the 1938 arrival of operant conditioning ..." (more)
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  • Hardcover: 224 pages
  • Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (20 April 1999)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0876053711
  • ISBN-13: 978-0876053713
  • Product Dimensions: 23.6 x 15.8 x 2.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  (7 customer reviews)
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"...this book should be on every animal trainer′s bookshelf for future reference. How Dogs Learn covers the content of an undergraduate course in learning and behavior, but the examples are taken from dog training it is practical and very useful without sacrificing scientific and technical accuracy." ––Jack Michael, PhD, Department of Psychology, Western Michigan University

How Dogs Learn explore the fascinating science of operant conditioning, where science and dog training meet. How Dogs Learn explains the basic principles of behavior and how they can be used to teach your dog new skills, diagnose problems and eliminate unwanted behaviors. It′s for anyone who wants to better understand the learning process in dogs. Every concept is laid out clearly and precisely, and its relevance to your dog and how you train is explained.
A Howell Dog Book of Distinction

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"...this book should be on every animal trainer's bookshelf for future reference. How Dogs Learn covers the content of an undergraduate course in learning and behavior, but the examples are taken from dog training?it is practical and very useful without sacrificing scientific and technical accuracy. " Jack Michael, PhD, Department of Psychology, Western Michigan University How Dogs Learn explore the fascinating science of operant conditioning, where science and dog training meet. How Dogs Learn explains the basic principles of behavior and how they can be used to teach your dog new skills, diagnose problems and eliminate unwanted behaviors. It's for anyone who wants to better understand the learning process in dogs. Every concept is laid out clearly and precisely, and its relevance to your dog and how you train is explained. A Howell Dog Book of Distinction

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