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by Mary R. Burch (Author), Jon S. Bailey 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: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 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.
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How Dogs Learn explains the fascinating science of operant conditioning. The authors, recognized experts in this field, are also experienced dog trainers, and they explain each operant conditioning principle using dog training examples. For the first time, behavioral procedures that are used with humans, such as Behavioral Diagnostics and Functional Analysis, have been translated for applications with dogs. How Dogs Learn will help all dog owners solve canine behavior problems and improve their proficiency as trainers.

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5.0 out of 5 stars At last an authoritative book on the science of dog training, 21 Jul 1999

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Drs. Burch and Bailey have brought together their considerable talents to produce an important book for both dog owners and professional trainers. Dog owners will find the book to be a valuable resource for understanding how dogs learn, making their training efforts more positive and rewarding--both for themselves and for their dogs. The professional trainer will find the book to be an informative introduction to basic learning concepts and techniques; they will also appreciate the authors' balanced approach to explaining operant technology. Overall, the authors have done an excellent job of introducing operant methods (such as clicker training) and explaining how they can be used to improve the dog's behavior. Finally, the book is written in a lucid and accessible style, but be forewarned, there is not much in the way of entertaining fluff here, although the book is nicely illustrated with many wonderful anecdotes and examples that both the novice and expert will appreciate. Dr. Burch is a highly respected Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist, whose efforts to improve dog training and to develop humane methods for treating behavior problems are well-known within the dog world. Dr. Bailey is a Professor of Psychology at Florida State University. Among his impressive credentials, he is past editor of the Journal for Applied Behavior Analysis. If you are serious about dogs and training, you should read this book!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Professional Trainer, 4 Jul 1999

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As a professional police dog trainer this book is the only dog training book that I have read that addresses the heart of in my field training. Late in life I decided to learn about the science behind training and now a student of behavior science. This book should be a must read for every trainer. Information here goes directly to applied behavior modification something every trainer should have at very least a working understanding of.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A theory-based explanation of how animals learn, 22 Dec 1999

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This is an easy to read book based on learning theory. Although the examples predominantly apply to dog-training scenarios, the fundamental principals apply to all organisms. There is a lot of psudo-science out there. This book cuts through all the garbage and gives you the definitive answers. Fasinating reading.

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5.0 out of 5 stars " How Dogs Learn"
An excellent book for all dog trainers and behaviourists alike.One for the "must read" list.

Published 1 month ago by Mrs. S. M. Goulden

1.0 out of 5 stars Books on dogs
I have to say that I have read many,many books on dogs,behaviour and training of and this is simply the worst. Read more

Published 9 months ago by Mrs. Sandra Brownlie

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent starter for the would-be dog behaviourist
I have read many books which claim to teach you about dogs and their ways of thinking. This is the first such book which actually keeps its promise. Read more

Published 14 months ago by N. P. Bedwell

4.0 out of 5 stars Easy reference book
I thought this book was presented in an easily readable style, and explained principles well. I would recommend it for people who are interested in learning about behaviour though... Read more

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4.0 out of 5 stars an interesting read
An excellent book for anyone with a keen interest in dog behavior and training.It is not a training manual but rather an explaination of the scuientific principles behind... Read more

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4.0 out of 5 stars Good book
I really enjoyed this book and found it very helpful. Everything is very clearly explained, unlike many books on this subject in which the authors themselves are hazy on the... Read more

Published on 12 Oct 2003 by trezaracat

3.0 out of 5 stars Needs a little spice!
Though I found the information in this book to be of interest (I was excited when I came across the book), the authors could not have written a more boring book on the subject... Read more

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