by
Karen Pryor
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The New Art of Teaching and Training
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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