Dont Shoot the Dog by KAREN PRYOR

This book has become almost mandatory reading for anyone serious about training. Karen Pryor’s clear and entertaining explanation of behavioural training methods made Don’t Shoot the Dog! a best selling classic. Now this revised edition presents more of her insights into animal and human behaviour.

A ground breaking behavioural scientist and dynamic animal trainer, Karen Pryor is a powerful proponent of the principles and practical uses of positive reinforcement in teaching new behaviours. Here are the secrets of changing behaviour in pets, kids – even yourself – without yelling, threats, force, punishment, guilt trips…or shooting the dog. The book covers:

• 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 “ behaviour – 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.