From the Book Jacket
n 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.
