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<p>A Better Way to Better Behavior</p> <p>Karen Pryor's clear and entertaining explanation of behavioral training methods made <b>Don't Shoot the Dog!</b> a bestselling classic. Now this revised edition presents more of her insights into animal—and human—behavior.</p> <p>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:</p> <p>•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<br> •8 methods of ending undesirable habits—from furniture-clawing cats to sloppy roommates<br> •The 10 laws of "shaping" behavior–for results without strain or pain through "affection training"<br> •Tips for house-training the dog, improving your tennis game, or dealing with an impossible teen<br> •Explorations of exciting new uses for reinforcement training</p> <p>Learn why pet owners rave, "T

Who reads Don't Shoot the Dog! : the New Art of Teaching and Training?

Author

Karen Pryor

Publisher

Bantam Books

Published

1999

Language

EN

ISBN

9780553380392

Category

self-help

Subjects

Crafts & Hobbies, Nature, Reference

Rating

4.28 / 5 (410 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14