Why did I love this book?
This book summarizes how both dogs, humans, and other species learn in a very understandable and interesting way. It’s a great book to start with no matter what type of training you want to do with your dog. I’d even say it’s a book for everyone to read, even if they don’t have dogs since several of the examples in the book focuses on human behavior – how to get rid of unwanted behavior, from sloppy roommates to barking dogs, training Olympic teams and how to buy gifts and give compliments.
5 authors picked Don't Shoot the Dog as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.
Karen Pryor’s clear and entertaining explanation of behavioral training methods made Don’t Shoot the Dog a bestselling classic with revolutionary insights into animal—and human—behavior.
In her groundbreaking approach to improving behavior, behavioral biologist Karen Pryor says, “Whatever the task, whether keeping a four-year-old quiet in public, housebreaking a puppy, coaching a team, or memorizing a poem, it will go fast, and better, and be more fun, if you know how to use reinforcement.”
Now Pryor clearly explains the underlying principles of behavioral training and reveals how this art can be applied to virtually any common situation. And best of all,…
