Don’t Shoot the Dog!

A BETTER WAY TO BETTER BEHAVIOR 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 — including work with children with autism Learn why pet owners rave, “This book changed our lives!” and how these pioneering techniques can work for you too.