This is the "Bible" on positive reinforcement training, or operant conditioning, and how it works - with people, and of course with animals. Fun to read too! Over 300,000 in print. Karen Pryor's clear and entertaining explanation of behavioral training methods made "Don't Shoot the Dog" a bestselling classic! This revised edition presents more of her insights into animal and human behaviour.

Here are the secrets of using positive reinforcement to change behaviour in pets, kids - even yourself - without yelling, threats, force, punishment, guilt trips.... or shooting the dog:

• The principles of the revlutionary "clicker training" method
• Eight methods of ending undesirable habits - from furniture-clawing cats to sloppy room-mates
• The ten 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 teenager
• 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.

Author : Karen Pryor
Softcover - 183 pages