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I bought this book for my Animal Training course in college. Instead of a traditional textbook, the teacher is using this as our book. So far I've only read the Preface and Chapter 1, and I love it! I think everyone should take the time out to read Don't Shoot the Dog!; Karen Pryor uses human experiences to describe how everyone can use positive reinforcement to shape their own behaviors or the behaviors of those around us (without them even knowing). It's an easy read as she uses everyday language, and not those scientific words that so many of us dislike trying to comprehend. I definitely would have read this book on my own time even if I wasn't required to read it for class. As I have only read the first two chapters, I cannot say what I dislike about the book at this point in time. Also, I have not read any other training books (but I intend to) so I cannot say how this differs from other products. I can say that you will have the best results with positive reinforcement!Read full review
Karen Pryor was among the first behaviorists to take a positive approach to training animals (and children and spouses!). The beauty of clicker training is that you must understand your subject and work with them. Domination is out, understanding your subject is in. In the end, you will have a happy, well-mannered animal that isn't scared of you. The hardest part of this for most people to understand is that IT TAKES TIME AND PATIENCE. There are no easy, quick ways to train an animal; you must make a time commitment and kindness commitment. That's what clicker training emphasizes. But the results you get with your subject really stick. What I found particularly helpful in the book is the extensive use of examples and tables with examples. You don't have to wonder if you understood the concept because the examples are so good and clearly explained; they back up and support the descriptions. The book is relatively short, but packed full of information. It's the classic clicker training reference book. I have read and re-read it, it's that enjoyable.Read full review
Fantastic book! Full of useful information about behavior modification. Author has a deep understanding of how to train anybody to do anything. Especially dogs :)
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I purchased this book for my Golden Retriever dog. I had heard good things about clicker training and wanted to try it out. This book is informative though sometimes kind of wordy. I also purchased Clicker Training for Dogs with this book (same author) and it was short and sweet and very helpful. Great way to feel good about "disiplining" your dog.
Wonderful book on behavior for understanding and adjusting behavior. definitely worth keeping as a reference. Learning about how negative stimulus can be rarely or never used is so good to hear spoken simply.
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