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 enlarge | Author: Pamela J. Reid
Publisher: James & Kenneth Publishers
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  10 reviews
Sales Rank: 61239
Media: Paperback
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Pages: 172
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Dimensions (in): 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.6
ISBN: 1888047070
Dewey Decimal Number: 636
EAN: 9781888047073
ASIN: 1888047070
Publication Date: February 1996
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excel-erated learning July 15, 2006
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I got a lot of helpfull information from this book. Not always easy to understand and retain if you don't give it your full concentration, and it would be easy to become obsessed with training details, also I hate to think of the author using electric collars, NOT pc these days. Well worth buying just the same
 Good explanation of learning theory -- but less punishment, please! May 8, 2006
12 out of 13 found this review helpful
This is a terrific book for students wishing to fully understand learning theory. My only reservation in recommending this book to clients comes in its inclusion of practical applications (and endorsement?) of punishment. The dog training world has evolved beyond punishment-based methods. I hope to see a new edition of this book soon -- without the aversive bent.
 Learning Theory You Can Understand June 27, 2004
23 out of 26 found this review helpful
This book is a very thorough presentation of learning theory. Yet, by referring to experiments and to dog training, the author makes a difficult subject very approachable. I had a number of "ah-ha!" moments and will re-read to get more out of it. I was concerned about all the abbreviations I saw when browsing the book, but they are not used to such excess that you get lost/confused. As I said, the book is thorough, so it does present the negative end of the scale -- aversives and punishment. I understand why the author had to include this information, but it is still difficult reading for those of us who consider our dogs our friends -- and who applies electric shock to their friend? I only wish she had placed the caveats of using these methods at the beginning, rather than at the end, of their respective sections. If you are looking for more depth and science than found it dog training books or "Don't Shoot the Dog," in a book that won't bore you to tears, get a copy of Excel-erated Learning, well worth it's reasonable price.
Fascinating reading November 29, 2001
30 out of 32 found this review helpful
Very well written with good, specific examples. Presents a very well-rounded historical perspective about animal behavior in both scientific and practical examples. I have already read it a couple of times to allow all of the info to sink in. There is a LOT here!! It has very useful information whether you are a professional trainer or just fascinated by animal behavior. Buy this book and be nice to your dog.
For the serious student of dog training. December 3, 1998
42 out of 47 found this review helpful
Dr. Reid's book is the next step to take after you think you understand what operant conditioning is all about. You'll find that you didn't know it all! She explains complex concepts in an accessible manner, with many excellent examples. It's a book to keep handy for those times when you just can't remember what negative punishment is!
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