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 enlarge | Author: Karen Pryor
Publisher: Bantam
Category: Book
List Price: $16.00
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Rating:  112 reviews
Sales Rank: 11440
Media: Paperback
Edition: Revised
Pages: 224
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 8.2 x 5.2 x 0.7
ISBN: 0553380397
Dewey Decimal Number: 153.85
EAN: 9780553380392
ASIN: 0553380397
Publication Date: August 3, 1999
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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 Not at all what I was expecting May 12, 2007
V. Kelley (USA)
1 out of 14 found this review helpful
I was hoping for some clear, bullet sort of points. This was not found in this book. It was a boring read. I can usually zip through a book in no time but this one seemed to be longer than War and Peace. There are far better books on the subject out there.
 Great book for anyone involved in teaching/training - which is everyone! May 12, 2007
A. Walker (Logan, UT USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Although I think I'm reviewing the previous edition, I can't imagine enough has changed that this review will be obsolete!
Kare Pryor presents the science of behavior in an easy-to-read, layman's format. No more huge textbooks, the general public now has a shorter, fun-to-read (full of amusing anecdotes!) book that will give them accurate information. Although gently promoting positive reinforcement training methods, Karen gives the science behind her reasoning. Great book for anyone who wants to change behavior, from pet dogs to spouses to children.
"Don't Shoot the Dog" is a must read April 3, 2007
Ruth Friscoe (Columbus, Ohio USA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Karen Pryor explains why punishment so often fails and why positive reinforcement
does(on people as well as dogs). The book is clear and easy to read. I found
it thoroughly enjoyable and very helpful.
one of the best books out there on dogs February 11, 2007
Tara F. Chace (Seattle, WA United States)
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
I read about every book I could get my hands on when I got my first dog a year and a half ago and this and Culture Clash by Jean Donaldson and Before & After You Get Your Puppy by Ian Dunbar where the best of all of them. I now give these three books to anyone I know who's thinking about getting a dog or just got one. I highly recommend them.
Don't Shoot The Dog February 10, 2007
Fred Innamorato
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
Every pet owner should read this book. Also any parents that have a child with autism.It teaches and explains how our pets view our actions and how they react to us. You can't believe the things you may be unaware you are teaching your pet. Some may be causing poor behavior. This book completely explains the correct way to train and get good behavior from your pet. It also explains how to eliminate bad behavior. I own a parrot and have put into practice many of the suggestions mentioned in the book. The suggestions WORK! I bought both the book and the audio CD because you need to read or listen to the author several times to fully grasp her work. So having both has been useful.The book goes into great detail so be prepared to concentrate, learn and open your mind to concepts that are scientifically based. No unsupported claims made in this book! GET THIS BOOK!
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