Don't Shoot the Dog!: The New Art of Teaching and Training

About this book

"Whatever the task whether keeping a four-year-old quiet in public housebreaking a puppy coaching a team or memorizing a poem it will go fast and better and be more fun if you know how to use reinforcement."--Karen Pryor. Now Karen Pryor clearly explains the underlying principles of behavioral training and through numerous fascinating examples reveals how this art can be applied to virtually any common situation. And best of all she tells how to do it without yelling threats force punishment guilt trips--or shooting the dog. 8 methods for putting an end to all kinds of undesirable behavior. The 10 laws of "shaping" behavior--for results without strain or pain through "affection training." How to combat your own addictions to alcohol drugs cigarettes overheating or whatever how to deal with such difficult problems as a moody spouse an impossible teen or an aged parent. Plus. . .House training the dog improving your tennis game keeping the cat off the table and much more!