ISBN: 9780553253887

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

Karen Pryor

ISBN 10: 0553253883 / 0-553-25388-3
ISBN 13: 9780553253887
Publisher: Bantam Books
Publication Date: 1996
Binding: Softcover
Don't Shoot the Dog: The New Art of Teaching and Training: Synopsis

"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!

 

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Book Description: Bantam Books, 1985. Mass Market Paperback. Book Condition: Very Good. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Type: Regular Hard Back VINTAGE COLLECTABLE PAPERBACK IN VERY GOOD CONDITION. Karen Pryor, a pioneer in behavioral training, clearly explains the underlying principles of behavioral training and uses many examples to show how this art can be applied to virtually any situation--putting an end to undesirable behavior, how to deal with a moody spouse, an impossible teen, an aged parent. Plus, house training the dog, improving your tennis game, keeping the cat off the table---. Bookseller Inventory # 002837

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Book Description: Bantam Books, New York, 1985. Soft Cover. Book Condition: Fine ++. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dj. First Printing. Author of "Nursing Your Baby"; "Karen Pryor has been a pioneer.anyone who wants to be more effective in rearing children, teaching, or managing his or her own behavior will find her book very useful." - B.F.Skinner; How to improve yourself and others through behavioral training; Bookseller Inventory # 004236

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Book Description: Bantam Books, New York, NY, U.S.A., 1985. Mass Market Paperback. Book Condition: Good. First Paperback Edition. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. 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. This copy is in good condition with slight scuffing of bottom front cover edge. Interior pages are tight and clean. No interior markings. Bookseller Inventory # 000088

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