Karen Pryor’s clear and entertaining rationalization of behavioral coaching strategies made Don’t Shoot the Canine a bestselling traditional with revolutionary insights into animal—and human—habits.
In her groundbreaking method to enhancing habits, behavioral biologist Karen Pryor says, “Regardless of the process, whether or not retaining a four-year-old quiet in public, burglary a pet, teaching a crew, or memorizing a poem, it can go quick, and higher, and be extra enjoyable, if you know the way to make use of reinforcement.”
Now Pryor clearly explains the underlying rules of behavioral coaching and divulges how this artwork might be utilized to just about any widespread scenario. And better of all, she tells how you can do it with out yelling threats, pressure, punishment, guilt journeys—or capturing the canine. From the eight strategies for placing an finish to all types of undesirable habits to the ten legal guidelines of “shaping” habits, Pryor helps you fight your personal addictions and cope with such troublesome issues as a moody partner, an not possible teen, or an aged father or mother. Plus, there’s additionally extremely useful data on home coaching the canine, enhancing your tennis sport, retaining the cat off the desk, and rather more!
“In the middle of turning into a famend dolphin coach, Karen Pryor discovered that constructive reinforcement…is much more potent that prior scientific work had urged…Don’t Shoot the Canine appears like the easiest on the topic—a full-scale mind-changer” (The Coevolution Quarterly). Study why pet house owners rave, “This guide modified our lives!” and the way these pioneering strategies can be just right for you, too.
Writer : Simon & Schuster; Reprint version (December 3, 2019)
Language : English
Paperback : 240 pages
ISBN-10 : 1982106468
ISBN-13 : 978-1982106461
Merchandise Weight : 2.31 kilos
Dimensions : 5.5 x 0.8 x 8.38 inches
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