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The new art of teaching and training
1984Fast paceThoughtful
What it is about
Karen Pryor, who worked with dolphins, explains operant conditioning and how to use rewards to teach any animal or person. She describes the clicker method. The book helped popularize positive reinforcement.
Who will enjoy it
Trainers, parents and managers.
What you will get
Revised edition appeared in 1999.
Don't Shoot the Dog Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Nonfiction · Positive reinforcement · Clicker training · Behavior
Length
189 pages · ≈ 5 h
More about this book
Characters
Karen Pryor.
Setting
Aquariums, homes and offices.
What makes it different
A short, influential book on training with rewards.
Feel
Clear and persuasive.
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