Don't Shoot the Dog

Behavioral biologist Karen Pryor explains her groundbreaking approach to improving behavior in her bestselling classic, Don't Shoot the Dog. Discover revolutionary insights into animal and human behavior, including the underlying principles of behavioral training and how they can be applied to any common situation. Pryor outlines eight methods for putting an end to undesirable behavior, as well as ten laws of "shaping" behavior. With helpful information on house training dogs, improving tennis game, and much more, this book can change your life without resorting to yelling, force, punishment or guilt trips!