Don't Shoot the Dog
The Art of Teaching and Training
by Karen Pryor
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Recommended by 4 notable people, including Tim Ferriss and Nir Eyal
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Recommended by 6 sources and appears in Dog Training and Most Recommended Books.
Karen Pryor?s clear and entertaining explanation of behavioral training methods made Don?t Shoot the Dog a bestselling classic with revolutionary insights into animal?and human?behavior.In her groundbreaking approach to improving behavior, behavioral biologist Karen Pryor says, ?Whatever the task, whether keeping a fouryearold quiet in public, ho...
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Recommended by 6 sources and appears in Dog Training and Most Recommended Books.
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Consider Good Dog! Kids Teach Kids About Dog Behavior and Training by Evelyn Pang.
“Good Dog! presents a breezy, child-centered primer on watching dog body language and practicing simple commands like Sit, Come and Lie Down. The voice is upbeat and example-driven, designed to build confidence in young learners rather than deliver technical depth. Its useful part is accessibility for families and classroom settings: short explanations, clear safety reminders, and kid-friendly phrasing. Its main limitation is a lack of nuance for stubborn behaviors and limited troubleshooting, so adult readers looking for depth may feel underwhelmed.”
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