It has been recommended to me by a lot of people who have dogs and I have heard that it is a brilliant book explaining all the theories, facts and features of training not only dogs and animals but humans too. It is written in an easy-going, smooth and humoristic style with stories that reflect the idea being discussed. Don't Shoot the Dog isn't really a 'how-to' book about problems and how to combat them but it gives you the required knowledge to figure it out. However, it does include a detailed chapter on eight methods most commonly used to modify behaviour and gives a series of example problems with a description of how they can be eradicated using that method. Pryor has also included a chapter on clicker training that ended in the following about clicker training:
"In a recent e-mail Alex[andra Kurland] wrote, "It's done. We can't put the genie back in the bottle now. This is going to be fun." I hope she is right about the genie and the bottle. I know she's right about the fun. It has always been fun."
I find that to be one of the best quotes from the book. I urge all dog owners, teachers and anybody who wants to know how to manipulate :) change the people around them to read this book- it is truly worth the time!
Hugs,
Dina Mom
Disclaimer: I was not asked to write this review, I bought the book for the full price and no one involved in the writing, publishing or making of this book knows about this review. All opinions are my own.
Sounds like a good book.
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