A Dog's Guide to Humans by Karen Davison

Why “rough and tumble primate play” can lead to trouble–and how to play with your dog in ways that are fun and keep him out of trouble.Why “getting dominance” over your dog is a bad idea.How to use your voice so that your dog is more likely to do what you ask.Once you start to think about your own behavior from the perspective of your dog, you’ll understand why much of what appears to be doggy-disobedience is simply a case of miscommunication. The Other End of the Leash demonstrates how even the slightest changes in your voice and the way you stand can help your dog understand what you want. Since we each speak a different native tongue, a lot gets lost in the translation. Quite simply, humans are primates and dogs are canids (like wolves, coyotes, and foxes). Patricia McConnell looks at humans as just another interesting species, and muses about why we behave the way we do around our dogs, how dogs might interpret our behavior, and how to interact with our dogs in ways that bring out the best in our four-legged friends.Īfter all, although humans and dogs share a remarkable relationship that is unique in the animal world, we are still two entirely different species, each shaped by our individual evolutionary heritage.

An applied animal behaviorist and dog trainer with more than twenty years experience, Dr. The Other End of the Leash shares a revolutionary, new perspective on our relationship with dogs, focusing on our behavior in comparison with that of dogs. Learn why pet owners rave, 'This book changed our lives!' and how these pioneering techniques can work for you too. Explorations of exciting new uses for reinforcement training.Tips for house-training the dog, improving your tennis game, or dealing with an impossible teen.

The 10 laws of 'shaping' behavior–for results without strain or pain through 'affection training'.

8 methods of ending undesirable habits-from furniture-clawing cats to sloppy roommates.

The principles of the revolutionary 'clicker training' method, which owes its phenomenal success to its immediacy of response-so there is no question what action you are rewarding.

Here are the secrets of changing behavior in pets, kids-even yourself-without yelling, threats, force, punishment, guilt trips.or shooting the dog: Now this revised edition presents more of her insights into animal-and human-behavior.Ī groundbreaking behavioral scientist and dynamic animal trainer, Karen Pryor is a powerful proponent of the principles and practical uses of positive reinforcement in teaching new behaviors. Karen Pryor's clear and entertaining explanation of behavioral training methods made Don't Shoot the Dog! a bestselling classic.

A Dog's Guide to Humans by Karen Davison