Oh Behave!: Dogs from Pavlov to Premack to Pinker
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| Rating | : | 4.57 (954 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1929242522 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 264 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-01-07 |
| Language | : | English |
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In a book centered on the behavior of dogs, an unexpected treat are the nuggets of neurotransmitters and genes. You will know what to do, and why you should do it, covering both major methods of training operant conditioning and classical conditioning. In a few lucid strokes, Jean brings you up to date on these timely subjects. If you find yourself with a free afternoon, you might drive to the nearest college, and take a final in advanced psychology, and gain credits toward your graduation! --David Premack, Ph.D., author, Professor Emeritus, University of Pennsylvania . Jean treats every conceivable problem a dog might haveat both a practical and theoretical level
Johanna Humbert said Oh Behave! -- Okay!. Donaldson's essays on dog behavior are excellent reading. She backs up her assertions with solid science, and if the science is too much for you, skip that paragraph and go on to her interpretations! Her understanding of animal behavior is deep and she shares interesting facts not only about dogs, but other members of the animal kingdom.Have a specific problem? The later chapters are responses to people's issues with their dogs and provide sensible advice for working them out.. Useful Insights LC Collins For those of us who are fascinated by our dog's behavior, this is a good resource. Understanding behavior makes training, and just everyday activities, much easier and more enjoyable.. Debra Millikan said More shared insights. Once more Donaldson gives insights that have a light bulb "on" feeling. Sure, much of what she says here we have all heard before but every now and then long lost thoughts are brought back and different perspectives presented.The chapter on observtion vs interpretation alone is worth the price of the book. If only all dog trainers and pet guardians could read this chapter and stop labelling behaviour, maybe more successful outcomes would ensue.No matter how many years you have been training, you cannot read a
Jean s award-winning book, The Culture Clash, is a pivotal book in the dog trainer s library. Jean lives in the San Francisco area with her Chow, Buffy. She is also featured in Fighting Dominance in a Dog Whispering World DVD, Perfect Paws in 5 Days DVD, and Predation in Family Dogs DVD. Author Jean Donaldson has over 30 years experience in dog behavior and training. As the Founder and Director of the San Francisco SPCA Academy for Dog Trainers, Jean leads a new generatio
How to use classical conditioning in dog training. Known for her rigorous scientific thinking, Jean turns her attention in her latest book to questions and issues that touch on a wide variety of topics of interest to dog professionals and enthusiasts. Are you a dog mom or dad?. The nature vs. How the owner s personality affects the dog s behavior. Fixed action patterns in dog behavior. Readers will be challenged to think, to learn how to separate fact from myth, and evaluate the variety training methods currently being espoused in the popular media. Oh Behave! contains a series of 55 articles, grouped into six sections: Behavior, Training, Be