Excel-erated Learning by Pamela J. Reid, Ph.D. If you are interested in knowing more about learning theory and what positive reinforcement, positive punishment, negative reinforcement, negative punishment and all the other learning theory terminology mean and are all about, then I highly recommend this book to you. Of all the books I have read, this [...]
The Culture Clash by Jean Donaldson. This book and the previous book, Don’t Shoot the Dog, are considered “classics” when it comes to discussing the learning theory behind current dog training methods. They are both very good if you really want to dig into the details of how/why certain methods work. If you really just [...]
Don’t Shoot the Dog by Karen Pryor. This book and the next book, Culture Clash, are considered “classics” when it comes to discussing the learning theory behind current dog training methods. They are both very good if you really want to dig into the details of how/why certain methods work. If you really just [...]
For the Love of a Dog: Understanding Emotion in You and Your Best Friend by Patricia B. McConnell. Those of us who love dogs know that dogs feel emotions, but which ones? Do they experience the same range of emotions that humans do? Ever wondered whether dogs love us as much as we love them? [...]
Lassie Come! (DVD) by Patricia McConnell, Ph.D. If teaching your dog to reliably come when called is your top priority, then you might want to invest in a group class or private training with an experienced trainer. Or, if you prefer to handle the training on your own, I highly recommend you invest in a [...]
