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How To Think Straight About Psychology (8th Edition) 10 reviews
Keith E. Stanovich
Allyn & Bacon, 2007
EXCELLENT - must read for anyone into psycholgy
+ Good Read
+ Must for psychology student
+ Gen. Psych. textbook = steak, This book = good brown gravy!
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The Perfect Puppy: Britain's Number One Puppy Care Book26 reviews
Gwen Bailey
Hamlyn, 2008
COMMON SENSE ON A STICK!
+ The essential puppy book
+ The perfect puppy
+ perfect puppy
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The Culture Clash: A Revolutionary New Way to Understanding the Relationship Between Humans and Domestic Dogs 153 reviews
Jean Donaldson
James & Kenneth Publishers, 1996
Time to toss the choke collars in the trash...
+ For Anyone That Really Wants To Understand Dog Behavior
+ 2005 UPDATED EDITION is available but not sold on Amazon
I have to begin by saying that when I first started reading the book I was very put off by a writing style that initially came across as a bit choppy, curt, rude and precociously academic... then suddenly, light began to shine and Jean Donaldson began tossing one brilliant idea, suggestion/method ...
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Handbook of Applied Dog Behavior and Training, Vol. 2: Etiology and Assessment of Behavior Problems4 reviews
Steven R. Lindsay
Wiley-Blackwell, 2001
A favorite
+ Confused, but enjoyable anyway
+ well worth the time and money!
+ Outstanding
+ Aye Yie Yie!
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Doctor Dunbar's Good Little Dog Book
Ian Dunbar
James & Kenneth Publishers, 2003
This little book is intended primarily as a brief but comprehensive guide to puppy training. Consequently, it contains hints for socialization, temperament training and behavior modification as well as tips for teaching basic manners. Dr. Dunbar’s lure/reward training techniques are certainly not limited to puppies. On the contrary, they have become the method of choice for instructing ...
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Psychology of Learning and Behavior, Fifth Edition 1 review
Barry Schwartz, Edward A. Wasserman, ...
W. W. Norton & Company, 2001
The most uninspiring text-book I've personally experienced as a student
After reading this textbook one might decide hang him/herself out of sheer despair to ever be able to follow the logic of the conclusions and assumptions presented by the authors. Nevermind mistakes, lack of explanations of seemingly incosistent statements (perceived, perhaps, but that says enough ...
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Click for Joy! Questions and Answers from Clicker Trainers and Their Dogs (Karen Pryor Clicker Books)
Melissa C. Alexander
Sunshine Books (MA), 2003
Melissa C. Alexander, moderator of the online discussion forum ClickerSolutions, collects clear and accurate answers to over one hundred commonly asked questions about clicker training in one essential reference. Click for Joy! is packed with information for experienced trainers and newcomers alike, including: * positive, effective solutions to common problems * practical instructions to ...
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Dog-Friendly Dog Training23 reviews
Andrea Arden
Howell Book House, 2007
Clear, Easy to Follow, Gentle Methods
+ One of the best approaches to this subject ever
+ Very Easy Read
+ puppy training
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How to Teach a New Dog Old Tricks
Ian Dunbar
James & Kenneth Publishers, 1998
Fun training with toys, treats, lures and rewards. Easy and effective, dog-friendly techniques for teaching a new puppy old tricks (such as basic manners), or for teaching an older dog that is new to training. Heralded by many dog trainers as 'the best dog training book ever written'. A comprehensive workbook for the motivated dog owner, comprising sections on basic off-leash obedience, ...
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Handbook of Applied Dog Behavior and Training, Vol. 1: Adaptation and Learning 15 reviews
Steven R. Lindsay
Wiley-Blackwell, 2000
Well researched, objective, and scholarly
+ A must for those who value science-based research!
+ recommended
+ DOG TRAINING
+ Overly informative for the average dog enthusiast
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I'll be Home Soon22 reviews
Patricia B. McConnell
Dog's Best Friend, Ltd, 2000
Another Home Run for McConnell
+ Separation anxiety counter conditioning
+ Great book about separation anxiety
+ Good quick read
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Pet Behavior Protocols: What to Say, What to Do, When to Refer 3 reviews
Suzanne Hetts PhD
Aaha Press, 1999
Pet Behavior Protocols review
+ an excellent book for its intended audience
I work in an animal shelter in the behavior department where I do behavior consultations for people who have adopted animals from us. I refer to this book very often,it is very easy to follow and understand. The knowledge and experience is unmatched. It goes step by step for you and it is easy to ...
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Don't Shoot the Dog!: The New Art of Teaching and Training111 reviews
Karen Pryor
Ringpress Books Ltd, 2002
Excellent overview of applied operant conditioning as communication
+ Dont' Shoo the Dog ---best book about training dogs, yourself and those around you!
+ Easy as far as Learning Theory Goes
+ webDogTrainer.com review
+ Don't Shoot The Dog!
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Excel-Erated Learning: Explaining in Plain English How Dogs Learn and How Best to Teach Them10 reviews
Pamela J. Reid
James & Kenneth Publishers, 1996
Excellent translation of theory to practice
+ Good solid science
+ Great background on dog behavior.
Simply excellent. It explained in clear terms how and why many techniques work and where they might go wrong. As someone who competes in obedience regularly I would highly recommend giving this book a read.
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Feisty Fido: Help for the leash aggressive dog16 reviews
Patricia B McConnell
Dog's Best Friend, 2003
Excellent, easy-to-follow and kind techniques
+ Great book. Very helpful, but...
+ These techniques greatly helped our leash aggressive beagle!
+ My opinion
+ very good book!
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The Other End of the Leash: Why We Do What We Do Around Dogs166 reviews
Patricia B. McConnell
Ballantine Books, 2003
Wonderful advice
+ wonderful, enjoyable and enlightening
+ highly recommended
+ A must read for anyone who lives with dogs
+ Dog lover's book
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Purely Positive Training: Companion to Competition6 reviews
Sheila Booth
Podium Pubns, 1998
Excellent!!!
+ Read this book over and over!
+ This book is for anyone interested in dogs.
+ please, please, please get this book...
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Handbook of Applied Dog Behavior and Training, Vol. 3: Procedures and Protocols15 reviews
Steven R Lindsay
Wiley-Blackwell, 2005
Well researched, objective, and scholarly
+ A must for those who value science-based research!
+ recommended
+ DOG TRAINING
+ Overly informative for the average dog enthusiast
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The Domestic Dog: Its Evolution, Behaviour and Interactions with People5 reviews
Cambridge University Press, 1996
The Domestic Dog, James Serpell (Ed.)
+ Expert Treatise Worthy of Review by Experts & Attorneys
+ A Serious Must for Serious Dog People
+ Academic, researched, impartial book on dogs.
+ Excellent book, suitable for both researcher and dog lover
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Doctor Dunbar's Good Little Dog Book
Ian Dunbar
James & Kenneth Publishers, 2003
This little book is intended primarily as a brief but comprehensive guide to puppy training. Consequently, it contains hints for socialization, temperament training and behavior modification as well as tips for teaching basic manners. Dr. Dunbar’s lure/reward training techniques are certainly not limited to puppies. On the contrary, they have become the method of choice for instructing ...
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