Clicker Training for Dogs: Positive reinforcement that works!

Great book on an innovative method of training for dogs, especially. Practical guidance and good hints and tips.

Good easy read. Covers the training method very fully - ideal if you just want the basics clearly laid out.For more information on animal training methods, including most of the detail in this book, buy "Don't Shoot The Dog" by the same author.... It's a very interesting, entertaining, enjoyable read, with loads of funny stories which really bring it to life.

We have an older dog and a new puppy. The older dog has some bad habits that I want to remedy and I also want to set the puppy off on a good footing. I bought 2 clickers (one for me, one for the wife) at the same time as this book. After a very short time I started seeing the puppy and the older dog responding well to the method. What is good about the book is that it encourages a patient attitude to the training and, although the first steps were quick in my case, lets you understand that the pace of learning can vary with individual owners and dogs.

Originally a friend loaned my the book and there is such a lot of information in it I wanted my own copy. It is REALLY interesting and everything is laid out stage by stage in a friendly way. It explains the reasoning behind clicker training and why each stage is important. AND it WORKS!! I am a dog walker and find each dog responds brilliantly to the 'click and treat' and it is good for MY business to see the dogs I take care of, sitting round me, ignoring everything around them, awaiting a treat! A positive training method which the dog enjoys...what could be better... A very good, thought provoking book..well worth the price. Hope this helps

It's a good book, but it is not essential for domestic clicker training (which is the reason why I bought this book). On the one hand, it teaches the basics of clicker training in a good and understandable way, and also the principles behind it. Understanding the principles seems very important since it is the best way to come up with good decisions. Besides, it is easy to read and all information conceiled is good. On the other hand, the material presented could be extended in a way that you can figure out how to deal with real situations. I realize that it is difficult to cover all possible cases (because there are endless of them), but it will help a lot explaining real-world cases in which the trainer has to deal with a difficult situation with in a clever way.

A great introduction to clicker training. Explains why this method is worth trying and how easy it is to implement.

The book was valuable inasmuch as it removed some misconceptions and set out a training programme to be followed which appeared to to make good sense. I have already started the programme with my very recently acquired black lab, and he seems to be responding well. I have not compared the book with any other publication, I have no unanswered questions on the subject, I do not have room for a Dolphin, but apparently the method works well with that animal.

Bought this in anticipation of getting our 3 month old Whippet puppy. We had heard that Whippets didn't respond well to other training methods so looked at this. Gives some good background and helps you to understand the methodology behind the training. After reading this and in concert with a clicker we managed to get all the basic tricks down very quickly. Other Whippets the same age who didn't use it weren't as far along in the training at the same point.

Libro utilissimo per chi vuole iniziare ed imparare le basi del clicker training. Il libro è scritto in maniera molto semplice ed è facilmente comprensibile. Karen Pryor è davvero bravissima nel raccontare in modo molto dettagliato le varie fasi di addestramento ed inoltre spiega come creare il proprio metodo di addestramento basato sull'utilizzo del Clicker. Acquisto assolutamente consigliato

Bought it for a gift for a friend, all worked good Amazon with normal deliver still faster than anothers Book Shops

Exactly what I was looking for! So useful, can’t wait to spend wonderful moments playing with my dog!

Molto buono per dare le basi di un addestramento solido e continuativo. No per chi e' digiuno di cultura cinofila.

This book is amazing.Gave me the better knowledge about the power of clicker training.I suggest this book to everyone.Thank you