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A Clicker Cookbook With Training Schedule - Set

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by M. Shirley Chong; Spiral; 2001

Introduce your dog to basic household and social manners using the reinforcement principles used by today's most successful dog trainers and a clicker training tool. This 2 volume set consists of "A Clicker Cookbook" which puts you on the fast track to applying operant conditioning techniques to every-day dog training situations and the "Training Schedule and Log" which allows you to track your training progress every step of the way. You will enjoy reading Shirley's simple, warm and understandable explanations for concepts that can sometimes confuse trainers. You will know what to do, when to do it and why it works. Special sections on dealing with fear, barking, chewing and housebreaking and something she calls "Mind Games" which are simple exercises to help establish yourself as a leader in your dog's eyes.

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by Deb Jones; Paperback; 2002

A BASIC clicker training book for the owner working alone. Clicker training is faster, more effective, more humane, and more FUN than any other training technique used today. Not only will you end up with a well-behaved dog, it will also strengthen the bond between you and your canine companion. This new book from Deb Jones includes the basics of clicker training, what it is and how to do it, the language of clicker training, "Puppy Stuff," a basic training plan and correcting problem behaviors, and training as a life style.

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By; Deborah Jones, Susan Coons (Illustrator); 1998; Paperback

ISBN: 1888994088
Operant conditioning methods are explained by a behaviorist who is also a professional dog trainer. Once you've got the basics, it's on to teaching the fun and practical things! Your dog can learn to wave, dance, put away toys, turn on a light switch, and more. Ch. 1, introduction to operant conditioning and clicker training; Ch. 2, fundamental exercises and skills; Ch. 3, tricks, tricks, and more tricks; Ch. 4, all kinds of games to sharpen your teamwork skills; Ch. 5, lesson plans for a 4-week Clicks & Tricks class.

by Karen Pryor; 2002; Paperback

The first book to present the techniques and benefits of clicker training for the show ring in full-color photographs and lively readable chapters, Click To Win! combines Karen Pryor's popular columns from the AKC Gazette with never-before-published articles for experienced and beginning handlers alike. Now, with the insight and advice of the world's leading clicker trainer, you can train your dog to:

* extend its gait in the ring
* stand with confidence on the judging table
* gait on a loose leash
* self-stack perfectly
* look alert and calm while the judge reviews the rest of the class; and
* teach puppies just weeks old basic manners and skills.

All without punishment or force!

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by; Morgan Spector; Paperback; 1998
Shaping top performance positively! In this breakthrough book, Morgan Spector shows you how and why to use clicker training, the technology of operant conditioning and positive reinforcement, to train you dog. Whether you're startingoff with a new puppy or headed for the Obedience ring, these step-by-step instructions will work for you.

You'll learn how you can use positive reinforcers, instead of force and punishment, to build reliable performance at every level of training.

If you just want a hassle-free, truly enjoyable companion dog, this book will show you how, even if you've never trained before. And if you have visions of going all the way to top scores and Obedience championships - with a happy, eager, positively trained canine partner - go for it!

Here's your travel guide for a wonderful journey.

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by; Karen Pryor; 1999
"Whatever the task, whether keeping a four-year-old quiet in public, housebreaking a puppy, coaching a team, or memorizing a poem, it will go fast, and better, and be more fun, if you know how to use reinforcement."--Karen Pryor. 

Now Karen Pryor clearly explains the underlying principles of behavioral training and through numerous fascinating examples reveals how this art can be applied to virtually any common situation. And best of all, she tells how to do it without yelling threats, force, punishment, guilt trips--or shooting the dog. 8 methods for putting an end to all kinds of undesirable behavior. The 10 laws of "shaping" behavior--for results without strain or pain through "affection training." How to combat your own addictions to alcohol, drugs, cigarettes, overeating or whatever, how to deal with such difficult problems as a moody spouse, an impossible teen, or an aged parent. Plus. . .House training the dog, improving your tennis game, keeping the cat off the table, and much more!

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by M. Shirley Chong; Spiral; 2000

Terms and definitions of operant training jargon. An excellent guide for all clicker training literature! Describes solutions to a wide variety of commonly encountered dog training problems as well as behavior problems. Some of the solutions involve changing your way of thinking about canine behavior in order change the way you train; others involve changing the environment and learning the science of operant conditioning in order to get results quickly and easily. Contains "Mind Games," leadership exercises and a little something extra including recipes for treats, shampoos, instructions on teaching bite inhibition, dealing with thunder phobia, living with high energy dogs.

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by Deb Jones; Spiral; 1996

For obedience instructors teaching either group or private classes using clicker training. Purpose is to make it easier for instructors to switch from traditional training methods to the use of the clicker. Manual can be followed as written, or used as a flexible guide for developing individualized lesson plans. Received Certificate of Achievement from the Dog Writer's Association of America for 1997!

The Power of Positive Dog Training

by Pat Miller, Jean Donaldson; 2001; Paperback

The Power of Positive Dog Training is the best book yet on explaining how and why purely positive training works. Inside, you'll find easy to read discussion of the philosophy of positive training followed by training tips and exercises. This book is geared toward the dog owner who wants to develop a relationship with their dog based on friendship and positive reinforcement, not fear and punishment. You get 30 chapters with instructive illustrations, including an easy-to-follow, step-by-step, six-week basic training program (with diary) for any dog.