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How Dogs Learn (Howell reference books) [Hardcover]

Mary R. Burch
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May 1, 1999 0876053711 978-0876053713 1
...this book should be on every animal trainer's bookshelf for future reference. How Dogs Learn covers the content of an undergraduate course in learning and behavior, but the examples are taken from dog training it is practical and very useful without sacrificing scientific and technical accuracy. --Jack Michael, PhD, Department of Psychology, Western Michigan University

How Dogs Learn explore the fascinating science of operant conditioning, where science and dog training meet. How Dogs Learn explains the basic principles of behavior and how they can be used to teach your dog new skills, diagnose problems and eliminate unwanted behaviors. It's for anyone who wants to better understand the learning process in dogs. Every concept is laid out clearly and precisely, and its relevance to your dog and how you train is explained.
A Howell Dog Book of Distinction

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Editorial Reviews

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How Dogs Learn explains the fascinating science of operant conditioning. The authors, recognized experts in this field, are also experienced dog trainers, and they explain each operant conditioning principle using dog training examples. For the first time, behavioral procedures that are used with humans, such as Behavioral Diagnostics and Functional Analysis, have been translated for applications with dogs. How Dogs Learn will help all dog owners solve canine behavior problems and improve their proficiency as trainers.

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"...this book should be on every animal trainer's bookshelf for future reference. How Dogs Learn covers the content of an undergraduate course in learning and behavior, but the examples are taken from dog training?it is practical and very useful without sacrificing scientific and technical accuracy." —Jack Michael, PhD, Department of Psychology, Western Michigan University

How Dogs Learn explore the fascinating science of operant conditioning, where science and dog training meet. How Dogs Learn explains the basic principles of behavior and how they can be used to teach your dog new skills, diagnose problems and eliminate unwanted behaviors. It's for anyone who wants to better understand the learning process in dogs. Every concept is laid out clearly and precisely, and its relevance to your dog and how you train is explained.
A Howell Dog Book of Distinction


Product Details

  • Hardcover: 224 pages
  • Publisher: Howell Book House; 1 edition (May 1, 1999)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0876053711
  • ISBN-13: 978-0876053713
  • Product Dimensions: 6.4 x 0.8 x 9.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #142,091 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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If you are serious about dogs and training, you should read this book! Steve Lindsay (slindsay@ix.netcom.com)  |  5 reviewers made a similar statement
A very good book for the more technical reader. Scott Robinson  |  2 reviewers made a similar statement
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
63 of 66 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Drs. Burch and Bailey have brought together their considerable talents to produce an important book for both dog owners and professional trainers. Dog owners will find the book to be a valuable resource for understanding how dogs learn, making their training efforts more positive and rewarding--both for themselves and for their dogs. The professional trainer will find the book to be an informative introduction to basic learning concepts and techniques; they will also appreciate the authors' balanced approach to explaining operant technology. Overall, the authors have done an excellent job of introducing operant methods (such as clicker training) and explaining how they can be used to improve the dog's behavior. Finally, the book is written in a lucid and accessible style, but be forewarned, there is not much in the way of entertaining fluff here, although the book is nicely illustrated with many wonderful anecdotes and examples that both the novice and expert will appreciate. Dr. Burch is a highly respected Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist, whose efforts to improve dog training and to develop humane methods for treating behavior problems are well-known within the dog world. Dr. Bailey is a Professor of Psychology at Florida State University. Among his impressive credentials, he is past editor of the Journal for Applied Behavior Analysis. If you are serious about dogs and training, you should read this book!
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32 of 33 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Professional Trainer July 4, 1999
Format:Hardcover
As a professional police dog trainer this book is the only dog training book that I have read that addresses the heart of in my field training. Late in life I decided to learn about the science behind training and now a student of behavior science. This book should be a must read for every trainer. Information here goes directly to applied behavior modification something every trainer should have at very least a working understanding of.
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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars An In Depth View of a Dog's Reasoning May 30, 2001
Format:Hardcover
A very good book for the more technical reader. Ever since Pavlov got dogs to salivate when he rang a bell, man has studied dogs and associated their behavior with ours. This book uses all that great dog data (60-100 years)to tell us more about dogs instead of humans. Novel idea. I liked it. A little dry. I read most books and hope to get something good I can use. This book more than met my expectations. "Behavior Problems In Dogs" I think Bill Cambell was as good or better. Both must reads for the serious trainer.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book for dog owners.
Well written book I think on what dog behaviors are and how to diagnose issues and help us better understand our friends learning process. Glad it's in my collection of dog books.
Published 12 days ago by Thestation17
4.0 out of 5 stars interesting
I am not a dog trainer but am very interested in learning as much as i can to help my own dog. I found this book very helpful even though it is technical in parts. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Dee Lync
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book
Great book for any pet owner and animal lover. It is great! It was full of information that was really helpful in training my hounds. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Poppy
5.0 out of 5 stars Very informative
This book reads a bit more like a science paper than your average dog book, but it was a refreshing change. I actually feel like I learned something from this book. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Megan H
3.0 out of 5 stars Don't judge a book on its manufacturing
While the material of the book is excellent, the physical quality of the book is very poor. My copy has pages that stick out below the cover in sections because it was not properly... Read more
Published 15 months ago by SarahJ
5.0 out of 5 stars How Dogs Learn-Truth in title
This is an easy to understand explanation of, just as the title implies, how dogs learn. The authors' discussion of Operant Conditioning is understandable by trainers and dog... Read more
Published 16 months ago by John C.
5.0 out of 5 stars How Dogs Learn (Burch & Bailey)
This book is stunning in academic detail... as well as offering various foundations on which to build one's own canine education program. Read more
Published on March 22, 2011 by B. Peterson
5.0 out of 5 stars A must for training dogs!
This book goes over timing, consistency and motivation, with these you can teach any dog any thing! Everything you need to know on how to train a dog is in this book! Read more
Published on March 11, 2011 by Jane
5.0 out of 5 stars How Dogs Learn
I have trained many dogs using only one method. This book showed me all dogs are different. If you carefully watch your dog you will discover what kind of rewards will work for... Read more
Published on November 29, 2010 by Theresa A Teske
3.0 out of 5 stars Book review
This book is written for the person who wants to understand the psychology of a dog. It is not for the person who is training their dog for everyday tricks. Read more
Published on December 23, 2009 by C. Robbins
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