How Dogs Learn

Name: How Dogs Learn
Brand: Tantor Audio
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4 (2 reviews)
Author: Mary R. Burch
ISBN: 9781515986249

Author: Mary R. Burch, Jon S. Bailey

Narrator: Christopher Solimene

Unabridged: 5 hr 33 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 01/31/2017

Categories: Nonfiction, Pets

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included

Synopsis

This book explores the fascinating science of operant conditioning, where science and dog training meet. How Dogs Learn discusses 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.

About Mary R. Burch

Mary R. Burch, PhD, a board-certified behavior analyst, has trained dogs to the advanced levels of obedience and is considered an international expert on the topic of therapy dogs. Dr. Burch is the author of more than ten books and has been a lobbyist on legislation pertaining to dangerous dogs and responsible dog ownership. She is frequently interviewed as an expert by newspapers and magazines for articles related to all aspects of animal behavior and responsible dog ownership.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Sarah

This is one of the best books for dog owners available today. I only recommend a few books to my clients as MUST READS and this is one of them. (I am a Certified Professional Dog Trainer & Behaviorist - Author of the DVD series "Language of Dogs" & "Am I Safe") Both the content and the readability a......more

Goodreads review by Nan

If you want a simple means of understanding how behavior works, (not just for dogs), this is a good read. Also, if you are taking the CCPDT certification, or others, this is a must.......more

Goodreads review by Mom2triplets04

Listened to this on audio. It is written like a text book. I didn’t learn anything except for the history of how dogs get trained. I was hoping it would help with training my puppy. It did not help with that.......more