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Mentioned in 10 episodes
Don't Shoot the Dog
Book • 2019
In 'Don't Shoot the Dog,' Karen Pryor explains the underlying principles of behavioral training and how these can be applied to various common situations.
The book covers topics such as reinforcement, shaping, and stimulus control, and provides eight methods for ending undesirable behavior.
Pryor emphasizes the use of positive reinforcement, illustrating its effectiveness through examples involving animals like dolphins, dogs, and cats, as well as human behavior.
The book is known for its clear and entertaining explanation, making it accessible to a broad audience and offering practical advice on training without the use of force, punishment, or guilt trips.
The book covers topics such as reinforcement, shaping, and stimulus control, and provides eight methods for ending undesirable behavior.
Pryor emphasizes the use of positive reinforcement, illustrating its effectiveness through examples involving animals like dolphins, dogs, and cats, as well as human behavior.
The book is known for its clear and entertaining explanation, making it accessible to a broad audience and offering practical advice on training without the use of force, punishment, or guilt trips.
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Mentioned in 10 episodes
Recommended by 
Tim Ferriss for understanding the principles of operant conditioning and their application to self-talk and behavior modification.
Tim Ferriss for understanding the principles of operant conditioning and their application to self-talk and behavior modification.
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Mentioned by Divya Eden as a book about operant conditioning and clicker training.
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Recommended by 
BJ Fogg as the easiest, fastest, and most fun way to understand behaviorism and operant conditioning.
BJ Fogg as the easiest, fastest, and most fun way to understand behaviorism and operant conditioning.
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Recommended by a dog training instructor as a more enlightening resource than any obedience book.
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