Praise for
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How To Behave So Your Dog Behaves |
| "Do not let the canine-oriented title fool the potential reader; this book should be of great help to novice animal trainers, or anyone wanting an introduction to the world of operant or 'scientific' animal training." |
-Bob Bailey, co-founder of operant conditioning workshops in Hot Springs, AR and former general manager of Animal Behavior Enterprises, the first company to apply the principles of science to train animals |
"The book is full of practical everyday and entertaining explanations of the scientific principles of dog behavior and learning. Some of them.are not only an accurate presentation of an important scientific learning principle, but had me laughing out loud; the information [is] accessible and memorable as well as informative." |
—Dr. Janice Willard, DVM, MS, columnist for Knight Ridder Tribune |
"It is often said that the only thing two dog trainers can agree on is what a third dog trainer is doing wrong. Not so! Now we can all agree that Sophia Yin's How To Behave So Your Dog Behaves offers much worth considering. Because she provides the rationale behind her techniques [the book] provides a framework people can use to examine their dog's behavioral issues. For those who have tried and failed to fix their dog's behavior problems the first two sections especially.are worth their weight in gold." |
-Sergeant Steve White, police K9 trainer and consultant |
"Dr. Yin combines her extensive scientific knowledge in veterinary science and animal training to present a practical, readable and scientifically sound text. [She] ensures that training is fun and that good science can be simple. Experienced or novice, you will learn something from this text." |
-Dr. Daniel S. Mills, RCVS, Recognized Specialist in Veterinary
Behavioral Medicine, University of Lincoln, UK |
"There are books that emphasize normal behavior and learning theory, and there are books that teach your dog to obey obedience commands, but this book includes both in a logical and easy-to-read fashion-AND tells you what to do to correct things if your training program isn't going exactly as planned-AND gives you reallife situations where knowing and using that particular command would be helpful. That is rare. Dr. Yin knows how-and why-to train, and how to convey the finer points to the average dog owner who wants a better relationship with their dogs." |
-Dr. Leslie Larson Cooper, DVM, Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Behaviorists |
"Any student of canine behavior will be pleased to read about Dr. Yin's perspectives on living with and training a pet dog. It is delightfully well-written; meaning it has substance while being easy to read and remember." |
-William E. Campbell, author of Behavior Problems in Dogs, 3rd ed., The New Better Behavior in Dogs, and Dog Behavior Problems: The Counselor's Handbook |
"Looking at your dog is to some extent like looking into a mirror. Dr. Yin's book is not only about dogs, but perhaps just as equally about us. Well-behaved dogs need good teachers, but are we? Dr. Yin describes the step-by-step methods needed in order to become a good teacher, and perhaps more importantly a good learner." |
-Dr. Adam Miklosi, ethologist specializing in canine ethology and
dog-human communication, Eötvös University, Hungary |
"Sophia Yin's approach to dog training is a perfect meshing of the scientific theory and practical application. What is most important is her introduction to trainers of the significance of the person's behavior and its effect on the dog's learning ability. Sophia has done this better than anyone else, emphasizing in a very readable fashion the lasting effects of people's actions on their dog's behaviors. This is an important book for anyone who wants to maximize correct interactions with the pet." |
-Dr. Raymond Coppinger, PhD, Professor of Biology, Hampshire College, author of Dogs, A New Understanding Of Cainine Origin, Behavior and Evolution |
"Dr. Yin's book includes just about all you need to know to get the most enjoyment from your pet and to discourage it from developing bad habits." |
-Dr. Edward Price, Professor Emeritus of Animal Science,
University of California, Davis, author of Animal Domestication and Behavior |
"In a humorous and insightful manner, Dr. Yin presents a tremendously useful approach to understanding and changing dog behavior. Lively descriptions are given of a slew of powerful techniques to supply even the most naïve of pet owners with the armament needed to tame the most willful beast. Dr. Yin focuses on the positives: Her equation for success is: positive behavior + positive consequences = positive progress!" |
-Dr. Marcie Desrochers, PhD, BCBA, Professor of Applied Arts in
Behavioral Psychology, St. Lawrence College, Kingston, Ontario |
"How To Behave So Your Dog Behaves is directed towards the responsible dog owner who wants a good, well-behaved companion. Of the many good dog books on the market this one ranks among the best. |
-Erich Klinghammer, PhD, Eckhard H. Hess Institute of Ethology, Wolf Park, IN |
Whether your working with the behavior of an elephant, primate, killer whale, or your very own pet, Sophia Yin has done a first rate job describing the terms and techniques the best professional animal trainers use. The reader will find the exercises and questions in each chapter to be insightful and very helpful in developing their understanding and skill in the application of this wonderful technology. |
Gary Priest
Curator - Applied Animal Behavior The San Diego Zoo The San Diego Zoo's Wild Animal Park |
