Short Synopsis
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.

Full 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.

"This book should be on every animal trainer's bookshelf . . . it is practical and very useful without sacrificing scientific and technical accuracy." ---Jack Michael, PhD, Department of Psychology, Western Michigan University

"Each concept is laid out clearly and precisely, with the principles explained using dog training examples so that the owner gains a clear understanding of how to apply the techniques to their own dog's training." ---Dog & Kennel