"One of the only dog training books on the market to teach two-way communication between dogs and owners, this book offers a science-based approach to positive reinforcement dog training. Focusing on the "why" as much as the "how" informs readers that communication between a dog and their owner is a two way street. Mastering this ultimately fortifies an owner's relationship with their dog and makes for a more meaningful bond. Author Annie Grossman is co-founder of School For The Dogs, a training center in the East Village in New York, that has a stellar reputation for its classes and private lessons to over 4,000 dog owners in New York City, and to tens of thousands of clients all over the globe thanks to its virtual offerings. Celebrity clients include the pampered pooches of Amy Schumer, Olivia Wilde, and Jim Gaffigan"--
Finally: A dog training book that makes sensefor both dogs and humansusing positive reinforcement techniques based on animal behavioral science.
For generations, celebrity trainers have preached that dog owners must "dominate" dogs and have criticized people for daring to treat pets with affection.
How To Train Your Dog with Love + Science presents a modern and science-based approach to dog training, showing how behavior can be changed without coercion and force. Annie Grossman, a journalist-turned-dog trainer, breaks down what positive reinforcement actually is and makes the case that "good dog training" may even be a window into understanding ourselves.
Grossman offers building-block exercises and tips on how to train effectively using the reward-based methods she's honed over the last decade with clients at her Manhattan training center, School For The Dogs. Whether you've just brought a new dog into your home or you're wanting to teach an old one new tricks, How to Train Your Dog with Love + Science will help you consider what behaviors you want and help you to achieve your goals using techniques rooted in the science of behavior.
Woven into this lively how-to guide is the century-long history of positive reinforcement training, from Pavlov's dogs and Skinner's rats to today's apartment-dwelling dogs using Wifi-enabled devices.
By employing the easy-to-understand techniques laid out in this book, you will be able to train your dog to live confidently, comfortably, and happily in your world.
