Animal Training: Successful Animal Management Through Positive Reinforcement

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0961107499 ISBN 13: 9780961107499

Publisher: Shedd Aquarium Society, 1999

Although this book, which is over 570 pages long, talks about the training of a wide variety of animals, the way in which Ken approaches each situation and the application of learning theory is just as applicable for your dog. Animal training book by Ken Ramirez is packed with useful information for training different species of animals! Produced for professional animal trainer and animal behaviour/husbandry students, this book focuses on sound operant conditioning training principals. Organised around critical skills essential to successful animal training, this experience-based book is a valuable resource for all animal training practitioners. The list of contributors read like a "who's who" in animal training today. Shows how to develop an overall strategy for animal training Offers an innovative and successful approach to animal training Explains husbandry training process using operant conditioning Uses real examples of human-animal interaction in positive reinforcement training Provides a comprehensive collection of articles and reading on animal training