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Animal Training 101
Finally, a single text on animal training that is truly all-inclusive, while still focused on nurturing the vital relationship between animal and trainer!
Animal Training 101, the first handbook of its kind, finally offers a complete marriage of the science of animal behavior and the practical art of animal training. In one comprehensive volume, this approach is presented in a simple and practical way that will be useful to both the seasoned professional and a beginning level enthusiast working with animals of any species.
Where other animal training books focus on only a few chosen techniques, Animal Training 101 thoroughly explains the entire spectrum of training methods. Dr. Zeligs provides a cost-benefit analysis of each approach, while focusing on maintaining a trusting, positive relationship between animal and trainer. This well-organized reference enables you to easily find the optimal techniques to solve your specific training challenges and to decide which techniques best suit your individual needs. It is a must-have for anyone interested in animal training in either domestic or professional settings.
This text features:
• Both the science of animal behavior and the real-life practice of animal training
• Practical information useful to train both domestic and exotic animals
• Beginning and advanced techniques
• The most comprehensive and modern glossary of terms available
• Color illustrations
Author and professional Dr. Jenifer Zeligs offers a flexible, complete, and pragmatic approach that will allow you to connect with any animal in a mutually satisfying way.
Animal Training 101, the first handbook of its kind, finally offers a complete marriage of the science of animal behavior and the practical art of animal training. In one comprehensive volume, this approach is presented in a simple and practical way that will be useful to both the seasoned professional and a beginning level enthusiast working with animals of any species.
Where other animal training books focus on only a few chosen techniques, Animal Training 101 thoroughly explains the entire spectrum of training methods. Dr. Zeligs provides a cost-benefit analysis of each approach, while focusing on maintaining a trusting, positive relationship between animal and trainer. This well-organized reference enables you to easily find the optimal techniques to solve your specific training challenges and to decide which techniques best suit your individual needs. It is a must-have for anyone interested in animal training in either domestic or professional settings.
This text features:
• Both the science of animal behavior and the real-life practice of animal training
• Practical information useful to train both domestic and exotic animals
• Beginning and advanced techniques
• The most comprehensive and modern glossary of terms available
• Color illustrations
Author and professional Dr. Jenifer Zeligs offers a flexible, complete, and pragmatic approach that will allow you to connect with any animal in a mutually satisfying way.
- GenresAnimalsNonfiction
343 pages, Paperback
First published October 14, 2014
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April 15, 2021
Very good, but intensely educational book for training all kinds of animals. Not for the average reader. Much more scholarly than I expected. This is for someone who wants to train animals for a living.
October 14, 2014
Animal Training 101 is a complete guide that will help you connect with and train the domestic and exotic animals in your life!
In her new book, Dr. Jenifer Zeligs takes you through all types of training methods while remaining focused on a positive animal-trainer relationship. It is easy to navigate, provides tips for beginners, as well as the more advanced trainer, and includes excellent color illustrations. This must-have book is perfect for anyone interested in any type of animal training!
In her new book, Dr. Jenifer Zeligs takes you through all types of training methods while remaining focused on a positive animal-trainer relationship. It is easy to navigate, provides tips for beginners, as well as the more advanced trainer, and includes excellent color illustrations. This must-have book is perfect for anyone interested in any type of animal training!
March 12, 2025
Really practical book on animal training. I really appreciate the author's practicality in her approach, without compromising animal welfare and the training relationship with the animal. I would recommend this book to colleagues.
February 6, 2015
The idea behind this book is interesting - looks at all the different types of animals training -- positive/ aversive- classical/operant etc, and then evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of each. Zeligs also considers different types of animals --predator and prey animals, such as dog versus a horse. Type of animal may predict how they respond to certain methods of training.
The problem I had with the book lay in its writing style. The quality of writing is quite uneven. Some of the writing is direct and clear but many other passages are filled with metadiscourse where the writer seems concerned with how the reader will take the message. So, the writer who uses metadiscourse sets the stage at the sentence level by providing many unnecessary words. For example-- Next we will consider how--or I am going to tell you.
I find this writing style distracting, but others may not even notice it. I would still recommend this book for people wanting to learn about the different training methods available for various animals and some points regarding benefits and drawbacks of each. I have been training dogs and birds for many years, so I don't consider myself a beginner. Not an expert either!
The problem I had with the book lay in its writing style. The quality of writing is quite uneven. Some of the writing is direct and clear but many other passages are filled with metadiscourse where the writer seems concerned with how the reader will take the message. So, the writer who uses metadiscourse sets the stage at the sentence level by providing many unnecessary words. For example-- Next we will consider how--or I am going to tell you.
I find this writing style distracting, but others may not even notice it. I would still recommend this book for people wanting to learn about the different training methods available for various animals and some points regarding benefits and drawbacks of each. I have been training dogs and birds for many years, so I don't consider myself a beginner. Not an expert either!
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