Better Together: The Collected Wisdom of Modern Dog Trainers

by Ken Ramirez

The days of using a rolled-up newspaper to punish a potty mistake are long gone. Modern dog training relies on the thoughtful application of the science of learning to teach your dog while you build a lifelong bond. Better The Collected Wisdom of Modern Dog Trainers is a comprehensive collection of both practical and inspirational advice from some of the best trainers in the world. Learn the methods of modern dog training through more than 60 articles from 28 experts, specially selected by world-renowned trainer Ken Ramirez. Better Together addresses the most common, the most vexing, and the most important challenges faced by pet owners today—from nuisance barking to reactivity—without the use of force or punishment. Re-imagine what your dog can learn. Whether you are a first-time dog owner or a seasoned trainer, Better Together is the indispensable guide to make both you and your dog happy, smart, and confident. Topics and trainers you’ll find in Better Together • Benefits of modern training—Ken Ramirez • Principles of modern training—Kathy Sdao • Getting started —Karen Pryor • House training—Debbie Martin • Polite greetings—Laura VanArendonk Baugh • Relaxation—Nan Arthur • Reactivity—Emma Parsons • Resource guarding —Hannah Branigan • and many more!

Genres: Dogs

368 pages, Paperback

Published December 22, 2016

Reviews

[Christie Bane · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is a collection of articles by leading clicker trainers covering everything from basic dog training (how to train good house and social behavior) to training specific tasks to working with extreme undesirable behaviors like aggression and fear. I could not really argue with any of the substance in these articles. These people are top professionals and know their stuff well. And all of the articles were well-written (although I may have mildly disagreed with the tone of some of them). The reason this was only a 4-star book to me is not really the fault of the book -- it's more a fault of clicker training in general, and that is how LONG it takes to make progress with a lot of things. I am pretty good with marker training, and use it daily in my job to both train new skills and problem-solve difficult behaviors. But the lengths to which the trainer has to go to implement some of these methods seem unreasonable to me. (Along with the frequently occurring recommendation to use a veterinary behaviorist for extreme problems. I mean, OF COURSE in a perfect world you would want to, but how many people can really afford to do this?) Overall, a good handbook especially for people who are more at a beginner level than I am.

[Pavlína · Rating 4 out of 5]

Čtivé články, které předpokládají základní znalosti klikrtréninku. Cenné jsou reakce na časté dotazy ohledně tréninku s klikrem a sdílení zkušeností trenérů / autorů článků.

[Kerrie Hoar · Rating 5 out of 5]

An exceptional collection of essays by positive reinforcement clicker trainers.  Topics range from housetraining and basic obedience to solutions for separation anxiety and reactivity.

[Tabetha · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great for Novice trainers, trainers just getting started, pet parents looking for a general training book on a variety of common topics and questions. Some articles were very broad and make it seem like the process is linear and quick. For many problems, people aren't consistent and think something is wrong with the training when they don't get immediate results. Otherwise, it is a useful book to introduce more people to positive reinforcement and learning a better way to train that doesn't use punishment and coercion.