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November 25, 2009
Can a punisher also be a reinforcer?
A clicker trainer asked me: can a punisher also be a reinforcer? For example, Shutzhund...
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My life in 8 words: "Very interesting so far."
September 29, 2009
Book touring. I have developed a deep abiding love for my laptop. Speech at the St. Louis Zoo last night, first in 10 yrs...
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September 24, 2009
Misha and I are on our usual walk. We live on a busy block emptying to a very heavy traffic street.
A pretty little mini...
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September 20, 2009
I'm getting ready for a ten-day trip to St. Louis and Denver, to teach and talk about modern operant training in the zoos and...
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August 24, 2009
Lily is 17. She has been clicker training dogs since she was ten, and now teaches public obedience classes. She read my story...
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August 17, 2009
Interesting PBS radio interview with Karen Pryor on how and why the click actually works:...
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August 13, 2009
I did a radio interview with animal behaviorist Pia Silvani that you can download or listen to on line.
Just go to...
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August 13, 2009
Throughout the pet business right now, "dominance theory" is a popular explanation for absolutely anything that happens, from a...
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August 11, 2009
Clicker-trained Crocodiles
Last month at the Bronx Zoo in New York Melissa Nelson, who is curator of all things behavioral, took...
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August 11, 2009
The Wall Street Journal published an article about a woman who wants to start a camel dairy. Camel milk is a delicacy in some...
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June 12, 2009
Ordinary street sparrows are worth watching sometimes. Last winter I saw a flock in the coldest weather, sitting on a roof edge...
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June 12, 2009
I put aside this Sunday to struggle with a writing task. It’s my job, and it should be my job, to write the words for the...
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Reaching the Animal Mind will be released on June 08, 2010 in Trade Paperback
Jun 08, 2010
Reaching the Animal Mind is now available in Trade Paperback
Jun 08, 2010
Author Appearances have been announced:
Find Karen Pryor appearancesMay 27, 2010
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Can a punisher also be a reinforcer?Nov 26, 2009
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Laptop joySep 30, 2009
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Missy's Excellent AdventureSep 25, 2009
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News from Zoos: introSep 22, 2009
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Training a crabAug 25, 2009
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listen to PBS interview with KarenAug 18, 2009
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Debunking Dominance TheoryAug 14, 2009
Aug 14, 2009
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Milking CamelsAug 12, 2009
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CrocodilesAug 12, 2009
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"Your book changed my life..." departmentAug 12, 2009
Reaching the Animal Mind is now available in Hardcover
Jun 16, 2009
Reaching the Animal Mind will be released on June 16, 2009 in Hardcover
Jun 16, 2009
Karen Pryor's Books
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Reaching the Animal MindFrom the pioneer in the field of no-punishment dog training, comes an illuminating and revealing look into the minds of all animals.Read More
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FOXNews.com, March 10, 2012
...or shelters, adoption or rescue, raw diet or vegan, pack-leader gurus like Cesar Millan or positive-reinforcement advocates like Karen Pryor. What should you expect when a new puppy enters your life? With utterly winning stories and a wealth of...
Yorktown Patch, November 15, 2011
...go out and teach others. Don't Shoot The Dog!: The Art of Teaching and Training: Author Karen Pryor teaches you how train your dog, without using "force, punishment or threats." Since those are my strong suits, I thought I'd look into this book....
Pleasantville-Briarcliff Manor Patch, November 14, 2011
...go out and teach others. Don't Shoot The Dog!: The Art of Teaching and Training: Author Karen Pryor teaches you how train your dog without using "force, punishment or threats." Since those are my strong suits, I thought I'd look into this book....
Zimbio, June 13, 2011
...clicker training and want to give it a try, Clicker Training for Dogs is the place to begin. Karen Pryor’s readable, entertaining chapters introduce you to the why’s and how’s of clicker training from choosing a treat and timing the click to...
Statesman Journal, February 21, 2012
...required in advance because space is very limited 503.362.4555 Meet with Helix Fairweather, Personal dog trainer, Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner Create a fun happy life for you and your dog. Learn the why’s of your dogs behavior....
Zimbio, February 19, 2012
...chronic fatigue is diagnosed withhelp from a holistic doctor in this free video on chronic fatigue fibromyalgia. Expert: Karen Pryor Contact: www.health-sphere.net Bio: Karen Pryor, PhD., PT is a spunky, energetic and sincerely dedicated holistic speaker...
Zimbio, February 10, 2012
...is a certified dog trainer with more than 20 years of experience and is a graduate of the Karen Pryor Academy. She has also worked and volunteered for several dog-training organizations, including Lone Star Assistance Dog Service and Texas Hearing and...
Statesman Journal, February 10, 2012
...your dog can both enjoy! Instructor Info: Class instructor, Jeannine May, is a certified clicker trainer through the Karen Pryor Academy and is a member of the APDT. Many years of training, competing and teaching a variety of dog sports and a wide...
Santa Barbara Independent, February 7, 2012
...very first time I met Jason he told me that the book Don’t Shoot The Dog, by Karen Pryor, had a big impact on his teaching style. This book revolutionized animal training and is a must-read for every animal trainer and behaviorist. I was impressed with...
Statesman Journal, February 4, 2012
...chance of becoming a delightful companion for life, says owner Judi James, a Certified Training Partner of the Karen Pryor Academy for Animal Behavior and Training. New Puppy packages with six new puppy lessons begin at $126 dollars and include annual...
Star Ledger, February 2, 2012
...touches my thigh with his nose (nuzzle nudge) a dog’s way to say thank you, according to Karen Pryor in Reaching the Animal Mind. My dog and I are a team. I look out for danger and he looks to me for direction in avoiding it. It’s...
