Karen Pryor’s Don’t Shoot the Dog explains reinforcement-based training for animals and people. It is short, readable and useful for anyone who wants to learn how to train without punishment.

Who it is for: readers who want to learn positive reinforcement.

• Pros: readable, useful beyond dogs.
• Cons: not a dog-specific step-by-step manual.

Verdict: a classic introduction to reward-based training.

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