Do as i Do

Do as i Do
Author: Claudia Fugazza
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014
Genre: Dogs
ISBN: 9781617811487

Train dogs based on "social learning"? Yes! Recent research suggests chat dogs can engage in social learning which includes the ability to observe the actions of other dogs and imitate them to learn new behaviors. The big news for dog trainers is that author Claudia Fugazza and her colleagues in Europe have discovered that dogs can also imitate people. This natural skill can be used to teach dogs new behaviors using the Do As I Do protocol presented in this book-DVD combination. The "Do As I Do" method is particularly useful in working with service dogs and canine athletes who must masters skills such as ringing a bell, jumping over a hurdle, spinning and dozens more. Learn about: The fascinating research which shows that dogs can observe, then imitate human behavior and remember it over time. How you can start with a known behavior, then teach the dog to perform the behavior after observing you demonstrate it, followed by the new cue "Do it!" Eventually the dog learns that "Do it!" means to do whatever has just been demonstrated by the trainer, even new behaviors. How this method can build a closer bond between you and your dog, bring new energy and joy to your training efforts and challenge your thinking about how dogs learn. Book jacket.

Dog Knows

Dog Knows
Author: Sindhoor Pangal
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 312
Release: 2021-05-17
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9390163862

Dogs are often thought of as obedient, loyal animals, but their repertoire of attributes and emotions stretches across the spectrum. They're also advanced communicators, peace ambassadors and effective thinkers, with unique avatars and identities. From their puppy eyes to their protective stance, there is a lot of fragility and balance in their communication. Written by a renowned canine behaviourist, Dog Knows navigates the journeys of several dogs through life, embraces their vulnerability, and helps us decode their nuanced communication strategies and messages. Rooted in reality and science, and woven into an engrossing narrative, the book handles the enigmatic world of dog communication and intuition with great sensitivity.

How Dogs Learn

How Dogs Learn
Author: Mary R. Burch
Publisher: Howell Book House
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1999-05
Genre: Pets
ISBN: 9781630260385

The science behind dog training is written for everyone by two behavior experts who explain every concept clearly and precisely. 75 charts & diagrams. Index.

Handbook of Applied Dog Behavior and Training, Adaptation and Learning

Handbook of Applied Dog Behavior and Training, Adaptation and Learning
Author: Steven R. Lindsay
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 436
Release: 2000-06-23
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0813807549

Twenty-five years of study and experience went into the making of this one-of-a-kind reference. Veterinarians, animal scientists, dog owners, trainers, consultants, and counsellors will find this book a benchmark reference and handbook concerning positive, humane management and control of dogs. Reflecting the author's extensive work with dogs, this book promises thorough explanations of topics, and proven behavioural strategies that have been designed, tested, and used by the author. More than 50 figures and tables illustrate this unique and significant contribution to dog behaviour, training, and learning.

Bots and Beasts

Bots and Beasts
Author: Paul Thagard
Publisher: MIT Press
Total Pages: 307
Release: 2021-10-19
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 026204594X

An expert on mind considers how animals and smart machines measure up to human intelligence. Octopuses can open jars to get food, and chimpanzees can plan for the future. An IBM computer named Watson won on Jeopardy! and Alexa knows our favorite songs. But do animals and smart machines really have intelligence comparable to that of humans? In Bots and Beasts, Paul Thagard looks at how computers ("bots") and animals measure up to the minds of people, offering the first systematic comparison of intelligence across machines, animals, and humans. Thagard explains that human intelligence is more than IQ and encompasses such features as problem solving, decision making, and creativity. He uses a checklist of twenty characteristics of human intelligence to evaluate the smartest machines--including Watson, AlphaZero, virtual assistants, and self-driving cars--and the most intelligent animals--including octopuses, dogs, dolphins, bees, and chimpanzees. Neither a romantic enthusiast for nonhuman intelligence nor a skeptical killjoy, Thagard offers a clear assessment. He discusses hotly debated issues about animal intelligence concerning bacterial consciousness, fish pain, and dog jealousy. He evaluates the plausibility of achieving human-level artificial intelligence and considers ethical and policy issues. A full appreciation of human minds reveals that current bots and beasts fall far short of human capabilities.

The Domestic Dog

The Domestic Dog
Author: James Serpell
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 284
Release: 1995
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9780521425377

A scientific analysis of dogs, their behaviour, and their relationships with humans.

Handbook of Applied Dog Behavior and Training, Etiology and Assessment of Behavior Problems

Handbook of Applied Dog Behavior and Training, Etiology and Assessment of Behavior Problems
Author: Steve Lindsay
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 544
Release: 2013-05-17
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1118701224

Handbook of Applied Dog Behaviour and Training, Volume two: Etiology and Assessment of Behaviour Problems is the definitive reference for dog trainers, behaviourists, breeders and veterinarians. Coupled with Volume one, this text provides theoretical and practical framework for understanding the development and treatment of dog behaviour problems. Topics covered include Fear, anxiety and phobias, Separation-related problems, Hyperactivity, and Dominance, territorial, and fear-related aggression. The focus is to present and evaluate the relevant applied and scientific literature, and to highlight what remains to be learned, while the author introduces alternative ways for analysing and understanding the etiology of dog behaviour problems.

The Dog

The Dog
Author: Ádám Miklósi
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Total Pages: 226
Release: 2018-04-03
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0691176930

Simultaneously published: London, United Kingdom: Ivy Press.