First published in 2007 by Cambridge University Press
Illustrations
30 b&w ill., 368 col. ill., 2 tables
Publishing Details
Publisher
Sydney University Press
Imprint
Darlington Press
Publication Date
24 November 2011
Publication Country
Australia
Description
Carrots and Sticks brings behavioural science to life, explaining animal training techniques in the language of learning theory. The first sections on instinct and intelligence, rewards and punishers are richly infused with examples from current training practice, and establish the principles that are explored later in the unique case studies.
Author Biography
Paul McGreevy is a professor of animal behaviour and welfare in the University of Sydney's Faculty of Veterinary Science. Robert Boakes is professor emeritus of psychology at the University of Sydney.
Reviews
'What's refreshing about Carrots and Sticks: Principles of Animal Training is its firm basis in approved theory and academia, rather than an opinion on what's worked for one person that may not work for you.' * Dogs NSW *
