{"title":"Miriam Fields-Babineau","description":"\u003cp\u003eMIRIAM FIELDS-BABINEAU is a professional animal trainer with more than four decades of experience and the author of dozens of books on animal training, including \u003cem\u003eClick \u0026amp; Easy: Clicker Training for Dogs\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFields-Babineau holds degrees in psychology and zoology from the University of Maryland and is listed in multiple editions of Who’s Who in America. She is a member of the Dog Writers' Association and the Cat Writers' Association.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen she’s not writing, Fields-Babineau runs Training Unlimited Animal Training and Animal Actors, Inc., which she founded in 1983 to provide training instruction and trained animals for commercials, TV programs, and films. She has also designed pet training tools, including the Comfort Trainer head halter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMiriam lives in Virginia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMiriam Fields-Babineau’s books are published by Howell Book House, an imprint of Turner Publishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/books-new-releases\"\u003eNew Releases\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/award-winning-books\"\u003eAward-Winning Books\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"click-easy","title":"Click \u0026 Easy: Clicker Training for Dogs","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour reward is a well-behaved dog!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoung and old, large and small, pedigreed and mixed-breed, dogs respond to clicker training. Preferred by many professionals, clicker training is a positive, precise, and effective method of reinforcing good behavior. Noted dog trainer Miriam Fields-Babineau explains clicker training techniques step by step so that all dog owners can use the approach. Whether you want to train your dog to obey basic commands, perform tricks, compete in performance sports, or do service work, clicker training gets results and enhances your relationship with your dog. Focusing on actual techniques rather than theory and science, this book explains how to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the three-step pattern: lure, click, reward\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse an appropriate tone of voice and the right verbal cues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncorporate visual cues, with suggestions for signals for specific actions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistraction-proof your dog, teaching him to focus on you (and the clicker) even when there's lots of commotion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWith real-life examples from the author's experiences plus photos that illustrate proper form, this book will get you and your dog enthusiastic about training. It's truly rewarding!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- amazon-buylink --\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eWe earn a commission for purchases made through the following links.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/0764596438\/ref=nosim?tag=tpcecomm-20\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\"\u003eshop for this title at Amazon\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!-- \/amazon-buylink --\u003e\u003c!-- bookshop-buylink --\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bookshop.org\/book\/9780764596438\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eshop for this title at Bookshop.org\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!-- \/bookshop-buylink --\u003e","brand":"Miriam Fields-Babineau","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43212317196504,"sku":"9780764596438","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0563\/7786\/8475\/files\/9780470893845_FC_mockup_v2_1742737905_e9306321-9886-4721-aac2-b8dc9117fc26.jpg?v=1791001573"}],"url":"https:\/\/turnerpublishing.com\/collections\/author-miriam-fields-babineau.oembed","provider":"Turner Publishing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}