READY STEADY CLICK & WORKBOOK
By Stephen G. King
100 pages 2000

Teach precision and reliability in your dog through shaping and positive reinforcement. Whether you are a pet dog owner or are involved in Obedience, Agility, Working Trials or Show Dog training, this book will give you a great insight on how dogs learn and how to train your dog without force or compulsion. If you want a dog you can be proud of, then this book will show you how, even if you have never trained a dog before! (paperback)

Ready Steady, Click - Workbook
By Claire L. Davies MA with Stephen G. King
(© 2002, A5 Book)

The long awaited workbook for the best selling author Stephen G. King. The workbook has been designed to fully integrate the theory with practical applications. Or to put it simply, "Put into practice what you have learnt in theory".
Learn to use operant conditioning successfully as you work through the important concepts. A precision training journal has been included to record each training session. It's an invaluable aid to training progress.

Brief review of Ready, Steady…Click! By Stephen G. King and the Ready, Steady…Click! Workbook by Claire L. Davies and Stephen G. King
 
James O’Heare
 
What I like about Ready, Steady…Click! is that it is readable and concise but also accurate. It explains the principles of learning in such a way that makes it fun. Dog guardians will find in this book everything they need to get started in dog training and problem solving. A terrific job of providing extensive information on learning, training and problem solving in 88 pages.
 
Ready, Steady…Click! starts with a discussion of the science of behavior in order to put the topic in context. It proceeds to outline the basic procedures of clicker training and the principles of behavior. The resources at the back of the book include a glossary of terms bibliography and other resources, and a handout on successful training tips.
 
The workbook is a welcome companion for those wishing to maximize the benefit they derive from Ready, Steady…Click! More authors should provide a workbook to help readers work through the primary text, monitoring their success, identifying areas in need of improvement and providing further support for the learning process. Training is a hands-on practice and while the knowledge is a necessary prerequisite, there needs to be hands on skill practice and the workbook helps to guide the reader through this process. Good strategy and good books.
 
James O’Heare, CABC.
Certified Animal Behavior Consultant
Doctoral Post Graduate Certificate in Comparative Psychology
www.JamesOHeare.com

Ready, Steady, Click! by Stephen G. King is an excellent introduction to dog
training based on positive reinforcement.  The author clearly and concisely
describes the science that underlies learning in all species, and applies it
well to the training of pet dogs.  The twenty Training Tips for Success at
the end of the book are great guidelines for all trainers.

Deborah Jones, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Psychology
Kent State University Stark Campus
Planet Canine / Akron, OH
APDT Member #1663

"What an excellent book. Enough science to get the message across with practical usage well explained.
Another winner!"Eileen & Brian J Smith, Collingwood ON, CantassYour Canadian Dog Friendly Training Resource www.cantass.com

"Clicker training can be fun for dogs and keepers!Stephen King's book is a technical introduction to classical and operant conditioning. The use of reward as a 'positive reinforcer' of behaviour is the key word for all behaviourists, human and canine! The glossary is essential for readers who are not fully conversant with psychology terminology. Stephen's practical, methodical approach is to spell out why 'clicker training' is excellent for bringing out the best behaviour in canines. The unique signalling system of the 'clicker' is that it is not voice-dependant (great for all the family to establish training sessions with the dog) and can be used to communicate to canines in a gentle and caring way.  'Ready, Steady... Click' takes its readers through the 'science' of conditioning, the practical development of clicker signalling, training and understanding behaviour modification. A must for dog keepers and those studying or applying dog training.Dr David Sands PhD

Following on his videos on clicker training, Stephen King has now produced a very readable and informative soft back book which explains in detail the principles of Clicker training and the use of a Target stick. He first explains the science of changing the dog's behaviour outlining how our dogs learn, and how the use of positive reinforcement can turn the most uncooperative dog into one that any owner will be proud of. He follows on with clear directions for getting started on actually using a Clicker with your dog. Then follows an explanation of teaching such important responses as getting the dog to walk with the owner comfortably, followed by some excellent information on the timing of rewards - an important part of clicker training - and shaping a behaviour by rewarding any movement towards the wanted actions. Some of the terminology will be unfamiliar with those new to this increasingly popular hands-free dog training method, but Stephen thoughtfully rounds off the book with a Glossary of Terms, and some quick reference training tips for success.There are some lighthearted cartoons interspersed with the text, and also some black and white photographs of actual training situations.This is an excellent introduction for the newcomer to the art and science of Clicker Training, and useful too for those already working with this gentle and fast way of training which allows the dog to make decisions for himself.
Dee Woodcock, Fellow Animal Care College

" The ABCs of clicker training all the way to XYZ.  How to teach your
dog to do what you want, and to stop doing what you don't want, all through
positive methods that result in reliable success without using force or
intimidation. "
Sheila Booth, author of the award-winning book,  Purely Positive
Training.

Here is another excellent and useful publication from Crosskeys and Stephen
King. King is a pioneer in putting forth the practice of clicker training
and the scientific principles that underlie it.
Karen Pryor USA