Who is training Whom?: Every animal deserves to be trained

The book illuminates the principles of behavior modification used in animal training in a fascinating and practical way, empowering modern concept of animal welfare. The text will not only reveal the power of positive reinforcement elements of animal behavior modification and rewarding but also all other multiple element we as animal owners or care takers should take into account when we are establishing a good relationship with the animals under our care. The book's author, Kai Mattsson, a Finnish animal behavior expert, colourfully shares his experiences as an animal trainer, having worked professionally for decades with animals under human care. He possesses extensive experience with a wide range of animals - from domesticated animals via fishes to marine mammals on to other exotic pets & zoo animals, making the book an excellent resource for anyone interested in animal training, whether they are beginners or professional animal caretakers. The book sheds extensive light on the spectrum of animal training, both in light of the author's long experience as well as in the light of behavioral science. The author likes to make a comparison of these principle in many occasions to raising children - as it is captivating to notice we too are in some extend under the same behavioural laws. The author believes that it is mostly about how good a relationship we manage to build with our animals, one of the most important talent we can learn is how to read and listen to the subtle messages conveyed by animals.