Don't Shoot the Dog came up with a genuine on-air endorsement 7 times across the episodes we processed. This page collects every one of those moments: who said it, what they said, and the exact point in the episode.
Karen Pryor's Don't Shoot the Dog has seven mentions on Tim Ferriss's show, usually coming up in conversations about behavioral training techniques that apply well beyond dogs.
We collected every one of those mentions with its exact quote and timestamp attached. It is a quieter pick than some of our entries, but the repeat interest from Ferriss says it has staying power.
Explains the underlying principles of behavioral training and how powerful positive reinforcement can be, whether working with pets or trying to improve humans.
Where to get it & every mention“the books that I have found most helpful are Don't Shoot the Dog by Karen Pryor. I think everybody should read that” — Tim Ferriss 00:50:57
Tim Ferriss answers listener questions on the AI tsunami, arguing offline, relational, and in-real-life advantages matter more as machines eat white-collar work.
“It's called Don't Shoot the Dog. It is the best game design principle I have ever encountered in my life.” — Elan Lee 00:44:44
Exploding Kittens CEO Elan Lee walks Tim Ferriss through designing, testing, and selling their card game Coyote and what makes bestselling games.
“there's a great book there's so many terrible books on dog training one which has a terrible title unfortunately called Don't Shoot the dog is written by Karen prior” — Tim Ferriss 00:33:57
Dr. Becky Kennedy unpacks sturdy leadership, boundaries, repair, and the myth of maternal instinct in parenting.
“I was reading this book called Don't Shoot the dog excellent book isn't it a great book it is the top recommendation always for people who are considering getting a dog” — Tim Ferriss 01:04:01
Legendary actor Scott Glenn, 85, on building a 60-year career, marriage, and elite fitness through tenacity, presence, and apprenticeship.
“I would strongly recommend Don't Shoot the Dog by, I believe it's Karen Pryor, who popularized clicker training” — Tim Ferriss 00:35:20
Tim Ferriss answers fan questions on AI companions, weight training for longevity, writer's block, low-back pain, and meaning in a secular age.
“there's a quote also from a book called Don't Shoot the dog which is terrible title but excellent book written by Karen PRI” — Tim Ferriss 02:28:57
Tim Ferriss breaks down his system for spotting future trends, learning fast, psychedelic philanthropy, and the personal traumas that shaped his work.
“there's a great book called don't shoot the dog terrible title great book by uh it's karen pryor that i recommend to everybody” — Tim Ferriss 01:32:21
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