Getting Started: Clicker Training for Dogs by Karen Pryor Review

In summary, the good:

• A good guide for beginners and those wanting to get a quick jump start with clicker training.
• Easy to read, and the basic are well covered.
• Comes with a clicker and sample treats.
• The quick reference cards are very useful. The Bark/Shhh method is valuable.

The not so good:

• No depth. Doesn't explain concepts thoroughly.
• No real explanations of shaping or backchaining.  You won't be able to train advanced behaviors.

Given that this is a book for true beginners, the bad can't really be held against it.  Overall, we do recommend it. 

However, for those wanting more than a quick snack, we would encourage you to pick up the advanced Clicker Training guide we reviewed to get a full treatment of operant conditioning and clicker training concepts.