Karen Pryor

Karen Pryor is a renowned animal behaviorist and author who pioneered the use of positive reinforcement in training. She popularized "clicker training," a humane method that uses a clicking sound to mark desired behaviors, making training clear and effective for animals like dogs, dolphins, and horses. Her work emphasizes understanding and rewarding good behavior rather than punishing mistakes, promoting a more respectful and successful approach to learning with animals. Pryor’s methods are widely used in pet training, marine mammal training, and educational settings, advancing humane practices and better communication between humans and animals.