While observing exotic animal trainers for an article that she was writing, journalist Amy Sutherland had an epiphany: What if she used these training techniques with the human animals in her own life – specifically her dear husband, Scott? In this original self-help book, Sutherland tells how she took the trainers’ lessons home.

The next time her forgetful husband stomped through the house in search of his mislaid car keys, she asked herself, “What would a dolphin trainer do?” The answer was: nothing. Trainers reward the behaviour they want and, just as important, ignore the behaviour they don’t. What started as a bizarre experiment had such good results that Sutherland began using the training techniques with all the people in her life – her mother, friends, students, even the post-office clerk. In the end, the biggest lesson she learned is that the only animal you can truly change is yourself.  Warm-hearted and hilarious in parts, this book provides fascinating insights and genuine practical tips for anyone wishing to improve their human relationships.