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Paul Loeb

b. 1935

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About Paul Loeb

Born 1935. Paul Loeb is a French dog trainer.

Paul Loeb is an American animal trainer and author of animal behavior and training books.

Early career Loeb's first practice, Paul Loeb's Animal Analysis (1958–1962), was an at-home problem-solving program. This was followed by The Loeb Animal Institute (1962-1984), an international animal behavior clinic.

Loeb studied the behavior of both wild and domestic animals, focusing on how they either avoided or pursued contact with human beings to their advantage. This eventually led to the formulation of his "Magic Touch" theory of animal training, which is described in Paul Loeb's Complete Book of Dog Training. Early on, Loeb thought a holistic approach when working with animals was necessary, including diet and nutrition. Because of his working knowledge of this, Gaines, a division of General Foods, hired Loeb as a consultant in the early development of their Cycle dog food.

Recognition The Wall Street Journal compared Paul Loeb's work with animals to the works of psychologist B. F. Skinner: "Loeb illustrates practical approaches to physical needs as a means to psychological (read "behavioral") cures. He is to the canine world what B.F. Skinner, the noted Harvard psychologist who devoted himself to the techniques of shaping behavior, was to the study of man."

In 1975, the Chicago Tribune wrote: "His credits include more than 600 TV commercials, ranging from pet foods to men's underwear. He also cured 8,000 family pets of such bad habits as biting, drooling, wetting, chewing, wandering, and intimidation."

His work regarding diet, nutrition, and exercise has also been covered by the Reading Eagle, The Christian Science Monitor, The Charleston News and Courier, New York Daily News, and the Chicago Tribune. was also a guest on Johnny Carson's Tonight Show in 1975, ABC's Good Morning America in 1979, Dateline NBC in 1998, and WNEW Midday in 1977.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Paul Loeb?

Dog and Cat Trainer

When was Paul Loeb born?

Paul Loeb was born on 26 August 1935.

What is Paul Loeb's occupation?

Paul Loeb is a dog trainer.

What nationality is Paul Loeb?

Paul Loeb is French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Paul Loeb

· Wikidata: Q16097779

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