by Vanesssa Taylor | Apr 13, 2026 | Basic & Advanced Obedience
You say “sit.” Your dog looks at your empty hand. Then looks at your pocket. No treat appears, so apparently the meeting is canceled. Training dogs with treats works extremely well when the food reinforces a behavior. Problems begin when the dog learns they only need...
by Randy Garcia | Mar 6, 2024 | Dog Training Insights
Your dog sits. You open the door. Your dog walks with a loose leash. You let them stop and sniff. Your puppy chooses a toy instead of your sleeve. You continue the game. That is the practical side of positive reinforcement dog training: behavior is followed by...
