Dog treats are tiny magic wands, aren’t they? Insignificant size, mighty in turning your furball into an obedient one. Any person who has ever possessed a dog would vouch that treats could be put to better use other than showing your four-legged buddy that mouth-watering chunks. How to do it in dog training is shown here at Premium Feeders.
Imagine your puppy sitting on command and voilà-you give them a treat. In a split second, they love sitting. This magical exchange, time and time again, sets that behavior nicely in their little furry brain. And at the core of that? Repetition. Consistency is the rock you will build your training success on.
But not just any old treat will do! It’s like offering a child spinach when what they want is candy. Your furry little friend should be drooling at the very sight of them. Experiment a little: chicken bits, cheese, or perhaps a shop-bought treat that puts your pooch into a joyful tap dance. You shall know you’ve hit the jackpot when they start waving their tails in uncontrollable ecstasy of happiness.
You ever try to bribe a toddler in a candy store? You might promise a sweet treat in lieu of a meltdown just to avoid it. Like toddlers, dogs aren’t exactly unfamiliar with the pleasures of a reward system. Timing is a real pivotal player here. When Fido plunks his cute tush down the nano-second you say “sit,” that’s when the treat must appear magically-not a full five seconds later. Create a no-brainer between the action and reward. And the biggest test of all-out of control indulgence. Ever see how those puppy dog eyes can melt an iceberg? Here is the catch: use them too loose and the magic is gone. Balance is the trick. Give rewards often enough to keep the interest, but seldom enough to keep your puppy guessing.
