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Originally posted by JPmoney
Caesarsmom -
I agree with your not giving the dog treats while training, that is the way I have been "attempting" to train my little monster. But the last couple days he seems to not have the attention span that he did last week... |
JPmoney,
Excuse me for butting in, I'm in no way an expert on canine psychology or training, but may I ask why you're reluctant to train your pup with treats?
Jean Donaldson, in the book 'The Culture Clash,' makes an excellent analogy for the type of training you're using- she compares it to your boss witholding your paycheck, demanding instead that you work for the sole pleasure of pleasing him. How many of us would go for that arrangement? ;)
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Originally posted by JPmoney
Do you have any suggestions on how I can get him to focus on me? |
Yep! I do! A piece of cheese, or of turkey dog, or his favorite toy, as incentive and reward! :)
Michela