
16/03/2025
Does your dog *actually* like the treats you are using in training? Sure, they ate it, but did they love it? Why does it matter?
🦮 Treats as reinforcers in training are an amazing tool, but only if your dog actually likes them!
🦮 Simply eating the treat does not always mean the treat was reinforcing. Here are some signs that tell us our dog likes our treats.
🟢 The behavior INCREASES - We see more of the behavior that was happening when we gave the treat.
🟢 Our dog asks for more - After eating the treat, our dog sticks around and seems to want more.
🟢 Excited body language - Our dog is enthusiastic and happy.