While
we understand that good behavior should be rewarded if we want the dog
to repeat it, there are different opinions about how and how much we
should reward our pooches. We might consider that a “good boy!” is a
great way to communicate to the dog that he’s done something right, but
is it really? Did we affect his behavior as much as we think we did?
Does a pat on the head, an “Atta boy!” or a morsel of cheese all hold
the same value to the dog? Of course not, that would be like saying that
we would work just as hard for a pat on the back from our boss, for a
“Well done!” or for a paycheck. Although we might appreciate the praise
and attention, they will never compare to our paycheck! As Bob Bailey
says: “it has to be worth the animal’s effort!” So how do we know when
we’re using the appropriate reward and when we can do away without using
treats? Read the entire article
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