The Treat Can

When it comes to training dogs, treats are an invaluable tool for any pet owner. Not only are they a great way to motivate your dog and encourage positive behavior, but they also help to establish a strong bond between you and your dog. Which is why our expert dog trainer, Bill Miller, recommends having a treat can close to you while you train and get your dog acclimated to its new surroundings.

1. Treats Provide Positive Reinforcement
   1. By using treats, you can reinforce good behavior and encourage your dog to repeat that behavior in the future. This positive reinforcement helps to build your dog’s confidence and encourages them to learn new behaviors.

2. Treats Help Keep Your Dog Focused
   1. Training a dog requires focus and attention from both the pet and the owner. By using treats, you can help keep your dog focused and engaged during training sessions. This positive experience helps to keep your dog focused on the task at hand and motivated to learn.

3. Treats Encourage Bonding
   1. Dogs are social animals, and they thrive on human interaction and attention. By using treats during training, you can establish a strong bond between you and your dog. When you reward your dog with a treat, you show them that you care about their well-being and that you want to help them succeed. 

4. Treats Help Manage Behavior
   1. Training a dog is not always easy, and sometimes, you may encounter challenging behavior. Treats can help manage these behaviors by providing a distraction and encouraging your dog to focus on something else. For example, if your dog is exhibiting aggressive behavior towards other dogs, you can use treats to distract them and encourage them to focus on you instead.

With your treat can, baggy, or even your pocket, you can help make the training process more effective and enjoyable for both you and your pup. So, the next time you’re training your dog, don’t forget to bring along some treats!

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