Yeah agree with you, we're trying not to be too treat-reward and do also reward with play (a toy) and encouragement.
Hazel is very food motivated though and so it's good, and bad. She'll go straight up to Pat - lady in the park knowing she's got food. And she'll feed Hazel :(
It's only just developed as a habit, so, I've been avoiding Pat in the mornings in the park, opting to go for a walk around the block - which is good for training. But I'm going to have to suck it up and say "Yo Pat, stop feeding my dog."
Tell Pat that the dog has developed a bit of an allergy and you're having to be really strict with his intake as most stuff is making him ill, then tell her to fuck off. Jesus my tourettes is bad tonight.
Yeah agree with you, we're trying not to be too treat-reward and do also reward with play (a toy) and encouragement.
Hazel is very food motivated though and so it's good, and bad. She'll go straight up to Pat - lady in the park knowing she's got food. And she'll feed Hazel :(
It's only just developed as a habit, so, I've been avoiding Pat in the mornings in the park, opting to go for a walk around the block - which is good for training. But I'm going to have to suck it up and say "Yo Pat, stop feeding my dog."
Anyone got some words for me?