Why don't you train using food-bribery?
Why don't you train using food-bribery?
There are many fine dog trainers that train with food. We believe you need to get the dog to want to cooperate just because the dog loves and trusts you. Our training method is based on respect and trust - not bribing with food. You will never get off leash obedience or control with food bribery. When you have the right kind of relationship with your dog there are virtually no behavior problems, and the dog will obey without a leash.
The food-bribery dog training method is short-term at best and the dog is not taught to respect its human. The dog begins biting people as a direct result of owners trying to train their dogs with food, too often resulting in the dog having to be destroyed. Giving an aggressive or dominant dog food to train is dangerous positive reinforcement and can make many dogs even more aggressive and dominant. Food-bribery dog training and clicker training doesn't work long term. It is logical to wonder what happens when you don't have food with you and a behavioral situation arises ... or what about the small child with a snack in hand in the presence of a dog who has been bribed with food - many dogs trained with food-bribery may be even more dangerous to children eating In their presence.
Food-bribery does not work with most breeds of dogs. You will never get your dog to behave without a leash. Especially the small breed, who are generally more stubborn, defiant and harder to train than large breeds. Food-bribery does absolutely nothing to control a bad dog or puppy behavior. Food-bribery won't work to control separation anxiety, destructive chewing or virtually any other behavioral problem. Unfortunately, some of the major pet store chains who do not condone training collars in their training classes will sell you a prong or shock collar in a heartbeat because they are high ticket items.
Dog training should be fun for both you and your dog. It is very important for you to be fun, fair and firm with your dog. Firm means making the rules. If you don't make the rules, your dog will, and you won't like them. A good trainer can show you how to make rules without bribing with treats.