Dog Behaviour Blog with Nick Jones MA

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Puppy Training Journey #14 Making High Value Treats for Your Dog

Discover how homemade high-value puppy treats can transform your training sessions from frustrating to fantastic, as demonstrated by a Nick in the video "Making Puppy Treats for Puppy Training". These specially crafted rewards are the secret to maintaining your puppy's focus and motivation, particularly for mastering essential recall skills that ensure safety while allowing freedom to explore. By understanding your individual dog's motivational preferences and creating nutritious, high-value treats tailored to their needs, you'll build a stronger bond and establish reliable communication that lasts a lifetime.

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How to use Food to Train Your Dog

Some people shy away from using food in dog training, thinking it's bribery, but I see it as smart motivation. Dogs, like us, do things for a reason, and using food can be a powerful way to reinforce good behaviour, especially with recall and heelwork. When used thoughtfully, food builds connection, sharpens focus, and can turn a disengaged dog into a willing partner.

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