{"id":7030649,"date":"2026-08-06T18:53:58","date_gmt":"2026-08-06T18:53:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/uncategorized\/i-dont-want-to-give-my-dog-treats-all-the-time-three-dogs-training\/"},"modified":"2026-08-06T18:53:58","modified_gmt":"2026-08-06T18:53:58","slug":"i-dont-want-to-give-my-dog-treats-all-the-time-three-dogs-training","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7030649","title":{"rendered":"\u201cI Don\u2019t Want to Give My Dog Treats All the Time!\u201d \u2022 Three Dogs Training"},"content":{"rendered":"


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\u201cI don\u2019t want to give my dog treats all the time,\u201d is a phrase I hear a lot. So, perhaps there are misconceptions of what we\u2019re doing with these \u201ctreats.\u201d<\/p>\n

Treats are often called bribery.<\/h6>\n

Bribery assumes you are trying to influence an authority in an illegal or unethical way. It would be odd if your dog had enough authority over you that you needed to influence their behavior though illegal means.<\/p>\n

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Bribery (according to Cornell Law School<\/a>) refers to the offering, giving, soliciting, or receiving of any item of value as a means of influencing the actions of an individual holding a\u00a0public\u00a0<\/a>or\u00a0legal duty\u00a0<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

I have been told that treats are not good for dogs and make dogs sick.<\/h6>\n

Training rewards, often generalized as \u201ctreats\u201d are neither good nor bad for a dog. They are calories that your dog likes. And if they like them a lot, it\u2019s even better. This means that training rewards can be kibble, boiled chicken, Pupperoni, or cheese. Or if you like, freeze dried organic free-range duck shipped in from a farm in the south of France. All that matters is that your dog likes what you\u2019re giving them, will work for it, and it agrees with their system.<\/p>\n

If there is food that is making your dog sick, there should be a discussion with your dog\u2019s veterinarian.<\/p>\n

However, when we are doing new training or behavior modification, there is a level of stress or excitement involved. That could be what is upsetting your dog\u2019s stomach.<\/p>\n

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Every parent who has taken their child to an amusement park has had the same thought on the way home when the child pukes in the car, \u201cWas it the corndog or the excitement?\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

So, certain foods might not agree with your dog and perhaps a stressful situation might upset your dog\u2019s stomach. The training rewards you use for you dog should be chosen based on your dog\u2019s desire and their gut health.<\/p>\n

Variety is good for all of us. Here<\/a> are some my my dog\u2019s and clients\u2019 favorite food rewards\/treats.<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve heard people say, \u201cyour dog shouldn\u2019t think they\u2019re getting a treat each time they do something.\u201d<\/h6>\n

We do<\/em><\/strong> want our dogs to think they are getting a food reward each time they do something we\u2019ve asked them to do, at least in the early learning stages. That\u2019s how we get them hooked on the behavior. <\/p>\n

Then, we begin to randomize the rewards. Sometimes they get a reward and sometimes they don\u2019t. When we keep rewards randomized, the dog will work harder. They will hope each time will be the time they get rewarded because they have been conditioned to get a reward every time. If we don\u2019t condition them to know\/believe they will get a treat each time, they would give up when we tried to fade out the treats.<\/p>\n

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The variable-ratio schedule of reinforcement is the most resistant to extinction. This is because the reinforcement is given after an unpredictable number of responses, making it more difficult for the behavior to cease. Examples include gambling or lottery games, where a win is unpredictable but can occur anytime. \u2013 Simply Psychology<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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By giving them rewards every time in the learning stages, you won\u2019t have to give them a treat every time they do what you\u2019ve asked for the rest of their lifetime.<\/p>\n

Lastly \u2013 you are going to feed them every day, aren\u2019t you?<\/h6>\n

Call it what you like, rewards, treats, reinforcers, reinforcement, or payment. Ultimately you will feed your dogs meals daily so why not use these calories to strengthen their desire to do the things you\u2019ve asked them to do? Instead of 100% of their daily calories coming in a \u201cfree\u201d bowl, you can give them their calories for hanging out with you for a settle while you drink your coffee in the morning. <\/p>\n

By having containers of treats all over you home, you can easily and quickly reward any behavior you like. Use a \u201ctrain mix\u201d of treats and kibble. Keeping it tamper proof is important. Here<\/a> are some that lock and open with one hand.<\/p>\n

You can give them goodies along the walk to keep them from rolling in something stinky and you\u2019d rather they walk with you instead. Having a treat pouch<\/a> is imperative for quick delivery of reinforcers so you dog knows what it was that got them a delicious treat.<\/p>\n

You can give them their food in puzzle toys, like some of these<\/a> for enrichment.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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