And another thing… Give Your Dog a Bribe!
Posted in And another thing, Behavior, Dog Star Daily, Uncategorized, calming signals on Nov 15th, 2009
Reading “5 Myths about Training Dogs with Treats,” Eric Goebelbecker’s excellent post at www.DogStarDaily.com, set me to pondering. What’s wrong with a friendly bribe between buddies? I know. I know. Eric is exactly right. Treats are not bribes. In the hands of skilled trainers, treats are simply a means of positively reinforcing your dog’s behavior. But, [...]
