How do you keep a dog motivated to train if they don't care much for toys, treats, and praise?
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Your enthusiastic energy.
btw, clickers or other markers aren't used to snap dogs out of distraction...they mark desirable behaviors.
Dog Training - Secrets For Training Your Dog
- clicker. It helps if you post the age and breed of the dog so we know how to answer questions. Herding breeds focus on people so getting their attention for training is easy as they automatically focus on you. Hunting breeds are another story and a clicker is sometimes helpful to snap them out of their hunting mode.
- First you have to understand your dog to know what they do like
I have NEVER in over 20 years met a dog that didn't like any of the above - it was usually the owner saying that they didn't like it - but when presented with praise int he right voice and way or treats that had more umph or toys that they are allowed to do something that they found fun with -
Then you have a motivator - You have to find what does motivate them. Try. Different treats like cooked chicken or liver bits. Mine go nuts over Wysong Dream Treats. Order online. Peanut butter on a treat? Even your own excitement can motivate them. Good luck.
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