Rookie's favorite reward is getting a 'bite'. It's his highest motivator - even better than food :). He considers the sleeve the best toy ever!
Here's a recent video of his first session learning to go around a blind (for the blind searches in IPO1). He'll do pretty much anything for a bite :).
What reward brings out your dog's highest motivation?
Looks like Rookie's training is coming along in leaps and bounds. Happy New Year.
ReplyDeleteHe certainly is! :)
DeleteMotivation can either be easy or hard, but it's important!
ReplyDeleteSuper important! Otherwise who would do anything? :)
DeleteGreat job, Rookie! Happy 2016
ReplyDeleteThanks! :)
DeleteRight now praise and hugs with a high pitched voice seems to do the trick for my two! Happy New Year
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome! Monday will work for praise and petting but none of the others :).
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