Episode 372: Does Your Dog Love the Game or Just the Reward?

The Canine Paradigm by Glenn Cooke & Pat Stuart

Aug 20, 202655:29Education

Dog training motivation is not simply about how quickly a dog performs or how intensely they pursue a reward. Does your dog genuinely enjoy training, or have they simply learned to chase the food, ball or tug at the end...

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