A lot of the SAR dogs I have worked with do NO food treats at all, but get a special tug or toy when they have accomplished their goal (like finding a person, or detecting a drug). We had one who just wanted his 4 inches of pvc pipe that he carried around! it was hilarious, but it was his SPECIAL toy. he only got it on training or missions.
if she is responding like that then know that this is how you should train her.
Good luck, she sounds like a real bright one!
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