I gave the clicker training a try and once even used a squeaker in stead of the clicker. The pups didn't seem to respond to either of them as well as they did simple firm voice commands. You don't always have to use treats to reward for good behavior. I believe that it helps at the start of the training session to get their attention and than again at the end to reward them for a job well done. I don't think that treats should be used each and every time your pup does what is asked of them. Especially the tiny ones because those treats can consume their appetite and than you wonder why aren't they eating.
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