Listen, I use whatever works best to interest, excite and reward that particular dog the most and get him busy wanting to learn to work for me. Some dogs could care less about treats or toys - others seem to need the loving "words" of treats to get them going, especially toy dogs. I find most any dog will work for me if I keep the training upbeat and make it fun for them. Then, they push me to work and do it for themselves. But in the end, that pride of accomplishment in themselves and the pride for them they see in your eyes is what makes it magic.
__________________  Jeanie and Tibbe One must do the best one can. You may get some marks for a very imperfect answer: you will certainly get none for leaving the question alone. C. S. Lewis |