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Enikuo · 03-23-2006, 03:45 PM

I think I get typerk's point. I've been reading a lot of books by a lot of experts and the key I think is that owner's give positive reinforcement, not bribes. If the puppy refuses to go to the bathroom until you give it a treat, that's not positive reinforcement, that's extortion. That's like your child refusing to do homework until you buy him a toy. The toy isn't a reward for doing his homework - it's a condition of his bargain with you to do his homework.

It is probably all in the delivery. The posters who have had great success potty training with treats, probably don't present the treat in the same way or at the same time as you do - so for their puppy it is a reward and not a bribe. Maybe they could give you some insight on how to provide positive reinforcement without the puppy thinking it is being bribed?

03-23-2006, 03:45 PM	#15
Enikuo Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 76	I think I get typerk's point. I've been reading a lot of books by a lot of experts and the key I think is that owner's give positive reinforcement, not bribes. If the puppy refuses to go to the bathroom until you give it a treat, that's not positive reinforcement, that's extortion. That's like your child refusing to do homework until you buy him a toy. The toy isn't a reward for doing his homework - it's a condition of his bargain with you to do his homework. It is probably all in the delivery. The posters who have had great success potty training with treats, probably don't present the treat in the same way or at the same time as you do - so for their puppy it is a reward and not a bribe. Maybe they could give you some insight on how to provide positive reinforcement without the puppy thinking it is being bribed? Last edited by Enikuo; 03-23-2006 at 03:50 PM.