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Originally Posted by j3ntan  Lola is 5 months and she refuses to train! We are almost complete with our Petsmart Puppy School and she does not even SIT on command. We have Finals in two days and she has embarrassed me in practically every class. She would rather play than eat her treats. She is super picky with treats and it doesn't matter if she's starving or full, she will only do "homework" or practice when she feels like it. And even then she'll give a growl to show her impatience! She is such a little diva!! What should I do with her?? She knows sit, down, rollover, wait, and leave it but she'll only do it if and when she feels the treats are worth it.  She's even refused freeze dried ice cream for dogs! Please Help!!!!  |
Get rid of the treats and have her work for praise alone.
If they will only work for treats they won't be too reliable.
The author of the Training book that I just got does not believe in treat rewards. I'm so happy becase I don't believe in them either. they get so they know if you have a treat in your hand or not, and won't work unless you do.
This book has you work with the small breeds on a table or counter. And when they do it lavish on the praise.
She might just be a bit immature. I'm sure if she knows the commands, and you make working fun, she will eventually work better. Right now their attention is like that of a 2 year old, and we all know how well they listen. Ya, that's right. only when they want to.