Posts Tagged: Treats And Dogs
Is There Such a Thing as Dogs Being Too Treat Motivated?
Most dogs live to eat. A healthy interest in food is not a bad thing, however, and a dog who likes to eat makes it easier to select a good food since they are less likely to have strong preferences.
The diets of many dogs include both treats and kibble. While being treat-motivated can often make training a breeze, too much of a good thing can certainly exist. So what is a pet owner to do when a pet is just too treat motivated? Leon Valley Veterinary Hospital has your answers.
Continue…Dogs Like to Work! Your Dog Wants to Earn Their Treat
Do you enjoy giving your pup a treat now and then – or more often? Treating the ones we love makes us feel good, but did you know your dog may get more satisfaction from having to work a bit to earn that treat? It’s true!
Many of us have experienced the satisfaction and pleasure of figuring out a difficult problem and reaping the reward of our hard work. It turns out that dogs are no different. A dog that earns treats also receives satisfaction from learning and earning their rewards.