A problem dog parents often face is their pup only responding to them when they’re holding food. It’s understandable – we often use food in training sessions, so it’s not surprising that our pups will associate us holding food with them needing to listen.
However, sometimes you’ll need your dog to listen to you even if you aren’t holding any of the best dog treats. Maybe you need to get their attention quickly, or there’s a danger you need to keep them safe from. Or, maybe it’s time to put a leash back on your pup when they’re enjoying running around, but you don’t have any treats to hand to entice them with.
