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An Open Letter to Owners Who Think Treats are Bribery

An Open Letter to Owners Who Think Treats are Bribery

by Jean Donaldson | May 16, 2016 | blog

I understand.  You don’t want to use treats to train your dog because he should learn appropriate behavior without having to be bribed.  If you reward him with treats, it degrades more important rewards such as your approval.  He’ll never learn right and wrong.  You...

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