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matthew120: 1 year ago | Last edited at 10:22PM on 5/7/2012

How do I train my dog if my dog does not like treats?

Do not listen to the category its supposed to be pets but my computer is messed up but I got a dog on Sunday and I have noticed my dog is not interested in treats only cheese.

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Lorie1120: 1 year ago via Android

You can use something else besides treats to reward a dog. For example, if your dog has a favorite toy use it as a reward for good behavior. Also most dogs strive to please their owners so often just praise and attention works well as a reward.

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LJC: 1 year ago via Android

cheese is his treat!

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oringinay: 1 year ago

You can easily train your dog even if it does not like treats by making sure the dog is actually hungry before starting your training session. The best time to perform a quick training session is during the morning session before the dog is fed. Visit a vet for more professional information.

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ilovemywoof: 1 year ago via Android

there is probably some type of treat that he will eat, maybe try some strong meaty flavored treats?

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ashliecayia: 1 year ago | Last edited at 12:17PM on 5/8/2012

if your dog does not like dog treats, then you can use simple food that we eat everyday. i give my dog chicken and their favorite treat is raw steak.

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triscuit: 1 year ago | Last edited at 12:53PM on 5/8/2012

train the dog with hugs and kisses
the dog will love you at the same time you will save money

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swagon100: 1 year ago

newspaper

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AllieMarzi: 1 year ago

If he/she does not like treats, try giving him/her toys to reward him/her with! If not, give them a firm, "Good dog." and give them a rub or pat.

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xoxo4321: 1 year ago

sometimes when im out of dog treats i give them like hot dog or something or just rub its belly pet it or say good job hope this kinda works

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xoxo4321: 1 year ago

or cheese but not to much or he/she will maybe get constipated

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PalmTopTiger: 1 year ago

maybe its the kind of treats u give him, not all dogs like certain kinds of treats

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GurneelBoparai: 1 year ago

ask ur vet and not only treats help train ur dog but praise and toys help also. ask ur vet if u can give ur dog cheese. never ever cause pain to ur dog he will learn to ignore u. for more help visit my fav diy utubers for pets is ehow pets

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Emilypuppy: 1 year ago

use Don Sullivans Secrets To Training The Perfect Dog System! You dont even have to use treats when you use it! :3

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answerseeker: 1 year ago

Some dogs are not food modivated I have one who is and one who is not the one who is not (Sammi) I just use toys with also I use praise Good Girl! yes and pet her.

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Echidna: 1 year ago

Well that question is a little bit of a contradiction, seeing as a treat is just something desirable to who/what's receiving it. Find something your dog *does* like, then you're golden.

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spitskies: 1 year ago

clicker treatment. its a plastic thing that makes a special clicking noise that animals love.

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Fireshock: 1 year ago

Give him/her other food. Give him something he/she likes.

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snafubar: 1 year ago

when I was learning to train dogs my instructor told us to never use food.....he put it like this...what if you want your dog to do something and you had no treat ?.....instead I was taught that affection is the best way to train a dog.....all dogs thrive on the affection/contact with their owners....a ' good doggie ' in a happy tone of voice and petting and/or scratching your dog in it's favorite place works wonders......and the ' Bad dog ' in a stern tone of voice and not touching it will make more of an impression than a treat of any kind....for a mild form of punishment to reinforce the ' bad dog ' was to lightly pinch the dogs ear....it doesn't really hurt the dog but will get it's attention that you are displeased.....you also have to think like the dog and for most people that is the hard part....I have used this way to train my dogs and they mind well and are happy friendly dogs....each dog is different tho so keep that in mind too

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qwstav: 1 year ago

give him a little food instead

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cbe118: 1 year ago

with Praise!!!!

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Rozari: 1 year ago

praise him/her
dogs love it when you tell them theyre doing good

examples
>petting them
>saying nice things to them
>playing with them a few seconds or minutes when a toy

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squirrelmunk14: 1 year ago

give him food he does like

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amazing123: 1 year ago

you can always use a clicker

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simone1monie: 1 year ago

well give him cheese

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shatheeshram: 1 year ago

sell it and a buy an already trained dog

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bashtin71197: 1 year ago

If your dog loves it when you give it love/attention, then give it love/attention as a reward.

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poptee000: 1 year ago

pet him and give him something to chew on not a treat but something to chew on and he will eventually like it follow your demands.

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iLOVEpeeta123: 1 year ago

people actually use cheese a lot to train dogs so cheese would work :)

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Angelaelston: 10 months ago

use the cheese or you can buy doggie treats that have cheese in them, try both i have.

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