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Don’t Become an Automatic Treat Dispenser

Treats are used as information to the dog during the initial training phases. Once your dog completely understands the new lesson, you no longer need to offer treats for that behavior. As you work through the proofing process, you will continue to challenge your dog...

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Use a Marker or Indicator

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