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Puppy not responsive to treats

  • 26-03-2021 9:06pm
    #1
    Kaylami
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 600 ✭✭✭


    Hi all,

    We have a new JRT puppy. She's been with us a week and a fantastic wee dote. Only problem is she doesn't like treats which is making training very difficult.

    She loves her crate and we have had no crying at all since she came home. Settled into it straight away and voluntarily goes back in if the shes tired.

    Trying to do basic training and obviously rewarding her for potty training and she leaves the treats.

    Any ideas?


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  • #2
    VonVix
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,688 ✭✭✭VonVix


    What treats are you using? Usually hard treats are less desirable for more fussy dogs. I'd recommend tiny pieces of chicken, ham or cheese (the size of your pinky nail is usually ideal for puppies) for a high value reward.

    [Dog Training + Behaviour Nerd]



  • #3
    Kaylami
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 600 ✭✭✭Kaylami


    VonVix wrote: »
    What treats are you using? Usually hard treats are less desirable for more fussy dogs. I'd recommend tiny pieces of chicken, ham or cheese (the size of your pinky nail is usually ideal for puppies) for a high value reward.

    I tried several different types amd textures of treats and she had no interest would touch the chicken or ham for me either. Just normal cheddar cheese is it? That might work.

    My previous dogs were GSD and would have taken anything at all!


  • #4
    DBB
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 9,790 Mod ✭✭✭✭DBB


    Yeah, a bit of experimentation should get results op, but don't underestimate the power of a toy as a reward too!


  • #5
    tk123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,062 ✭✭✭✭tk123


    Lucy wasn’t into treats as a pup - special toys she only had for training or praise worked better. Using a toy is handy because you can teach them to drop/swap at the same time as something else when you’re getting the toy back from them to continue training. I did that eg loose lead walking up to a toy, she got to have eg a quick tug then release, put it back, walk up to it again repeat repeat.


  • #6
    Zenify
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 862 ✭✭✭Zenify


    What are you feeding the puppy at meal times? I discovered this the hard way, we feed our spoilt westie chicken, rice, potatoes and carrots for dinner. What other people call treats for their dog is like scum for our little spoilt princess.


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  • #7
    POBox19
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 799 ✭✭✭POBox19


    Tiny pieces of cooked sausage and my fella will do anything. They're cheap and easy to keep in the fridge. Manufactured treats just get a turned up nose.


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