Ep 117 To Feed or Not To Feed: Why Treats Could  Be Stalling Your Training Progress & What To Do About It

Ep 117 To Feed or Not To Feed: Why Treats Could Be Stalling Your Training Progress & What To Do About It

February 25, 2026 · 12 min · Season 1 · Episode 117

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This episode discusses the impact of treats on dog training and how they can hinder progress.

Is your dog constantly x-raying your hands for a treat? Is food ruling your relationship with your dog? Have you ever been worried that your dog cares more about the food you have than you - perhaps they don’t seem that interested in what you’re saying, your training progress has slowed, or it may have even come to a complete standstill. This week we’re discussing a topic that we think every dog owner should know about: what to do when treats seem to take center stage in your behaviour traini...

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