Bigger rewards for better reps” 🚫
Heard you should only give big rewards for the best repetitions? 🤔
Think again! A tiny treat for slow recalls might just kill your dog’s motivation. Whereas a jumbo reward is MORE likely to make them want to come racing back for more of the good stuff! Remember you’re not just rewarding the previous behaviour – you are setting up for the next behaviour.
Don’t just save the best rewards for “perfect” performances. Big rewards build big motivation.
Saving the best rewards for the best behaviour can actually harm your training. Reward dogs richly, even for the slower progression, and watch their enthusiasm and confidence grow in leaps and bounds!
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