What are some high-value treats to use for group training sessions?

To motivate your dogs during training sessions, it is highly recommended to use “the good stuff” rather than less exciting, dry dog biscuits.

When choosing high-value food treats, excellent options include:

• Cheese

• Chicken

• Steak

• Liver

• Cooked carrots

Not all dogs are entirely food-motivated, so you should figure out what your individual dogs’ true passions are. For some dogs, the highest-value reward might be an object or an activity, such as:

• Tennis balls

• Squeaky toys

• Bones

• A belly rub

• A game of chase

For the best results during training, mix and match these different reinforcements. This keeps your dogs guessing about what their reward will be, making them more eager to learn and comply with your requests.