Using praise, affection, and treats can definitely boost your training game! But if your dog is still ignoring commands while you’re giving them attention or treats, you might be accidentally encouraging the wrong behavior. Instead of reinforcing the command, you could be rewarding their disobedience.
Keep an eye on your timing—make sure the treats and affection come after they’ve followed through, not while they’re still ignoring you. This way, you’re rewarding good behavior and not the refusal!
