skinnygurl

Thank you for your replies! I stopped using the treat bag and kept the treats in my pocket and had more success. However, still not 100% compliance all the time... I'm sure he knows the commands though! Just the basic sits, down & stay... kinda working on heel and loose leash walking atm but my confidence to train has taken a dive. Felix is so excitable when we walk out the front door, I might as well not exist. Might need to get tastier treats? Also, generally recommended to train the dog in short multiple sessions during the day. What about the times in between 'sessions' when we are just chilling and the dog is running around and needs to be told what to do? Do I reward when he obeys or just praise?

Hello We have a 16week old mini schnauzer and we have started basic obedience training at home. He is our first dog. Felix can sit, stay and down mostly at low to mid distractions (he is the only dog at home). What I would like to know is when do I start weaning off the food reward for the dog? I notice that when I have a treat he will nearly almost obey instantly when he knows I have it, but otherwise can take 20-30 seconds to obey. Sometimes instantly but mostly seems like he needs to 'process' it. Is this because I have not made the word association well enough? Or possibly I have been overtreating so he doesn't do it without treats? Or do pups just need a few seconds to "think"? Your reply is greatly appreciated to help us get on the right track!