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Should You Train Your Dog With Praise or Treats? (2026 Guide)

dog-behavior Preston Smith Apr 27, 2024

Both work, but they do different jobs. Treats build new behaviors fastest because food is a primary motivator; praise maintains behaviors your dog already knows. Teach with small, high-value food rewards paired with praise, then gradually shift toward praise alone — and save a single-ingredient chew as the end-of-session jackpot.

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