[nagdu] Some people aren't very bright ... :)

[Vivianna]

I completely agree.
it just does not make sense to try and train your dog to refuse food by giving him food.
i want my dog to work for praise.  and, she does.
so many folks these days are all on the band wagon of food rewards.  probably, in a couple years, there will be some other dog training fad.
i’ll never forget the story of a blind woman who ran out of treats for her guide dog (GDB) in the mall of america.  that dog refused to work for her without them.  and, that place is absolutely huge.
for that reason, as well as the dog’s complete fixation on food, that dog was returned to the school.
i am traditional training all the way.  
Vivianna

On Oct 9, 2014, at 7:38 AM, debby phillips via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> Mark, I applaud you for not doing the "food fad thing".  Finding something else that is a motivator for our dogs is awesome! I think one reason we tend to use food as a reward is our own use of food or drink as a reward for ourselves.  (This is just my opinion).  But think about this.  We have a great day at work, get a raise, or whatever.  Often we go out to dinner to celebrate.  Or we have a bad day at work, and we head for the nearest vending machine for that candy bar.  Yes, food is quick, and effective, but I for one don't want to encourage that food drive too much.  Thanks for a good idea, Mark.    Peace,    Debby and NEENA who loves to play tug and toss the KONG.
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