[NAGDU] What does a dog want more — “good boy” or treats? - The Washington Post

[david at bakerinet.com]

Note that the research did not determine that ALL dogs prefer praise.
My pup is so totally food driven that she is visibly disappointed when praise is not accompanied by a treat.  Her puppy raiser, who has raised and placed 10 pups, said that Claire Rose was the most food driven dog
she had ever raised.
I do not always treat, but praising with a treat is GREATLY appreciated.  She feels very special and literally prances after a treat.  Her greatest treat is tropical hibiscus flowers, next is tropical hibiscus leaves, then homemade pumpkin or sweet potato treats.
 I probably praise more than 90 percent and treat less than 10 percent.
David and Claire Rose in Clearwater, FL