How To Train a Dog That Doesn't Like Food or Toys

Training a Dog That Doesn't Like Food or Toys can be very frustrating at times, especially if you want to use positive reinforcement training. If you are set on using reward based training, check out my post Motivating a Non-Treat or Toy Motivated Dog

There are some dogs that just don't respond to food or toy based training. Such as the dogs mentioned in the comments of the post linked above.

You're here because your dog doesn't like either food or toys. In fact, you have a hard time seeing anything your dog does like! You see reward based training everywhere, and every time you ask What do I do if my dog doesn't like food or toys you either get no answer, or you get answers just to get you to go away and ask somebody else.

My answer is, try a different Method! It's Okay if you don't train using food or toys.

Now, let's go over the other methods available to you.

How To Train a Dog That Doesn't Like Food or Toys : Praise and Correction

In this method, you don't use food or toys. You simply use petting and praise as a reward for doing the right thing. You always have these with you and it's really easy to do! Dog doesn't like food? No problem!

To teach your dog what you want, you first show them what you want by getting them to do the behavior a few times. (I'm not going to go into detail on how to do this, the link to the system below will show you exactly how to implement this training method. It works very well and is very fast.) Once you know the dog knows what you want, then you add in corrections when they don't do it on the first time you say.

If you would like more information on this system, check out the website to watch videos, read testimonials, and read more about it. See the website Here

I have this system myself and have used it on many dogs. I've gotten very good results every time, and it does happen as fast as they say it does.

Get the Large Dog System here.

How To Train a Dog That Doesn't Like Food or Toys : Remote Collar Training

Our next method available to us if you have a dog that doesn't like food or toys, is Remote Collar Training. When used correctly, these do not hurt the dog and should not be used to hurt your dog. If you're hurting your dog or you see someone else using one of these and they are hurting their dog, you are Using It Wrong!

Remote collars can be an extremely useful tool in training, if you choose this method, please go to someone who knows how to properly use one and can teach you how. The best people I've found that use Remote collar training is Sit Means Sit dog training. This company does amazing things, and no I'm not affiliated with them in any way. I do not get paid to recommend them. I've seen their You Tube Channel and have really liked what I've seen. I highly recommend watching as many of their videos as you can so you can get an idea of what's possible with them. They have trainers all over the place, so be sure to see if there is one close by to you.

Here is a video of one of their off leash classes, it might give you an idea of what you can expect.



Sit Means Sit Dog training will let you use food or toys if you want to or if your dog responds to them, but they are not required.

How To Train a Dog That Doesn't Like Food or Toys : Natural Training

Natural training is using communication your dog understands and use on themselves. No corrective collars, no food or toys. I have honestly not experimented a lot with this type of training but would like to learn more on it. I found this nice website that is all about it, you can see it at Pam Shaw Canine Consultant. He has a DVD available and I think I'm going to order it myself and see what it's all about.

I am sure there is more available on the internet about him and on Natural Dog Training. Do a search for it and see what you can find.

To sum this all up, if you have a Dog That Doesn't Like Food or Toys then throw out the reward based training and try something else! It is Okay! Don't let others make you feel bad because you don't use food or toys with your dog. The important thing is finding something that Works!

I would also like to point out, all of these methods are great even if your dog does like food or toys, but maybe you would like to try a different method.

Food or Toys are great to use during training if your dog finds them rewarding! However, don't get frustrated if your dog has no interest in either. There are plenty of other methods out there that don't use food or toys. I hope I helped you find some that will work for you.

Happy Training!

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Dog Aggression

Today's article was all about 'Dominance Aggression'. There are several different types of aggression. With every different type of aggression, there is also a different way to help and solve each type of aggression. Since today's article was on Dominant dogs, I would like to offer some things that will help you with that type of aggression. I recommend taking a look at the reviews on these to get a better idea of which one might help you out the most.

Dog Aggression: Fighting is a DVD by the very well known Dr. Ian Dunbar.

Cesar's Way. A book by the well known Cesar Millan

Aggression in Dogs by Brenda Aloff

Cesar Millan - Aggression A DVD all about Dog Aggression. The reviews look good on this one.

Don't Dump the Dog: Outrageous Stories and Simple Solutions to Your Worst Dog Behavior Problems This book has 22 5 star Reviews, and the latest review is a true review on the book, check it out.

I will recommend you all once again to Don Sullivan The Perfect Dog His system is great and can turn dogs around pretty fast.

If you'd like to learn secrets to dog training Click Here!

Click Here to see a lot of products that can help you tremendously with your training and helping with aggression issues.

Hopefully you found something that will help you and your dog get through any aggression issues or even simple behavior problems your going through.

Bringing Home a New Puppy

Today's article 'Searching For a Dog' was all about finding a new dog or puppy. So today's blog entry is all about bringing home a new puppy or a new dog.

The first day of bringing home a new puppy or new dog is one of the most important days for your new puppy. (New puppy will stand for new dog too from here down so I don't have to continually repeat it). The first week of bringing home a new puppy is also very important. The fist day will probably be very overwhelming for your new puppy, though you need to start with the rules of the house right away.

Teaching your puppy the rules of the house needs to start on day one. If you let your puppy get away with things on day one that you don't want him doing at all after day one, you will make things very unclear for your new puppy. So how do you go about teaching this new puppy who doesn't speak our language the rules of your house?

First thing's first, be sure he's on a leash! I can not say this enough! Do NOT under any circumstance let your puppy off the leash inside of your house. This is just asking for the puppy to chew things up and pee on the floor. Letting your puppy off the leash in your home on day one or even the first week for that matter, is setting both of you up to fail. I know it can be a hassle, but please, keep your puppy on leash and you will be very thankful you did.

What is the benefit of the leash? Having a leash on your new puppy, helps you keep track of your puppy. I recommend at least a 6 foot leash and if you need to, tie the end of it to your belt. Have your puppy with you guarantees your puppy can not go hide behind the sofa and pee, or find something to chew up while your not looking. It reminds you to keep an eye on your new puppy. It helps you learn your puppy's signals when they need to go outside.

What happens if you are too busy and it would be impossible to have your puppy on a leash tied to you? Your puppy needs to be in a crate or pen where he can not get into any trouble or have any accidents in the house! This is a MUST not an option. Remember puppies have very small bladders, some needing to go out every 10 or 15 minutes. Set a timer so you remember to take your puppy out. For more on house training, you can read more on our house training blog entry on the link to your right. For more on Crate training, you will also find that link to your right.

By doing these two things, your puppy will be well on his way to success in learning the rules in your home and developing wonderful habits! Keep a Clicker and some treats on hand so you can reward your puppy any time they do something good. What kind of good things can your puppy do good? Well lets see...

Any time your puppy sits, lays down, chews on his own toys, potties outside, is quiet in the crate, is keeping the leash loose, or is walking by your side. All of these are reward-able and your puppy will offer on his own all of these. Using the Clicker you can capture each of these and get a head start on training your new puppy. You didn't even have to do anything! Your puppy offered them all!

By following this simple plan, your new dog or puppy will be well on their way to being a well behaved dog in your home. Be sure to get your copies of Click for Joy! and Clicking With Your Dog.

If you'd like something to really get you started with your new puppy, check out Karen Pryor, Getting Started: Clicker Training for Dogs Kit that should cover everything you need to get started! Getting these books beforehand is also a great idea and will give you a lot of ideas on what you can do on your first day. If your one of those people who would rather watch a DVD than read a book and get started right away, check out Karen Pryor, Clicker Puppy DVD it will give you a lot of great tips to get you started!


Good luck with bringing home a new puppy! Before you leave, here's a nice video I found on the perfect puppy setup.



A Great set up I have to agree, but not all houses are set up that nicely. You can also train your puppy barrier control easy enough with out the use of baby gates. Check out Don Sullivan's Secrets to Training the Perfect Dog [DVD]. Though Don doesn't use treats in training, I'm sure you could find a way to use the clicker to train the barriers. Don doesn't just do barriers in the house, but also outside to keep your dog in the yard. His DVD is high priced at Amazon, you can get it a lot cheaper at Thane.com

You might also check out our latest Squidoo page on Puppy Teething

Happy Training!