Remember my post “Always Training All the Time”? (If not, you should read it here). Well, in order to be always training, you’ve got to be always ready! One way to always be ready is to be armed with reinforcers at any moment! I use lots of reinforcers other than treats, but treats are usually the most valuable for my dog. This makes treats my go-to reinforcers for new or challenging behaviors.
The Treat Drawer
This means that we have dog treats everywhere. And it also means I put more dog treats through the washing machine than I care to admit! I did a whole-house tally and here’s the list of the places I keep dog treats:
- In my car
- In my husband’s car
- In the kitchen
- In the treat drawer
- In every coat pocket
- In my office
- In our bedroom
- In the fridge
- In the basement training space
- In the training bag(s)
- In my purse
Do you have other strategies for being ready to train at any time? Leave your comment below!
Happy training!
Laura