CORRECT USE OF REWARDS WILL HELP TO REINFORCE AND MOTIVATE YOUR DOG.

TIP – Unless you are teaching a new exercise or skill to your dog, keep all food and/or toys hidden.

Be careful not “ADVERTISE” rewards to your dog.

Also, make all games a surprise.  Deliver or present the game/reward quickly.  While training, always be prepared to break into a game or a consequence.  The longer you delay, the more inadvertently you are encouraging your dog to react slowly to a command or signal.

In the long run, your dog will appreciate the reward or game much more if it comes as an absolute surprise.