Every pet deserves a loving and respectful home: please only consider acquiring a pet if you will be able to take care of its long-term needs. Also, consider choosing your animal companion from a shelter, where there are so many wonderful furry friends who need a forever home.

Dog trainer Michael Ellis talks about the the use of food and toy rewards in puppy play and training.

For most young dogs there is a wide disparity in motivation towards different incentives. And they’re more ‘food justified’ as young puppies, and less toy-motivated, attaching greater value to a treat, rather than a toy.

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