My Dog only listens to me when I have a treat or cookie in my hand?

Question

he is strictly motivated by food... any help would be appreciated

Answer 1

Clicker train and really praise so that will be the motivator

Answer 2

Lol, thats cute. I laughed. Oh...yeah, I dont have an answer for your question.

Answer 3

Try praising him (or her) in different ways when he does something right. For example, you can start by enclosing your hand so he thinks it has a treat inside and ask him to do tricks, then, when he does them, praise him by petting him and saying "good boy!". This way, he won't know when you have a treat or when you don't so he may be more likely to listen to you. Also, if he doesn't listen, the best form of punishment towards a dog is to simply ignore him and walk away.  

Answer 4

Just keep working with food for a long time it takes forever I know. You have to do it for like a year...

then they finally come, but have a treat occasionally so they don't forget, to like come and sometimes you might have food.

Answer 5

you should praise it a lot and ONLY sometimes give it

snacks

Answer 6

I used to have the same problem with my dog. You should stop rewarding him with food so much to start off with. It might be difficult to get him to listen to you w/o it at firts, but when does, you should reward him by rubbing his ears or petting him. He'll learn to appreciate it eventually. Hope this helps :)

******Whatever you do, don't let him have his way

Answer 7

How old is he ? If he is young its normal...

Answer 8

get his favorite toy and start you that as a reward. or just slowly wing him off the treats. my dog didnt use to do anything with out treats and how i winged him off is i had a treat but i did always give it to him. he saw it in my hand and i play with him for a few second as a reward. now he does what i ask without the treats.hope this helps