Quote Originally Posted by Nittanys1
the dog learns from positive reinforcement. giving them the treat just reinforced that what they just did i what you were wanting them to do.
i understand that, but there are other ways to reinforce other than a treat. I just feel that the dog will learn that they only have to do it when there is a treat.

according to our dog trainers style she likes to give treats at random and the other times use praise, that way the dog doesnt begin to think he doesn't have to do the trick when there is no treat.

At the beginning i do believe you should use treats but begin to ween the dog away from them...his dog in the video seemed to be trained very well so i dont feel he should always use a treat. but hey thats his style and if it works for him then cool.