Why does nobody talk about how positive reinforcement backfired on my dog?
I used to be all in on treats and praise for every little thing my terrier did right. But after 6 months of that, she started ignoring me unless I had a chicken cube in my hand. Last week at the park, she wouldn't come back until I waved a bag of treats, and some trainer just laughed. Now I'm mixing in firm boundaries and ignoring bad behavior way more, and she actually listens better. Has anyone else had their dog turn into a treat negotiator?