Cool dog fact + training insight 🐾🐕
Some dogs don’t just like their favorite toy — their reward system lights up when they play with it. That dopamine hit is why toys can be such powerful training rewards for certain dogs. When it comes to training, the three primary ways I reward are: • Food • Verbal + physical praise (voice, touch, connection) • Toy rewards Not all dogs are motivated the same way. Some have a much higher toy drive than others, and while toy drive can be built, certain breeds naturally lean into it more — Labs especially tend to have strong toy motivation. For my crew: 🔴 Padfoot’s favorite toy = the red Kong Frisbee ⭕ Ginny & Arly’s favorite toy = the rubber rings ⚽ Griz’s favorite toy = a ball The goal isn’t to force one reward — it’s to use what your dog finds most rewarding to make training extra fun! 👇 Your turn: What’s your dog’s favorite toy, and will they work for it? 🐾