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How can I train my dog if they're not interested in food? That's a question I'm often asked, and before we get to the how, we need to look at the why! A dog not really wanting to take food is something I've experienced from time to time. I'm covering the top ten reasons why a dog might have low food drive and not be motivated by training treats as a reinforcer. 

In this episode you’ll hear:

• About my experiences with dogs not interested in food.
• Why singleton puppies might have low food drive.
• The impact of a dog’s anxiety or fear.
• Why highly stimulated or over aroused dogs might not take treats.
• That a dog’s disinterest in food might be a sign of pain or discomfort.
• About the importance of good food hygiene for dogs.
• The impact of too little activity on a dog’s food drive.
• Why to consider your dog’s value for the treats you are using.
• What’s important about the way you are presenting treats to your dog.
• How overfeeding dogs can lead to disinterest in training treats.
• A test to try, but consult with your Veterinarian first!
• That food refusal can become a reinforced behavior for dogs.

Resources:

1. DogsThat YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/dogsthat
2. Podcast Episode 179: Help For Dogs Refusing Treats: Case Study With Training Plan - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/179/
3. Podcast Episode 90: Premack, Dog Training and Transfer of Value - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/90/
4. Podcast Episode 218: Puppy Development Stages And Your Dog’s Behavior - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/218/
5. Podcast Episode 191: Get Your Dog To Calm Down With This Common Sense Protocol For Relaxation - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/191/
6. Podcast Episode 203: Reactive, Unmotivated and Fearful: Finding Resiliency For This! Beyond Dog Training Part 1 - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/203/
7. Podcast Episode 204: Dog Behavior And Diet: Recovery For This! Beyond Dog Training Part 2 - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/204/
8. Podcast Episode 252: The Raw Feeding Guide To Training Your Dog With All Forms Of Treats - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/252/
9. YouTube Video: 15 Ways To Exercise Your Dog - https://youtu.be/SsQY6nm6E30
10. Podcast Episode 92: Avoid This Big Mistake When Feeding Your Dog - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/92/
11. Watch this Episode of Shaped by Dog on YouTube - https://youtu.be/binkDaVM_1c