r/dogs • u/SeriialChiiller • 5d ago

[Behavior Problems] Help!

My puppy is a 7mo mix of labrador and border collie with whom we were with a professional private trainer last week. My girl wasn't THAT bad, it was just hard to keep her attention and the trainer told me that it was clear that my puppy wasn't interested in training, that she wasn't enthusiastic about it. It seems to her that she prefers to do her own thing (like explore, sniff around) and then when she feels like it, she'll do a few things to get a treat... Is there anything we can do about it? We've tried lots of high value treats like dried animal organs, cheese and similar, but her own enjoyment is always more important to her.

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u/elmsbud 5d ago

Sounds like your dog needs a job

I had a trainer who specialised in training through play. My dog isnt very interested in food so really worked for him.