How to get my dog to do tricks without treats & like more toys?

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My 8 year old dog is very stubborn; he won't do a trick without a treat in hand.he knows the trick, bc if I have a treat in my hand he'll do it. I've tried to do the treat sometimes, sometimes not, and it still doesn't work if I don't have the treat in my hand. what do I do?Also, is there any way for him to LIKE toys? The only thing he likes is 1 ball. I think he'd like a squeaky toy if he knew what he was supposed to do with it. I tried moving it around, but he just doesn't get it. Pet's info: Dog | Miniature Poodle | Male | neutered | 13 years old | 13 lbs

Maria DVM · Accepted Answer

Some dogs are so trained with treats that they will not do them without knowing they are going to get one. You can also try it with a piece of kibble in hand so that way he isn't getting anything extra. Some dogs do not play with toys. I would recommend just letting him enjoy the ball that he loves. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

How to get my dog to do tricks without treats & like more toys?

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