Ditch the Bowl: How to Train Your Dog with Food Rewards

Send us a text Welcome to this episode of the Sexier than a Squirrel podcast, the podcast that brings you real-life dog training results, and sometimes human training ones too! In this episode, Lauren is teaming up with Pro Dog Trainer and expert on all things dog, the amazing Sam, who is back to chat about the benefits of using your dog's food allowance each day to achieve your training goals, reinforce good behaviour and provide your dog with more enriching experiences. We call it Ditch the Bowl and the benefits are positively endless! Join us as we explore the simplicity and effectiveness of ditching the traditional dog bowl to harness the rewarding value of your dog’s daily food and turn mealtimes into powerful bond-boosting training opportunities! Lauren and Sam share easy-to-follow tips and real-life success stories, and break down the science behind why this method works wonders with insights into : 🐾 What Ditch the Bowl is and why it works. 🐾 How to adapt and make Ditch the Bowl work for you. 🐾 Why ditching food bowls is beneficial for dogs of any age or breed. 🐾 Practical ways to use your dog's daily food for training rewards and reinforcement. 🐾 Real-life examples of how Ditch the Bowl promotes more effective learning. 🐾 How to make Ditch the Bowl work with raw, fresh, kibble, or any diet. 🐾 Why ditching your dog’s food bowl makes training more successful and enjoyable. Lauren and Sam also share an honest discussion about living with dogs that fight over food or don’t get along and how management, training and Ditch the Bowl can help everyone coexist. Plus they've got tips, tricks and tales from their own dogs’ training routines, demonstrating how this method can address behavioural challenges and improve overall dog management while using your dog’s daily meals to intake to instil calmness, focus, confidence, better behaviour and more joy in everyday life. Grab your FREE Ditch the Bowl eBook(s) today, packed with strategies to enhance your training, enrich your dog's life and make them a happier, healthier dog today! Plus, whip up nutritious, tasty treats for next-level training and enrichment with The Amazing Recipe Book , FREE from our friends over at Devon Dogs! Whether you're a seasoned trainer looking to enhance your skills, a dog parent Support the show If you’re loving the podcast, you’ll love our NEW Sexier than a Squirrel Dog Training Challenge even more! Get transformational dog training today for only £27! Want even more epic dog training fun and games and solutions to all your dog training struggles? Join us in the AbsoluteDogs Games Club ! https://absolutedogs.me/gamesclub Want to take your learning to the next level? Jump into the games-based training membership for passionate dog owners and aspiring trainers that know they want more for themselves and their dog - Pro Dog Trainer Club! https://absolutedogs.me/prodogtrainerclub And while you’re here, please leave a review for us and don’t forget to hit share and post your biggest lightbulb moment! Remember, no matter what struggles you might be facing with your dog, there is always a game for that!