How Proper Rewarding Affects Behavior, Training, and Your Relationship Your dog is looking at you.Sitting.Waiting.You’re holding a treat in your hand. But…is that really a reward? If you think a dog’s reward is just a cookie from the pet shop – we have a problem.And it’s not a small one. What Is a Reward for a Dog, Really? A reward for a dog is anything that makes them want to repeat a certain behavior.Simple? On paper – yes.In real life – people get it wrong all the time. A reward is not a bribe.A reward is not bargaining.And a reward is not just food. A reward is a message.A message…