What treats, specifically, have you tried?
Many dogs dislike biscuit/wheat-heavy treats like dog cookies. My Peke refuses to eat them. I don't blame him. He's a carnivore by nature. So, whenever people tell me their dog doesn't like treats, about 98% of the time, they're referring to cookies, biscuits, etc.
To this day, I've never really seen a healthy dog refuse a fresh piece of boiled chicken, liver, beef, lamb, duck, ham, etc. Have you tried real meat? If not, do it!
Also, re: potty training. Your plan sounds absolutely fine to me. That's how Giselle is potty trained, more or less. I release her into the yard every few hours and bring her back in about 20 minutes later. That's how she was raised at the race track, and that's how she understands potty training at home. No big deal
Re: general behavior: Okay, honestly, your dog sounds perfect. She doesn't wander, she doesn't chew, she isn't hyperactive. She sounds wonderful! However, if you want to engage her in something exciting, consider taking her for a jog or entering obedience/agility/flyball/herding classes. Shelties are awesome awesome dogs. You will go far with her once you understand what does and doesn't motivate her
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