Quote Originally Posted by JRHandler View Post
I practiced "give" a few minutes today. I did it with a low level treat which doesn't generate much guarding, simply to convey the message. Puppy did "trade-up" without incident. I will continue this with low level treats for a while before ever attempting this with one of her more prized treats.
*applauds* That's is EXACTLY what one is supposed to do. Very good! Keep practicing. Eventually, the hard work and practice will pay off.

Also, to segue her from trading up dry food (which is apparently low value to her) to canned food (high value), try coating a ball of canned food with kibble. That way, it's easier to grab from her and less valuable.