I have a problem with my Rylai here. I have been training for almost 2months now and of course, she had learned some few tricks and command. But my problem is that whenever I give a command with no food or something special, she wont listen, she'll just walk around me or go somewhere. But if I have some treats, she will automatically obey my commands. What should I do with this? She's a 5 months old pup.

Please I need your advice on this.
Thanks and God Bless

That is a typical husky behavior. If they don't see the reward in doing something for you, they most likely won't bother, lol. Most dogs will gladly do what is asked, but to a husky it must be worth doing it the first place, otherwise they just won't do it.

What I would suggest starting to do is give a command then treat, give another different command and don't treat, then give another different command and treat again. You can change the sequence as well. So she's listening because you are holding the treats, but she doesnt get one every time. It's showing her that she does not get a treat every time, but you still expect her to obey. It's a start at least

I do what Brooke suggests with Sky (4 1/2m) and it works well for us of course there are odd times when she still ignores me or has a moan about doing it

Ok.. Thank you for the tips
I try it Brooke. Thanks

SkyPlusUs wrote:

I do what Brooke suggests with Sky (4 1/2m) and it works well for us of course there are odd times when she still ignores me or has a moan about doing it

Now that's more like the breed lol

Agreeing with Brooke on this one. Start with a command and always treat, then treat every other time, eventually randomize when she gets the treat and how much of the treat she gets... Eventually, she'll figure it out.