Using play as a way to teach your dog some obedience is a great option that should strengthen the relationship with your dog.⁣ ⁣ In this video, I used a play session of ball retrieving to practice some obedience with my cavapoo, Dawson.⁣ ⁣ Many people think food is the only way to motivate a dog, which is simply not the case.⁣ ⁣ My dogs are highly motivated by both food and play, so I use both the motivation of both to teach or reinforce obedience.⁣ ⁣ You may need a leash to start with your dog,