Before you teach a cue, teach this. Whether you’ve brought home a brand-new puppy or a rescued adult dog, the first thing to train isn’t sit, stay, or heel. It’s value for you. 📍 That means becoming the most rewarding part of your dog’s world. 📍 It starts the moment they choose to be near you—without being asked. 📍 I don’t bribe. I don’t lure. I reinforce the right choices when they happen. This is how you build attention, connection, and trust—before any cues. 📌 Save this if you’re bringing