Treats are an amazing way to assist you in teaching your dog new things, although they must be backed with other training methods and tools like corrections from a leash and collar. This is why balance in training is crucial, treats are an amazing tool but what happens when you’re in a highly distracting environment and your dog isn’t being responsive to the treats? You’ll need some form of pressure like a (leash &collar) to reinforce what you’re asking thus proving why balance is so important.