For my dog: group obedience of one on one

And I'll tell you that one fundamental problem was the giving of treats to get her to do things. I have always told people to praise the dog using their voice and by giving pets and tummy rubs and hugs - no treats except at the end of a practice session (not for every time doggy does it) and no gimmicks like clickers..

Your experience of she only does it when "she knows for sure we have treats" is exactly what happens. One day you forget the treat, and the next time, the dog figures hey, they broke the deal so why should I do it unless I know I'm going to get something.

There is the whole fad out there of "give doggy a treat if they do what I want and lets bribe them into good behavior." DUMB DUMBER AND DUMBEST!!

So what do you do the day they decide they would rather chase the rabbit than come when called and get the treat for comiing, eh?

You have to train a dog by positive/negative - positive = praise, pets and hugs for obeying and negative = if you don't obey, I will make you and trust me, you don't want to go there because it will cost you,so choose my dear doggy. Works on people too - how much would you obey the speed limit if there wasn't the risk of a ticket?

What is with this "dominance method of ignoring her"?? That is some book the dog never read. Get down and pretend to eat from her dish.!! We already know that you are not the alpha by having to hand over food so she will decide to do something. She is the one in control and the head of the pack - not you.