I like your dog treats idea. What do you suggest? Bacon? lol
On the other hand, I have to mention that I don't think my aunt treat the dog very well. He always has a rope on him, and he can't leave more than 15 feet from the dog house. They also feed the dog table scrap instead of dog food. What can I say? My aunt won't listen to anyone and she always think she is right. She is a busy business woman. Her maid takes care of the house and the dog. My dad used to walk the dog when he is over there, yes he is friendly to my dad. I can't even attempt to walk him, because he would not only bark but also rush at me every time I go there, he couldn't reach me only because of the rope.
I have to note that the main reason for the rope on the dog is probably because of her last dog. Her last dog disappeared for a very long time (a couple of months), then he came back with a bitch, then they left again for good.