I need help with treats!!!! - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Buddy-licious · 05-01-2007, 11:25 AM

Buddy has always LOVED getting treats. But he has grown tired of the ones I have been using.

I went to Petsmart & Petco today and I was so confussed. There are so many to pick from. I use the treats to reward for pottying outside, coming when called, obeying commands, etc... So I figured my YT friends could suggest some yummy treats for my little guy! So please share with me what your little ones like as treats!!!!!!!!

Rocco'sMom · 05-01-2007, 12:04 PM

My little Rocco is bored of his treats too.

I was using the beggin strips and cherrios, but instead of eating them he just plays with them.

I also would like to know what other treats to consider because Rocco is starting his Polite Puppy class in 2 weeks!

Thanks!!!

-E

biewerlover · 05-01-2007, 12:19 PM

For training I use the little turkey or chicken baby hotdogs (gerbers?). The only problem is I have to wash my hands right away!! I also use a treat that I found at Pet Smart that they love, but I am at work and I can't think of the name, they are soft and little. When training it is important to a have a treat that is small and soft. Reason is if you choose a harder treat during training then the dog stops to munch on the treat and looses track of the training! I try to use more natural treats on a daily basis (carrots, cherrios etc) and then more special treats when we are learning something.

Kathy

LoveMyGirlz · 05-01-2007, 01:33 PM

We like freeze dried liver treats the best

Also, they go crazy for Wellness snacks too....they are kind of like a jerky in many flavors...

Vinnie's Mom · 05-02-2007, 03:43 AM

You can get Old Mother Hubbard at Petsmart, they were the smallest ones I could find for my puppy, i still break them in half, they come in many different flavors!

autumn star · 05-02-2007, 03:47 AM

How about carrots and apples!!!! Mine love them.

yorky4ME · 05-02-2007, 05:05 AM

Natural Balance rolls! You have to cut them up in cubes but I swear i have not met a doggie that didn't LOVE this stuff. But I keep a counter full and fridge just for different treats. Some of my babies are really picky so I have to change it up. Pupcorn... they like... and twisted cheese and beef sticks!

Mycean · 05-02-2007, 05:44 AM

Have you tried Charlee Bears treats from Trader Joes? You can also get them from the website I believe, CharleeBear.com. They are tiny, non messy, all natural and only three calories a treat, perfect if you have a tiny Yorkie. Zoey thinks they are the best thing going and hasn't gotten tired of them (or gained weight!) in five years. Good Luck! Mycean & Zoe :-)

Erin · 05-03-2007, 02:11 PM

Charlee Bears are awesome and are 3 calories. We LOVE Cloud Star's Buddy Biscuits. They make an "itty bitty" for Loki and a "chewy" for Sammy.

WesleyandMaddie · 05-03-2007, 08:25 PM

Wesley loves Zukes Mini Natural chicken treats. I don't feel bad giving them to him either because they are healthy.

P-did · 05-03-2007, 11:21 PM

Boil some chicken breast, break into bits. Any Yorkie will go crazy for it!

Amanda7 · 05-05-2007, 05:30 PM

My boys love the Canidae Snap biscuits. You can break off the size biscuit you want for the size of your dog. They come in Chicken and Lamb/Rice. Snickers is very picky but he flips out for his snap biscuits!

robbin · 05-07-2007, 04:27 AM

Believe it or not, my Yorkie, Mugzy, loves Purina Cat Chow!! He used to always eat it when we first got him, so I had to put it on the counter for our two cats so he would eat his own food. Now I use it for treats, and the small size is great so he doesn't get filled up quickly. One or two little pieces and he's happy!

P.S. This is my first post on YorkieTalk

MEMPHIS · 05-08-2007, 11:08 AM

Robbin

Believe it or not, my pup likes carrot, small pieces of grapes, and other fruits and veggies in small pieces !!!!

We are on a health food kick, so I try to make sure I can read and understand all the Ingredients before I give him anything!!!

That goes for his snakes, dry food, ice cream and drinks.

I don't go over board with the diet, but I want him to be healthy!!
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starleneo · 05-08-2007, 12:16 PM

Mine likes "Talk to Me " treats they have a minty flavor to them and low on fat. They are small shaped like a bone and soft. We get them at Pet Smart they only get them when I am leaving the house. Or after bath time.

05-01-2007, 11:25 AM	#1
Buddy-licious Donating YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Charlotte,nc Posts: 1,976	I need help with treats!!!! Buddy has always LOVED getting treats. But he has grown tired of the ones I have been using. I went to Petsmart & Petco today and I was so confussed. There are so many to pick from. I use the treats to reward for pottying outside, coming when called, obeying commands, etc... So I figured my YT friends could suggest some yummy treats for my little guy! So please share with me what your little ones like as treats!!!!!!!! __________________ Rhonda, Buddy-licious and Sammie

05-01-2007, 12:04 PM	#2
Rocco'sMom Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 49	My little Rocco is bored of his treats too. I was using the beggin strips and cherrios, but instead of eating them he just plays with them. I also would like to know what other treats to consider because Rocco is starting his Polite Puppy class in 2 weeks! Thanks!!! -E __________________ Rocco's Mom

05-01-2007, 01:33 PM	#4
LoveMyGirlz Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 1,908	We like freeze dried liver treats the best Also, they go crazy for Wellness snacks too....they are kind of like a jerky in many flavors... __________________ God Bless our troops R.I.P. Sweet Lexxi Girl - you were taken too soon, we love you always Vixxen ,Truffles , Gemma Lexxi and their mommy Trina- Girls Rule!

05-02-2007, 05:44 AM	#8
Mycean YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: CA Posts: 6	Zoe will do anything for these! Have you tried Charlee Bears treats from Trader Joes? You can also get them from the website I believe, CharleeBear.com. They are tiny, non messy, all natural and only three calories a treat, perfect if you have a tiny Yorkie. Zoey thinks they are the best thing going and hasn't gotten tired of them (or gained weight!) in five years. Good Luck! Mycean & Zoe :-)

05-03-2007, 02:11 PM	#9
Erin Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chicago Suburbs Posts: 3,306	Charlee Bears are awesome and are 3 calories. We LOVE Cloud Star's Buddy Biscuits. They make an "itty bitty" for Loki and a "chewy" for Sammy. __________________ Erin, Sammy & Loki Sewing patterns and tutorials @ www.dogundermydesk.com

05-01-2007, 12:19 PM	#3
biewerlover YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: wisconsin Posts: 272	For training I use the little turkey or chicken baby hotdogs (gerbers?). The only problem is I have to wash my hands right away!! I also use a treat that I found at Pet Smart that they love, but I am at work and I can't think of the name, they are soft and little. When training it is important to a have a treat that is small and soft. Reason is if you choose a harder treat during training then the dog stops to munch on the treat and looses track of the training! I try to use more natural treats on a daily basis (carrots, cherrios etc) and then more special treats when we are learning something. Kathy

05-02-2007, 03:43 AM	#5
Vinnie's Mom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: PENNSYLVANIA Posts: 767	You can get Old Mother Hubbard at Petsmart, they were the smallest ones I could find for my puppy, i still break them in half, they come in many different flavors!

05-02-2007, 03:47 AM	#6
autumn star Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Long Island Posts: 6,095	How about carrots and apples!!!! Mine love them.

05-02-2007, 05:05 AM	#7
yorky4ME Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 605	Natural Balance rolls! You have to cut them up in cubes but I swear i have not met a doggie that didn't LOVE this stuff. But I keep a counter full and fridge just for different treats. Some of my babies are really picky so I have to change it up. Pupcorn... they like... and twisted cheese and beef sticks!

05-03-2007, 08:25 PM	#10
WesleyandMaddie I Love My Stinkers Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Alameda, CA Posts: 791	Wesley loves Zukes Mini Natural chicken treats. I don't feel bad giving them to him either because they are healthy.

05-03-2007, 11:21 PM	#11
P-did Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Mountain View, CA Posts: 35	Boil some chicken breast, break into bits. Any Yorkie will go crazy for it! __________________ It's all about the clicker. Our-Turn.Com www.clickersolutions.com

05-05-2007, 05:30 PM	#12
Amanda7 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern New York Posts: 1,307	My boys love the Canidae Snap biscuits. You can break off the size biscuit you want for the size of your dog. They come in Chicken and Lamb/Rice. Snickers is very picky but he flips out for his snap biscuits! __________________ Snickers & Baxter Until one has loved an animal, part of their soul remains unawakened.

05-07-2007, 04:27 AM	#13
robbin Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Pottstown, PA Posts: 111	Believe it or not, my Yorkie, Mugzy, loves Purina Cat Chow!! He used to always eat it when we first got him, so I had to put it on the counter for our two cats so he would eat his own food. Now I use it for treats, and the small size is great so he doesn't get filled up quickly. One or two little pieces and he's happy! P.S. This is my first post on YorkieTalk

05-08-2007, 11:08 AM	#14
MEMPHIS Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Carolina Posts: 22	Robbin Believe it or not, my pup likes carrot, small pieces of grapes, and other fruits and veggies in small pieces !!!! We are on a health food kick, so I try to make sure I can read and understand all the Ingredients before I give him anything!!! That goes for his snakes, dry food, ice cream and drinks. I don't go over board with the diet, but I want him to be healthy!! </IMG> __________________ http://www.dogster.com/dogs/527400

05-08-2007, 12:16 PM	#15
starleneo YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: central Illinois Posts: 322	Mine likes "Talk to Me " treats they have a minty flavor to them and low on fat. They are small shaped like a bone and soft. We get them at Pet Smart they only get them when I am leaving the house. Or after bath time.