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tndefender · 02-07-2006, 10:21 AM

We have a new 12 week old Yorkie and now that she has settled in to the household I would like to begin training in earnest. What do you all recommend as a treat to use in training? I was thinking of something small (but not too small...choking?) that could be used often. Thanks!

rrosenberry · 02-07-2006, 10:30 AM

Cheerios, work well, not too filling, when ya are given them alot at one time. Bailey loves honey nut.

hunniebunnie · 02-07-2006, 10:32 AM

i use bits of cheese as well as kibbles from sample packs of dog food bunjee doesn't normally get.

Tiger's Mom · 02-07-2006, 10:33 AM

My Tiger is now 4 months old and for our daily routine practice on his tricks, I just give him 1-2 kibbles of his food (Innova Puppy Dog food). In fact, instead of giving him his morning and noon sustenance on a plate, I feed him continuously as he performs his daily tricks. He loves it and will do anything for it . . . for special treats when he is distracted, I give him Natural Choice and they are these soft tiny meats that has the shape of a steak - really cute or Bil-jac liver treats.

Muffie's Mom · 02-07-2006, 11:57 AM

What a good idea! Don't give them the full ration at regular meal so they'll be "hungry" for training! I'll have to remember that!

Tiger's Mom · 02-07-2006, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Muffie's Mom

What a good idea! Don't give them the full ration at regular meal so they'll be "hungry" for training! I'll have to remember that!

Before I got Tiger, I borrowed this book from the Library on owning and raising a puppy and what to do so they grow up healthy loving pets so I practically followed his advise on most everything, including this. This way, we do not overfeed our puppies and end up becoming overweight. . . at the same time, they look forward to this "bonding" time while they learn . . . I must say it has worked well for me!

FirstYorkie · 02-07-2006, 12:31 PM

Works well for us, too! Joey "works" for a good bit of his kibble.

Lexi Rae · 02-07-2006, 12:37 PM

i use honeynut cheerios tooooooooooooooooooo

Muffie's Mom · 02-07-2006, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Lexi Rae

i use honeynut cheerios tooooooooooooooooooo

The 1st question that would come to my mind would be are they not too sugary for the Yorkie since they tend to have bad teeth anyway?

Are you brushing "for sure" after eating those?

Just curious as I am STILL reminding someone to bring Cheerios home for the "girls"! lol

deb4air · 02-07-2006, 02:36 PM

Mini loves Cherrios honey nut ..she dances and spins sits and lays down for a cherrio ..

chattiesmom · 02-07-2006, 06:00 PM

I feed my three home made liver Yorkie Yummies. They are truly Yorkie sized, contain no wheat corn or oats and are irrestible. My three love them and Boo the Boxer is hysterical..... She will take a treat (you can fix at least 4 on the surface of a dime) and chew it up. She swallows milkbone treats, but she chews Yorkie Yummies. How funny can you get.

nanci594 · 09-16-2008, 08:09 AM

Hi everyone! I have been stalking here for a while!! :-)
I have had so many questions and just looking on here has helped me so very much! Thank you!
I have another question...
I have honey nut cheerios in my cabinet. Is it ok to give my 8 week old yorkie those? Is he too young?

And I ordered some treats from one of you wonderful ladies on here. Is he old enough for those? I think they sere chicken treats.

JenniferLeigh · 09-16-2008, 09:53 AM

I buy those small soft treats in various brands/flavours - they are easy to break apart and Lexi will do anything for them.

Breny · 09-16-2008, 10:29 AM

I recommend using "Tasty Rewards" Treats. I sell them on my website. They are small and soft and my dogs go CRAZY over them!

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They’re loaded with proteins, minerals, vitamins and essential fatty acids. And, you’ll find no added chemical preservatives or artificial coloring.

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Originally Posted by tndefender

We have a new 12 week old Yorkie and now that she has settled in to the household I would like to begin training in earnest. What do you all recommend as a treat to use in training? I was thinking of something small (but not too small...choking?) that could be used often. Thanks!

YorkieMother · 09-16-2008, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by nanci594

Hi everyone! I have been stalking here for a while!! :-)
I have had so many questions and just looking on here has helped me so very much! Thank you!
I have another question...
I have honey nut cheerios in my cabinet. Is it ok to give my 8 week old yorkie those? Is he too young?

And I ordered some treats from one of you wonderful ladies on here. Is he old enough for those? I think they sere chicken treats.

Cheerios are just fine as long as your dog does not have a problem with wheat.

Popcorn treat some dogs really enjoy as well.

JL

02-07-2006, 10:21 AM	#1
tndefender Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Germantown, Tennessee Posts: 57	Treats for Training? We have a new 12 week old Yorkie and now that she has settled in to the household I would like to begin training in earnest. What do you all recommend as a treat to use in training? I was thinking of something small (but not too small...choking?) that could be used often. Thanks! __________________ Real Men Yorkies!

02-07-2006, 10:30 AM	#2
rrosenberry & Bailey & Bella Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,159	Cheerios, work well, not too filling, when ya are given them alot at one time. Bailey loves honey nut. __________________ Rhonda, Bailey and Bella "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." ~Anatole France~

02-07-2006, 10:33 AM	#4
Tiger's Mom Donating YT 8000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 9,272	My Tiger is now 4 months old and for our daily routine practice on his tricks, I just give him 1-2 kibbles of his food (Innova Puppy Dog food). In fact, instead of giving him his morning and noon sustenance on a plate, I feed him continuously as he performs his daily tricks. He loves it and will do anything for it . . . for special treats when he is distracted, I give him Natural Choice and they are these soft tiny meats that has the shape of a steak - really cute or Bil-jac liver treats. __________________ Tiger and Annika - official members of THE CRAZY CLUB & PINK CLUB www.mygofetch.com

02-07-2006, 11:57 AM	#5
Muffie's Mom And now Missy's Mom, too! Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: FL Posts: 1,496	What a good idea! Don't give them the full ration at regular meal so they'll be "hungry" for training! I'll have to remember that! __________________ Pat...Mom to Muffie & Missy! Our Photos are HERE Missy on Dogster Muffie on Dogster

02-07-2006, 12:31 PM	#7
FirstYorkie YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: American in London Posts: 1,739	Works well for us, too! Joey "works" for a good bit of his kibble. __________________ FirstYorkie We Love Clicker-Training!

02-07-2006, 10:32 AM	#3
hunniebunnie Follower of Yorkietology Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Cali-fo-nee-ya Posts: 1,325	i use bits of cheese as well as kibbles from sample packs of dog food bunjee doesn't normally get.

02-07-2006, 12:37 PM	#8
Lexi Rae Gina, (Lexi's Mommy) Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: LONG ISLAND,NY Posts: 10,340	i use honeynut cheerios tooooooooooooooooooo __________________ Gina & Lexi CLICK HERE for our Photo Album ...

02-07-2006, 02:36 PM	#10
deb4air Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: new york Posts: 3,168	Mini loves Cherrios honey nut ..she dances and spins sits and lays down for a cherrio .. __________________ Deb and Miss Mini

02-07-2006, 06:00 PM	#11
chattiesmom Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Georgia Posts: 13,379	I feed my three home made liver Yorkie Yummies. They are truly Yorkie sized, contain no wheat corn or oats and are irrestible. My three love them and Boo the Boxer is hysterical..... She will take a treat (you can fix at least 4 on the surface of a dime) and chew it up. She swallows milkbone treats, but she chews Yorkie Yummies. How funny can you get. __________________ *Yorkie Yummies Silk Step-In Harnesses * NapSaks I'll see you at the 3rd Annual International YT Meetup on the West Coast in 2010!**

09-16-2008, 08:09 AM	#12
nanci594 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NY Posts: 23	Hi everyone! I have been stalking here for a while!! :-) I have had so many questions and just looking on here has helped me so very much! Thank you! I have another question... I have honey nut cheerios in my cabinet. Is it ok to give my 8 week old yorkie those? Is he too young? And I ordered some treats from one of you wonderful ladies on here. Is he old enough for those? I think they sere chicken treats.

09-16-2008, 09:53 AM	#13
JenniferLeigh Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Calgary Posts: 194	I buy those small soft treats in various brands/flavours - they are easy to break apart and Lexi will do anything for them.