what to use for training treats? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

ladyj · 01-15-2008, 04:12 AM

My little Chihuahua, Kozanna, does not like cheerios. She also doesn't like yogurt, cottage cheese, or pumpkin, all of which are good for digestion. I hope she eventually develops a taste for those. I am very careful about what she eats because she is so small (4 lb). I need something she likes to give her when she comes to me or does other good things, something that won't upset her tummy. I free feed her Wysong Synorgon food and she likes it and eats good. I will try using the Wysong kibble as treats, but would like some other ideas. What do some of you use that won't upset small tummies or cause them to gain lots of weight?

Ladymom · 01-15-2008, 04:25 AM

I have to watch Lady's treats, too, since she is a diabetic.

My favorites are Charlee Bear, Liver Biscotti and the sweet potato mini Buddy Biscuits.

ladyj · 01-15-2008, 05:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Ladymom

I have to watch Lady's treats, too, since she is a diabetic.

My favorites are Charlee Bear, Liver Biscotti and the sweet potato mini Buddy Biscuits.

Thanks. I will look for those.

chachi · 01-15-2008, 05:13 AM

I found a great treat that my dogs love and they are called Yummy Chummies. They are made from Alaskan Salmon. I found them at Petco

txrosegirl · 01-15-2008, 05:22 AM

i also use the mini soft buddy biscuits (the bacon cheese flavor) ... that way i can break them into very small pieces and they are still happy

as an extra special treat, i also use AFS green beef tripe (ick lol) but i swear those two will do anything for that

.. i expect them to be doing advanced calculus soon

grayxie · 01-15-2008, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by chachi

I found a great treat that my dogs love and they are called Yummy Chummies. They are made from Alaskan Salmon. I found them at Petco

I have those too, the boys seem to like them but be prepared for the "fishy" smell when you open the bag. Yorkie Yummies are excellent for training, Chattiesmom makes them. They are made with beef liver, brown rice, eggs, and they come in bite size pieces. I also use itty bitty buddy biscuits chewy and hard.

TatumsMom · 01-15-2008, 06:37 AM

I was going to say Charlee Bears also but if she doesn't like Cheerios, she might not like these. We will be getting some Yorkie Yummies from Chattiesmom soon and from what I understand they can be cut to even smaller pieces to be used for training. They've gotten rave reviews so far on YT!

chachi · 01-15-2008, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by grayxie

I have those too, the boys seem to like them but be prepared for the "fishy" smell when you open the bag. Yorkie Yummies are excellent for training, Chattiesmom makes them. They are made with beef liver, brown rice, eggs, and they come in bite size pieces. I also use itty bitty buddy biscuits chewy and hard.

Yes there definitely is a fishy smell when you open the bag. Mine love them though and they are healthy

Ellie May · 01-15-2008, 06:48 AM

Have you tried bits of boiled white meat chicken?

Gracie2006 · 01-15-2008, 07:12 AM

Gracie loves Simon and Huey's soft training treats. Holly and Gracie both love cheese and Pup Peroni. Yorkie Yummies are popular as well but crunchy treats tend to be distracting when training.

lizziepooh_1 · 01-15-2008, 10:12 AM

Tia has a few favorites for training.

Usually, I use Ceaser's dry kibble. I will give her 1 bit each time she does a command correctly.

I sometimes use Benny Bullie's freeze dried liver snaps, that I break into tiny pieces. These are "smellier" so they're great when she's a little distraced in class or on a walk.

For training to potty outside I would use pupperoni, but only a piece about 1 inch long....no more.

Also, Yorkie Yummies that are sold by Chattiesmom (i think) are great!

I know that not all of my choices are the healthiest, but they are not the mainstay of her diet, and I limit how much I use them in a day.

bjh · 01-15-2008, 11:49 AM

My babies are crazy about the Natural Balance Lamb and Rice dog food roll. Every night a bedtime I slice and cut up in small pieces some of this. It makes wonder treats and it is more economical than buying little bags of treats. A 4 lbs chub is about $9 at Petco. I keep it in the refrigerator after opening it and just use a little each night. Mine also love steamed broccoli and sweet potatoes as treats.

domesticated08 · 01-15-2008, 12:05 PM

I use the treats I make..2 jars chicken, beef, or veal and 1 cup wheat germ Bake 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes..Gus LOVES them...

domesticated08 · 01-15-2008, 12:06 PM

AND they stay soft in a ziplock bag in the frig...

01-15-2008, 04:12 AM	#1
ladyj YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Oliver Springs, TN Posts: 662	what to use for training treats? My little Chihuahua, Kozanna, does not like cheerios. She also doesn't like yogurt, cottage cheese, or pumpkin, all of which are good for digestion. I hope she eventually develops a taste for those. I am very careful about what she eats because she is so small (4 lb). I need something she likes to give her when she comes to me or does other good things, something that won't upset her tummy. I free feed her Wysong Synorgon food and she likes it and eats good. I will try using the Wysong kibble as treats, but would like some other ideas. What do some of you use that won't upset small tummies or cause them to gain lots of weight? __________________ Sammy Yorkie, Lacy & Cosmo Bichon http://members.aceweb.com/LadyJ/

01-15-2008, 04:25 AM	#2
Ladymom Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 2,618	I have to watch Lady's treats, too, since she is a diabetic. My favorites are Charlee Bear, Liver Biscotti and the sweet potato mini Buddy Biscuits. __________________ http://www.myladysdogbows.com/ High Quality Handmade Bows for the Pampered Pooch

01-15-2008, 05:13 AM	#4
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 22,521	I found a great treat that my dogs love and they are called Yummy Chummies. They are made from Alaskan Salmon. I found them at Petco __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

01-15-2008, 05:22 AM	#5
txrosegirl ruled by my furkids! Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: dfw, texas Posts: 1,140	i also use the mini soft buddy biscuits (the bacon cheese flavor) ... that way i can break them into very small pieces and they are still happy as an extra special treat, i also use AFS green beef tripe (ick lol) but i swear those two will do anything for that .. i expect them to be doing advanced calculus soon __________________ ~ lyn ~ proud mommy to gino, bentley and miss buffey

01-15-2008, 06:37 AM	#7
TatumsMom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: TX Posts: 1,805	I was going to say Charlee Bears also but if she doesn't like Cheerios, she might not like these. We will be getting some Yorkie Yummies from Chattiesmom soon and from what I understand they can be cut to even smaller pieces to be used for training. They've gotten rave reviews so far on YT! __________________ ~ Angie

01-15-2008, 06:48 AM	#9
Ellie May YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 5,913	Have you tried bits of boiled white meat chicken? __________________ Crystal and Ellie May

01-15-2008, 07:12 AM	#10
Gracie2006 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 3,952	Gracie loves Simon and Huey's soft training treats. Holly and Gracie both love cheese and Pup Peroni. Yorkie Yummies are popular as well but crunchy treats tend to be distracting when training. __________________ I love my precious girly girls Gracie Mae and Holly Rose! Gracie Wuvs Bailey! Proud member of the YT Gracie Girls!Democrats rule in 2008! Go Obama!

01-15-2008, 10:12 AM	#11
lizziepooh_1 YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ottawa Posts: 361	Tia has a few favorites for training. Usually, I use Ceaser's dry kibble. I will give her 1 bit each time she does a command correctly. I sometimes use Benny Bullie's freeze dried liver snaps, that I break into tiny pieces. These are "smellier" so they're great when she's a little distraced in class or on a walk. For training to potty outside I would use pupperoni, but only a piece about 1 inch long....no more. Also, Yorkie Yummies that are sold by Chattiesmom (i think) are great! I know that not all of my choices are the healthiest, but they are not the mainstay of her diet, and I limit how much I use them in a day. __________________ Hope in a jar: Where there is hope there can be faith; where there is faith miracles can occur. Liz and Tia

01-15-2008, 11:49 AM	#12
bjh Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Warren, Texas Posts: 2,606	My babies are crazy about the Natural Balance Lamb and Rice dog food roll. Every night a bedtime I slice and cut up in small pieces some of this. It makes wonder treats and it is more economical than buying little bags of treats. A 4 lbs chub is about $9 at Petco. I keep it in the refrigerator after opening it and just use a little each night. Mine also love steamed broccoli and sweet potatoes as treats.

01-15-2008, 12:05 PM	#13
domesticated08 Lovin' every minute Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,132	I use the treats I make..2 jars chicken, beef, or veal and 1 cup wheat germ Bake 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes..Gus LOVES them...

01-15-2008, 12:06 PM	#14
domesticated08 Lovin' every minute Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,132	AND they stay soft in a ziplock bag in the frig...