I do clicker training with Izzy and for those of you that do you know that you need to have a great treat as a reward.
Problem is most treats are so big and if you have a tiny Yorkie it takes too long for them to eat it once you click. I got these two great recipes from my trainer and Izzy (and all the other doggies) love them so much that I'm sharing with all of you.
TUNA BROWNIES
These training treats are ideal: healthy, they don't crumble, easy to make and handle and doggies love them:
2 cans tuna packed in water (or canned chicken, turkey, mackerel or salmon)
2 eggs
2 tsp garlic powder
1-1/2 cups rye flour (use more as needed to make stiff dough)
1Tablesppon of molasses (optional) but I used
A splash of water if necessary
Mix together, pres flat into a coohie sheet lines with tin foil sprayed with Pam or olive oil. The dough should be about 1/4 inch thick after pressing in the pan.
Bake at 325 degrees for 40 minutes (longer if thicker than 1/4 inch).
After it cools, use a pizza cutter to cut 1/4 inch strips. Put the strips into a Ziploc bag and freeze them. When you need treats take a few out and use scissors to cut as many tiny (1/4 inch square works well) pieces as you need. You will need to refrigerate what you cut up or don't use.
LIVER BROWNIES
Can't get your doggie to pay attention to you??? Try these!!
1 lb. liver or liverwurst
1 packet of Lipton's soup - any flavor (the DRY SOUP MIXES)
2 eggs
1-1/2 cup oatmeal
1-1.2 cup flour
2 tsp garlic powder (NOT garlic salt)
Puree liver in blender. BE CAREFUL. It can get wrapped around the blade and can ruin the motor. If using liverwurst, place in microwave for a minute to soften it up. Add eggs. Add soup mix and garlic...blend some more. Dump mixture into bowl. Add oatmeal, add flour. Mix thoroughly. Grease big pan lightly. Pour mixture in pan and spread to a thickness of about 1/4 inch. Bake 45 minutes at 300 degrees. Allow to cool and cut into 1/4 inch square (use a pizza cutter - works great) and refrigerate or freeze. You can experiment with the amount of oatmeal vs. flour. 1-1.2 cups is a starting point for each.