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ddavis6326 · 01-18-2009, 06:56 PM

What are the best treats for training?

newproudmom · 01-18-2009, 07:27 PM

i use those begging bacon strips. Charlie loves them. However b/c he is small, i break it into little tiny pieces. One regular piece last me 3 days.

QuickSilver · 01-18-2009, 08:13 PM

I'm currently using "Paws Gourmet Soft Training Treats", Kickin' Chicken flavor.

I just checked the ingredients and they include Oat flour, so they may not be for everyone.

I think you can pretty much use anything for a training treat, as long as it tastes as good or better than the dog's regular food. It should be small enough that the dog can quickly eat it and won't fill up before the training session is over. You should also keep in mind how much of the treat your dog is likely to consume during the training session: too much fiber or fat could upset the dog's stomach, too much in general may make your dog fat or make him pickier at meal times.

I used to take a slice of meat from my lunch sandwich and cut it into little bits. I've heard of people using apples, carrots, green beans, cheerios, turkey, chicken, roast beef, hot dog bits, cheese, and even the dog's regular meal. Some people feed part or all of their dog's daily kibble during a training session.

Ashley V · 01-18-2009, 08:18 PM

I used Nature's Recipe Training Treats a lot and Zuke's Mini Naturals.

I don't think there is one thing better than the other... it mainly depends on the taste of your dog.

Nancy1999 · 01-18-2009, 08:24 PM

We do a lot of training so I use his regular food.

MeAndMyOlivia · 01-18-2009, 08:26 PM

I love the Yorkie Yummies that yt member chattiesmom sells - they are tiny so consuming too many is not a worry, they have a cool crunchie sound

and Olivia just loves them!

abock · 01-18-2009, 08:49 PM

I have spent a lot of money trying to find a treat my puppy would eat for training. Come to find out...she LOVES cheerios. The plain ones. They are absolutely wonderful(and inexpensive), and OK by my vet.

Dougal&Little · 01-19-2009, 02:03 AM

QuickSilver's advice is perfect.

My guys will work for just about anything at home even their dinner kibbles -- but they draw the line at celery.

But I have to upgrade the treats for high distraction times like agility training with lots of dogs around.

Keep it fun and short training sessions. Like during the ads on TV.

chachi · 01-19-2009, 03:51 AM

Mine like Zukes treats, Yorkie yummies and yoqurt drops

Katamami29 · 01-19-2009, 06:10 AM

I used Nature's recipe and Lil bill in the past. But when I took Mia to puppy classes the trainner gave her some of her treats and after that she did not want my treats anymore. I had to ask the trainer what was she using because my treats were not motivating her at all anymore.

Well now I use Pet botanicals (beef and Rice) Its really food and comes in a big sausage looking thing. I cut it into pieces and put it in a zip bag. It has to be put in the fridge after you open it. Mia goes crazy and she would do anything to get a piece of her new treats.

Good luck finding a treat that your baby likes.

Marlene & Mia

01-18-2009, 06:56 PM	#1
ddavis6326 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North Carolina Posts: 183	Training treats What are the best treats for training?

01-18-2009, 08:13 PM	#3
QuickSilver Thor's Human Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 5,929 Blog Entries: 31	I'm currently using "Paws Gourmet Soft Training Treats", Kickin' Chicken flavor. I just checked the ingredients and they include Oat flour, so they may not be for everyone. I think you can pretty much use anything for a training treat, as long as it tastes as good or better than the dog's regular food. It should be small enough that the dog can quickly eat it and won't fill up before the training session is over. You should also keep in mind how much of the treat your dog is likely to consume during the training session: too much fiber or fat could upset the dog's stomach, too much in general may make your dog fat or make him pickier at meal times. I used to take a slice of meat from my lunch sandwich and cut it into little bits. I've heard of people using apples, carrots, green beans, cheerios, turkey, chicken, roast beef, hot dog bits, cheese, and even the dog's regular meal. Some people feed part or all of their dog's daily kibble during a training session. Last edited by QuickSilver; 01-18-2009 at 08:17 PM.

01-18-2009, 08:18 PM	#4
Ashley V ♥ Chip ♥ Smokey ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Leesburg Posts: 3,835	I used Nature's Recipe Training Treats a lot and Zuke's Mini Naturals. I don't think there is one thing better than the other... it mainly depends on the taste of your dog. __________________ ~~ Chip ~~ Smokey ~*~ My heart is wrapped around their little paws Karley Marissa born 1/20/12 weighing 8 lbs 11 oz and 21.5 inches long

01-18-2009, 08:24 PM	#5
Nancy1999 I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 25,396 Blog Entries: 2	We do a lot of training so I use his regular food. __________________ NancyJoey Proud members of the CrAzYcLuB and YAP! ** Just Say No to Puppymills – Join YAP! Yorkshire Terrier Club of America – Breeder Referrals

01-18-2009, 08:26 PM	#6
MeAndMyOlivia YT Addict Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 414	I love the Yorkie Yummies that yt member chattiesmom sells - they are tiny so consuming too many is not a worry, they have a cool crunchie sound and Olivia just loves them! __________________ Terri and Olivia (R.I.P. my sweet little girl)

01-18-2009, 07:27 PM	#2
newproudmom YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: banning, ca Posts: 435	i use those begging bacon strips. Charlie loves them. However b/c he is small, i break it into little tiny pieces. One regular piece last me 3 days.

01-18-2009, 08:49 PM	#7
abock Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Erie Posts: 46	I have spent a lot of money trying to find a treat my puppy would eat for training. Come to find out...she LOVES cheerios. The plain ones. They are absolutely wonderful(and inexpensive), and OK by my vet.

01-19-2009, 02:03 AM	#8
Dougal&Little Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: New Zealand Posts: 944	QuickSilver's advice is perfect. My guys will work for just about anything at home even their dinner kibbles -- but they draw the line at celery. But I have to upgrade the treats for high distraction times like agility training with lots of dogs around. Keep it fun and short training sessions. Like during the ads on TV. __________________ Dougal (card carrying member of the Teapot Club) & Dixie (aka Evil Wee) Dougal's Facebook Dixie's Facebook

01-19-2009, 03:51 AM	#9
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	Mine like Zukes treats, Yorkie yummies and yoqurt drops __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

01-19-2009, 06:10 AM	#10
Katamami29 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bronx, New York, USA Posts: 124	I used Nature's recipe and Lil bill in the past. But when I took Mia to puppy classes the trainner gave her some of her treats and after that she did not want my treats anymore. I had to ask the trainer what was she using because my treats were not motivating her at all anymore. Well now I use Pet botanicals (beef and Rice) Its really food and comes in a big sausage looking thing. I cut it into pieces and put it in a zip bag. It has to be put in the fridge after you open it. Mia goes crazy and she would do anything to get a piece of her new treats. Good luck finding a treat that your baby likes. Marlene & Mia