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Training Treats Hi all, Our Howie is 14 weeks old and we just got him 2 weeks ago. I was wondering what treats everyone here uses to train their pups with. I want to make sure he doesn't get overfed! Thanks! |
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Bailey said he prefers Honey Nut...:rolleyes: |
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henry likes zukes mini naturals.....all natural ingredients, and they are really tiny. www.zukes.com you can find them at health food stores, and higher end dog stores (not petsmart or petco) |
we use pedigree training treats. http://www.pedigree.com/dogproducts/...EE+TRAINER.asp |
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it depends on how big your dog. for puppies and dogs in training you can use them as a treat. one cheerio for a sit or any thing you ask them to do. Throughout the day i would give a small handfull every couple hours between feedings to help keep sugar up and as a snack. Dogs really don't know how big the treat is your giving them. They only think 'hey i just got something good to eat.' so don't feel bad if your only giving your dog a couple cheerios, he won't know the difference really. |
It depends on what your training. For some things it's best to use soft treats so they don't have to "stop and chew" too long. For that we use cheese. I cut it up in such ridiculously tiny pieces, that she actually gets very little, even in an hour long training session (which some of our classes have been) Plus, when she's not in the mood, cheese is the only thing that gets her running agility. Also, if your dog has issues with wheat you'll want to stay away from the cheerios. |
my pup didn't eat the Cheerios when i tried. she dropped them on the floor and looked at me like, "You've got to be kidding, where's the good stuff?" LOL. we use the Zukes mini's, too. both my dogs LOVE those. we also have other tiny dog treats we found at a good pet store. peanut butter ones they like a lot, too. luckily we don't have to deal with any allergies.... omega |
only honey nut cheerios works for me |
Thanks everyone! I'm going to give the Cheerios a try today! |
Our pups like this...nutro training bits..super healthy smells good, just like human jerky, only thing, they 2x2 squares we have to cut into tiny bits but our pups will do anything for them....http://www.petco.com/Shop/Product.as...familyID=2522& I also use cheerios, although they do not love it as much and can sometimes spit it out |
milkbone I use the milkbone treats with the red filling. I first crush them up into tiny pieces though. ONE treat can last me a whole day of training! Because she only gets a little bit each time, she always wants more and always wants to do tricks! |
Gimborn Beef Liver Freeze Dried Training Treat for Dogs http://www.carealotpets.com/item-det...00000000001226 We break them up into smaller pieces, then we put them in a tin, & keep it by the back door. When I want Sammy to "come" or reward him for going potty, I just shake the tin (he knows the sound) & he comes running. We don't give him a treat every single time. We keep him guessing. I would say he gets a treat 80% of the time ;) You can get these at Petco, Petsmart, Care-A-Lot, maybe other places too. You can definately order online too. Seems kind of expensive, but we have had the same bucket for at least 4 months. Also he likes Vitakraft Deli Style Treats (Sirloin) also broken up into little pieces. http://www.carealotpets.com/item-detail/?ItemID=4234E |
Just wanted to add that the Gimborn Beef Liver Freeze Dried Training Treat for Dogs only has 1 Ingredient - 100% Beef Liver ... Smells nasty to me, but our dogs LOVE, LOVE, LOVE them!!! The Vitakraft Deli Style Treats (Sirloin) are a less healthy choice, but very yummy to our dogs. And fiinally beware of the Nutro stuff (it's not the healthiest either) |
I'm just going to jump in and echo what a lot of others have already said - CHEERIOS. I had tried some other treats, but they were all large enough that they had to be broken up or cut up for a good training treat size. Cheerios are tiny already, and Bailey loves ANY treat that I've ever tried. I think the praise going with the treat gives it a lot of flavor for most of these babies. |
Nutra Natural Choice I went to Petsmart. My baby has trouble eating the really hard food 'cuz she is only 8 weeks old. A friend of mine who used to work there and raises several dogs told me to buy Nutra natural Choice Food for her because its natural and is the only food that guarantees a healthy coat and skin. So I bought the biscuits which she can't eat cuz they are hard, but they have peanut butter if your baby can eat them. If not they, gave me the treats by the same company. They are long sticks and I cut them into tiny pieces. SHE LOVES THEM, but the training is difficult cuz of her age. |
Research that Nutro stuff, because it isn't that great. The people that work at those stores don't know anything. Look at the long list of ingredients & compare. |
Of course my dogs get them once in a while -- but I really don't like dog treats. I think they are a bunch of junk....... So - when I want to give my pups a treat - training or otherwise - I give them good food and think of it as part of their good healthy food for the day. I use small pieces of chicken, other meats, cheese occasionally, and things like this. They really like them better than dog treats anyway - plus they are good for them. When I have left over meat - etc.. I cut it up into small pieces and throw it into the freezer in a baggie. It's always good to have some on hand. Good luck! Carol Jean |
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