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Martinismom · 04-30-2013, 04:46 AM

So I have read on here that Cheerios are a good puppy treat (which is awesome I had no idea and got a box

I also bought these natural mini size dog biscuits from Petsmart that are made with peanut butter , apples, carrots and molasses by Old Mother Hubbard brand. So here goes my questions ; first off has anyone used those natural dog biscuits before or heard of any problems with them before I start giving then to my puppy when I get her Friday ; second my plan was to use the Cheerios to give her as a reward when she uses her pee pad and then break the dog biscuits in Half and use though when we start her daily training (sit,stay, leash training etc) is this a good idea ? I figured we'd be giving many treats throughout the day for potty training so the Cheerios would be a healthier option. And maybe I'm just crazy and over worried about this all

lol. Any input on your experiences would be great, thanks !

spiritwings1202 · 04-30-2013, 04:51 AM

We use cheerios for treats or their kibble. I very rarely give a dog treat unless it is vegetables or fruit just bc of the calories. Both my dogs love vegetables

carabell · 04-30-2013, 04:56 AM

If you are crazy guess what so am I LOL I am so worried about everything I feed gizmo & mercy, reading lables, seeing where things are made, just worried I will feed them something I shouldn't LOL. I am pretty new to this also but I am sure others will be able to give you some great advice!! Congratulations on your new baby!!

pstinard · 04-30-2013, 05:29 AM

I'd be concerned about the calorie content of the dog biscuits--you don't want your Yorkie to chow down on them at the expense of eating its regular dog food. Cheerios are probably low calorie, and I hear that lots of people use them for training. I use the Pet Botanics mini training reward that have 1/2 calorie each, from Petsmart. Bella loves them.

Martinismom · 04-30-2013, 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by pstinard

I'd be concerned about the calorie content of the dog biscuits--you don't want your Yorkie to chow down on them at the expense of eating its regular dog food. Cheerios are probably low calorie, and I hear that lots of people use them for training. I use the Pet Botanics mini training reward that have 1/2 calorie each, from Petsmart. Bella loves them.

Thank you, I will look at those next time I am there! I don't want Martini to become a double Martini! Lol

Maya56 · 04-30-2013, 05:39 AM

I give Maya cheerios when she uses the potty pad and she loves them. She will mock pee and pretend I give her one. I also used them when I was teaching her to sit, come and stay.

Dukie Baby · 04-30-2013, 06:57 AM

Cooper loves his Cheerios as well. He also loves apples and cooked veggies. I also check the labels on anything that I give him, and when in doubt, will ask the ladies here before feeding him anything.

Teegy · 04-30-2013, 08:42 AM

Personally I don't agree, I wouldn't feed my dog a horrid or unnatural treat so I would avoid giving them something that contains:
Here are the ingredients for the Cheerios (based on a Canadian label):
Whole Grain Oat
Corn Starch
Sugar and/or golden sugar
Salt
Trisodium phosphate
Calcium carbonate
Monoglycerides
Tocopherols
Wheat starch
Annatto
Vitamins & Minerals: Niacinamide, Calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, folate, iron

Teegy · 04-30-2013, 08:43 AM

try giving your dog cooked chicken or turkey for treats instead

sganow · 04-30-2013, 09:04 AM

Another good treat that has worked great for us as training treats are Zuke's Mini Naturals. My dogs loved them, especially the chicken flavor.

Nancy1999 · 04-30-2013, 09:13 AM

We used Cheerios because they are tiny and a whole cup is only 100 calories, so that would make each Cheerio less than a calorie. Regular dog treats are just too big. If you are going to be doing intensive training, it's good to use a high value treat or something they really love, during the learning phase. During the reinforcement phase, you can often just use regular kibble. I used Cherrios for housebreaking training and also as rewards during grooming for being so patient with their mama.

Lovetodream88 · 04-30-2013, 10:37 AM

Callie would only eat the mother Hubbard puppy bones when she was a puppy. Make sure whatever treat you buy is not made in china and not a Purina treat.

Magnus · 04-30-2013, 10:51 AM

My suggestion is to keep an eye on them while you give them certain treats. With their sensitive digestive system, some treats don't go down so well. Magnus does fine with any treat but Zoey would either have diarrhea or vomit with certain ones.

If you want to go more natural, one of the easier "recipe" I use is to buy raw chicken liver from the grocery store, boil, cut them to little pieces and freeze them.

04-30-2013, 04:46 AM	#1
Martinismom Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Gulf breeze, fl, us Posts: 80	Puppy treats question So I have read on here that Cheerios are a good puppy treat (which is awesome I had no idea and got a box I also bought these natural mini size dog biscuits from Petsmart that are made with peanut butter , apples, carrots and molasses by Old Mother Hubbard brand. So here goes my questions ; first off has anyone used those natural dog biscuits before or heard of any problems with them before I start giving then to my puppy when I get her Friday ; second my plan was to use the Cheerios to give her as a reward when she uses her pee pad and then break the dog biscuits in Half and use though when we start her daily training (sit,stay, leash training etc) is this a good idea ? I figured we'd be giving many treats throughout the day for potty training so the Cheerios would be a healthier option. And maybe I'm just crazy and over worried about this all lol. Any input on your experiences would be great, thanks !

04-30-2013, 04:51 AM	#2
spiritwings1202 Pixie and Daisy Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: CT USA Posts: 2,680	We use cheerios for treats or their kibble. I very rarely give a dog treat unless it is vegetables or fruit just bc of the calories. Both my dogs love vegetables __________________ Proud Mom of Daisy and Pixie

04-30-2013, 06:57 AM	#7
Dukie Baby Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 104	Cooper loves his Cheerios as well. He also loves apples and cooked veggies. I also check the labels on anything that I give him, and when in doubt, will ask the ladies here before feeding him anything. __________________ Cooper and Maria -- we love and miss you, Dukie

04-30-2013, 09:04 AM	#10
sganow YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Van Alstyne, TX Posts: 854	Another good treat that has worked great for us as training treats are Zuke's Mini Naturals. My dogs loved them, especially the chicken flavor. __________________ Maggie (RIP), Ginger (RIP), Lilly (RIP), Bella (RIP), Saleen, Bailey, Bridget, Lucy

04-30-2013, 09:13 AM	#11
Nancy1999 I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 25,396 Blog Entries: 2	We used Cheerios because they are tiny and a whole cup is only 100 calories, so that would make each Cheerio less than a calorie. Regular dog treats are just too big. If you are going to be doing intensive training, it's good to use a high value treat or something they really love, during the learning phase. During the reinforcement phase, you can often just use regular kibble. I used Cherrios for housebreaking training and also as rewards during grooming for being so patient with their mama. __________________ NancyJoey Proud members of the CrAzYcLuB and YAP! ** Just Say No to Puppymills – Join YAP! Yorkshire Terrier Club of America – Breeder Referrals

04-30-2013, 04:56 AM	#3
carabell Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: MN Posts: 80	If you are crazy guess what so am I LOL I am so worried about everything I feed gizmo & mercy, reading lables, seeing where things are made, just worried I will feed them something I shouldn't LOL. I am pretty new to this also but I am sure others will be able to give you some great advice!! Congratulations on your new baby!!

04-30-2013, 05:29 AM	#4
pstinard YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Urbana, IL USA Posts: 3,648	I'd be concerned about the calorie content of the dog biscuits--you don't want your Yorkie to chow down on them at the expense of eating its regular dog food. Cheerios are probably low calorie, and I hear that lots of people use them for training. I use the Pet Botanics mini training reward that have 1/2 calorie each, from Petsmart. Bella loves them.

04-30-2013, 05:39 AM	#6
Maya56 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Yuma, AZ Posts: 25 Blog Entries: 9	I give Maya cheerios when she uses the potty pad and she loves them. She will mock pee and pretend I give her one. I also used them when I was teaching her to sit, come and stay.

04-30-2013, 08:42 AM	#8
Teegy Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 2,631	Personally I don't agree, I wouldn't feed my dog a horrid or unnatural treat so I would avoid giving them something that contains: Here are the ingredients for the Cheerios (based on a Canadian label): Whole Grain Oat Corn Starch Sugar and/or golden sugar Salt Trisodium phosphate Calcium carbonate Monoglycerides Tocopherols Wheat starch Annatto Vitamins & Minerals: Niacinamide, Calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, folate, iron

04-30-2013, 08:43 AM	#9
Teegy Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 2,631	try giving your dog cooked chicken or turkey for treats instead

04-30-2013, 10:37 AM	#12
Lovetodream88 Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md Posts: 23,249	Callie would only eat the mother Hubbard puppy bones when she was a puppy. Make sure whatever treat you buy is not made in china and not a Purina treat. __________________ Taylor My babies Joey, Penny ,Ollie & Dixie Callie Mae, you will forever be in my heart!

04-30-2013, 10:51 AM	#13
Magnus Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 3,192	My suggestion is to keep an eye on them while you give them certain treats. With their sensitive digestive system, some treats don't go down so well. Magnus does fine with any treat but Zoey would either have diarrhea or vomit with certain ones. If you want to go more natural, one of the easier "recipe" I use is to buy raw chicken liver from the grocery store, boil, cut them to little pieces and freeze them.