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Pipersmommy · 03-07-2007, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Yorkieluv

Vitakraft Yogurt Drops are awesome!! My dogs loooove them, and Miko is very picky. He has never liked treats either. Most, he liked for a couple of days, and then didn't like them anymore. After we found out about his liver condition, there are even less treats I can choose from, but he loves these yogurt drops. I found another treat he likes...Green apples!! Peeled, and cut into small pieces. I keep an apple in a baggie in the refrigerator, and cut pieces when I want to give him treats.

I do the same.

TatumsMom · 03-07-2007, 08:09 AM

Tatum's favorite treat is definitely the dried liver treats - sold at WalMart. She only gets those after bath time. Her everyday favorite is the Vitakraft Yogurt Drops. One thing our obedience trainer said about using treats during training is to use something different and highly desirable. Something that during your training session, the dog will do anything for. She didn't recommend your every day treats. During obedience classes, we used a hamburger patty, torn up in very tiny pieces. This is something that Tatum would not normally get. During new "training sessions" at home, like when I was teaching her to catch a small frisbee, I used Cheerios. Since they are so small and not over-filling, you can use quite a few of these during your session. If yours is a puppy, then using the Honey Nut Cheerios is a good idea because puppies generally need the sugar boost.

Hope that helps a little.

Yorkiedaze · 03-07-2007, 08:51 AM

You could make your own useing cook ground liver in them. Also dogs love dried fruits. They love Kix, they love Gerber toddler snacks like the Fruit Chewy that are like gummy bears only a little softer. They love yogurt, cottage cheese, cheese and so on. Too many "real" foods and treats to choose from that is much better for them than all those dog treats that are loaded in things you can't even pronounce and I doubt you would eat.

Yorkieluv · 03-07-2007, 08:58 AM

Cool Pipersmommy! Also, we give Miko a little yogurt after he gets his medicine everyday, It's kind of like his reward for being such a good boy taking his medicine. Plus, it's full of probiotics, which is great for them!

Ozzie'sperson · 03-07-2007, 09:46 AM

Ozzie is a Three Dog Bakery boy all the way.

in addition to itty bitty bones (IDEAL for small breeds) they have "Jump Up and Sit Bits" which are just a bit bigger than kibble. I usually get peanut butter or apple oatmeal.

Here's a link:
http://www.threedog.com/_scripts/Edi...p?CategoryID=2

stedmansmommy · 03-07-2007, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by stedmansmommy

Let me just tell you girl...I have THE PICKIEST dog on THE PLANET when it comes to dog treats, and I MEAN IT! I have bought, LITERALLY, probably 50 different kinds of dogs treats and Stedman (my male Yorkie) will only eat FIVE of them. ONLY FIVE...out of seriously, probably 50 different kinds! Now Tatum (my female Yorkie) is a little piggy and isn't picky AT ALL - she'll eat anything you put in her mouth

The ONLY treats Stedman will eat so far are the following:

Bestro's Chicken Jerky Sticks (the only ingredients are Chicken Breast, and Rice Flour). These are his #1 ALL TIME FAVORITE EVER Treats!!

Waggin' Train Chicken Jerky Tenders (the only ingredients in these are Chicken Breast Fillet, and Seasonings). He really enjoys these too, ALOT!

Purina Chew-eez Carvers (there isn't anything "bad" in these ingredients, but there are more listed in these and I am too lazy to type them all out LOL). He likes both the Chicken and Beef flavor in these, but for some reason Stedman has a thing with "Chicken" and always PREFERS the Chicken flavors over ANY other flavor!

SmokeHouse Chicken Chips - These are a new favorite that he has just discovered about 3 days ago - he loves them!

Just Dog's Gourmet Yogurt Training Treats - I don't know if you have a Just Dog's Gourmet near you (it is a doggie speciality shop that sells fancy schmancy little dog treats, lol...and doggie clothes) - Anyway, he loves these things! And they are made with ALL human grade ingredients that are safe for dogs (and they really ARE good, because I've tried them - YUMM!) lolol

Anyway, just thought I would list some treats for you as my little boy is extremely, EXTREMELY picky when it comes to treats as it sounds like yours is. So for MY Yorkie, I really DON'T have alot of treats to pick from because he just WON'T eat 99% of the ones I offer him I promise you, you name a doggie treat - WE'VE TRIED IT! He just turns his nose up at EVERYTHING except the ones that I have listed. All of these treats are great though - they are his #1 FAVS! (ESPECIALLY the Bestro's Chicken Jerky Sticks!) - and I swear, if STEDMAN will eat these treats listed....ANY dog will! lol

Oops, after reading some of the replies that everyone posted, it dawned on me that I didn't even think to list some things that Stedman likes that AREN'T store bought "doggie treats"

He does LOVE Apples (NO skin on the pieces of course), Bananas, Cottage Cheese, & Boiled Chicken Breast!

TatumsMom · 03-10-2007, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by TatumsMom

Tatum's favorite treat is definitely the dried liver treats - sold at WalMart. She only gets those after bath time.

I had to come back and correct myself! Tatum got a bath this morning and when I went to get her "special after bath treat", I realized that it's NOT dried liver, it's lamb lung pieces..... specifically, Uncle Sam's Natural Lamb Lung Tender Chips..... purchased from Wal-Mart. I think I saw someone mention liver treats and had that in my head when I tried to type lamb lung...lol!

Try them..... Tatum thinks they are da bomb!!!

03-07-2007, 08:09 AM	#17
TatumsMom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: TX Posts: 2,799	Tatum's favorite treat is definitely the dried liver treats - sold at WalMart. She only gets those after bath time. Her everyday favorite is the Vitakraft Yogurt Drops. One thing our obedience trainer said about using treats during training is to use something different and highly desirable. Something that during your training session, the dog will do anything for. She didn't recommend your every day treats. During obedience classes, we used a hamburger patty, torn up in very tiny pieces. This is something that Tatum would not normally get. During new "training sessions" at home, like when I was teaching her to catch a small frisbee, I used Cheerios. Since they are so small and not over-filling, you can use quite a few of these during your session. If yours is a puppy, then using the Honey Nut Cheerios is a good idea because puppies generally need the sugar boost. Hope that helps a little. __________________ ~ Angie

03-07-2007, 08:58 AM	#19
Yorkieluv Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: USA Posts: 7,178	Cool Pipersmommy! Also, we give Miko a little yogurt after he gets his medicine everyday, It's kind of like his reward for being such a good boy taking his medicine. Plus, it's full of probiotics, which is great for them! __________________ Miko 's his Mommy

03-07-2007, 09:46 AM	#20
Ozzie'sperson Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Metro St. Louis Posts: 2,809 Blog Entries: 1	Ozzie is a Three Dog Bakery boy all the way. in addition to itty bitty bones (IDEAL for small breeds) they have "Jump Up and Sit Bits" which are just a bit bigger than kibble. I usually get peanut butter or apple oatmeal. Here's a link: http://www.threedog.com/_scripts/Edi...p?CategoryID=2 __________________ Nicole RIP my sweet boy, Ozzie 1997-2011 http://thisdmnhouse.blogspot.com/

03-07-2007, 08:51 AM	#18
Yorkiedaze My hairy-legged girls Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: lompoc, ca. Posts: 12,228	You could make your own useing cook ground liver in them. Also dogs love dried fruits. They love Kix, they love Gerber toddler snacks like the Fruit Chewy that are like gummy bears only a little softer. They love yogurt, cottage cheese, cheese and so on. Too many "real" foods and treats to choose from that is much better for them than all those dog treats that are loaded in things you can't even pronounce and I doubt you would eat.