what is a good puppy treat? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Debr · 06-01-2005, 08:25 PM

It's time to start Dixie with some basic training. She almost has her sit down. I think with some motivation she will be jumping hoops in no time. What is a healthy, bite sized dog treat you folks use?

For Older small breeds, and large dogs I use hotdog pieces -which I think would upset Dixies belly, string cheese pieces-I think would constipate her. She is so tiny I am not sure what to give her so I am looking for something that is yummy for her without causing issues with her belly. Not any people food. The only thing I've come up with is her food-but that isnt very motivating she gets that all the time.

LvMyYorki · 06-01-2005, 08:38 PM

Mine love the Bil-Jac treats. They are made of liver and they are soft so you can just break off them into smaller pieces. They are also reasonable priced.

Marie · 06-01-2005, 09:07 PM

Thank you for the info on the treats. Im also looking for new and healthy treat. I will try Bil Jac.

lily's mom · 06-01-2005, 09:10 PM

I use Authority Liver treats. They are soft and I can brake off little bits. She loves them.

LvMyYorki · 06-01-2005, 09:11 PM

when you go to buy them they are sold in a little teeny mikl carton or a med sized bag..... let me just say,,, you may as well buy the bag bc that carton was gone in a week! I got mine at Petsmart and they have them at PetSupermarket too!

Stitches29 · 06-01-2005, 11:04 PM

Debbie, your baby is adorable. Her and Maggie could almost pass for siblings. I know this is probably a bad treat, but I use the baby size goldfish crackers. She only get about 4 a day. She is now 14 weeks old and sits, down, bang-bang and crawls down pat. I give her a 1/4" tiny,tiny piece of American Cheese for a PP treat. She gets that when she comes back into the house from doing her business.

Prissy012899 · 06-02-2005, 04:32 AM

I use natural balance roll for treat.. cut a thin slice and chop into tiny pieces. Mine love it.

debi_s · 06-02-2005, 04:37 AM

I have been using Honey Nut Cheerios,,,,They like them and will follow commands well.....('fairly well').

They are easy to stick a few in a pocket and have handy when I want to reward them quickly.

I also started using a clicker...I'm not really following the "clicker training" method completely...but I wanted to have "SOMETHING" that would get their attention FAST in case one gets out the front door towards the road....I use the clicker 'suddenly....for no reason....' ....and just say "COME"....just to get their attention...then I give them a tiny, small bite of cheese (they love the cheese).

I like the other ideas....I will look for the Bil Jac and others next time i'm in PetSmart.....mine never liked any of the 'hard' treats.

DiOrGiRLy · 06-02-2005, 05:59 AM

My puppy loves chunks of string cheese and the Snyder's of Hanover Pretzel Pieces in cheese flavor or snausages, they come in a bacon fire hydrant, beefy mailman, and chessy bone shapes. He loves cheese!

Ilovebaby · 06-02-2005, 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by LvMyYorki

Mine love the Bil-Jac treats. They are made of liver and they are soft so you can just break off them into smaller pieces. They are also reasonable priced.

Baby loves these tooo... Good luck with training!

chewysmom · 06-02-2005, 06:25 AM

Chewy loves Pro-Treat beef liver treats. They are great and there are absolutely no additives or junky by-products. You can cut one cube into a bunch of tiny pieces and use that throughout the day.

SoCalyorkiLvr · 06-02-2005, 06:26 AM

I use the Authority Liver treats and the Bil Jac but I am on a hunt for the yogurt drops! I also use the natural balance roll sometimes.

Debr- Clicker training is the way to go. I used that method on my westie and my poodle and they still come, without fail, to that clicker!!

second wind · 06-02-2005, 06:27 AM

The Biljac liver treats as recommended above are Heidi's favorite.

S/W

rrosenberry · 06-02-2005, 06:29 AM

I also use Honey Nut Cheerios, or Kix cereal.. they are not too filling, but he still Loves them,, and a box lasts for ages!

eroar2 · 06-02-2005, 06:32 AM

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06-01-2005, 08:25 PM	#1
Debr Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 86	what is a good puppy treat? It's time to start Dixie with some basic training. She almost has her sit down. I think with some motivation she will be jumping hoops in no time. What is a healthy, bite sized dog treat you folks use? For Older small breeds, and large dogs I use hotdog pieces -which I think would upset Dixies belly, string cheese pieces-I think would constipate her. She is so tiny I am not sure what to give her so I am looking for something that is yummy for her without causing issues with her belly. Not any people food. The only thing I've come up with is her food-but that isnt very motivating she gets that all the time. __________________ Debbie's Ark Dixie Zoie,Angel,Joker & Zak Feline friends: Chachi & Sammy

06-01-2005, 08:38 PM	#2
LvMyYorki Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 1,181	Mine love the Bil-Jac treats. They are made of liver and they are soft so you can just break off them into smaller pieces. They are also reasonable priced. __________________ Tara, Tino & Diva Bunny Diva Bunny: http://www.dogster.com/?141104 Rudolph Valentino: http://www.dogster.com/?76963

06-01-2005, 09:07 PM	#3
Marie Mom loves Gucci Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: New York City Posts: 6,427	Thank you for the info on the treats. Im also looking for new and healthy treat. I will try Bil Jac. __________________ Huggies, Gucci and Marie http://www.dogster.com/?132187 "I have been egged"

06-01-2005, 09:10 PM	#4
lily's mom Lily Loves Maximus Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Missouri Posts: 2,633	I use Authority Liver treats. They are soft and I can brake off little bits. She loves them. __________________ Lily and Dawn

06-01-2005, 09:11 PM	#5
LvMyYorki Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 1,181	when you go to buy them they are sold in a little teeny mikl carton or a med sized bag..... let me just say,,, you may as well buy the bag bc that carton was gone in a week! I got mine at Petsmart and they have them at PetSupermarket too! __________________ Tara, Tino & Diva Bunny Diva Bunny: http://www.dogster.com/?141104 Rudolph Valentino: http://www.dogster.com/?76963

06-01-2005, 11:04 PM	#6
Stitches29 My Little Magwad Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 1,739	Debbie, your baby is adorable. Her and Maggie could almost pass for siblings. I know this is probably a bad treat, but I use the baby size goldfish crackers. She only get about 4 a day. She is now 14 weeks old and sits, down, bang-bang and crawls down pat. I give her a 1/4" tiny,tiny piece of American Cheese for a PP treat. She gets that when she comes back into the house from doing her business. __________________ "My Furkids" Maggie, Molly and Meme...

06-02-2005, 04:32 AM	#7
Prissy012899 YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northeast Georgia Posts: 251	I use natural balance roll for treat.. cut a thin slice and chop into tiny pieces. Mine love it. __________________

06-02-2005, 04:37 AM	#8
debi_s YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Upstate S.C. Posts: 309	I have been using Honey Nut Cheerios,,,,They like them and will follow commands well.....('fairly well'). They are easy to stick a few in a pocket and have handy when I want to reward them quickly. I also started using a clicker...I'm not really following the "clicker training" method completely...but I wanted to have "SOMETHING" that would get their attention FAST in case one gets out the front door towards the road....I use the clicker 'suddenly....for no reason....' ....and just say "COME"....just to get their attention...then I give them a tiny, small bite of cheese (they love the cheese). I like the other ideas....I will look for the Bil Jac and others next time i'm in PetSmart.....mine never liked any of the 'hard' treats.

06-02-2005, 06:25 AM	#11
chewysmom My Precious Pup Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: New York City Posts: 2,092	Chewy loves Pro-Treat beef liver treats. They are great and there are absolutely no additives or junky by-products. You can cut one cube into a bunch of tiny pieces and use that throughout the day.

06-02-2005, 06:26 AM	#12
SoCalyorkiLvr BANNED! Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,246	I use the Authority Liver treats and the Bil Jac but I am on a hunt for the yogurt drops! I also use the natural balance roll sometimes. Debr- Clicker training is the way to go. I used that method on my westie and my poodle and they still come, without fail, to that clicker!!

06-02-2005, 06:27 AM	#13
second wind Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ontario Posts: 96	The Biljac liver treats as recommended above are Heidi's favorite. S/W __________________ Heidi

06-02-2005, 06:29 AM	#14
rrosenberry & Bailey & Bella Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,164	I also use Honey Nut Cheerios, or Kix cereal.. they are not too filling, but he still Loves them,, and a box lasts for ages! __________________ Rhonda, Bailey, Josie and my angel Bella Rue' "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." ~Anatole France~

06-02-2005, 06:32 AM	#15
eroar2 Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 446	Annie loves PupCorn