Trainers frequently rely on high-value treats like hot dogs and pieces of jerky to motivate their pups during training sessions. Unfortunately, such treats can be high in calories and cause digestive upset; therefore, it is wiser to search for healthier options.
Looking for organic or natural treats with short ingredient lists containing no artificial preservatives or additives is best. Also choose smaller-sized treats appropriate to the weight of your puppy.
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Liver Chews
Healthy puppy training treats are key in keeping your pup’s attention during training sessions. High-value treats like liver chews are an ideal way to sustain training momentum and reward them for their efforts, but also look out for small, bite-sized treats which don’t require too much chewing time, which could distract from the task at hand.
Choose a high-quality chew like Crumps’ natural beef liver mini trainers as low-cal treats that are easy for puppies to chew on. Made with one ingredient and no preservatives added for extra freshness!
Try Stewart’s free-dried salmon, chicken liver or kangaroo liver chews instead for optimal nutrition and lower fat content than baked treats. Made in Australia by Stewarts Petcare Australia. these treats provide optimal nutrient balance as well as an easier teething solution and promote a healthier coat and skin condition in puppies!
Beef Chews
Beef chews offer an irresistibly tasty treat that’s low in calories – perfect for training sessions! Made of baked and completely digestible beef pizzles (straight or braided), beef chews provide long-term chew satisfaction to satisfy your pup’s natural chewing instincts.
Mechanical action of chewing tough chews like bully sticks is proven to aid your pup’s dental health by naturally scraping away gum line and plaque build-up, and should only include chews without additional fillers and chemicals for his safety.
Freeze-dried chews provide long-term treats by locking in nutrients and flavor, satisfying puppy’s cravings with various flavors. Vital Essentials duck nibs offer an ideal chicken-free solution to those suffering from allergies and digestive issues; their ingredients include duck bone, organ meat by-products and herring oil. Snack21 fish chew has an eye-catching strong odor to encourage pickier dogs to stay focused during training sessions.
Grain-Free Biscuits
Grain-free biscuits make an excellent reward, but they’re especially beneficial for dogs with sensitive stomachs or allergies. These treats typically feature minimal calories and use ingredients you know and trust – such as chickpea flour in this case). Three Dog Bakery offers this sweet potato version which many dogs love while dental chews from Virbac can reduce plaque without chemical treatments or harsh ingredients.
These soft and chewy bites are great for puppies and senior dogs who have tooth or joint issues, since they contain high protein levels with minimal fat, as well as natural ingredients that make it easy for digestion.
Chippin offers this treat made from wild-caught silver carp and nutrient-dense sweet potato to produce an ecologically sustainable treat. Made in the US and grain free/gluten free, it makes an excellent option for dogs with food allergies or sensitivities since there are no meat by-products or fillers, plus low calories intake.
Veggie Dental Chews
Dental chews for dogs can serve multiple functions; not only as training rewards, but also to combat tartar build-up and promote healthier gums. Chippin offers veggie dental chews powered by Spirulina (a vegan blue-green alga), that are low calorie and contain prebiotics for improved digestion.
These treats offer high value when training your pup, lasting longer than other perishable treats such as hot dogs or jerky pieces. Furthermore, they’re easy to break into small pieces for training purposes.
These soft training chews from Rocco and Roxie use a meat-free formulation rich in Omega-3 fatty acids and DHA to support cognitive development in puppies. In addition, no meat by-products were used during production. With only 4 non-perishable ingredients listed and no meat by-products present, these non-perishable treats are an ideal reward during crate training and passing time in your puppy’s kennel; you could also use these as incentives for positive behaviors like coming when called; perfect training rewards for puppies who love chewing!
