Food motivates most dogs, making it an effective way to encourage and reward behavior during training. Keep in mind, however, that dogs may tire quickly of receiving the same treat repeatedly.
These USA-made treats are small and chewy enough for your pet to consume without risk of choking, and contain under three calories each. Plus, there’s even an assortment of flavors – even fish! – available!
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Dry Food
When training your dog in distracting environments, you need something that will hold their interest for an extended period. Dry food treats such as jerky, freeze-dried liver or plain boiled chicken can all do just the trick and are also easy to transport because they contain no perishable ingredients.
Consider using some of your pet’s daily kibble as a high-value training treat. Just measure out a small portion and use it during training sessions with clicker and treat pouch.
Cheese training treats make an excellent, low-odor reward. Consider products such as Zuke’s Mini Naturals or Lick You Silly Savory Beef Bites as they contain high-quality proteins produced in the USA while giving back through animal shelter donations. They’re also suitable for dogs that suffer from food allergies.
Peanut Butter
Peanut butter is one of the most beloved training treats, and for good reason. Packed full of protein and essential vitamins like E, magnesium, iron and selenium – not to mention supporting heart health while having minimal impact on blood sugar – peanut butter offers ample nutrition for maximum training success!
Homemade nut butters typically consist of just roasted peanuts that have been ground into a smooth paste with honey or other sweeteners to provide flavoring, making these varieties less processed than their commercial counterparts and often offering superior taste and texture for dogs.
Parents typically opt for smooth/creamy varieties of peanut butter to avoid any potential choking hazards, although chunky/crunchy versions are also available. When selecting peanut butter for their children under 4 years, make sure that it contains only peanuts with no additional ingredients added in. Nut allergies are prevalent while peanuts present a potential choking hazard as well.
Apples
Apples are one of the world’s most beloved fruits, widely consumed and easily transportable. Year round availability makes apples one of the best sources of dietary fiber, vitamin C, potassium folate and phytochemicals such as quercetin and catechin for health benefits.
Studies demonstrate the benefits of apples for improving digestion and immune health, and contain polyphenols – plant compounds with antioxidant properties linked with reduced risks for heart disease, diabetes and cancer.
Apples contain soluble fiber which is known to help lower blood cholesterol levels by binding with it and excreting it from the body. Excess cholesterol reduces blood flow which decreases oxygen supply and increases heart disease risks, making apples an effective tool in fighting such risks.
Treat Pouch
Treats can make all the difference for any dog training session. Offering high-value treats as motivation or encouragement helps create an engaging learning experience, and using a pouch enables trainers to quickly access them while keeping them out of sight from hungry pups.
The ideal treat pouches are easy to open, close, and keep their treats secure when closed. Some designs feature zippered or hinged openings; others use drawstring openings. Furthermore, others feature magnetic closures or are made specifically to clip onto waistbands directly.
RUFFWEAR 3599-025 Treat Trader is an ideal product to offer easy accessibility with one pull of a tab, snaps securely shut and features a waterproof liner to safeguard treats during rainy walks. You can wear this on either your belt or straight to the waistband of pants waistband and even house your clicker/pick up bag for distraction-free training sessions! Additionally, this dishwasher safe device comes in multiple fun colors!
