mabr Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Ok so Im about to start the serious training routine with my new springer. He knows the word TREAT in a big way. Has learned Sit, Shake, Stay, and goes to his kennel good every night or when needed during day time but we have a ways to go. Im going to start training him on a leash and want to see what others are using for treats. All my current treats are to large for training IMO and want other options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd Caswell Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Go get a few packs of cheap hot dogs, cut them up into small 1/4" pieces, thats what we use for the puppy training, a hot dog goes along ways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bottomdweller Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Zukes, or biljac little bitesdogs love em hot dogs work well Im just to lazy to cut em up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LatLong Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 I used Zukes when my dog was small. Now I use Red Barn or Natural Balance meat logs and dice them up. I'm clicker training so there is a high rate of reinforcement and since these are dog food I don't have to give him full rations of his kibble. I dice the food to about the size of my index finger nail and that seems to work well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSP4ME Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 I buy calf liver and dehydrate it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leechlake Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 I've always looked in the pantry and found some small snack the kids had in there.Goldfish work, break wheat thins into small pieces, crackers etc. Use some common sense, I pick things as bland as possible. Jalepeno Doritos wouldn't make the cut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fr0sty Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 I use small pieces of cheese or if I just made a batch of veni jerky, I used some of the small raw trim pieces I take off when cutting the meat up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nofishfisherman Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 It depends on the dog, just find something he really likes and that has a high reward value to him.We have used hot dogs in the past but when I'm out working with the dog for awhile I don't like how slimy the bits of hot dog get after a little while. We've actually found that carrots work great for our dog. I just cut them up into small little chunks. Only trouble is that when I'm cutting carrots for dinner I'll sometimes see the dog behind me going through all the commands looking for one that will get him a carrot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glock Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 +1 on the carrots! Dogs always have loved them and low on calories. glock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mabr Posted January 17, 2013 Author Share Posted January 17, 2013 Carrots huh, never heard of that, I'll give it a try.I want something i can put in back pocket that wont get squishy, Ive seen a few videos and they carry it in back pocket so I was assuming it had to be some sort of a hard treat that wasnt to big. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nofishfisherman Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 You can also get a small treat bag that clips to your belt or pocket. Thats what I use as it ensures I don't forget a chunk of carrot in my pocket for a few days.For some reason my dog loves veggies, I'm guessing its partly because thats one of the only treats he's ever gotten. I use carrots for training but I'll also give him a big chunk of broccoli stock to chew on at times. He's also a fan of cauliflower and brussel sprouts. In the summer if I find pea pods that got a little over ripe I'll give those to the dog as well. He carries them off and lays down and opens up each pod and eats the peas out from inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunker Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 I like using the dried yam treats they sell commonly now. Pretty healthy, and are "dried" but still bendy enough to tear the strips into smaller pieces as you train. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gspman Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Hotdogs cut up or Bil-Jac Liver Treats is what I've used in the past. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyhl Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 We use different dog food. One of our dogs is not treat motivated when she works but they both respond to Orijen kibble.It's better for them and they like it. High protein and lower calories than treats. A small 1lb (?) bag goes a long way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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