What are healthy treats that I can give my dog?

Question

I wanted to know what are some people foods that I can give my dog that would be a healthy treat. So far I have given her apple slices ( with no core or seeds) and carrots. Are there other fruits/ vegetables or other foods that I might already have in the fridge or pantry that dogs really like that I could try giving her?
If I were to buy a packaged treat for her what brand is healthy?
(note: my dog tends to like things that are chicken flavored or that are meaty and does not seem to like sweeter treats, like things that are peanut butter flavored)

Answer 1

I am like others and am scared to give any store produced treat to my dog... I have been giving the mother hubbard treats because all the ingredients are all natural. Also, not all the time but I give my dog hot dog treats. You take a turkey frank and cut it in half long ways then cut them up in little pieces that almost look like triangles. Microwave them for about 7-8 minutes depending on your micro and then they because crispy delicious treats. I always blot them with a paper towel when they are done... My dog will do any trick for the hot dog treat :)

Answer 2

Just don't use anything with Wheat Glutin right now, or them soft chewy type things, like the doggie bacon, greenies, denta bones, etc. Some dogs love vege's like carrots or fruit -apple pices..no seeds or seed removed, or you can use bits of cooked ( steamed or boiled ) meats, no spices & not fried, also do a search, there are many recipes for animal treats & I have a site on my profile for making healthy treats & homemade foods too. Cooked BEEF bones are OK for chews, NEVER cooked chicken/ poultry/bird or pork bones tho !! Take Care :)

Answer 3

Fresh Carrots: This may sound silly but I train on (1) "Carrot Chips".... slices of carrots (2) Carrots... baby carrots or finger sized pieces of carrots (3) "Carrot Bones".. larege, whole carrots... and I actually use those names when teaching my dog or giving commands... for example working on Sit, Stand, Lay Down, Stay, Heel.. I say "Want some Carrot Chips? Let's do some work" with an enthusiastic voice & wriggly, happy doggie & I work... and each & every day that the doggie has been basically a "good dog" or has done something extrodinary (like going to the vet or being perfectly behaved for a week)... I say "I bet you you would like a Carrot Bone... you were so good at the vet / you have been so good all week" and "Carrots" are given at the end of most days unless a "Carrot Bone" is given instead

Frozen Green Beans... snapped pieces are great in place of & giving variety to "Carrot Chips" in the above example

Homeade Doggie Biscuits... you can create them with all kinds of stuff... whatever else I use, I always add garlic and a little sulpher to give an extra-umphh to flea/tick/heartworm preventative

Peanut Butter - always put this on crackers or toast or something because a dog just like a person can choke on peanut butter when it doesn't have something else to help it along

Rawhides: I love to use twists & retreiver rolls.... the size depends on the size of the dog & they type of chewer (I've got one that goes thru the 12inch long by 3 inch diameter retreiver rolls in less than 2 hours... not even that big of a dog @ only 50 pounds but a very aggressive chewer)

For agressive chewers, I keep some kind of chew on hand at all times & make it available at all times... it helps to keep an agressive chewer out of trouble for chewing things they shouldn't have

Not real fond of pig ears...would rather give beef hide than pig hide... seen to many digestion problems from pig ears.... but if it works for you and your dog, then by all means go with it. Kong toys are also good

Depending on the dog, sometimes "Real Bones" can be appropriate... like BBQ rib bones... NEVER any kind of fowl (no chicken, duck, pheasant).... if pork, beef, lamb, rabbit, squirrel, etc... then only bones that are round & not sharp or blade-bones

I saw Beef Liver listed above... for some dogs this is fine to use cooked liver.. but in 75% of the dogs I have tried this with, it has caused bad gas problems.. so I just don't use it

Cheese Chunks make a reasonable treat.. the harder the texture of the cheese, the better. Sticky cheese can stay on the tooth & cause oral health problems

I also saw hotdogs... Please, Please, I beg you NO HOT DOGS... Nothing with that much sodium or "junk ingredients" should be used with your dog if you want your dog to be healthy

I have seen real problems with Greenies & Nylabones... so I don't use either of them

My vet also uses chunks of broccoli stems for training & treating his dogs.

Source(s):
Several Generations of my family have raised & trained Field Champions

Answer 4

Well if your interested in training your dog, try Natures Recipe. There specifically mention for training and come in different flavors and kinds. They are really soft so you can break them up if needed. As far as recipes I don't really know, but I do know that don't put soy or rice or corn in the treats because they poop a lot more often than normal. Good luck with your dog! One more thing try greenies, they are safe to eat and can be bought in about 10 dif sizes and they clean doggies teeth! ;) -Zoe

Answer 5

Good question!! I happen to have a bichon frise dog named Jody. He is VERY picky but the dog treats he likes are Purina Alpo Variety Snaps. They are very healthy for your dog, and help keep their teeth clean. Also, there are four different flavors in one box!! Another brand I recommend are Milk bones from the MILK BONE brand. They are biscuits for small-medium dogs and help freshen dogs' breath. They are also crunchy and dogs love them!!

Answer 6

I give my dogs Innova EVO treats, Wellness WellBars, yoghurt, raw eggs, raw chicken, raw or cooked carrots, watermelon, cheese and so on.

Answer 7

Freeze dried beef liver. Doesn't smell and you can keep in your pocket if you're doing a play/training session.

Answer 8

Ever since the recall and animals dying I make my own!

Answer 9

Durian..

Answer 10

I give these to my dog:
http://www.dogswell.com/?title=Happy+Hips