Question about dog collars and treats... not neccasarily related?

Question

I recently(4 days ago) got a black lab puppy he wont stop scratching his collar he cont. does it all day i don't know what to do. any suggestions?
I did take him to the vet he doesn't have flea's or any other obvious problems.
My other question is i can't find a treat my six month old lab likes i have tried lots of different treats but idk what to do i don't give him human food but i have heard hot dogs work is there something that might be better/less perservatives i could give him?

Answer 1

You can try just a nice cooked strip of chicken, beef, or liver. The treats they sell at stores are like bringing your dog to McDonalds. What kind of collar do you give their dog. If its nylon, then I don't know the problem, but if its a chain, its because they hurt your dog and sometimes give them scars.

Answer 2

With the collar, most puppies arent necessarily use to collars. you should get a collar that is very light weight for about a month until he gets use to it. He will destroy the collar so try not to get one he will hurt himself on. I suggest an all natural light weight collar that has a plastic "click". not a buckle at first. After the first month, then you can change it to what you would like. With the treats, there is a company called DOGWELL. (at least i think thats what it is called) Its an organic all natural treat that contains nothing but dehydrated chicken breast. The make it in different kinds- Vitality (vitamins a and e) Mellowmutt (lavendar and hops) they also have happy hips (glucosomine and chondroitin) Happy Heart, and Breathies. Go with Vitality. It seems to be the most responsive. You can not get it at a grocery store or petco type store. You need a shop that sells good quality food too. I do not think i have yet to meet a dog who hasnt liked these treats. They are sold at the store i work at, and are sooo healthy. They are long strips but they are soft enough to break into small pieces. Great as a training aid too. good luck with your new puppy!

Answer 3

As a breeder of Jack Russell Terriers some dogs adapt real well to a collar and some don't. The scratching is just a signal that he is annoyed and try putting it on him for a few hours taking it off at night and then putting it back on. Treats aren't really necessary for dogs. However, try getting him dog biscuits and using them as treats periodically. There are some good ones. Hot dogs are not great for dogs just like people. Also I haven't had or known of a dog yet that didn't like peanut butter(but don't give him a lot) of he will get fat. There are peanut butter flavored biscuits on the market. Good Luck

Answer 4

How loose is the collar? Many dogs just need to become accustomed to wearing something around their neck. You should be able to slip 2-3 fingers under it (depending on how large your hands are.)
For treats use TINY bits of cheese, or cooked chicken. My dogs like baby carrots, apple bits, and cantaloupe as well.
To make hot dog treats, first use chicken or turkey franks (less fat)
Slice the hot dog lengthwise into quarters, then crosswise into 1/4" long pieces. You will end up with a bunch of bits the size of a pencil eraser.

Answer 5

M puppy also had the same problem. He would scratch the collar until it was completely ruined. The best thing to do is just pay extra money and get a leather collar. He might still scratch at it but it won't tear up.

Answer 6

Collar - its possible he is just adjusting to the collar but you could try a rolled leather collar.
Treats -try dried beef or lamb liver, or dried chicken breast. Sold at most pet stores or can be ordered on-line at www.drsfoster&smith. Fosters & Smith have quite a selection of dried meat treats. Doggy jerky. Can buy in 1 lb. containers for a decent price.
Human food - apples, bananas, cooked or can carrots, sweet potatoe. If you are ambitious make small peanut butter balls with plain rice krispies- keep refrigerated
Any of these would be hard for him to turn down and all are nutritious!

Answer 7

Your puppy probably isn't used to wearing a collar. Use one when you are training, but around the house use a scarf or a loose piece of fabric until he gets used to it, then switch over gradually.
If you are using the small pieces of food as a training tool I wouldn't worry about the small amount of preservatives because you are giving him very small pieces. You could use small pieces of beef or chicken, but if the treats are just for giving to him be happy he doesn't like it as you will not have a fat dog.

Answer 8

My dog has also had this problem. Getting a leather collar would help. But, I got this protective collar, and within 3-4 days they stop scratching completely.

Hope i can help!

Answer 9

Be sure it fits him well & he'll adjust. As for treats, I've been giving mine Waggin Trail Chicken Jerky. It's made of chicken only, no dyes, preservatives or any other junk. I also give mine pig ears, works good for teething pups, & rawhide sticks.
Congrats on the new addition!

Answer 10

as far as the collar he should get use to it.
as far as treats boil up some chicken breast and cut into small pieces.
This is also a good food if he should get sick to his stomach.