What treats do you give your dog(s) to reward them?

Question

One that's healthy for dogs preferably.

Answer 1

newmans organic treats.they are very healthy.stay away from big brand treats and food. like iams,purina,pedigree

Answer 2

It depends on the dog or puppy I'm training. Some dogs are too food oriented and lose concentration if you hold a treat out for a reward or encouragement, so for those individuals I just use praise as a treat. For others I use small liver treats usually.

Answer 3

Home made treat recipe:
1 Cup Peanut Butter
1 Cup milk
1 Tablespoon Molasses
2 Cups Whole wheat flour
1 Tablespoon Baking Powder

Preheat oven to 375
Mix first 3 ingredients. Combine other two in separate bowl, then combine with first bowl. Knead until blended, and press into ball. Roll out dough on lightly floured surface. Cut out shapes with cookie cutters. Bake on greased cookie sheet for 20 minutes. Cool before serving.

Answer 4

I find that my friend's puppy just adores Freeze-Dried liver treats! They last a long time and you can crumble them up in their food as well. When looking for dog treats, the first or second ingredient should be some sort of meat. Some dogs, like mine, love Peanut Butter as well (but don't give this too often).

Answer 5

Hi!

When I was training my (rescue) dog to be a "good citizen" and teaching the rules of my/our house, I went to the pet store and bought her healthy treats. One that is fabulous is the freeze-dried Liver treats. This all depends on the size of your pooch and how often you want to praise her/him with a cookie. Ask at the shop what to get for training. Here's a pic of my dog and how well she's learned!
http://www.petcentric.com/gallery3.aspx?P=4&S=5&T=2&C=0&OID=20270#V

The very best, hands-down treat that you can give your dog is YOUR approval and praise! Train her/him to come to be rewarded by enthusiastic "Good dog" and hugs/pets, etc. as a reward and they'll keep coming back for more!!!! It comes in handy when you don't have a treat near by- the praise is the treat! Trust me--- it works like a charm :)

Best luck!

Mich

Answer 6

Actually, if you keep your dog on a regular feeding schedule, you can use dog food or puppy food, just a few bits of kibble, for a treat. Or, you can use a toy and reward them by playing fetch. Dogs tend to want whatever you have in your hand, no matter what it is. My dog loves peanut butter!

Answer 7

A good way to train the younger dogs is to keep a water pistol handy. When they do something wrong, give then a shot near the head. The cold water will give then a slight shock and should stop them in their tracks. AT THE SAME TIME GROWL a "NO" at them. It worked for me with a young pup and a 15 year old westy. The westy we use to give raw brocolli and cauliflower florets, easy for him to chew. (he had half his teeth extracted by then) Also for treats, less biscuit as it can make them overweight, I use cut up broccoli stalks and cauliflower stalks as regular treats. The fibre helps their digestive system. The crunchy parts also help to clean their teeth.

Answer 8

I award my dog with treats from Petco. They have a treat bar, and the treats are very healthy for dogs. They are expensive though. I pay almost $3.00 a pound. I only use them for awarding my dog, so they do last for a while. Petco also sells a doggy treat cook book. It really has some awsome recipies in it. Good Luck.

Answer 9

I buy SMACKOS and my dog loves them
there are also dog chocs but I only give them to her occasionally
and also bones usually fresh ones nice and big from the butchers
you can also make your own dog bikkies to give as treats
http://www.serve.com/marbeth/dogbiscuits.html
http://www.gourmetsleuth.com/recipe_dogbiscuit.htm

heres a couple of great sites with recipes you can make

Answer 10

Here's what healthy as treats for dogs or other carnivores:

All items are raw, not cooked. Cooked bones are dangerous.
Frozen raw, meaty bones are great for teething puppies.

Recreation: (no marrow bones, they break teeth)

Cow’s foot
Ostrich tail
Pig’s foot
Pig’s tail


Treats:

Chicken feet (Very high in glucosamine!!)
Eggs: in or out of shell and can be frozen in or out of shell
Frozen blood cubes
Frozen fruit cubes (rarely)
Kong: filled w/ ground green tripe or peanut butter and frozen
Liver: baked or dehydrated
Lung: baked or dehydrated
heart: baked or dehydrated

Lahoma
http://www.ahealthierpet.com

Answer 11

I have organic training treats that are small and softer. A lot of the same principles in choosing a healthy dog food (named meat products high up - no grain) apply in choosing treats.

http://www.dogfoodproject.com/