Q:
What type of treats do you use in the training process? Our puppy
has a hard time with chewing quickly however, it looks like the pups
and dogs on your DVD have an easy time with those happy niblets they
get for doing a great job!
A: We use chicken, turkey, cheddar and mozzarella
cheese, high quality dry treats like "Liver Biscotti," carrots, and
anything else our dogs really like. You can even use dry kibble as a
treat if it's high quality and something your dog really loves. You
can also make some homemade treats. There are several books on the
market that give recipes.
If your dog isn't used to getting a certain food, acclimate the
digestive system by adding a few bits of the new food to his meals
for a few days before using it a lot in the training process.
You want to stay away from most commercial training treats as they
contain corn, wheat, sugar, by-products, artificial colors and
preservatives and aren't very healthy. Also, stay away from greasy
foods and chocolate. Some dogs have allergies or intolerances to
certain foods so monitor for safety.
