Treat Pouches and Training Treats... What's your favorite?

[KZoppa]

Okay so this is something i've been meaning to do for a while now. This thread is to post your favorite training treat pouches as well as your favorite training treats. Figured this could be beneficial for everyone looking for something new or different.

I'll start...

The treat pouch I like using. It has a belt so you dont have to be wearing a belt or get creative in how you attach it to your waistband. And it also means you can move the pouch itself around easily as necessary. Easy open, easy close and makes it difficult for treat nosey dogs to get into it during training sessions.

Gentle Leader Hinged Dog Training Pouch - Dog Training Supply







Training treats, I actually have quiet a few I like using. Mixes things up and the dogs enjoy it.

Crazy Pet Train-Me Training Reward Dog Treats at PETCO

These come in a couple different flavors, all of which seem to be very agreeable to most dogs i've used them with.





Zuke's Mini Naturals Dog Treats at PETCO


I also like these as well. They too come in a couple different flavors. handy little things!

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And then we have Dognation.... these i actually found through my mentor trainer and the dogs go CRAZY for these things. They're perfect because you can easy tear them into smaller peices as necessary whereas the previous one's i've mentioned are already perfect size for training treats, though i still cut them in half so they last longer and are still rewarding. Dognation treats comes in Beef and Chicken flavors. Only downside is they have to be kept in the fridge when not in use and once opened are fresh for 14 days which isnt bad and if you're anything like I am, you'll go through them long before that 14 days is up.

Chicken Treats | Freshpet




There's a few other training treats I like to use, as well as I'm trying out a couple others before I make a decision on them. If anyone has any other recommendations go for it!!!

Anyone knew to training, remember size matters. When training larger dogs, the training treat should be no large than the size of a pea and naturally smaller dogs need smaller pieces. Happy Training!!


OH, the links posted above are also not necessarily where you have to buy them. You can find most at your local Petsmart or petco or Mom and Pop type pet store, as well as various sources on the internet such as Amazon.com for example.

[Josie/Zeus]

The only treat I use is chicken liver that I dehydrated. The pouch I use is this one:

Amazon.com: Kyjen Outward Hound Jr. Dog Treat 'N Ball Bag, Blue: Pet Supplies

Amazon.com: Kyjen Outward Hound Jr. Dog Treat 'N Ball Bag, Blue: Pet Supplies

[onyx'girl]

I wear a training vest so I can have a tug, balls and treats handy ~ also fits my tracking flag and articles w/ no problems
I use to use a pouch, but it was a pia to get into.
For treats, I use natural balance rolls and string cheese or sometimes will bring TOTW cat kibble if I don't have anything else on hand(my cats don't approve).

[qbchottu]

I use a treat bag but need to get a vest. It's too much of a pain holding everything.
For treats:
boiled chicken, liver, zukes, NB duck and potato rolls, and cheese

[chelle]

I use those training treats, too. For awhile, they were buy two, get one free so I stocked up.

I need a better pouch. I went with the cheap generic one from Petco and it worked fine, but the gathered string thing came out and now it is just open at the top. I do like a pouch with a hook, though. Don't know if I'd like a full belt. I always wear jeans, so easy enough to hook it in. I can see where the belt would be very nice if you had different kinds of pants, though.

[KZoppa]

Jane thanks for reminding me!!! I've been meaning to try the NB rolls too. The dogs seem to really like them but I keep forgetting to get one or two when I'm out. Will have to see if Pepper's has any in stock when i'm at class tomorrow. The vest looks nifty!

[qbchottu]

Originally Posted by KZoppa

Jane thanks for reminding me!!! I've been meaning to try the NB rolls too. The dogs seem to really like them but I keep forgetting to get one or two when I'm out. Will have to see if Pepper's has any in stock when i'm at class tomorrow. The vest looks nifty!

My pet store has these teeny versions of NB food rolls for 50cents so you can try it out before committing to a larger size roll if you wanted to look for that

[onyx'girl]

The vest I linked is not the color I have! I went for the slobber grey/black. But it holds the stuff and washes up great. You could get a fishing vest cheaper, I couldn't find one locally when I was looking though. NB has different proteins so I rotate them, but buy lamb mostly as lamb isn't usually one of the daily food options for my dogs.

[KZoppa]

Originally Posted by qbchottu

My pet store has these teeny versions of NB food rolls for 50cents so you can try it out before committing to a larger size roll if you wanted to look for that

Yeah i've seen those. Those smaller rolls would be perfect actually lol. Definitely going to see if Pepper's carries them. Otherwise I have to deal with Petco or drive up to the Petsmart in Waldorf.

Originally Posted by onyx'girl

The vest I linked is not the color I have! I went for the slobber grey/black. But it holds the stuff and washes up great. You could get a fishing vest cheaper, I couldn't find one locally when I was looking though. NB has different proteins so I rotate them, but buy lamb mostly as lamb isn't usually one of the daily food options for my dogs.

It definitely looks handy. Honestly, i'd rather spend the $110 on that vest than a fishing vest. ick! lol

[TheActuary]

I use this

bag

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... it's pretty good. I'd probably prefer something like Jane's vest but I don't want to spend the $$. For treats I use pet botanic food rolls cut into small cubes. My pup loves it.