Training treat bags - washable?

Rerun · 02-01-2011, 06:22 PM

Stupid question, forgive me.

I have always used regular dog treats and sometimes mixed with a little kibble (taking on the flavor of the treats) in my training treat bags. The little roundish ones that clip onto a belt or pants, etc.

Recently decided to give the elcheapo hot dogs from wally world a shot, cut up into little pieces. Do I need to put them in a little baggie or something and then into the treat pouch? Or wont' the pouch get all gunky and nasty inside eventually growing all sorts of nastiness?

onyx'girl · 02-01-2011, 06:25 PM

I quit using a treat pouch because it would get gunky and hard to access the treats. Where I use to train,there was someone selling fabric washable ones. I now just use a ziplock to store them during transport and throw the treats loose in my training vest, wash the vest.

paulag1955 · 02-01-2011, 06:26 PM

I put messy treats into a sandwich bag before I put them in the treat bag.

Rerun · 02-01-2011, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by onyx'girl

I quit using a treat pouch because it would get gunky and hard to access the treats. Where I use to train,there was someone selling fabric washable ones. I now just use a ziplock to store them during transport and throw the treats loose in my training vest, wash the vest.

Which vest do you use?

onyx'girl · 02-01-2011, 06:36 PM

I have a Gappay vest from Hallmark.Gappay French Vest

I tried to find a good fishing vest(pockets accessibility) but they are almost as expensive as a training vest! If you have a sporting good surplus, maybe check it out for fishing vest...

Good_Karma · 02-01-2011, 07:50 PM

When we had wet treats, we used to use an empty yogurt container placed inside the treat bag. Even nicer if the container has a lid.

wildo · 02-01-2011, 08:13 PM

Rerun- if you have joined the advanced class, you might meet Mimi there. She has two little papillons (Oliver and Samson). She has a training pouch (round one) like you are talking about; it is a pink and black faux fur. I made that pouch for her. I made it by buying a normal one, ripping it apart, and using it as a pattern. I can tell you that of the three that I have ripped apart, those standard pouches (like the ones your trainer sells) are definitely washable. They're just nylon and lining material. I would tumble dry low, though.

wildo · 02-01-2011, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onyx'girl

I have a Gappay vest from Hallmark.Gappay French Vest

I tried to find a good fishing vest(pockets accessibility) but they are almost as expensive as a training vest! If you have a sporting good surplus, maybe check it out for fishing vest...

WOW! That is one serious investment!

Lin · 02-01-2011, 08:23 PM

Your bag is definitely washable, just hand wash it with warm water or throw in the wash with a load on cold and air dry.

My bag has plastic lining that can just be wiped out. Its, uh, seen better days though if you hadn't noticed lmao. I'm thinking about making a new one soon. Or at least doing some repairs to mine.

**MaggieRoseLee** · 02-01-2011, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by paulag1955

I put messy treats into a sandwich bag before I put them in the treat bag.

The treat bags are washable, but I do what paulag1955 does. First put the treats in a ziplock, then the treatbag. Just saves on the laundry.

02-01-2011, 06:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
Rerun Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 5,608	Training treat bags - washable? Stupid question, forgive me. I have always used regular dog treats and sometimes mixed with a little kibble (taking on the flavor of the treats) in my training treat bags. The little roundish ones that clip onto a belt or pants, etc. Recently decided to give the elcheapo hot dogs from wally world a shot, cut up into little pieces. Do I need to put them in a little baggie or something and then into the treat pouch? Or wont' the pouch get all gunky and nasty inside eventually growing all sorts of nastiness?

02-01-2011, 06:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
onyx'girl Crowned Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: SW, MI Posts: 17,611	I quit using a treat pouch because it would get gunky and hard to access the treats. Where I use to train,there was someone selling fabric washable ones. I now just use a ziplock to store them during transport and throw the treats loose in my training vest, wash the vest. __________________ Jane~ Kept by Onyx, Kacie and Gideon v Wildhaus aka Karlo

02-01-2011, 06:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
paulag1955 Knighted Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Western Washington Posts: 2,781	I put messy treats into a sandwich bag before I put them in the treat bag. __________________ Paula Shasta - GSD (4/30/10) RIP Duchess - Shetland Sheepdog (12/25/88 - 2/14/04)

02-01-2011, 06:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
onyx'girl Crowned Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: SW, MI Posts: 17,611	I have a Gappay vest from Hallmark.Gappay French Vest I tried to find a good fishing vest(pockets accessibility) but they are almost as expensive as a training vest! If you have a sporting good surplus, maybe check it out for fishing vest... __________________ Jane~ Kept by Onyx, Kacie and Gideon v Wildhaus aka Karlo

02-01-2011, 07:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
Good_Karma Crowned Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Upstate, NY Posts: 4,103	When we had wet treats, we used to use an empty yogurt container placed inside the treat bag. Even nicer if the container has a lid. __________________ Leah: Newbie dog owner Niko: American Showline GSD 2 1/2 years old Rosa: American Muppet Dog (GSD/Border Collie mix) 3 years old

02-01-2011, 08:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
wildo Knighted Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 3,230	Rerun- if you have joined the advanced class, you might meet Mimi there. She has two little papillons (Oliver and Samson). She has a training pouch (round one) like you are talking about; it is a pink and black faux fur. I made that pouch for her. I made it by buying a normal one, ripping it apart, and using it as a pattern. I can tell you that of the three that I have ripped apart, those standard pouches (like the ones your trainer sells) are definitely washable. They're just nylon and lining material. I would tumble dry low, though. __________________ Willy Pimg - DOB: 2/06, CL1-R, CL1-S, CL1-F, CGC

02-01-2011, 08:23 PM	#9 (permalink)
Lin Knighted Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 3,243	Your bag is definitely washable, just hand wash it with warm water or throw in the wash with a load on cold and air dry. My bag has plastic lining that can just be wiped out. Its, uh, seen better days though if you hadn't noticed lmao. I'm thinking about making a new one soon. Or at least doing some repairs to mine. __________________ Sorry dude. I can't live up to your expectations all of the time. Sometimes I'm going drink six miniature bottles of rum and then draw horses. That's just the way the world works. - Allie Brosh

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