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#1 ·
I'm trying to decide on which treat pouch to buy. Over the years I've had ones with the cinch tie or a zipper. And maybe even one with velcro. I've never been happy with any of them. I end up giving them away and buying another.

I want one I can wear around my waist and keep it against my back and be able to reach back and easily grab treats. I'm thinking a magnet closure. I looked at some with a hinge but there were complaints about the hinges breaking. I also think I want one that is wider than high so it's easier to get your hand in and out more quickly.

I searched the forum but the last posts on pouches were from 6 years ago or so. And a lot of the links are dead. Does anyone use one they absolutely love?

I've spend hours looking online. There are so many out there my head is spinning. Here's' a running list I have so far:

Ruffwear Treat Trader
Doggone Good Rapid Rewards
Doggone Good Trek & Train Bait Bag
Blue-9 Inspire Training Treat Pouch
Petsafe Treat Pouch (hinge)
Leeerburg Snap Open Bait Bag (hinge)

Thanks!
 
#3 ·
i have these…
  • Ruffwear Treat Trader
  • Doggone Good Rapid Rewards
  • Petsafe Treat Pouch (hinge)
of the three, the only one i love is Doggone Good Rapid Rewards…
Do not like the Ruffwear one at all, although i stand by most of their products. My main complaint is that the in/out entry isn’t smooth. To be fair, i have rather large hands (for a woman).
 
#17 ·
Any treat bag with magnets not a zipper is my favourite so look for one with quick release magnets the best ones are that also a pocket for doggie bags also a clip I use this one
Looked it up. Think it will be a bit small for my hands.
 
#8 ·
Hi Rosebud99!

I like to wear the treat pouch around my waist and close to my back too. Of the brands you’ve listed I’ve only tried the Petsafe treat pouch and I’ve gone through about 4 of those (broken belt clip, poked a hole).

I’ve been using K9 Tactical Gear’s Training pouch since 2019 and it’s still going strong. The sturdy metal belt clip is still tight on my 1.5 inch heavy-duty webbing belt. No problems with the hinge either. It can hold what I typically carry on walks: a small first aid kit (tweezers, gauze, small bandage), cellphone, spare dominant dog collar, whistle, Boker subcom knife, toy of the day for obedience work mid walk (tug toy, ball on a rope, scent tin for nose work) and of course..treats lol.

Link: Training Bag

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#19 ·
tried the Petsafe treat pouch and I’ve gone through about 4 of those (broken belt clip, poked a hole).

I’ve been using K9 Tactical Gear’s Training pouch since 2019 and it’s still going strong. The sturdy metal belt clip is still tight on my 1.5 inch heavy-duty webbing belt. No problems with the hinge either. It can hold what I typically carry on walks: a small first aid kit (tweezers, gauze, small bandage), cellphone, spare dominant dog collar, whistle, Boker subcom knife, toy of the day for obedience work mid walk (tug toy, ball on a rope, scent tin for nose work) and of course..treats lol.

Link: Training Bag
Wow! You fit a lot of stuff in there!

I checked it out and the 3.5" wide opening makes it a no go for me.
 
#10 ·
I ordered this one and I love it:

PET N PET Dog Treat Training Pouch-3 Ways to Wear Dog Treat Pouch with Built-in Poop Bag Dispenser-(3 Rolls Poop Bags Included) https://a.co/d/f4LPRHK

I can fit tons of treats and just tighten the tie to close it when I need to. Lots of little pockets I use for their prong collars, and it goes right around my waist so it doesn't fall off.

I had a magnetic one too and loved it but it just clipped on and would always fall off, I ended up losing it somewhere
 
#26 ·
I like the idea of an apron. That will work down the line. Right now with working on the basics Frankie pays too much attention to the treat bag if I have it in front or on my side. That's why I want one that would be easy to dig into with it against my back, further away from his nose, lol.
 
#27 ·
I'm still undecided on a treat bag. I just did a little "test" with a small cross body bag I have. Based on that, the most comfortable opening for me for a treat pouch would be 6" wide. Online description rarely specify the size of the opening. If anyone has one with that size opening I'd love to hear,
 
#30 ·
I got one of these, its a chalk bag but works great as a treat bag and looks cool too :)

 
#32 · (Edited)
I totally get your struggle with finding the perfect treat pouch – it can be a real challenge. From your description, it sounds like you want something super convenient and reliable. Have you considered checking out https://www.interplas.com? They have a variety of options, and you might find one that fits your criteria perfectly. I personally haven't used one with a magnet closure, but it sounds like a great idea for quick access to treats. The wider-than-high design also makes total sense for easy reach.