If you’re keen on teaching your dog a few new tricks, dog treats are some of the best tools to have at your disposal. You’ll need to keep them close by to reward your furry friend for responding to new commands. But picking the right dog treats isn’t as easy as it might seem. We’ve tried and tested just about every option out there, which is why we’ll share our thoughts with you.
How to pick the right dog treats
Giving your dog a treat is one of the best ways to keep them encouraged during training. Here’s a summary of what to keep in mind when you hit the shops to buy some tasty treats for your dog:
Choose fast-eating treats
Dogs have super short attention spans. This means you need dog treats that’ll spike your fluff ball’s interest. On average, you’ll train your dog for 10-15 minutes at a time, during which time you’ll offer numerous rewards. Pick something your dog can wolf down quickly to avoid interrupting the training session.
And keep them small
Small treats are ideal if you want to keep the training flowing and moving along without interruptions. If your dog adores large biscuits, break them up into smaller pieces before training starts. By keeping the treats small, you’re also ensuring that your pup isn’t consuming too many calories.
Pick the soft and smelly ones
Soft (moist) treats are great for training because they’re easy to eat and often have a more alluring smell for dogs. You might not be impressed by the scent of “duck flavoured bites”, but Fido sure will be. Dog treats with more pungent smells are also great if you’re training your dog in a loud environment or distracting location as they’ll keep your dog focused and interested.
Offer some variety
Dogs, just like humans, get bored of the same thing. If you see your dog’s motivation dwindling, try changing things up. Try using a mix of three or four different treats during training sessions to help keep things interesting.
Final thoughts
If you’re stuck between a rock and a hard place after trying every store-bought treat out there without luck, we recommend giving Nandi Treats a shot. These treats are made with South African dogs in mind and contain only top-quality ingredients that’ll keep your dog interested and nourished throughout training sessions!
