Treats can be very useful in conducting dog obedience training.
However, you can't just give your dog any treat that catches your interest.
In choosing the right dog training treats, you will have to consider factors such as size, texture, taste, and color.
Yes, you read that right; color can make a big difference where dog training treats are concerned.
Choose treats that are just small enough to devour in a single chomp, even if you are training a dog belonging to a large breed, like a Rottweiler.
If your dog performs exceptionally well in a training session, you may give him several pieces of the treat at once.
This is more advisable than giving him an exceptionally large treat as a "jackpot" reward.
The treats you choose should be soft without being chewy.
You want to make sure that your dog can swallow the treat quickly so that you can move on to the next lesson.
Small pieces of cheese or hot dog are both good examples of the right dog training treats.
Remember that treats are used as rewards for good performance, so be sure to choose those that are especially tasty.
You have to make sure that the treat is something your dog really likes and that he gets it only during training class.
This will help make your dog look forward to each training session.
It is also advisable to designate at least three different kinds of food as dog training treats so that you can mix it up and keep things interesting for your dog.
Now, let's discuss what color has to do with choosing the right dog training treats.
First of all, the treats have to be completely visible on the floor.
This makes it easier for the dog to see the treat when you give it, and for you to notice an accidentally dropped treat and remove it before it causes your dog to be distracted.
Treats are also often used for a dog to fetch or follow, especially if you're training a hunting dog or during crate training.
This makes it very important for you to choose treats in the right color.
For example, if your training floor is black then brightly colored dog training treats will work best.
To make your choice easier, there are now several kinds of treats that are formulated specifically for dog training.
If you decide not to buy especially formulated dog training treats, hot dogs are probably the most effective and healthiest choice.
It might help to feed your dog only a small amount of food before a training session.
This will make the dog training treats all the more attractive and make your dog work harder to earn them.
You also need to remember that too much liver intake can cause loose bowel movement in your dog, so refrain from giving him too much liver treats.
And just like yours, a dog's health is essential as well.
You therefore have to make sure that the treats you choose do not carry too much calories.
After all, a healthy dog is a happy dog.