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Dog Training TreatsWhen you are obedience training your dog there is a general formula that you must follow to truly train your dog. First you must teach your dog the behavior, or communicate to him what it is you want. Second, you show him that there is a consequence for misbehavior. Third, you proof that behavior by allowing him to mess up and showing him compulsion. I like the use of dog training treats primarily in the first phase, or the teaching phase.
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The best mindset for learning is a curiosity or intrigue. This is true for humans as it is for dogs. Do you better learn when bored or when something is enticing you? If you use dog training treats as a means of enticing your dog or getting him interested in learning you will find that he may learn much quicker. This is a fine use of treats. If this is as far as you take your training, though, you have only gone half way. Too many trainers nowadays, I call them �fluff� trainers, employ the use of dog training treats or motivational training as the only method of training your dog. This is wrong. If you use dog training treats in your training program you will very likely succeed in teaching your dog new behaviors and making him excited to perform them. Great, right? What happens, though, when there is something more enticing than your treat, such as a cat or a toy? I�ll tell you what happens. It is likely that instead of obeying you, he will obey his instinct and go after what is more enticing. You can not rely solely on dog training treats in your training program. So what treats are good to use for training? Let me start off by telling you what treats to not use. Don�t use dog biscuits. They are heavy and filling. They are unhealthy. You won�t be able to get much training done because your dog will get full and uninterested much quicker. If he doesn�t get full quickly then those dog biscuits will serve to put weight on him quickly. I like to use dog training treats that are small, palatable, easily and quickly eaten, and easily digested. You can buy pre-packaged treats like this but I find it much easier and cheaper to invest in some hot dogs. They can be cut up into small bites and are appetizing for most dogs. They are also a good source of protein. I know a lot of people like to use cheese as dog training treats but I would recommend against this. Cheese is dairy, dairy products turn into lactose in a dog�s body. Lactose is sugar and can lead to cancer and allergies. Remember, dog training treats are great for communicating an idea to your dog and motivating him to perform, but are only half of a dog training program.
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