Dog Training Treats

I’m a professional dog trainer. Here’s what I recommend for treats.

Treats are my magic wand for dog training.

Correctly applied, they can do wonderful things for your dog’s behavior!

But there are so many dog treats available! Which ones work best?

When I go shopping, I’m often looking for something soft that’s also in my budget. If I can get it in strips or big pieces, that’s a bonus!

SOFT

Softer treats are usually more appealing to dogs compared to crunchy treats although there are definitely exceptions! The Redford Naturals pictured are hard, but they’re freeze-dried raw — which trumps the crunch.

STRIPS

I use a LOT of treats and most everything I buy has to be cut down to size so the dogs don’t get too many calories. Larger pieces (like jerky) are faster to cut than a bunch of small, but not small enough, treats.

Pro Tip: make sure the strips are a soft jerky instead of a dehydrated jerky.