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I am watching the Basic Dog Obedience Video (Got it for Christmas) and I am on the marker training part. I can see that the woman in the video with the GSD puppy and the Belgian (I think) is giving treats in quite a rapid succession everytime that the desired action is done?
How large are the treats for these dogs? I can see that the GSD is younger (I think) than the Belgian?? Smaller treats?? I've been using these little pieces of lamb/beef mixture that I get at the store. Then are cylindrical shape (almost all uniform size) about 1/4 inch in Diameter and about 1/4 inch in height? I cut them in half for my Lab puppy that is about 13 weeks old right now??
Wondering whay size other people use here for puppies and older dogs??
Sandy Moore Webboard User Reg: 07-25-2006
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Hi Adam ~ I used Zuke's Mini-Naturals for my GSD pup when he was the age of yours. Very small, moist, perfect size for little guys, smaller than 1/4 x 1/4. At the same time I used and still use (6 mo old pup) Liver Biscotti, dry treats, about 1/4 x 1/4. I don't give so much that it would make a difference in how much he's fed, cause the training sessions are extremely short, just 2 minutes more or less. Both these can be found here on Ed's site.
Brad . Martin Webboard User Reg: 09-14-2005
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I use extremely small treats in my training. For a large dog I will break off a piece no bigger than the size of a pea. Remember that taste is regulated by an animals sense of smell so a dog doesn't need a large piece. I also use small pieces because I train longer without filling the dog up and thereby taking away any food motivation. "Jackpotting" is also more effective if the dog doesn't have time to savour their reward.
I usually get liver treats but the other day I was at the grocery and saw some Jack Links bite sized sausages for half the price of the liver dog treats. I cut those into thirds (about the size of an m&m) and Molly goes nuts for them and if we are outside I can snack on a couple myself. It seems to put more value on the treats if she knows they are "people food".
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Matt I would not recommend using processed and/or smoked meat made as human snacks. The seasonings and cooking process really makes those kinds of treats unhealthy for dogs.
Connie Sutherland Moderator Reg: 07-13-2005
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Quote: Sandy Moore
Hi Adam ~ I used Zuke's Mini-Naturals for my GSD pup when he was the age of yours. Very small, moist, perfect size for little guys, smaller than 1/4 x 1/4. At the same time I used and still use (6 mo old pup) Liver Biscotti, dry treats, about 1/4 x 1/4. I don't give so much that it would make a difference in how much he's fed, cause the training sessions are extremely short, just 2 minutes more or less. Both these can be found here on Ed's site.
Zuke's (I got them from Leerburg) are pencil-eraser size, and perfect, IMO. They are soft/chewy, too.
If you use a treat that's exciting but also made of real food (not grains and sugar), then it doesn't matter much if you DO give many of them sometimes .... they are part of his food.
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