Dog training treats is a broad term which includes any food which can be given to your dog to encourage a certain behavior. You can buy them pre-manufactured, like the products above, or you can make your own homemade natural ones such as pumpkin dog treats. Training your dog helps you to have a better-behaved canine companion, or it can simply be a fun activity to teach your mutt various tricks. Giving your dog treats lets them know that they have performed a certain behavior correctly and helps them to learn faster.
Whichever treats you choose, they should be tasty enough to act as a genuine reward for your dog. They should also come in a small size or be dividable, as you will need to keep offering them to your pup to reinforce the good behavior. Generally, they don’t contain many calories as they should not contribute to your dog putting on weight or becoming obese. If your dog becomes less responsive to a particular treat, you may need to switch to something else to ensure that the effect stays the same. Bear in mind that your dog’s treats should make up no more than 10 percent of their regular diet.
It is a good idea to keep the dog treats out of sight, showing them to your dog only once they have completed the behavior you want from them. This helps to keep the excitement level high and maintains the treats as something extra and special.