Which treat for which purpose?
- Training: mini cubes of horse meat, horse lung, venison or cod. Pea sized, soft, eaten in a second.
- Rewards on the go: kabanos, meat strips and bars to break off. Fit in a jacket pocket, do not crumble.
- A short chew: dog cigars, sausage ends, fish skin. One to ten minutes of chewing.
- Food refusers: fish snacks and cheese powder. They smell so intense that even fussy dogs tuck in.
- Seniors and small dogs: soft cubes of goose or horse that can be halved.
What makes a good dog treat?
A short ingredient list. On our treats it reads one animal species and nothing else, on sausage additionally salt and a natural casing. No grain as filler, no sugar as bait, no colourings to make it look appetising to humans. What the dog smells is meat or fish.
How many treats a day?
Snacks should make up no more than 10 % of the daily ration. For a 10 kilo dog that is about 15 to 20 grams of dried meat, for 25 kilos about 30 to 40 grams. If you train a lot, choose low fat varieties such as horse lung, cod or octopus and deduct the amount from the main food.
Treats for allergies
All treats here are single protein. With an allergy to chicken or beef you choose a species your dog has never had: horse, fish, game, goat. During an elimination diet only the species your vet has specified.
How long do treats keep?
Dried treats keep for many months unopened, the bag is resealable. Store cool and dry, not in the fridge. Fresh dog sausage keeps about a week in the fridge after opening.
Related categories: Training treats, Single protein treats, Treats for allergies, Puppy chews.