What A Treat! The Do’s And Don’ts Of Pet Treats

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A high value treat is not only tasty for your dog but it can be a great way to motivate your dog to work very hard for that yummy snack!
What Is A “High Value” Treat?

Dog trainers recognize the hierarchy of pet treats and the different responses that dogs offer when given various forms of treats. High value treats are foods that cause dogs to drop what they’re doing and focus on you in order to get their reward. High value treats include cheese, meat, and freeze-dried or dehydrated treats. These would be the equivalent of offering a child a chocolate cookie or lollipop – they’ll stop what they’re doing and come right over!

High value treats are ideal for training because they keep your dog interested during training. They also will not harm their health when fed appropriately.

Low value treats – on the other hand – are foods that dog likes but can tire easily from. These include dog biscuits, jerky, crackers and kibble. Low value treats may be hard to chew for your dog and can cause distractions during training.
They are usually cheaper than high value treats so pet parents often rely on these for day-to-day rewards and snacks.

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