If you are using positive reinforcement to train your dog, chances are that you are using food to reward your dog. The reason most of us use food is that you can reward multiple repetitions in a short amount of time, compared to tossing a ball or playing tug.
When looking food rewards, a lot of people go out to the local pet store to buy ‘Dog Treats’, but did you know that younmight be limiting by only shopping at the pet store? There are a bunch of other foods out there that you can reward your dog with and they can be found in your pantry, freezer or local grocery store.
If you are finding your dog doesn’t seem to be enjoying their ‘Dog Treats’, or you’d like to mix things up a bit for them, try one or two of the suggestions below. Your dog will thank you!
- Meatballs
- Blueberries
- Hot dogs
- Vienna Sausages
- Beef Jerky
- Pepperettes
- Popcorn
- Sliced carrots
- Chickpeas
- Peas
- Bread cubes
- Croutons
- Peanuts
- Banana chips
- Yogurt
- Cream cheese
- Cheese whiz, peanut butter
- Baby Food Purees
- Baby puffs
- Baby melts
- Cream Cheese
- Liver sausage/pate
- Puffed Wheat
- Cheerios
- Pretzels
- Bits & Bites
- Mandarin Orange Sections
- Canned whipped cream
- Cottage cheese
- Goldfish crackers
- Macaroni, cooked al dente
- Cherry tomatoes
- Hummus
- Green beans
- Shrimp
- Quail eggs
- Rice cakes
- Fish Sticks
- Edamame
- Life Cereal
Ayoka Bubar BA, CPDT-KA 