For the most effective dog training in distracting environments, choose high-value treats like Farm To Pet treat chips that come in a variety of flavors, like beef, chicken, fish, and turkey. Dogs can\u2019t resist the good smell and delicious taste of these human-grade, single-ingredient treats. Pet parents can feel good knowing that they\u2019re giving their dog a treat that is healthy, and with their single ingredients, select treats that are safe for dogs with food allergies. Plus, they\u2019re easy to break apart into smaller pieces for training at home or in class, or if their dog needs to count calories, or is a tinier breed or mix. Better yet, these treats don\u2019t crumble or make a mess. Dog moms and dog dads appreciate treats that can go wherever they take their dog, whether it\u2019s a training class, soccer game, or walk in the park.<\/span> The student looked at me with panic in her eyes. \u201cI forgot treats!\u201d she said.\u00a0<\/span> The training room was full of dogs of every size, from Mama the tiny\u00a0<\/span>Chihuahua<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0mix to Sammy the\u00a0<\/span>Goldendoodle<\/strong><\/span>, all demonstrating different levels of excitement and energy. Ollie the\u00a0<\/span>Australian Cattle Dog<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0barked repeatedly, straining at the end of the leash, eager for a job to do. Hershey the\u00a0<\/span>Shih Tzu<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0scanned the room with wide eyes, wondering why she couldn\u2019t go visit everybody. One medium\u00a0<\/span>mixed breed<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0named Bishop politely laid down on her mat. Or perhaps she was frozen, overwhelmed by all the people and other dogs, plus being in a new place full of\u00a0<\/span>fascinating smells<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0and the sounds of\u00a0<\/span>dogs barking<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0and people talking.\u00a0<\/span> In most cases, a well-intentioned owner had good reasons to bring cereal or crackers. They were trying to keep their dog from gaining weight eating high calorie treats, or getting an upset stomach from gobbling up rich, ultraprocessed treats. Some dog moms and dads found the choice of treats to be overwhelming. How did they know what the\u00a0<\/span>healthiest dog training treats<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0that their dog would still find appealing? They could spend ridiculous amounts of time and money trying a variety of treats and still struggle to find a treat their dog loved in every context.\u00a0<\/span> Once I collected\u00a0<\/span>treat samples<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0from all the students, I inspected the smorgasbord in my open hand. There were the usual suspects, those dry, cracker-like bits that no doubt tasted awful, and crumbled easily, making a mess and distracting the dog as they cleaned the floor with their tongue. The large pieces of jerky were difficult to tear apart into smaller bites that we need for training. Too big a piece and it takes forever for the dog to chew and swallow. A few heart-shaped, soft treats looked appealing to human eyes, but even I smelled the preservative in them. I could only imagine how that insulted a dog\u2019s superior senses. I want a treat for my own dogs that tempts me to eat it. In fact, the first time I opened a bag of Farm To Pet\u00a0<\/span>chicken chips<\/span><\/a>, they smelled so good that my husband picked one out and ate it!\u00a0<\/span> Julia Lane,\u00a0<\/em><\/span>CPDT-KA<\/em><\/span><\/a>, is a certified, professional dog trainer who has taught hundreds of dogs and their people for 20 years. She has competed in agility, disc dog, nose work, and rally obedience with her variety pack. She has trained many Therapy Dogs, who bring joy and smiles to seniors and children. She lives in a 1940s farmhouse, the Country K9 Cottage, in the Chicago suburbs with her husband, son, two Border Collies, one rescue Pit Bull, and a sassy cat. She can be reached at\u00a0<\/em><\/span>www.SpotOnK9Sports.com<\/em><\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" For the most effective dog training in distracting environments, choose high-value treats like Farm To Pet treat chips that come in a variety of flavors, like beef, chicken, fish, and turkey. Dogs can\u2019t resist the good smell and delicious taste of these human-grade, single-ingredient treats. Pet parents can feel good knowing that they\u2019re giving their […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":357584,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[3036,2634,6021,3366,324,9941],"dealstore":[],"offerexpiration":[],"class_list":["post-357583","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized","tag-choose","tag-dog","tag-farm","tag-pet","tag-training","tag-treats"],"yoast_head":"\n
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<\/span>It was the first\u00a0<\/span>dog training class<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0of Obedience 1, where a group of rascally rovers would learn to be polite pups. In my Welcome Letter that I sent before class, I listed essential school supplies. For\u00a0<\/span>positive reinforcement training<\/strong><\/span>, treats are important to remember, second only to the dog. But not just any treats. I emphasized that they needed to be\u00a0<\/span>high value<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span>easy to use<\/strong><\/span>. I offered suggestions, like\u00a0<\/span>Farm To Pet<\/span><\/a>. Some of the students would soon learn why.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n Why Can\u2019t My Dog Focus?
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<\/span>Observing the other end of the leash, I saw the dogs\u2019 people trying various strategies to get their pup\u2019s attention. Some students called their dog\u2019s name multiple times or lightly tugged on the leash. Others held out treats or shook the\u00a0<\/span>treat bag<\/strong><\/span>, calling out in a sing-songy voice, \u201cI have treeeats!\u201d Gator the\u00a0<\/span>Yorkipoo<\/strong><\/span>\u2019s mom and her friend both sat down on the floor to invite him to come closer. He decided it was more interesting to watch his neighbor, a young black and white\u00a0<\/span>Border Collie<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0mix named Rocky who was rolling onto his back for a\u00a0<\/span>belly rub<\/strong><\/span>.<\/span>
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<\/span>As we started class and practiced sit, down, and go to place, some students were frustrated that their dog would not respond to their usual cues, or pay attention to them at all. When I come by to observe each individual dog and share training tips, I often hear the common refrain, \u201cBut he can do it at home!\u201d\u00a0<\/span>
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<\/span>The first day is always the hardest, which is why I ask students to bring\u00a0<\/span>high-value treats<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0to compete with the\u00a0<\/span>tough distractions<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0of a new environment, new people, and other dogs.\u00a0<\/span>
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<\/span>\u201cHey everybody,\u201d I said, \u201cSammy\u2019s mom forgot treats. Do you mind if I come around and grab a couple treats from all of you?\u201d Of course, everyone said yes or nodded their head in agreement. They began counting out some treats to share.\u00a0<\/span>
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<\/span>Over the many years that I have been teaching, I secretly like when this situation happens because I get to be nosy and see what treats they brought to class. I\u2019ll never forget the first time I saw someone brought Cheerios cereal. No wonder their dog wasn\u2019t interested! And it wasn\u2019t the last time I witnessed dry, cracker-like, tasteless food being used as the dog\u2019s \u201ctreat.\u201d\u00a0<\/span>
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<\/span>Other students went to the opposite extreme, bringing pieces of steak or pork chop from last night\u2019s dinner. The value was definitely high, but try putting some juicy roast beef in your pocket or\u00a0<\/span>treat training pouch<\/strong><\/span><\/a>. Even enclosed in a plastic baggie, it made a mess, and simply wasn\u2019t practical. The time spent cooking the meat and slicing it into chunks for class every week \u2013 and for training on days between classes – was not exactly convenient, sustainable, or affordable over the long term.\u00a0<\/span>
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<\/span>Inevitably, in every group class, someone would ask me why their dog even needed treats. \u201cShouldn\u2019t my dog just listen to me?\u201d said one dog dad. The implication was, I love my dog, and take care of their every need. Is it too much to ask for them to pay attention to me when I ask? Without a bribe? (We\u2019ll discuss the difference between a bribe and a reward in a future article, and why people often use treats incorrectly!)\u00a0<\/span>
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<\/span>My answer is always posed as a question. \u201cWhen you go to work, do you think you need a paycheck?\u201d No surprise, they always say yes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n How to Choose the Best Training Treat
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<\/span>My treatless student gratefully accepted her classmates\u2019 contributions. Her dog, Sammy, raised his nose, air scenting to find the source of food clutched in her hand. The novelty of these new treats would hold his interest for one class, but it was the perfect moment to talk about treats that would be valued well into the future, by both the dog and pet parent. Farm To Pet beef, chicken, fish or turkey chips provide a variety of flavors and are perfect for training. They\u2019re easy to break apart into small pieces, and deliver to your dog quickly, for multiple repetitions. They don\u2019t crumble on the floor, or make a mess in your pocket. If your dog did something extra special, you can give an entire chip as a\u00a0<\/span>jackpot reward<\/strong><\/span><\/a>. As single-ingredient, human-grade treats, dog moms and dads can feel good that they\u2019re giving their dog healthy rewards for training and let\u2019s admit it, sometimes just for being cute, or keeping us company, and being the\u00a0<\/span>best dog ever<\/strong><\/span>.\u00a0<\/span>
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