An overview of a variety of dog treats and the secrets of their proper use. Treats for four-legged pets, as a method of encouragement during training. Which dog treats are the healthiest?

Pets, when they appear in our lives, quickly become members of the family. And, like close people, sometimes you want to please or encourage them. In addition to words of approval, loving owners always have treats and goodies for dogs in their arsenal. We will tell you in this article what you can pamper your four-legged friend and how to prepare delicacies with your own hands.

Types of treats

Small pieces of sausage or specially prepared biscuits can be an excellent training stimulus. And with the help of goodies, you can once again show your pet that he is loved in your family. Each owner selects one or another delicacy depending on the size of the dog, its lifestyle, and its financial capabilities. Feedback from the owners and, of course, the pet’s preferences are also important. However, in any case, it is worth remembering some important rules and recommendations.

When choosing treats for your dog, you need to consider his size and lifestyle. For example, pets of decorative breeds often suffer from obesity due to overfeeding. Therefore, it is impossible to constantly pamper an adult small breed dog with high-calorie treats. For encouragement, you can give branded goodies or small slices of cheese. If a small breed dog eats ready-made food, veterinarians recommend adding only vegetables and fruits.

For dogs of large breeds, in addition to branded products, cartilage, pieces of meat and offal, specially prepared cookies, and occasionally bones (not poultry) can be used as treats. Raw bone will be an excellent source of calcium and phosphorus. Medium breed dogs can be given spongy poultry bones. Veterinarians recommend giving raw bones, since when boiled this delicacy can cause intestinal problems. If meat is used as a delicacy, it must first be frozen.

All delicacies for dogs can be divided into several groups:

Meat and offal.
Dried parts of tendons or internal organs, bird feet.
Bones.
Baked delicacies - branded or homemade.

Branded treats for dogs

Treats for dogs are produced today by many Russian and foreign companies. In pet store windows you can find sausages, cookies, bones of beef, rabbit, turkey and even venison!
Goodies from such brands as “Delipet”, “Titbit”, “Bosch”, “Green Cuisine”, “Mnyams”, “Pedigree” and “Village Delicacies” are very popular among dog breeders. Having a wide range of products, these manufacturers have won the favor and positive reviews of dog owners of both large and small breeds. We invite you to find out a short overview and reviews of some of the brands from the video (video author - Elli Di Pets).

Review of famous brands

Brand	About company	Types of treats
Delipet Delipet penne with beef	Delipet treats are produced in factories all over the world. All Delipet products significantly exceed GOST in quality indicators. When preparing Delipet delicacies, dyes, preservatives, GMO products and allergenic components are completely excluded.	Delipet produces 14 types of “treats” for dogs. According to the form of release, they are distinguished - penne, salami, weights, rings, slices, balls, sausages, calcium-containing bones. Types of meat: duck, chicken, quail, turkey, lamb, beef, venison, horse meat.
Titbit Titbit seaweed cookies	Titbit is a trademark of Alpintech. Titbit pet products appeared on the market in 2000. Titbit dog treats are prepared using a special technology that eliminates processing at high temperatures. Thanks to this, Titbit products preserve the structure of living tissue, as well as all useful microelements.	The Titbit treats product line is represented by five groups: 1. Dry delicacies from lamb, beef, turkey, rabbit, pork, poultry (chicken, duck). 2. Baking. 3. Meat bones. 4. Sausages. 5. Dried treats. 6. Snacks.
Bosch Healthy Bosch treats	Bosch Tiernahrung GmbH & Co is a German company that has been producing pet products for half a century. Bosch natural food and treats are produced only in Germany from products that have European Union certificates. All ingredients in Bosch products are approved for human consumption.	The Bosch trade line includes several types of mini bones, which contain more than 20% meat, and a number of treats in the form of small pieces, large cookies, and sausages for exhibition training.
"Green Cousin" "Green Cousin." Salmon soshimi	The Green Cuisine company has offices in Russia and China. Green Cuisine products are produced in China, where the company has its own poultry farm. The high-tech production process at Green Cuisine is controlled by technologists from Russia.	The Green Cuisine assortment includes: terriyaki duck meat, lamb kebab, hare fricassee, veal Burgundy, duck carpaccio “Quickness”, chicken escalope “Strength”.
"Mnyams" Bones "Mnyams"	Mnyams products are manufactured in factories in Germany, the Netherlands and Austria. Mnyams products are tested for GMO content and meet all European standards.	All Mnyams delicacies are divided into several groups: traditional, for oral care and “High Cuisine Dishes”. Among the traditional Mnyams delicacies you can choose twisted sticks, sausages, bones, dried poultry breasts, straws, biscuits made from chicken, duck, beef, lamb and seafood. “Gourmet dishes” are divided into groups for small and large breeds.
Pedigree Pedigree chewing sticks	Pedigree is a trademark under which the American company Mars operates.	Pedigree suggests pampering your pet with chew sticks or cookies. Chew sticks can be selected for small and large breed puppies.
"Village Delights" "Village delicacies" calcium bone	Village delicacies contain fresh natural offal and giblets. In the Village Delicacies product line, you can choose delicacies depending on the size, age of the dog and its preferences.	The Village Delicacies company offers kebabs, cartilage, meatballs, sausages, bones, medallions, strips of chicken, lamb, duck, rabbit, beef, and lung. Products from “Village Delicacies” are easy to find on the shelves of domestic stores.

Delipet Products

What treats can you prepare yourself?

If you love to cook, you can give your pet homemade treats. The easiest to prepare can be dried pieces of rye bread, dried cheese, and raw carrot rings. But a four-legged pet will enjoy meat delicacies made from the liver or lung much more. Find out how to cook them right now.

Dried pieces

For this delicacy you need to purchase:

beef liver;
lung or heart.

Village products would be preferable. If your choice falls on beef liver, then it is best to pre-soak it in water.

Boil the prepared product together with garlic for 10-15 minutes.
A boiled piece of beef liver or lung should be put under oppression.
In order for our delicacy to be stored longer and not get dirty, it needs to be cut into convenient pieces (sticks) and dried in the oven.

liver biscuits

To make this DIY cookie you will need:

beef liver;
egg;
flour;
carrot.

Preparation

Grind country liver in a meat grinder or blender.
Three carrots on a fine grater.
Add carrots, egg to the liver and mix well.
Using flour, bring the dough to the consistency of thick sour cream.
Divide the dough into small pieces and place on parchment.
Bake the meat biscuits for 20 minutes.

What can you spoil a puppy with?

When choosing treats for your pet, pay attention to its age. Veterinarians do not recommend giving your four-legged friend any treats unless he is three months old. At three to four months, when training a puppy, you can give small pieces of cheese as reward. The cheese needs to be left in the open air for a while to dry. The pieces should be of such a size that the puppy cannot get enough of them and does not choke. Cheese is also perfect for rewarding your pet at shows. Pieces of fruits and vegetables can also be used as treats.

Later, you can give purchased products, for example, straws or medallions “Green Cousin”, “Mnyams”, “Bosch”. It is good to choose Country Treats or any other brand that is designed specifically for puppies. When purchasing, pay attention not only to reviews from dog breeders, but also to recommendations from veterinarians.

To encourage the dog in the process of training, and simply to pamper their beloved pet, many dog owners buy them all kinds of treats and treats in specialized stores. However, recently information has appeared that their composition is not so safe for dogs. And veterinary practice knows cases when, after such a treat, a pet fell ill, and its treatment was long and difficult. It turns out that giving such treats and sugar bones to dogs is not so safe and healthy for them? Find out if it's possible here. What if you try to prepare such delicacies yourself?

Today we will share with you recipes for healthy, tasty and affordable dog treats.

The benefits of homemade treats and treats for dogs

It's no secret that what you make with your own hands is healthier than what you buy in the store. The same goes for dog food. Unfortunately, it is not possible to check what is included in special sticks and bones for dogs; you can only take the manufacturer’s word for it. But you also don’t want to risk your pet’s health. Therefore, it would be much more convenient and correct to prepare treats for your pet yourself. In this case, you will know for sure:

What did you make them out of?
What quality products were used in the cooking process?
How high quality was the processing?
Are your goodies past their expiration date?

What can you feed your dog

It is quite clear that different dogs have different tastes. However, experienced four-legged breeders share their experience with us. The list of their pets’ favorite treats includes the following products:

Black bread croutons.
Raw carrots, cut into small pieces.
Chicken hearts boiled with garlic.
Dried offal.

Perhaps you can add your own options to this list, or perhaps offer your dog some of the treats listed above. In any case, you need to act through selection, focusing on the individual taste preferences of your four-legged friend.

Dog Treat Recipes

Crackers from the liver

Take veal liver (you should not use pork), soak it in water for several hours, and then boil until tender. Cut the liver and add a little garlic juice - it will kill possible microbes and increase your pet’s immunity.

Now place the liver pieces on a baking sheet and place in the oven for 30 minutes. After that, take out the liver croutons, cool them and treat your dog.

Liver cookies

Grind the boiled veal liver in a blender, add an egg and a little flour, so as to knead a dough that is not liquid. You can take not only wheat flour, but also rye and buckwheat, the main thing is that your pet is not allergic to it.

Form the dough into small cookies and bake them in the oven for 20 minutes.

You can take these cookies with you on a walk (you can read them on our website), or use them as rewards during the training process.

If you notice that your dog has diarrhea after liver treats, you will have to give them up. Some animals have such a reaction to the liver in the diet. In this case, you can use other offal products to prepare delicious treats.

Cookies Dog Treats

According to the “dog owner” who shared this recipe with us, her animals love these cookies. To prepare them, you need to take 200 grams of rolled oats, 200 grams of liver (or other offal), 1 egg, a little dill or parsley, 0.5 liters of broth, 1 tablespoon of homemade tomato paste, 1 clove of garlic, 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil.

All dry ingredients must be passed through a meat grinder or crushed in a blender, add an egg, then pour in the broth and add butter. The result should be a creamy mass. It must be placed on a baking sheet (preferably on baking paper) and baked in the oven for 40 minutes at a temperature of 180 degrees.

After your finished dog treat sheet has cooled a little, you will need to cut it into small pieces. After they cool down, they will become as hard as dry food. These cookies - you should get at least 400 grams, do not stain your hands, have excellent taste and dogs adore them.

Treats for dogs are important not only during training, but in the everyday life of a four-legged pet, because in this way the owner demonstrates love and good nature to his pet. In fact, this is the simplest and surest way to say “thank you” to your dog. Moreover, this method works equally effectively not only when raising dogs, but also other animals.

Treats for dogs serve not only as motivation for training, but also as a way to give your four-legged friend a medicinal drug by mixing it into food or special-purpose treats, for example, additional fortified food.

If treats are used as a reward during training, and this is an integral and obligatory manipulation, then it is important to take into account the animal’s daily diet so as not to overfeed it.

Treats for dogs play an important role as a way of reward when training an adult dog or raising puppies. After all, having received the first piece, she carries out commands more diligently and diligently, trying to please the owner and get the next portion. Proper presentation of a treat is not only a motivation to follow commands, but also a great way to improve the bond between the animal and the trainer.

Remember! Treats should not be large; each piece should be no larger than the size of a fingernail. In order for the animal to understand that the owner will not deceive him, you need to show him about a handful of goodies, but, as a reward for obedience, give no more than one piece, or at least two.

You need to be able to choose the right food for reward. Training is, in fact, the same sport, and in sports, a balanced diet and adherence to a diet are mandatory requirements. This also applies to four-legged pets; treats should not be too high in calories or excessively fatty.

Advice! Better and healthier for the dog will be those goodies that the owners prepare themselves. This is one hundred percent confidence that your pet will receive a high-quality, healthy and beneficial product.

You can use the trial method and choose your favorite treat from the list below:

Cheeses. One of the main positive qualities of the product is that it is convenient to present to the dog; it does not crumble. Among the disadvantages, it is worth noting that afterward the pet will be thirsty, and sometimes allergies and gastrointestinal disorders may occur.
Chicken. Chicken fillet, as well as stomachs, are considered very healthy for dogs and this is the main advantage of the product. The downside is the fact that this food is still heavy on their stomach. It is inconvenient to give it because the product crumbles.
Sausage. The treat is easy to store and easy and convenient to present to your dog. As for the disadvantages, it is worth noting that this product contains spices, so sausages should not be consumed by animals in large quantities.

Dried ox sinews are used to form figures in the form of bones, slippers, knots, rings or balls. In appearance, the product is not very attractive, the natural shade resembles the color of laundry soap, and the lighter the veins, the more useful and better their properties.
It is not recommended for your puppy to eat treats made from ground bones.
Rolls, biscuits, cookies, biscuits should only be purchased in specialized stores for animals.
Chips for puppies can be consumed, but not more than 2-7 pieces. per week (the smaller the puppy, the less amount he should be given).
Rye crackers, dried apples and carrots are given in reasonable quantities.
Dried ears (beef and pork), vertebrae and tails...

Very important! To prevent allergic reactions from eating these products, puppies are allowed no more than one ear, two tails and three vertebrae per week. Adults are allowed to consume larger amounts as a reward.

There are several basic rules for serving treats during training:

From an open palm. Just like, for example, horse sugar is served. This way you can protect your fingers from being caught by your teeth. If the dog is very frisky and the palm can still grab, then you need to wear gloves on your hands before training.
Raised hand. The offered treat for dogs, in this case, is associated with prey, and she tries to get it. The hand should not be raised too high. It must be held so that the animal, rising on its hind limbs, jumps a little.
Static pose. You can reward your pet not only after the execution of a particular command, but also in the midst of training. And if it is important for the trainer that his ward maintains a static position at the moment, then you can put a treat right in his mouth.

Today, the range of treats for dogs is replete with variety, and making a choice in favor of one or several varieties is not so easy. Dog treats are offered by different manufacturers, assuring the consumer that their products deserve special attention and are made using new modern technologies. And the high cost of the product is due to the presence of a special composition. How to check whether everything is really as the manufacturer claims?

Not everyone has the opportunity to do this. It's no secret that most of this gastronomic variety is not of such high quality and safe for pets.

This is why most dog breeders believe that homemade dog treats are much healthier for their pets:

The simplest and most useful treat for both puppies and adults are dried cubes made from pieces of meat, liver, kidneys, chicken gizzards, and so on. Literally every owner of a four-legged pet can prepare it. And if there is not enough time for drying, then you can simply brown it in the oven.
You can bake cookies for your pet from rye flour with your own hands, and use regular parsley as an additive.
You can dry cheese as a treat and give it to your dog during training.

Advice! In this case, you should use exclusively low-fat varieties of cheese so as not to harm the dog’s health.

You can also use dry food as a treat; it is sold in every zoological store, but this step is used as the very last option.
It’s very easy to make meat crackers with your own hands at home. This will require beef meat and offal. All components must be boiled until tender, then cut into cubes or strips and dried in the oven. After drying, they resemble industrially produced bread crumbs, only in our case they are more natural and guaranteed to be healthy.
Bread delicacy. Rye or white bread is suitable for its preparation. The product is cut into cubes and dried in the oven. The finished treat can be soaked in olive oil to aroma and improve the taste.
Cookies for four-legged pets. To make this treat, take minced meat, mix it with flour and a chicken egg, form the dough, make cookies from it and bake. You cannot add spices to the dough. As for salt, very little is allowed.

In short, the scope for imagination and gastronomic diversity for dogs is enormous. But there should be a limit in everything; getting too carried away with delicious treats is not recommended, as the dog may not like it. A too complex recipe and many ingredients in a treat can cause either disgust or gastrointestinal upset.

It is prohibited to present treats from the owner's table (sausages, baked goods, confectionery, etc.) to dogs as treats - this food is considered harmful and extremely undesirable for dogs.

Crunchy treats

A variety of flavors, shapes and sizes are what differentiate the hard, crunchy treats. You need to select the size of the treat according to the size. It is better to choose a manufacturing company that produces products that meet quality standards.

Soft treats

Soft chewy treats also come in a variety of flavors, shapes and sizes. They will be very useful during training. During training, it is very convenient to use kibble to immediately reward your dog.

Dried and frozen treats

Specially formulated dried and frozen treats often resemble "human" food. They come in a variety of flavors such as meat, poultry, seafood or liver. Their aroma increases the effectiveness of training, so these treats have become the choice of many owners.

Chewing bones

Of course, these are not real animal bones. Sometimes they are made from corn starch, which is easily absorbed by the body. According to most experts, the special texture of chew bones makes them good for your dog's teeth. They are safer than natural bones, but owners may encounter gastrointestinal problems in their dog if they swallow the treat. The chew bone must be the correct size to match the size of the dog.

Animal bones

Animal bones should not be given to dogs, as this leads to damage to teeth, problems with the gastrointestinal tract, and intestinal obstruction. The bones of any animal are harmful to dogs, but the most dangerous are the bones of birds. It is worth making do with special chewing bones or another alternative to poultry, pork or beef bones.

Pig ears

Dogs always welcome treats made from fatty pig ears, although sometimes they are treated with chemicals, which is very unsafe for your pet's health. It is better to avoid such treats, otherwise the dog will suffer from obesity in the future.

Rawhide delicacies

It is not recommended to stop at rawhide treats. They are made from animal hides, often treated with chemicals. The consequences may include gastrointestinal disorders and other health problems for the dog. It's better to make do with regular chewing bones. Sometimes veterinarians specially develop treats to help keep your dog's teeth healthy. But first you should contact your veterinary clinic for medical advice.

Treats from the human diet

Not all human foods are suitable for dogs. Cheese, sausages, crackers, cookies and other similar foods should be avoided. And you can please your pet with carrots, apples, lean meat, poultry and seafood, as they can be very healthy. But these delicacies must be without seasonings and sauces. It is strictly forbidden to give dogs onions, raisins and grapes, as they can be poisonous. Garlic can also be dangerous, so it is recommended that you give it carefully and only under the supervision of a veterinarian. In the veterinary clinic you can get answers to all questions related to dog nutrition.

Diet treats

Companies that produce diet food also make diet dog treats. To encourage your dog during training, you can also use quite ordinary foods from your pet’s diet as treats.

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Treats for dogs

Sweets, pastries, cakes, lollipops, jam - it’s hard to imagine a child’s childhood without sweets. And it’s not just about the positive emotions that children receive when enjoying marmalade or ice cream; sweets are a source of energy. A variety of sugar-containing treats are also essential for normal brain function. And some sweets are even a source of vitamins and other valuable substances. At what age can sweets be given to babies?

Sweets are a relative term because these foods can contain varying amounts of sugar or fructose. However, parents include pies, cookies, sweets, and cakes in one group. It is recommended to give sweets to children after a year. In the first year of a baby’s life, it is worth introducing natural sweets - fruits, berries.

Time for something sweet

At the age of one year, the child develops food addictions. And it depends only on mom and dad what habits a little person will learn in early childhood. Pediatricians are sure that sweetened water and food are not needed. This is because she gets acquainted with sweets from the first days of life, consuming lactose-rich breast milk. Sweetening kefir, cottage cheese or fruit puree can lead to negative reactions – fermentation in the baby’s intestines.

After one year, you can give your child sugar and sweets, but only in limited quantities. For example, sugar or honey can be added to tea. At the age of three years, it is permissible to consume up to 40 grams per day. sweets, and up to six years - about 50 grams. In order not to turn your baby into a sweet tooth, it is not recommended to introduce too many sweet foods into the diet, trying to create an appetite in the little eater. This will only lead to the baby refusing unsweetened food.

After twelve years, dried fruits, fruit compotes, mousses, jams and jams can be introduced into the children's diet. All these sweet foods must be given little by little to monitor for a possible allergic reaction. Nutritionists recommend introducing ice cream to children after three years of age. It is desirable that it be a regular ice cream, without fillers.

What sweets can a child have?

You can only give honey to your baby after three years, because this sweet product is a strong allergen. For sweets, cakes, and chocolate, the best age will be after four years. This is because chocolate also often provokes allergies.

Ideally, healthy sweets should prevail in the diet of a child under three years of age. This is a natural jam, jelly marmalade. You can buy sweets with pectin for children. The main thing is that they contain a minimum of artificial additives - dyes, preservatives. Marshmallows with a natural composition will not cause harm to the body.

Teach your child to a healthy eating habit - sweets should be eaten only after lunch or dinner, breakfast, and not instead of a full meal. After eating sweets, it is recommended to brush your teeth or rinse your mouth with water.

We often hear from many parents that young creatures do not understand how harmful sweets are to the teeth and stomach. True, adults themselves sometimes go to a candy store to buy themselves a bag of candy or a chocolate bar.

You need to know which products can be beneficial and which can be harmful. If your child suffers from allergies, then you should not offer him foods that trigger them.

Gluten and sugar. In most cases, allergic reactions occur in those children who, when consuming treats, forget about a sense of proportion. As we know, sugar contains only “empty” calories. If a young creature eats too much sweets, his metabolism will be disrupted.

Some babies are intolerant to gluten, which is found in many cereals. This is gluten protein. This substance is found in many sweets. Let us remind you that if a young creature is not yet 6 months old, then its enzyme system does not work well. This is the reason why gluten is not digested.

What sweets can babies eat? If your child is one and a half years old, then most likely he can already enjoy marshmallows and marshmallows. These sweets contain pectin, which normalizes the functioning of the intestines and stomach. Choose for the little one only those products that are white. After all, they do not have all kinds of "chemistry".

Marmalade is saturated with pectin. But you should not lose sight of the fact that it contains gelatin. In this regard, you can give this product to a young creature only if he is already 3 years old.

If your baby asks to give him cookies, then it is best for you to choose a low-fat product for him. It is not advisable for him to consume muffins yet. After all, margarine is used in their production.

"Chupa Chups". This delicacy often causes the development of caries. Instead of Chupa Chups, it is best for you to buy your child lollipops made from natural ingredients.

Dogs, according to the latest archaeological data, have been sharing grief and joy with humans for more than 30 thousand years. Since those ancient times, they have been our faithful friends and helpers, and they remain so today. Every true dog owner falls in love with his pet, and in return for his devotion, he grooms and cherishes his dog. Sometimes, like your own child, you want to treat the four-legged one with something special and tasty. Fortunately, these days, in addition to factory-made food, the market offers ready-made treats for dogs.

And at the same time, a conscientious dog owner thinks about the safety of such products. Is it even worth buying them and giving them to your pet? Aren't they dangerous? No one, with good intentions, wants to shorten the already short canine life of their pet, and sometimes an equal member of the family.

Why do dogs need treats?

As soon as you let the dog know that you have the desired piece of food in your hands or pockets, he is right there and wagging his tail. Inexperienced people give treats to the dog as additional food between feedings. But it's not right. This approach accustoms the dog to biting, it can become an ill-mannered beggar, which is especially destructive for dogs whose vocation is to protect. Dogs don't need a snack. Treats for dogs are used for completely different, more productive purposes.

During puppyhood, the dog is given hard treats for teething. They distract the stupid puppy from the wallpaper in the apartment and expensive leather shoes for a long time. Hard dog treats also help clean teeth, which is also important. Most dog breeders train their puppies using positive reinforcement. In other words, they use food motivation to train and reinforce teams. But, of course, only at first. Subsequently, the dog must follow commands without treats.

Some goodies contain vitamin supplements that are not found in natural foods. If you give them to your pet periodically, it will help strengthen the animal’s body.

Treats for dogs are used in educational games and for the mental work of the pet. There are several types of intelligent toys for dogs that have voids where food is hidden. To get it, the dog needs to do several specific actions.

Treats help you establish closer contact with your dog, protect its teeth and strengthen its immune system.

What kind of treats are there?

Goodies for our little brothers can be purchased at a pet store or made at home in the kitchen. The latter can represent pieces of sausage, crackers, and offal. The main thing is that the bones are not empty inside. The dog should not chew or eat them. Homemade dog treats are suitable for natural feeding. The situation is different if the dog eats ready-made dry mixtures. Then it’s reasonable to pay attention to store-bought treats. They can be divided into the following types:

Cookies. They are based on a mixture of cereal crops. But you should count the calories when feeding on such goodies. They mainly consist of carbohydrates, which can cause your dog to become overweight if consumed too much. Directions on the packaging must be strictly followed.
Chewy sausages (sticks). They owe their name to their appearance, which is very similar to Only in their composition, starch occupies the main place. But it all depends on the manufacturer. For example, Titbit dog treats offer a wide range of sausages, some of which consist of 85% meat by-products, and only 15% corn and mineral supplements.
Drying. Dried treats are especially enjoyable for dogs. These are liver, lungs, pig and calf ears, hooves.
Bones. In stores you can find gelatinous and calcined seeds. They strengthen the dog's bones and are good for teeth.

How to choose the right delicacies

First of all, you need to study the composition. There should be no toxic substances such as propylene glycol, as well as ethoxyvin, propyl gallate. Some people are afraid when they see glycerin on the packaging, but it is harmless. It is needed to maintain moisture and texture of the product.

When choosing, you need to consider the purpose of the treat. Training - small pieces, soft enough so that the dog does not choke on them and does not chew them for a long time. And hard when it comes to brushing your teeth. It is better to give preference to reputable brands. Still, they monitor their reputation.

Positive reinforcement

Recently, among dog handlers - both experienced and beginners - the technique of "positive reinforcement" has been popular. During classes, feeding is often used, that is, treats. At the same time, the conductor feeds almost half of the daily norm. Accordingly, the delicacy should consist of natural products. Or the animal's main food.

With your own hands

As has already become clear, it is better to give treats to dogs for specifically completed tasks. Despite the abundance of assortment in stores, many housewives are ready to spend time and prepare dog treats with their own hands. Homemade treats have the great advantage that the dog owner always knows what they are made of.

Some delicacies are very simple and do not require any expense, while others, on the contrary, consist of several ingredients, and housewives strive to outdo industrial manufacturers when preparing them. More often, homemade delicacies are based on meat and substances that retain their shape, for ease of distribution as a reward in class.

From offal

One of the simplest, relatively time-consuming DIY dog treats is dried liver. You should purchase chicken or any other liver in a store or market. It needs to be washed and soaked for two to three hours. Change the water until it becomes clear. This is a signal that the liver is ready for the next manipulations. You need to trim off all the fat. Afterwards, cut into pieces and place in the oven over low heat for 20 minutes. The smaller the pieces, the faster the liver (dog treat) will be ready. But you need to maintain common sense; it will be inconvenient to give too small pieces during training.

A very good delicacy - from beef lung. It does not stain hands and is stored for a long time, and most importantly - cheap. Fresh cow lung is cut into small pieces according to the size of the dog and taking into account the reduction of the pieces (by two to three times) during cooking. Before dividing the lungs into pieces, it is better to keep them in the freezer for a while. Otherwise, cutting the substance will be very difficult. The baking sheet should be covered with parchment, greased with vegetable oil, and chopped pieces of lung should be placed on top. They dry at 180 degrees. The state to which the pieces are dried depends on whether the dog likes hard and crunchy treats or soft ones. Soft pieces of the resulting treat are best stored in the refrigerator. Moisture remaining inside can lead to rotting.

From meat

The idea of how to make treats for dogs can be gleaned from descriptions of tourist food. Perfect for dogs as a reward for walks and exercises. A piece of fresh meat should be cut into thin strips, wrapped in a cloth napkin and hung in the kitchen or bathroom above the heated towel rail (if it is winter). So it will hang for several days. The finished product should be brittle and tough.

You can make meat biscuits for your dog. To do this, minced meat (you can also add offal) is mixed with flour and an egg is added. Can be supplemented with herbs. The mixture is sent to the oven and baked until cooked.

"Village"

But if your daily schedule does not leave time for preparing goodies for your beloved pet, you can turn to well-known manufacturers of finished products. Products from domestic manufacturers engaged in the production of food and treats for dogs are in demand on the Russian market. But not many of them can boast that they actually use meat for their production. One of these is the “Village Treats” brand (for dogs and cats). The manufacturer does not hide the fact that most products consist of offal and offal, and processing only includes long-term drying at low temperatures. This allows you to preserve all the taste, mineral composition and vitamins.

From "Titbit"

Dried dog treats of the Titbit brand also occupy a leading position in the pet products market. It is noteworthy that products for dogs are not subjected to significant heat treatment, which is the sin of manufacturers of cheap treats. Their various products are in great demand. Judging by the reviews, this brand of dog treats (some of them) do not have a strong odor. All products are from natural products. This is extremely important. All Titbit dog treats retain their natural taste and smell, which brings additional pleasure to pets. They help strengthen gums and clean teeth, preventing the formation of tartar.