I've tried many but he doesn't want them...I would like to train him to do things like sitting and other tricks but he doesn't like treats.hmmmm...
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Just because he doesn't like treats doesn't mean you can't train him - In fact, it's better if you DON'T train with treats - A lot of dogs end up "Food motivated", where they will only respond to commands if there is a treat involved.
Use extreme praise or toys when training.
Try tiny bits of meat.. or another brand of treats. Maybe he just likes toys more in general.
Keep any eye on the pet product recall, to make sure you do not end up purchasing a treat that is recalled. Many stores have taken all recalled products off the shelf, but with more products being recalled everyday, you have to be careful.
A friend of mine, does a wonderful idea. She used the dog's food, as a treat, too. That way, there's no ''fussy'' dogs.
I train my dog with bits of hot dogs it worked for me.
Well if he doesn't like treats then don't bother with them. Go with what makes your Chi most happy! If you do try out a few brands of treats be careful which ones you pick! I'm sure you are just as worried as the rest of us with the pet food scare lately! I recently bought a cookbook through a rescue group (PAp911) for food and treats! There are all kinds of great treat ideas floating around that you can make at home.
Cheese . You can cut it in little quarters .
It's irresitable for dogs
I have several Chihuahuas and they are fairly easy to train but most are very finicky eaters. I have tried several treats from the store and have not found much they like. I will use small pieces of meat such as steak or pork that is left over from meals on occasion, but they don't always want to eat. Your dog is happy when they please you, so with that in mind praise is the best way to go. Most dogs naturally do what you want to "train" them to do (i.e. sit, lay, speak,etc.). If you can use these commands when they do these particular things, they will put the command with the activity and will be "trained". It does take time and alot of patience on your part. Good Luck!
Treats aren't necessary to train your Chi, but it can help. Meat treats are good, but mine love cheese! They also love chicken breast (cut up into very small cubes, of course), or chicken "jerky." You can buy little rounds or tenderloin strips of dried chicken in most grocery stores. My dogs are crazy for the jerky (which is actually harder than the jerky you and I would eat) and it takes them several long minutes to eat one.
As far as other treats are concerned, stay away from hard bones, the plastic or starchy BOODHA bones, and definitely stay away from rawhide! It can bind them up and cause bowel obstruction that can kill them.
EDIT: FOR GOD'S SAKE, DON'T GIVE YOUR DOG CHOCOLATE MILK, OR CHOCOLATE ANYTHING. Dogs lack the enzyme to digest milk in any case, and it can cause stomach upset and loose stool. Chocolate in any amount can KILL your little friend!
try giving it a small piece of steak or something not an entire one or try giving it a little chocolate milk...my dog loves it but be careful, chocolate milk causes dogs to get a bit hyper and they may start ripping stuff if given large doses (sounds like a drug doesn't it)
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