Hello! Today, we're going to learn about dog treats, specifically behavior correction treats! In the last session, we discussed the difference between nutritional treats and behavior correction treats, right? To put it simply, nutritional treats are snacks that dogs eat for their health, while behavior correction treats are snacks used in training to correct their behavior. Today, I'm going to tell you how to choose behavior correction treats and recommend a few products.

The first criterion for choosing behavior correction treats is low-calorie treats. When training, you need to repeatedly reward them for good behavior, so it's good to use low-calorie treats to prevent obesity. Second, small, soft treats. Training is less effective when the dog is full, so small treats are more suitable than large treats that can easily fill them up. Or, if they're soft and can be easily broken into smaller pieces, that's fine too. Third, it should be highly palatable. Unlike nutritional treats, it's good to prepare delicious treats that make them want to eat them. Treats with a strong smell or treats that dogs like are even better, right?

Treats are the most typical type of behavior correction treats. They are used to teach basic commands such as 'sit', 'down', and 'stay'. It's good for stimulating the dog's interest during training and using it as a reward.

Fitpet Dr. Sul Treat

I recommend Fitpet's treats. As the name suggests, it was created with the help of veterinarians. There are four flavors in total, but I recommend the original flavor. It's made with kangaroo, mealworm, and konjac, which is delicious and healthy, and it's low-calorie, so it's good to give without burden. In addition, there are Attention (sweet and salty), Relax (mental and physical stability), and Dental (oral care) for each function, so you can purchase according to your needs.

Companion Small Table's Correct Vegetarian Treat

Second, I introduce Companion Small Table's Correct Vegetarian Treat. The biggest feature is that it is a vegetarian treat that does not contain meat, so it is free from allergies and is also suitable as a diet treat because it is low in calories. Vegetarian treats have a prejudice that they are not palatable, but many people say that the domestic sweet potato base makes them palatable. It is also smaller than regular treats, making it good for nose work. It has a roasted sweet potato base with three flavors: chestnut, carrot, and pumpkin. You can use it according to each function and your child's preferences.

Petfriends Moist Treat

Finally, I recommend a moist treat product. Moist treats are snacks made using a freeze-drying method. This is a method of freezing rapidly and then drying at low temperatures, which has the advantage of preserving the nutrients and freshness of the original ingredients. There are various types of treats, such as egg yolk, chicken, salmon, pollack, beef liver, and smelt, so you can enjoy the fun of choosing. Among them, I recommend beef liver. Beef liver is said to be helpful for tear stains and skin health. Freeze-dried snacks are easily crushed due to their nature, so I recommend them for training rather than nose work.

I mainly recommended treats, but jerky and chews are also often used for training. Jerky is suitable for training because it is soft and easy to break into smaller pieces, and chews are good because they are fun to chew and relieve stress. Chews are particularly effective as a reward and can help correct problem behaviors. Chews are high-calorie snacks, so just be careful to adjust the amount.

Dog treats, like dog food, should be considered based on age, breed, and health condition. Soft treats are needed for dogs with weak teeth, and small chew sizes may be boring for large dogs. It's also good to consume only about 10% of the total daily calories in dog treats. If you eat too many treats, you may become obese or have a nutritional imbalance, so even if you love them, give them in moderation! I hope the treat information is helpful. Thank you for reading!:}