Natural dog treats are ideal to use for training your growing dog to behave himself, follow commands and help him understand his environment.
Before you buy any natural dog treats do check the label for the following: Natural pet treats should not contain preservatives, fillers, byproducts, grain fractions, corn wheat or soya and include only natural ingredients.
Freshness can be extended beyond 7-10 days with refrigeration because dog treat may only be used during training sessions which are likely to be only thrice a week.
Don't go for bland-flavored, crumbling natural pet treats but those that would be juicy and strong-scented particularly, if possible, shaped like a bone or piece of cheese etc that will provide good chewable fun to your pet pooch.
The purpose is to make your doggy get enthusiastic about the training.
Natural dog treats are not meant as meal or snack options.
They are organic and come in a range of flavors interesting too.
Also, while choosing natural dog treat, you will have the option to pick treats that are designed mainly to help in digestion and boost health, clean and strengthen your dog's teeth or treats that include medicines for worms, antibiotics etc.
You can also whip up natural dog treats in your kitchen using innovative recipes with rice and cheese balls.
It is a myth that dog treats can only be non-vegetarian though, before you try a new recipe, do check with the vet.
Also, never give your dog toffees, chocolates or chicken bones to chew upon.
Here are some of the best ways to use natural treats with your pet pooch: End every play session with a dog treat.
This can include running around, playing fetch or romping about in the garden over small obstructions.
Conclude every grooming session with a natural pet treat as this will keep your dog interested in the brushing, bathing and scrubbing that dogs often run away from.
Use dog treats for all training commands from the tricky ones to the simple ones but mix them with other verbal 'treats' as well so that your dog understands that following a command is necessary even when it will get him a verbal praise, extra petting and praising or simply some tapping on the head.
Never use a natural dog treat without any action-oriented activity.
Your pet pooch should relate meals to 'unearned' events and natural dog treats to 'earned' events only.