Training treats: reward little and keep moving

A good training treat should do its job without becoming the main event. It needs to be tasty, practical and easy to offer so your dog can quickly return their attention to you.

Why size matters

Small portions are particularly useful during training because rewards can add up quickly. Treats should complement a balanced diet and, as a general guide, make up no more than around ten percent of your dog’s daily calorie intake.

The ideal amount depends on your dog’s size, activity level and regular food. If you use many treats during training, you can take them into account when planning the rest of the day’s meals.

Soft Trainers for everyday training

Our Soft Trainers are soft cubes designed for rewarding your dog during walks, training sessions or everyday practice.

Given whole, they are generally best suited to dogs weighing around three to four kilograms or more. For smaller dogs and puppies, they can easily be divided with your fingers.

Debby weighs around two kilograms and prefers hers in smaller pieces. Levi, at around three and a half kilograms, usually manages a whole cube without difficulty. Dogs have their own opinions, even when they share a home.

The Soft Trainers come in a practical tin that looks good on the shelf and is easy to take with you.

Chicken and duck fillets in two different ways

Chicken and duck fillets can be offered whole as a snack or cut into small pieces for training.

The chicken fillet is the softest product in our range. Cut into small pieces, it can also be a practical choice for puppies or older dogs with sensitive teeth, provided the size and texture suit the individual dog.

Duck fillet is only slightly firmer and is equally popular with many dogs.

Both varieties leave very little grease on your hands, which makes them particularly convenient when you are out and about.

What works for our dogs

Debby and Levi can both enjoy the fillets whole despite their small size. During training, however, we usually cut them into smaller pieces. This gives us more individual rewards and keeps the focus on the exercise.

With the Soft Trainers, Levi usually eats a whole cube while we split one for Debby. There is no universal perfect treat size. The right portion is the one your dog can eat comfortably without interrupting the training session.

Reward consciously

Training treats are not a substitute for clear communication, patience and good timing. They are a useful tool for showing your dog exactly which behaviour you want to encourage.

A carefully chosen reward can make training more enjoyable for both of you. Ideally, it tastes exciting to your dog and remains simple and practical for you.