When training your dog, small, soft, and strong-smelling treats usually work best as rewards. Easy to eat quickly, enticing enough to keep them focused, and easy to keep in your pocket, treats like these will make the training process much easier. 

Treats to use for training.

• Choose small, bitesize treats for quick rewards and faster learning
• A strong smell keeps your dog motivated
• A soft texture is easier and quicker to chew (especially for puppies)
• Cooked chicken, cheese cubes, or purpose-made training treats are perfect 

Keeping training treats separate from other rewards can be a great way to make the training process exciting for your pup - bonus points for mixing a few treat types to keep them on their toes. Natural treats for training are ideal as they contain extra vitamins and no added nasties, boosting their health while they learn. You can even keep them in one of our treat pouches for added convenience.

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Training treats are smaller, softer, and usually stronger smelling than regular treats, designed specifically to keep your dog enticed and to be eaten quickly to make the training process smoother. There can be overlap, but we generally recommend keeping the two separate to keep your dog as motivated as possible.

Why use separate treats for training?

• Bite-size treats avoid overfeeding during frequent training sessions
• Soft, easily-swallowable texture keeps training fast-paced
• Stronger smell and taste helps grab your dog’s attention
• Familiar smell and taste each time will get your dog in the training zone

While your dog will still love their regular treats, these are usually designed to last longer or provide enrichment for them - not for rapid-fire learning. Our 100% natural dog treats for training will also give your pup a little health boost, packed full of nutrients and with absolutely no added additives, sugars, or colouring.

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When out and about, it’s best to keep training treats in a sealable, easy-to-access pouch or container. This will keep them fresh, crumb-free, and ready to grab when you need to get to them quickly. Rewards can’t wait!

The benefits of using a treat pouch on walks.

• Quick access for faster rewards, making training more effective
• Keeps your pockets clean from treat crumbs
• Keeps natural treats for training fresher for longer
• Often comes with clips or belts for hands-free use

When shopping around for the best treat pouch, opt for one with a washable lining, easy to open closure (such as drawstrip, zip, or magnetic), and separate compartments for other items - it can be handy to keep things like keys and poo bags somewhere reachable. And to stock up the pouch, our natural treats for training are perfect for the job.

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Natural dog treats make great training treats, especially ones that are small, soft, and strong smelling. Single ingredient options like cooked chicken chunks or cheese cubes work perfectly, since they’re tasty, soft, and easy for your pup to eat quickly in training sessions.

Our top natural training treat options.

• Freeze-dried liver: rich in flavour and packed with protein
• Cooked chicken: soft, low-fat, and easy to digest
• Small fish bites (like sprats): strong smell, strong motivation
• Meat coins: easy to keep in a pouch and ready to grab and go

Whatever you choose, make sure your natural treats for training are small or able to be broken into small pieces, so your dog can stay motivated and not fill up too fast on treats - that’s a surefire path to weight gain! In training sessions, keep your small training treats in a handy treat pouch for convenience, so you can dish them out quickly and keep training sessions smooth.

Looking for the perfect 100% natural treats for training? Our range of nutrition-packed, single-ingredient treats are perfect for motivating your pup, keeping their tail wagging and their training working.