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The Treats I Keep in My Training Bag, My Freezer, and the Emergency Drawer
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items After three years of figuring out what actually works with Arie, I've landed on a very specific treat system. Different treats do different jobs: the tiny soft ones go in my pocket for busy streets and training sessions, the freeze-dried liver comes ...
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Kong Stuffing & Frozen Favorites
The Big Guns
Long Chews
In My Training Bag
Kong Stuffing & Frozen Favorites
The frozen Kong setup has saved me countless mornings. These three things are all you need: the toy, the paste to seal it, and the broth to freeze inside. I prep them the night before and Arie gets a frozen Kong in the morning while I drink my coffee...
The foundation of the whole stuffing routine. You need the actual Kong before any of the fillers matter. Arie has a large and an extra-large — I fill them, freeze overnight, and hand one over in the morning when I need 20 minutes of quiet. The only t...
KONG Classic Stuffable Dog Toy - Large
This goes straight into the Kong — no prep, no mess. I squeeze a layer at the bottom to seal it, stuff the middle with something higher value, then seal the top again. Arie works at it for way longer than you would expect and the slow drip keeps him ...
Kong Easy Treat Peanut Butter Dog Treat 8oz
What I pour into frozen Kongs and ice cube trays. Low sodium, no garlic or onion, and Arie goes completely nuts for the smell. I freeze it overnight and give it to him on hot mornings when he needs something that takes actual effort. Also great poure...
Brutus Bone Broth for Dogs | All Natural | USA | Glucosamine & Chondroitin | Pack of 6
The Big Guns
The freeze-dried and high-value treats — the ones Arie will absolutely lose his mind over. I save these for vet visits, reactive moments on busy streets, and any situation that requires his complete attention no matter what else is happening around h...
This is the tub that lives in my cabinet and never fully runs out because I keep reordering before it's empty. Pure beef liver, freeze-dried, resealable tub. I crumble these over his meals when I need extra motivation, and I use them as the reward fo...
Stewart 100% Beef Liver Dog Treats, 21oz
These are the treats I reach for in genuinely challenging situations, like crowded farmers markets or when I'm asking him to do something he really doesn't want to do. Raw freeze-dried beef in tiny bites. Arie's brain completely switches on when he s...
Stella & Chewy's Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Treats - Carnivore Crunch - Grass-Fed Beef - 3.25 oz
One ingredient: beef liver. I got the value size because I go through these fast and the price per ounce is unbeatable. These are what I use when I need a high-value treat in a larger quantity, like when I'm working on a new behavior over multiple se...
PureBites Freeze Dried RAW Beef Liver Treat 350g
These are the smallest freeze-dried liver pieces I've found, which makes them perfect for fast-paced training where I'm rewarding every tiny step. Arie doesn't care about the size at all. Single ingredient, no fillers. I keep one of these in my jacke...
Vital Essentials Natural Liver Treats for Dogs
Long Chews
The things that buy real quiet time — 30 minutes minimum, sometimes more. These live on the shelf for evenings when Arie needs to decompress and I need him to stop orbiting me. All digestible, odor-free or close to it, and actually hold his attention...
Yak chews are in a different category from bully sticks: denser, longer-lasting, and they end with a little cheese puff you can microwave when the chew gets too small to give back. Arie has spent over an hour on one of these. The Best Bully Sticks ve...
Best Bully Sticks Himalayan Yak Cheese Dogs 4ct
Odor-free bully sticks are the only kind I buy now. The regular ones smell like something died in my living room. Natural Farm's version has no funk and Arie chews them completely, no chunks. The 25-count bag means I'm not running out every other wee...
Natural Farm Odor-Free Bully Sticks 6in 25ct
These are a great daily chew for dental health and keeping him occupied for 10 to 15 minutes. The variety shapes in the small size work well for Arie between grooming appointments when I want something that actually gets at his teeth. Grain-free, veg...
Whimzees Wellness Dog Dental Treats, Small, 56 Ct
The shape of this thing is genuinely genius, the curved prongs mean Arie can hold it down with his paws and gnaw at it from any angle. We have had ours for months. It's not a treat that gets consumed, it's a long-term chew toy that actually holds his...
Benebone Wishbone Dog Chew Toy Large Bacon
In My Training Bag
Small, soft, and low-calorie enough to use constantly. These live in my pocket on walks and in my treat pouch during training sessions. Arie can eat them quickly without breaking stride, which makes them work for real-world reinforcement on busy stre...
These have been in my treat bag since day one of training Arie. They're soft, small, and low enough in calories that I can use them constantly without feeling guilty about it. He goes just as crazy for them at rep 100 as he did at rep one.
Zuke’s Mini Naturals Dog Training Treats, 16oz
The pouch is resealable and the treats are tiny enough that I can easily break them in half for lighter sessions. Arie has a nose for liver and these get his attention faster than almost anything. Great backup to have when I need something a step up ...
Cloud Star Tricky Trainers Liver Dog Treats 14oz
Three ingredients total and freeze-dried, so they're shelf-stable and Arie treats each one like it's a Michelin star meal. I keep these in my car for post-vet visits and reactive-dog days when I need something extra compelling. The bag fits in any po...
Pupford Freeze Dried Dog Training Treats, 4oz
These are what I grab when I want a softer treat that feels a little more like real food than a training treat. Arie loves the turkey and duck combo and they're easy to break into smaller pieces. Good for the days when I'm doing slower recall practic...
Wellness Soft & Chewy Dog Treats, Turkey & Duck, 8oz