What are the natural snacks used for training puppies

When we squat down and hold the puppy's favorite snacks in our palms, watching its wet nose lightly touch our palms, the look of expectation and trust interweaves, making every training a warm ceremony. Natural snacks are not only a "secret weapon" for positive training, but also a sweet bond for us to establish emotional connections with puppies. What kind of snacks to choose and how to use them scientifically contain the wisdom of animal behavior and respect for life.

The digestive system of a puppy is like tender new shoots, requiring gentle nourishment. Natural snacks, such as freeze-dried chicken breast and dried duck liver, retain the original nutrients of the ingredients and avoid the burden of artificial additives on the liver and kidneys of puppies. A study by the American Veterinary Association (AVMA) shows that puppies trained with natural snacks have a 30% increase in obedience and a 45% decrease in allergy incidence. I once customized training snacks for a grain sensitive beagle, using freeze-dried salmon instead of traditional rewards, and successfully solved its diarrhea problem.

The growth of puppies is like the changing seasons, with unique needs at each stage. 3-4 week old puppies are suitable for sheep milk powder soaked in soft puppy food as a transitional reward; Freeze dried chicken pieces can be introduced at 5-6 weeks of age to exercise chewing ability; 7-8 weeks of age require beef jerky with high nutrient density to support bone development. I once developed a "nutrition ladder" for a premature Poodle, which helped it catch up with the weight of its peers within three months through phased snack supplementation.

Snacks need to possess "special skills" for different training objectives. When teaching "sitting down", choose small pieces of cheese (high in calcium) to strengthen bone memory; When training "refusal to eat", use carrot sticks coated with bitterness to help puppies establish conditioned reflexes; For puppies undergoing tooth replacement, frozen banana chunks can not only alleviate gum discomfort but also divert attention from gnawing on furniture. I once successfully corrected a Labrador puppy's foot biting habit with frozen blueberries.

The size of snacks should match the size of the puppy: Chihuahuas are suitable for freeze-drying rice sized items, while golden retrievers require meat strips the size of a thumb. The feeding frequency should be controlled within 10% of the total daily training duration, as excessive feeding can easily lead to obesity. I once received a dachshund suffering from diabetes due to excessive snacks. It was only after strict diet control that it recovered. In addition, avoid training when the puppy is full, and the best time is 1 hour before meals.

The significance of snacks goes far beyond rewards themselves. When we pinch snacks with our fingertips and guide the puppy to complete the "handshake" action, that touch becomes the warmest signal in its memory. I once designed a "trust training" for an abandoned Chinese rural dog, using sweet potato jerky made by its owner as a reward. After three months, it finally willingly approached humans. These natural snacks not only carry nutrition, but also emotional language across species.

For puppies with allergies, hypoallergenic ingredients such as duck and rabbit meat are the first choice; Puppies with dental caries should choose sugar free apple slices; Elderly dogs are suitable for high fiber pumpkin jerky to promote digestion. I once customized low-fat chicken breast jerky for a Schnauzer suffering from pancreatitis, and followed the doctor's advice to help it maintain training enthusiasm during the recovery period.

Homemade snacks can ensure freshness and safety to the greatest extent possible. Slice the chicken breast and dry it at low temperature (60 ℃, 12 hours) to retain 90% of the protein; Use molds to shape sweet potatoes into star shapes, satisfying the curiosity of puppies. I once guided a novice owner in making a "Love Training Kit", which included three different hardness snacks to help puppies gradually improve their skills.

When we watch puppies clumsily pick up snacks and skillfully complete instructions, every progress cannot be separated from the nourishment of these natural ingredients. The freeze-dried meat shared in the morning light and the duck jerky rewarded in the dusk will eventually become the most precious flavor in the puppy's memory. After all, true training is not about conquering, but about using love and patience to transform instincts into beautiful habits. May every puppy learn happily and grow healthily with the company of natural snacks, touch the kindness of the world with its wet nose tip, and repay our efforts with unconditional trust. This sweet responsibility teaches us to use food to convey love and science to safeguard growth.