Choose the Right Size Treat when Training your Dog or Puppy
Updated: Feb 14, 2022
Choosing the Right Size Treat for Dog Training
This post is a guideline for choosing the right size treat when training your dog and categorizes dogs by weight. There are different types of treats for different types of dog or puppy training. Please read the what category of treats is best for each type of training in this post How to Use Dog Treats Effectively in Training in conjunction with this article.
Training treats should be soft treats when teaching your dog or puppy obedience behaviors so that you get a lot of repetitions in a very short time, and they should be geared to the size of your dog.
Guideline for Choosing the Right Size Treat When Training your Dog or Puppy
If your dog weighs less than 5 pounds, the treats should be half the size of a grain of rice.
If your dog weighs 5-10 pounds, the treats should be the size of a grain of rice.
If your dog weighs 10-25 pounds, the treats should be half the size of a pea.
If your dog weighs 25-40 pounds, the treats should be half the size of a dime.
If your dog weighs 40-60 pounds, the treats should be the size of a nickel
If your dog weighs 60-80 pounds, the treats should be the size of a little larger than a nickel.
If your dog weighs over 80 pounds, the treats should be the size of a quarter.
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Disclaimer: This article is for information only. It does not replace a consultation with a dog trainer, dog behavior consultant, or veterinarian and may not be used to diagnose or treat any conditions in your dog.
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