Tricks and Treats

We are pretty strict on Slurpie's diet. We try to at least. One big no no on any ingredients listed is anything to do with Chicken. Apparently alot of schnauzers get schnauzer bumps from eating chicken and so we try to avoid.

We also try to get items that does not list too many ingredients. One good example is the Shiloh & Lester Salmon Wild (100% salmon and not else supposedly). Omega-3 that should make his black coat glossier....

Only bane? this stuff is fishy big time. slurpie's breathe stinks really and cos we use this as our outdoor treats initially, it stank up the treats bag and even my bag cos i put the treats bag in mine. And when he licks himself the smell just gets all over!

We have stopped since the last pack as I cannot really stand the stench. But perhaps it will be ok to feed your dog some before his bath session just so he gets the goodness. DO NOT place the opened bag in your bag or car if you do not want to be mistaken as a fishmonger though.

Our regular treat is Jerky Naturals by Zuke's at home.

• Fortified with vitamins and minerals
• Only 17 calories per piece
• Made without artificial colors, flavors or by-products
• Free of wheat, corn and soy

As we put Slurpie thru regular training sessions daily we wanted something that will not make him obese from too much snacking and easy to chew and swallow (this is quite soft). As the pieces are pretty big, we cut them into small 2-3mm squares and place them in a container by his play area so it is always available. We only cut a few pieces each time and replenish as it runs out to avoid spoilage from frequent exposure to air in the "daily" container.

The reason we have different treats for home and outdoors is to keep Slurpie interested. Little rascal is so distracted outside that he is not attracted to the treats at all since he knows he can have the same stuff at home. After we finished the salmon, we bought cheese sticks. Hmmm...the ingredients are so-so la but at least no chicken parts. It is again soft and we cut them into small pieces.

I think its ok to change treats to keep the dog interested in the training since it would only make up 10-20% of his daily diet. But I still dislike funny treats i see with all types of nice coloring and shapes as i think they are meant to attract the owners and not benefit the dog at all.


Other regular treats that Slurpie gets includes apples, pears, oranges, yoghurt (good for him really but have to be the natural and plain type), basically any fruits we are having ourselves other then grapes which i heard are a no-no. He would sit and wait (drool and stare as well) while we eat our apples (he knows the hierarchy, he eats last! no begging allowed) Greedy boy is sooooo cooperative when he knows there is a slurpilicious treat soon!