EricD  Offline
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 Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2012 8:34 pm Post subject: puppy training suggestions??? |
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Hello.
Bodie had his first Vet appt. yesterday!! He is perfect except the Doc says he's a little overweight. Wants him to lose a pound. Newbie mistake. I'll take the blame for that. Anyway, my dilemna is we are trying to teach him his name, and to sit, and stay, and all the other puppy things. How can we train with treats if he's supposed to be on a diet?? Any ideas for fat-free, health, but still taste good treats??
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barneysma Offline
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| Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2012 8:37 pm Post subject: |
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You could use some of his kibble and just give him a little less at mealtimes? Perhaps this is a bit boring but if you alternate with small pieces of apple and just the odd tiny cube of cheese it will keep him guessing what is coming.
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| Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2012 8:38 pm Post subject: |
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Do you feed him kibble? Im asking because we weigh out Seb's daily allowance and hold some back to use as treats for training. He's obsessed with any food so doesn't care that it's the sane as he's had for breakfast/dinner. It means he doesn't go over his daily allowance of food but still gets 'treats'.
Good luck 
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| Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2012 8:41 pm Post subject: |
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How old is Bodie? Do not worry too much about vets and weights they are notoriously bad at lab weights!
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EricD Offline
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| Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2012 8:50 pm Post subject: |
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Wow! I'm surprized at the quick reply's!!
I put a quick blurb on the introduction page. Feebarn-Bodie is only 7 1/2 weeks. I'm not terribly upset about the vets scolding, trust me I've had worse! hehe.
Dreacat- We do feed him kibble but I woulda figured that if he's getting the same food, it really wouldn't be a treat.
Barneysma- I thought of carrots or apples, but my wife freaked out that he was still only a baby and shouldn't have "people food" yet.
What are you opinions on human foods/fruits?
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