Perfect training treat

[Spectrum]

Last night I was watching some Kikopup videos on Youtube, and she mentioned that the ideal size training treat for a large dog is about the size of a pea. It was late, and I probably should have been in bed hours before, but the idea that popped into my mind then was, "Why not just use peas, then?"

Well, the idea stuck, and I went out tonight and bought some frozen peas. The dogs LOVE them! Even Gavroche, who doesn't usually touch vegetables, loves them. No cutting required, low calorie, and firm enough to stand up to pockets and treat bags. And cheap, too, at about $1 a bag.

[Roxie]

Wow!!!  What a great idea!!! I will haveto try that!

Roxie

[Amber]

That is a great idea, and I could even grow my own and freeze them - making them even cheaper!

[Kerplunk105]

I bet once they unfreeze they'd be all gross lol I'll have to try and get some and give it a try.

[Roxie]

Shelling peas is way to much work for me!

Roxie

[Spectrum]

they're still pretty firm even when thawed - much firmer than canned peas. Fresf peas would probably work, too. They'd definitely stay firm.

[cowlypso]

I went through a phase where I would eat frozen peas as a snack.  In theory it does make a good snack.  They're frozen, so you eat slowly, provides lots of crunch, healthy... 

[caring canine]

  trainer friends of mine thought it was hilarious that I would give Woody carrots sticks or apples during a training session

Imagine the response when I show up for their next class with a treat bag full of peas

[vet2be]

Last night I was watching some Kikopup videos on Youtube, and she mentioned that the ideal size training treat for a large dog is about the size of a pea. It was late, and I probably should have been in bed hours before, but the idea that popped into my mind then was, "Why not just use peas, then?"

Well, the idea stuck, and I went out tonight and bought some frozen peas. The dogs LOVE them! Even Gavroche, who doesn't usually touch vegetables, loves them. No cutting required, low calorie, and firm enough to stand up to pockets and treat bags. And cheap, too, at about $1 a bag.

My younger Elkie LOVES veggies, so peas are no problem for her. My GSD and older Elkhound prefer meat, so normally they pick around any form of veggie. So as a training treat for them, I dehydrate hotdogs.

[Spectrum]

so normally they pick around any form of veggie

Gavroche doesn't usually touch veggies, either, but for whatever reason, he LOVES peas. I really don't understand it lol.