Training with treats,,,,what do you like to give your dog?

[Wild one]

I think it's important to wean your dog from 'treat dependence' as they progress through training
so that by the time you're actually in the field hunting, praise has taken the place of treats.
Having said that, using treats as you introduce your dog to all the bewildering commands and
controlled atmosphere it's not used to usually is the fastest way while avoiding the common pitfall
of scaring or otherwise negatively impacting it's enthusiasm to do well.

Not a pro dog trainer by any means but I have been happy with how mine turned out. In the end if the treat method works for someone have at it.

I just stick with what worked for my father and myself. Never tried treats and no plans of it when I get my new pup. Patients and slow introduction has been what works for me

[Wild one]

It's whatever works to get, and keep your dog's attention. If something other than treats works, that's great.
A lot depends on the dog and / or the activity involved.
"Praise and a toy" are basically bribes too.

Yes but my pockets stay cleaner lol

[Iron Glove]

Yes but my pockets stay cleaner lol

That's what zip lock sandwich bags are for or those little treat bags like chalk bags that hang on your belt.
I do recall however awhile after getting our youngest dog dropping my keys into my jean's pocket and having the keys goes right through. Damn dog had chewed the bottom of my pocket completely out on the inside in his quest for treat remains.
But yes, whatever works, be it treats, cuddles or what ever, all is good.

[Camp Cook]

I've trained a fair number of dogs have never been one to give treats until after they are done then they get a milk bone.

[Ohwildwon]

Greenies, (shaped like a tooth brush) that stuff is like crack!

I cut them up into small chunks, they are expensive...

[jagen mit DDrs]

I don't see training with treats as bribe,more like to mark a desired behaviour and reward this behaviour...and when it comes to training for hunting like retrieving,blood tracking,dead game baying,dead game guiding and bringsel guiding,to reward the dog with food since that's why he hunts in the first place....his innate drive to hunt is dictated by his will to find food.
Rainer

[Viper]

I train with lamb lung. A piece about the size of a thumb nail is all it takes. As previously stated, the treat is not really a treat it's a reward. I also reward at the end of a training session with some play time and a rawhide.

[JAFA]

My Labs are very responsive. Dried beef liver cut in small strips and cubed.

Remember to consider the added calories when you are figuring out food amounts .

As as training progresses retrieving a ball is even better than food, so I use both.

From day 1, praise and affection.