So i recently found a liquid that my dog Bax goes NUTS for. Absolutely LOVES it. My problem is thinking of a good application for it. I cant really use it as a reward cause its the consistency of water, unless i carried around a tablespoon to serve it to him it wouldn't work very well. My mom thought maybe soaking some bread in it and using that as a reward? I thought maybe something to do with nose work because it's very smelly?
I feel like I've been given a gift and I'm just not sure how to use it very well.
TL;DR I found a liquid my dog loves. How do I give it to him in a way he can enjoy?
Smelly liquid uses
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Smelly liquid uses
Baxter (AKA Bax, Chuckles, Chuckster) Rat Terrier, born 01/16/13
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What is it?
I remember a discussion aaages ago, not even sure it was on this site, about replicating lickety stix with roll-on deodorant containers (sold as DIY, and never used for D.O.!)...I dunno what consistency it'd have to be to work like that, though.
I remember a discussion aaages ago, not even sure it was on this site, about replicating lickety stix with roll-on deodorant containers (sold as DIY, and never used for D.O.!)...I dunno what consistency it'd have to be to work like that, though.
Delta, standard poodle, born 6/30/14
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It's some kind of fish sauce. I checked the ingredients and nothing looked dangerous, probably a bit salty and VERY fishy.
Like I said, I've never seen him go so crazy for something and i want to tap into it.
Like I said, I've never seen him go so crazy for something and i want to tap into it.
Baxter (AKA Bax, Chuckles, Chuckster) Rat Terrier, born 01/16/13
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Interesting
I also remembered that one of the people in my agility class spread peanut butter on their arm for their dog to lick off. If you can find a way to transport it, that might be an option?
Or maybe tear chicken into treat-sized pieces, and put those in a bag with some of the sauce, mix it up so the chicken gets covered....
I also remembered that one of the people in my agility class spread peanut butter on their arm for their dog to lick off. If you can find a way to transport it, that might be an option?
Or maybe tear chicken into treat-sized pieces, and put those in a bag with some of the sauce, mix it up so the chicken gets covered....
Delta, standard poodle, born 6/30/14
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I spotted a 'Go Toob' a few days ago, which could work: http://www.rohan.co.uk/essential-travel ... e=03794113 The nozzle's quite small. I had thought about using it to dispense peanut butter as a treat till I remembered we only keep in crunchy peanut butter
Camping shops probably have other options.
Camping shops probably have other options.
Jasper, lurcher, born December 2009
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How about adding it to some home-made biscuits?
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ooo homemade biscuits is a great idea. Anyone have a good recipe i could it to (or a link to one on a dif thread) that i could use? I like to break his treats into tiny, tiny pieces and give him lots so he gets frequent reinforcement with fewer calories. (he tends to chub up a bit)
Baxter (AKA Bax, Chuckles, Chuckster) Rat Terrier, born 01/16/13
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For everyday training treats I use a good quality grain-free kibble soaked in liver juice- maybe you could do the same with the fish sauce (home made biscuits would be even better but I'm too lazy I'm afraid..) it works pretty well and as the kibble gets nice and soft you could easily break off tiny bits.