I have heard that its bad to bribe a dog with a treat for obedience. I'm wonder how other teach obedience to dogs? Do you use treats or not?

What treats did you use for training? Any tips? My bun doesn't seem to have any interest in carrots. I need something small that i can use for a reward system. I was thinking raisons, or yougurt drops? :confused:

Hi everyone, my 11 month old degu boys Wolf and Juno love their food (Degu Nature by Versele Laga) and their favourite special treat is plain oats (I don't feed them this often though, although no sugar or anything added, 0.5 grams of natural sugar per half cup) What are some treats to try...

Linus's current diet consists of hay, pellets, and water. Today, my mom brought home some parsley from the market. I remembered reading somewhere that parsley was a good "starter food" for rabbits as its less likely to cause stomach upset. So I took a small sprig, washed it, and tried to give...

My girls are fine, but my boys are so picky! I want a couple treats they can't resist! I've tried a bunch. I have their food figured out, I just need some help with the yummy treats that you only feed once a day or while training!

Post pics! What is your favorite treat to feed your hamster/gerbil? Just curious what everyone feeds there little guys as a special treat? Mine would have to be cucumber slices or a raw baby carrot. If you guys have pictures of them eating it, please post, I always find it so cute:) :tonguerol

I know some people let their mice nibble on chicken bones and I want to know if this is ok for them to do?

I have a friend who has an African Grey Parrot, he hates the "monkey biscuits" the come in his food, but my rats love them (No, I have no idea what is in them!) So I was wondering, can I also make them Pony Cookies...I tried it, and they LOVE them! Here's the recipe for Apple and Oat Pony...

Do any of you know if it would be okay to feed hop to chinchillas? It's the stuff used to make beer if anybody whould wonder :) And I'm only talking about the flower. If I can't give them and you know why, please tell me :)

What are some good and safe treats I can give my girls aside from veggies/fruit? I know the store bought ones are generally to be avoided.Is dried papaya a good treat? In moderation of course.

hey i was worried earlier about my rats not getting enough water or being to hot. well i came up with an awesome way to keep them cool, give them a snack, and give them some mental stimulation at the same time. all i did was takes ice trays and fill them up with water then add peas, peanuts...

Hey, I have another question. Is rye or wheat or barley, if it's grown and dried safe for chinchillas to eat? We have some of each growing here and I was wondering if it was safe for an every once and a while thing?

I adopted a 3 1/2 year old, unneutered, male Dutch rabbit about a 2 years ago. Frodo is my little boy, but is quite stubborn! He doesnt reallly seem to favor any sort of food which makes it very difficult to train him or have any sort of relationship with him. Any tips on some foods I could...

Hi, I just saw your treat list on Degu Rock and it was brilliant. I have a pampas and was always wondering if my guineas or the degus could have the leaves but never thought about the plumes! Also the sunflower petals. We always grow loads of giant sunflowers in our garden which the birds go...

http://www.dapper.com.au/toys.htm#peafishing So many idea's for cheap toys for the boys - they're playing in 3 cereal packets with holes cut in stuffed with newspaper and tissues atm - they're having a great time judging by the kerfuffles and squeaks coming from the boxes. Finally know what...

Can I give my mice cheese curds as a treat?:confused: Also if I can does it do any good for them, or is it just a treat?

I really really really love to spoil my mice and I was just wondering how many treats can I give them and how often?

while i was in europe my mom took care of my rats for about a week. and while i was away we ran out of yogies soooooo my mom went to the store and got them guinea pig yogies are these still ok for my ratties ???????? :confused:

YAY its my birthday!!!I'm 14 teen now (or at lunch,because I'm a lunch baby)Its also 2 others too - my best friend who is exactly a year older than my and ....... KIWI,who is turning 8 or 9 I'm not sure everyone keeps telling my I have her age wrong. (We don't actually know her exact birth date...