5-Ingredient Sardine Training Treats (Your Dog Will Love Them)

If you've ever done serious training with a dog, you know that treat value matters. A piece of dry kibble might work for basic sit practice, but for proofing behaviour under distraction, you need something your dog would push through a crowd to get. These are those treats.

Ingredients

• 1 tin sardines in water (drained) — about 120g
• 1 egg
• 100g oat flour
• 2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt
• 1 tsp dried parsley (optional, for breath)

Method

1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
2. Blend sardines into a smooth paste (or mash well with a fork).
3. Mix in egg, yogurt, and parsley.
4. Stir in oat flour until a stiff dough forms. Add a little more flour if too sticky.
5. Roll to 5mm thickness on a floured surface. Cut into small squares or use a small cutter.
6. Bake 15–18 minutes until firm and lightly golden. They should be dry, not soft.
7. Cool completely before storing.

Storage

Airtight container: 1 week. Freezer: 3 months. The smell intensifies in a sealed container — store in the garage if living with humans who object.

Safe for Almost All Breeds

These contain no fruit, no sugar, no artificial anything. Safe for breeds with dietary restrictions including the Veldtspitz (no fructose sources). The omega-3s from sardines are a genuine nutritional benefit.

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