Weasels Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 I use cargo shorts/pants - right pocket for treats, left pocket for poo bags. I'd like to say I had thought it through re. visual cues etc. but honestly I just find treat bags bounce around too much when I'm running I found some good shorts with the buttons on either side of the pocket rather than in the middle so I can grab treats without opening the pocket; I bought 4 pairs I tip the crumbs out on the floor for the dogs to hoover up when I'm done, and just turn the pocket inside out & spray a bit of preen before I put in the washing machine. Comes out perfectly clean. I also have a 'Cesar Milan' branded Doog belt for the occasions when I'm wearing jeans. Works OK but I prefer pockets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ptolomy Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 Weasel - swap it around right pocket for poo bags left pocket for treats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan3 Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 I guess the people who use pockets are all from a obedience trialling background - so we don't want the extra visual cue of a bumbag. I know its a trap newbies fall into as their dogs learn very quickly bumbag means treats no bumbag means....... ... treats from elsewhere! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erny Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 I've got a lightweight Sporthund vest looking for a home if anyone is interested. Its a size medium and the one in this link http://www.sporthund.de/index.php?page=product&info=2979 Have only tried it on, its brand new - I would prefer a bit more room to move and my diet isn't working quickly enough Hi Ish. I'm interested. I'll PM you my phone numbers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weasels Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 (edited) . Edited April 6, 2012 by Weasels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sayreovi Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 I guess the people who use pockets are all from a obedience trialling background - so we don't want the extra visual cue of a bumbag. I know its a trap newbies fall into as their dogs learn very quickly bumbag means treats no bumbag means....... Yup I got rid of mine quick smart when my guys stopped working the same when I didn't have a visible treat bag on me, I use pockets now :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huski Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 I use a treat pouch (always placed at my back). I also have a training vest, put treats in my pockets, have treats placed remotely, sometimes the reward is visible etc. IMO there is no problem with using a treat pouch as long as your dog doesn't see it as a cue and becomes dependent on it. There are plenty of things other than a treat bag (even more subtle) that dogs can and do cue off. I learnt that the hard way :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erny Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 What Huski said - they can generally smell that you have food treats on you. So sure, doing without a treat pouch might lull you into a false sense of having out-smarted your dog as far as visual cue is concerned, but not scent. People who get stuck with the food treat pouch becoming a cue are simply not randomising things enough. However, for early day training and/or for novice handlers, a good food treat pouch helps with delivery timing which in turns helps with teaching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubyStar Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 However, for early day training and/or for novice handlers, a good food treat pouch helps with delivery timing which in turns helps with teaching. A pocket with treats in the left pocket delivers the treat at the precise moment just as well, if not better, than a good food treat pouch. Less fumbling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MishB Posted April 6, 2012 Author Share Posted April 6, 2012 I have a mental picture now of a bunch of ppl with really obedient dogs but incredibly smelly pants bahahahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toshman Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 Another here who has abandoned treat pouches for training in favour of pockets, for the same reasons as Ptolomy, bedazzledx2 and kallistar. But I'm a bit of a wuss - I use zippy plastic snack bags - easy to leave the zippy bit open so you can get treats quickly. And easy to leave them around the ring for distraction training or jackpots (but do the tops up first :laugh:) . I do have a large Blackdog one that I use for going out for a walk - holds treats poo bags, phone, keys etc. I have gone from using pockets to using a treat bag :laugh: I always forget the food in my pocket and I don't know how many jeans I have had with the pockets eaten. I blame Tilly usually My problem, too Have hit myself on the head several times with the rolled up newspaper....."Don't leave clothes which have had treats in the pockets anywhere where various dogs can reach them" I've had holes chewed in two lovely Katmandu jackets and a couple of pairs of jeans....which is why I've reverted to treat pouches :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tassie Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 Yes - holes in pockets here too - courtesy of Miss Kirra, whose philosophy is - any food of any sort left where I can possibly reach it - is MINE :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erny Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 A pocket with treats in the left pocket delivers the treat at the precise moment just as well, if not better, than a good food treat pouch. Less fumbling Not IME. Assuming you are wearing clothes with pockets that are easy to slide your hands into and out of. Not always the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bedazzledx2 Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 My training clothes are chosen with a great deal of care...must have pockets my hands can slide in and out of :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben and Jerry Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 I use a Blackdog treat bag. When I first started training I used a Drizabone but found the pocket to sit to tightly against my waist and I couldn't get a treat out in time. I attempted using pockets for everything but having quite a slim waist I had trouble keeping my pants up :p. Who would of thought, phone, keys, treats, poo bags and occassionally a wallet could weigh so much. I find the Blackdog does the job for me, the springs allow me to keep the bag open for easy and fast treat access and they close in a second when I do a faster pace (I tend to walk a bit fast so my fast pace can quite often be a slow jog and a slow jog with a slightly lose fitting pouch can lead to treats all in the grass :p). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charley101 Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 For those that were trying to find a Doggone Good Treat Pouch they are now on Ebay http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Doggone-Good-Rapid-Rewards-Treat-Pouch-Bag-Belt-Dog-Puppy-Training-/280963694093?pt=AU_Pet_Supplies&hash=item416abdbe0d http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Doggone-Good-Rapid-Rewards-Treat-Pouch-Duo-Pack-2-Pouches-1-Great-Price-SAVE-/280969957047?pt=AU_Pet_Supplies&hash=item416b1d4eb7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Podengo Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 I just put up with having crusty bits of cheese and sausage in my pockets :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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