First up, we have this silicone dog treat
pouch, this pouch is soft, flexible, and made of food grade silicone.
It has a handy, fairly sturdy plastic clip
on the side that allows you to attach the pouch to your belt pocket or the waist
of your pants. The pouch shuts via two mini magnets on the pouch flaps.
I really love these magnets.
They're strong enough to keep the pouch closed, but weak enough that it's easy
to open just by sliding your hand through. Despite being small,
this couch has decent treat capacity
that should work for most walks and medium length training sessions.
The compact size does mean that there are
no pockets though, so you'll have to carry your poop bags some other way.
The clip slides right out so that you can
easily push the pouch inside out and toss it in the dishwasher.
Yep, that's right -
It's dishwasher safe.
Being able to clean this in the dishwasher
is definitely one of its major perks since it's so easy to clean.
This is especially ideal for wet,
stinky treats that would require washing a regular pouch after use.
I like how clean and simple this pouch is.
While the lack of a belt loop means it won't work for everyone,
I do appreciate not having a long dangling waist loop to deal with.
It's fast and simple.
This is definitely one of my preferred treat pouches.
The only major downside is that since it
only has a clip, it's really difficult to use during the winter.
You can't really attach it to your waist
or belt when you're wearing a big bulky winter jacket like this one.
I was able to attach it to my jacket
pocket, but most jackets probably don't have
a straight vertical pocket like this to work very well for this setup.
This next pouch is quite a bit more bulky
and functions more as an all in one treat pouch that can hold not just your treats,
but also poop bags, your clicker, your phone.
Heck, even a tennis ball!
As you can see, it has multiple pockets
and mesh panels, letting you store all kinds of stuff in there.
This pouch can be worn in the over
the shoulder style, similar to a purse, or with the waist strap.
It also has a clip so you can attach it to your belt.
But I find it too big to make that option very practical.
This pouch is definitely great for handling all your doggo accessories.
While initially I loved the over-the-shoulder design and keeping my phone,
a portable water bowl, treats, and poop bags all in one pouch,
I started to dislike how heavy and bulky it felt on walks.
This treat pouch also uses a drawstring
design, which is great for keeping treats fresh.
But I find it takes a moment to dig out a treat from this pouch.
This isn't a big deal if you're just looking to work on training.
But if you have a reactive dog where every second counts, I think this pouch is
really too cumbersome to be your best option.
The Bark Fitters pouch is a sturdy, no-nonsense treat pouch.
It's a solid option for basic needs and it can attach to your body via the belt
clip or this loop, which you can string your belt through.
I know this clip doesn't look like much, but it's actually pretty sturdy.
This is another pouch that uses
a drawstring enclosure, which isn't my favorite since I need
to access treats immediately while working with my dog Remy on his reactivity.
But I think for most owners it would work just fine.
The mesh pocket in the front is a nice bonus for carrying poop bags.
It can even fit a post-use poop bag.
It also has a bit of reflective trim on the sides.
I do especially like the color,
which is fun and vibrant compared to most other treat pouches
I decided to save the best for last.
The PetSafe treat pouch is definitely my favorite.
There's a plastic clip in the back, as well
as a double loop waist strap, which makes it feel really secure on your body.
This pouch's crown-and-glory
is definitely its magnetic closure and unique hinge design.
It's really easy to snap open and close. And the hinge can actually be left open
when you need to pull out treats in rapid succession.
Plus, this pouch is the only one I found
that actually offers two treat compartments separated by this little divider.
I find this incredibly useful when I want
to use high value treats during important training moments
like working on Remy's reactivity around other dogs, as well as having the option
to use kibble when just reinforcing good behavior.
The PetSafe pouch also
has this handy front page that, well, not gigantic,
is big enough to fit a couple of poop bags or even your smartphone.
It has some nice reflective trim on the front.
And I really love the bright red color.
The waist clip is nice quality and slides great.
I put this pouch on and off several times
a day for the past year and it's always worked seamlessly.
There's a little carabiner too, which I don't use much,
but it could be handy for attaching a clicker or a portable water bowl.
Initially using this pouch,
I felt like it was too big and I preferred the small silicone pouch.
But as I've continued to work on training walks and clicker training with Remy,
I found the PetSafe pouch really is the best.
It's just the right size.
It's large enough to fit all the treats
you'll need as well as your phone without feeling bulky.
The dual treat compartment is a huge bonus
and I'm really surprised more pouches don't offer it.
I love being able to quickly dish out some
stinky freeze-dried beef treats to get Remy's attention away from another dog
while still being able to reward
with kibble for basic commands like sit or hand targeting.
While at first I didn't see a huge value in the pouch's hinge design,
I'd now consider this another favorite feature of mine.
When I'm walking down a street and I see
a dog in the distance, it's so easy to open the hinge and keep
the pouch open so that I can quickly dispense treats.
I don't even need to look down at the pouch.
I can keep all my focus on handling Remy
while grabbing treats out of the pouch with ease. I'll often walk around several
blocks with the hinge open so that I can click and treat Remy on a dime
if there are a lot of distractions around. I hope this review is helpful to you guys.
Obviously, there are a lot of different
treat pouches out there, and the perfect one will depend on your needs.
But like I said before, I think the PetSafe one is my favorite.
Let me know what you think in the comments
about which treat pouches you like the best.
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