Best Dog Treats for High-Energy Breeds

Spaniels, Collies, Vizslas and other high-drive breeds are a joy to train precisely because they work so hard for a reward, but that same energy means treat choice and portion control both need a bit more thought.

Why high-energy breeds are different

These breeds often need more frequent, higher-value rewards to keep training sessions engaging, simply because their attention moves fast and their motivation runs on food, play and praise in quick succession. That can add up to more treats across a long training or exercise session than a calmer breed would ever need.

Treats that reward without overfeeding

Woof Nuts and Canine Cluck both break into small, high-value pieces well suited to frequent rewarding during a long walk or training session, without needing a large piece each time. Pawhawk Steak works well as a bigger reward for the end of a session, once the harder work is done.

• Break treats down for frequent, small rewards rather than fewer large ones
• Match treat calories to how much exercise the dog is actually getting that day
• Use varied treats to keep motivation high across a long training session

Building a working treat kit

The Dog Treats Selection pack gives you all three to rotate, which suits the varied demands of a high-energy dog's day better than relying on one treat alone. Browse the full range to build yours.