This is a specific conversation about Dog training treats — high value, small size — ask about yours and get one honest answer for your exact situation.
inparticular.ai
Training three dogs at once — a Pomeranian, a Springer Spaniel, and a Dalmatian — is genuinely impressive, and the treat situation matters a lot here. The most effective training treats are pea-sized, smelly, and high in protein so the dog inhales them without breaking focus and stays more motivated than they would be for regular food. The tricky part with three very different-sized dogs is finding one treat that works across the board. What are you training each of them on, and do any of the three have dietary restrictions or sensitivities I should know about?
They're all at different stages — the Pomeranian is working on basic recall, the Springer is doing agility, and the Dalmatian is a rescue we're trying to get settled and responding to his name. No known allergies but the Dalmatian is a Dal so I know they can have issues with purines.
inparticular.ai
The Dalmatian purine point is really important — you're right to flag it. Dalmatians have a genetic quirk that means they can't process purines the way other dogs do, and high-purine proteins like organ meat and certain fish can contribute to urate stones. That rules out a lot of the usual high-value training treats like liver treats or sardine-based options. What breed is the Dalmatian mixed with, or is he purebred? And are you training all three at the same time in the same space, or separately?
He's purebred as far as we know. And yes, often training together — it's chaos but it's the reality of three dogs. So I need something that works for all three simultaneously.
inparticular.ai
That makes the Dalmatian the deciding vote on which treat you use, which actually simplifies things. You need something low-purine, high enough value to hold a Springer's attention during agility, and small enough not to bulk out a Pomeranian. My recommendation is Ziwi Peak Air-Dried Lamb — the lamb recipe is low in purines compared to beef, venison, or organ-heavy blends, it's incredibly smelly and dense so it's genuinely high value, and you can break it into pea-sized pieces easily. It holds the Springer's interest, won't overwhelm the Pomeranian calorically, and is safe for the Dalmatian. One bag covers all three. It's available on Amazon UK and works out more economical than buying three different treats.
That sounds ideal. Is lamb actually low enough in purines to be safe long-term for a Dalmatian, or is this just for training sessions?
inparticular.ai
Lamb sits in the low-to-moderate purine category, so in the small quantities you're using for training — we're talking 20 to 30 pea-sized pieces in a session — it's generally considered safe for Dalmatians. It's nowhere near the risk level of liver, heart, kidney, or oily fish. That said, Dalmatians are individual and some are more sensitive than others, so I'd always say keep his water intake up, and if he's ever had urate stones before, run it past your vet before committing. For a training treat in normal session volumes, lamb is one of the more Dal-friendly high-value options out there.
Perfect, that's really helpful. I'll go with the Ziwi Peak Lamb.
inparticular.ai
Good choice. Break it small before your session starts so you're not fumbling with it mid-training — it's dense enough that it crumbles cleanly. With the Springer doing agility, you might also find it useful to keep a slightly larger piece back as a jackpot reward for nailing a full sequence. Good luck with all three.
