Best soft training treats for senior Corgis

An 11-year-old Corgi still running through tricks — love that. At that age the treat texture matters as much as anything else. Older teeth can struggle with anything crunchy or dense, so you want something genuinely soft that breaks apart with almost no effort. The best training treats are pea-sized, smelly enough to hold attention over kibble, and high in protein so the dog stays motivated. A senior dog's stomach can also be a bit more sensitive, so ingredient quality matters more than it did at two years old. Are there any dietary restrictions I should know about — things like grain-free requirements, allergies, or anything your vet has flagged? And what kinds of tricks are you working on — quick repetition stuff like sits and spins, or longer duration behaviours?

That's the exact right instinct. Short sessions with a weight-conscious senior means you want treats that are genuinely tiny, soft enough to eat in half a second, and low enough in calories that you can do 20 repetitions without guilt. What's her current weight roughly, and is she on any particular senior kibble already? That helps me make sure what I suggest won't push her over on protein or fat for the day.

Perfect — James Wellbeloved is already a decent, lean senior food so you're not starting from a bad base. For treats I'd go with Forthglade Natural Soft Treats, specifically the chicken variety. They're made for dogs who need something genuinely soft — not just 'semi-moist' soft, but genuinely easy to chew — and they're very low in calories, around 3kcal per treat. They're small enough to use whole at pea-size, or you can easily tear them smaller if you want even tinier pieces for a long sit session. Chicken means they're high in protein and most dogs find them exciting without being overpowering. The ingredient list is clean — no junk fillers — which matters for a senior stomach. One bag will last you a good while given the portion sizes you're using. That's my clear pick for her.

Yes, Forthglade Natural Soft Treats are on Amazon UK — search 'Forthglade soft dog treats chicken' and you'll find them. They come in 90g bags which is a good size to try first. If she takes to them well, you can buy multipacks. Given you're doing short refresher sessions rather than heavy training, one bag will probably last you several weeks.