Treats

Treats are great for training your puppy, and a wide variety of healthy treats are on the market from which to choose. You also can use hot dogs, string cheese, oat cereal, turkey, and other "people" food. These types of food are healthy because you're only going to use small amounts.

If your puppy has a food allergy, please consult your veterinarian before choosing a treat. If she is a small breed or has certain medical conditions, be careful of low-fat "people" food such as low-fat hot dogs or cheese. Some manufacturers take out the fat but add a lot of salt, which is not healthy. In general, treats should be:

Small and easy to swallow. A treat shouldn't be a meal but a tiny bite.
Something that your puppy does not get every day. Everyday kibble can quickly become boring. You need something that's different so that it cuts through the distractions.
Something that has an appealing odor to your puppy. Your puppy can smell things you can't, which just increases the distractions she faces. She can smell someone grilling hamburgers down the block. If you use dry treats that don't have much odor, these treats will have a hard time cutting through the other odors that capture your puppy's interest. Use treats that your puppy can easily smell and discern as delicious.

Supplements

Only give your puppy a supplement if your veterinarian recommends it. If you are feeding your puppy a quality food that already has her daily nutritional requirements, you could be risking her health if you give her too much of a specific vitamin or mineral.