16/11/2025
A little reminder that not all treat pouches are created equal…
This isn’t about criticising specific brands or styles, as everyone will obviously have different preferences. However, as an Autistic person with probable Dyspraxia/definite proprioception and coordination challenges, I can get very easily frustrated by belt clips that are hard for my fingers to keep open long enough to attach the pouch, or closures that are too fiddly and time consuming, which leads to the dog losing interest by the time I manage to access the reward.
Personally I much prefer magnetic closure over drawstring, and an adjustable waist strap so I can easily reposition the pouch if needed (for example, if the dog finds it an irresistible distraction and tries to play tug with it!). And sometimes a certain product seems great when you decide to buy it, but doesn’t really work well for what you need. Trial and error.
There’s no right or wrong here. But it’s worth remembering that trainers will all have different things that make their process easier, and for those of us who may be neurodivergent or disabled, there are some seemingly small, simple ways we can accommodate ourselves, starting with the equipment we use. 🙂
