Do you have worriess over where your dog’s treats are made? This is hardly an unwarranted concern, as some years ago contaminated dog and cat food from overseas caused serious illness, and some times loss of life, for a number of pets. Most people are pretty trusting when it comes to the food they buy for their dogs, we tend to think that these manufacturers will ‘play fair’ and use healthy ingredients. Many of them do, of course, but as a dog owner, you should always keep a healthy skepticism and lookout to make sure that your dog is getting the best.
Gnarly Pets is a company that prides itself on providing healthy treats for your dog. If you’ve ever wondered if treats were really necessary, from my own experience, I would say yes they are. Treats can be an indispensable positive reinforcement when training your dog; nothing rewards an obeyed command so well as a tasty treat. Your dog will be eager for another one and will quickly catch on that doing something right gets them something delicious. Gnarly Bites are made here in the USA with ingredients selected for quality and safety.
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Feeding your dog a premium dog food is a great way to help assure that your dog will stay healthy. But, dogs do not live by kibble alone, and treats will undoubtedly make up a part of your dog’s diet. The ingredients in your choice of dog treats is just as important as your choice of dog food. You can count on Gnarly Bites from Gnarly Pets to pay just as much attention to the quality of the ingredients in their treats as you would.
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The Chew Must Go On provides a long-lasting, crunchy chew for your dog. This chew is made with chicken and other good ingredients. If you’ve worried about giving your dog antler chews, this could be a great alternative.
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I doubt the dog has been born who could resist Slammin’ Chicken Sausage treats. This high protein treat is a great reward during obedience or agility training, or maybe ‘just because’. Our Frenchies love chicken, and this flavorful snack will please any dog.
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Training a puppy or adult dog can take time, and some dogs will need fairly long training sessions, especially if you’re training them for agility competitions. A small treat, like Amp’d Up Training Treats could be the solution. These small treats, made with venison and chicken, reward your pup for good work without adding too many calories.
When you give your dog a Gnarly Pets treat, you can feel confident that they are getting something that is actually good for them. Gnarly takes care to make sure that not only are their treats healthy, but that your dog will love them.
Treats in Time of Trouble
Treats are also invaluable when dealing with a sick or injured dog. At one point, our male Frenchie, Springer, developed an ulcer in his left eye. As it turned out, our vet was going to be in the town where we were keeping store at our artist’s guild, so she and her husband just stopped in there to check Springer out. Soon I heard the most horrible noises coming from the back room and when I ran back, the vet’s husband was examining his hand to see if there were any broken bones. We went home with several medicines and instructions. I dreaded treating him, but surprisingly, he cooperated. Probably the fact that I held a treat in front of his nose had something to do with it.
What I thought was cute was that Gabby and Aster also lined up to get a treat when Springer got his after his eye treatment. At the end of a couple of weeks, we returned to the vet. She was expecting the fight she had had at the guild store, but Springer just let her examine his eye calmly. When she was done, and I had put him down, he went over to where she was, looking up expectantly. I let her know he expected a treat, and she was quick to give him one. It shows his intelligence that he recognized the person doing the treatment as the one who would be giving the treat.
Dogs who are sick or injured often refuse their regular food. The problem is, we know they need nourishment to get better. Gnarly Bites are designed to really appeal to a dog’s taste buds, so might be just the way to encourage the patient to start eating again. Easy to chew Slammin’ Chicken Sausages, could provide your ailing dog with some good nutrition. You can even cut the sausages up into smaller pieces to make it easier for your dog to eat.
Treats for Training
Regardless of the size and breed of your dog, it is still very important to provide training for them. While it is true that a smaller dog can just be picked up if needed, even a Chihuahua can benefit from a simple form of obedience training. A larger dog, one that cannot simply be picked up at need, will definitely need training to help them become a good canine citizen. There are a number of benefits to training your dog, but always remember to keep the training positive, and don’t stint on rewards.
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Working together with your dog can help you bond together.
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Teaching basic obedience skills may keep your pet safer, especially near traffic.
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Active breeds of dogs will love agility training, and what better way to reward them with Killer Beef Crunchies. You can even break the Crunchies up if you don’t want to provide the entire treat all at once.
There’s no reason for training your dog to be aggravating, irritating, or frustrating. Your dog does want to please you, and to do what you want, it will just take some time for him or her to understand. Think back to how it was when you were a child and struggling to understand long division or multiplying fractions, I know it took me a long time. So, cut your puppy or dog some slack, and make training positive and rewarding for your dog. Working together for a goal can help cement a real bond of love and respect between you.