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The Power and Importance of Healthy Dog Treats

More than a Simple Snack

If theres one thing that everyone can agree on, its that dogs love treats. We love seeing our dogs tails wagging at the sight of a fresh biscuit, whether its a reward for learning a new treat or just a quick snack for being so darn cute. Treats come in many forms to suit our dogs unique preferences and tastes. From soft biscuits to bite-sized chews and even bites of fruits and vegetables, there are so many different tasty and satisfying options available when youre looking for the right treats for your dog.

At first glance, it can be easy to draw parallels between a dog eating a treat and a human munching on a bag of chips: delicious, but ultimately not the healthiest choice. However, healthy treats play a much more important role in your dogs diets than a mindless munch. Treating with purpose helps you to reinforce proper behaviors, build a bond with your dog, and offers nutritional benefits beyond the food bowl. Lets dive in.

Treats are training tools

First and foremost, treats are important tools to reinforce your training practices. Of all the incentives you can offer to a dog (i.e. toys, affection, etc.) food is the most exciting for your canine friends. As you train your dog to remember tricks or adapt to certain behavior patterns, be sure to reward them frequently when they do the right things.

A word of warning regarding treating to enforce behaviors: treating at the wrong time can reinforce bad behavior, as well. For example, giving your dog a treat while you eat at the dinner table can encourage them to beg for scraps every time you eat. Be mindful and conscientious about when and where you offer treats.

Treats help create a bond

Do you remember the last time your partner or a friend brought you a delicious dessert? You probably felt pretty fond of them at that moment, right? In a similar way, offering dogs high-value treats can establish a bond of trust and appreciation between you. Your dog will recognize that you love them because you give them snacks that they go absolutely wild about!

Treating can be a great way to welcome a new dog into your home, whether youre adopting from a shelter or bringing home a puppy. Dogs need some time to get accustomed to their surroundings, and giving them delicious treats as they do can help them feel much more comfortable.

Treats offer nutritional benefits

Treats can help you sneak some extra nutrients into your dogs diets. If your dog eats kibble, offering small bites of blueberries or carrots can give them a little boost of freshness and wholesome nutrients. Even if you are feeding your dog fresh food, a good treat should contribute to their overall dietary and nutritional needs.

Some specialized treats are designed to target specific health concerns. For example, there are a number of treats on the market that help to combat bad breath. Others offer joint and digestive support for senior dogs. If youre not sure what needs you should focus on, its a good idea to consult your veterinarian for their recommendations.

How to Treat Properly

Now that you know just how awesome a healthy treat can be, its time to learn the right way to incorporate treats into your dogs diet. Choosing the best treats and learning when, where, and how often to offer them are all important factors in your treat regimens success.

Choosing the right treats

Just like it is with commercial dry dog food, some treats offer little to no nutritional value for your dogs. Always be sure you look at the ingredients list before you buy. If wheat flour and preservatives are at the top of the list, you should probably seek out a healthier option. Protein quality and the presence of artificial dyes and flavorings also indicate a treat with low nutritional value.

The great thing is that finding a healthy treat is simple. If your dog prefers cookies, try some fresh, natural dog treats with whole fruits and vegetables and no fillers. You can even offer your dogs a few bites of dog-safe fruits and vegetables, like carrots, sweet potatoes, or blueberries.

When and where to offer treats

We mentioned above that the wrong treating practices can reinforce bad behavior, which can be even harder to counteract over time. Its important to offer your dog a treat immediately after they display the behavior you want. You also want to be mindful about where you offer treats dont offer them in spaces where they may cause mixed signals, like in the kitchen or near the dining table. Finally, if you have more than one dog, do not offer treats to both at the same time if either one is food or treat reactive. You want to only enforce the positive without creating any unintended consequences.

How often to treat your dog

According to Petfoodcare.com, treats should make up no more than 10% of your dogs daily caloric intake. You should never use treats as a replacement for a meal. If you notice that your dog is gaining weight but you havent changed their diet, it may be a sign that you need to cut down on their treat allowance.

Treats Make Tails Wag

Finding a healthy treat for your dog that they can be excited about isnt as hard as it may sound! Pawsitively Pure Dog Food offers gourmet, gluten-free dog treats that are packed with real ingredients like pumpkin, blueberries, and oats. If you want to learn more about our food and treats, follow us on Facebook or Instagram and send us a message!

About us

Pawsitively Pure Dog Food was started in 2007 after a major pet food recall.

Our dogs are a major part of our family, their health and well-being always at the top of our minds - and we know you feel the same about yours. That's why we set out to make human-grade dog food, using only the finest, purest ingredients, fresh from our kitchen.

We pride ourselves on creating delicious food that fuels your dog to live a happy, healthy life,using only natural ingredients to make nutritionally balanced recipes with your dog in mind.

We use only the finest ingredients in our foods using human-grade products and non GMOs.

As we continue to grow, were committed to replacing conventional ingredients with certified organic alternatives wherever possible.

Thanks for trusting us with your dog food needs! We offer a line of natural and flavorful products including Dog Food, Dog Treats and Bone Broth.

Pictured is our boy Ryley Jones who is about to turn 14 years old and loves his food, broth and treats.

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Introducing our Protecting and Healing Organic Paw Balm!

Your dogs paws go through a lot! While we humans almost always wear shoes to keep our feet protected from the elements, our dogs paw pads have to stand up to concrete, dirt, sand, debris, and high temperatures, just to name a few. Thats why its so important to keep your dogs paws clean and healthy - after all, a sore paw or infection will keep them from walking, playing, and doing all the things they love most in life!

Thats why weve developed an organic paw balm. We used all-natural ingredients to create a soothing, protective salve that keeps your dog comfortable and ready to go. We included ingredients with some really great benefits:

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Cannoli Organic Dog Treats

WARNING: This cannoli is sure to shock your friends and family!

Incredibly realistic, it looks just like a human cannoli. Your friends and family will be shocked, thinking your four-legged child is eating a human cannoli.

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Ready to turn snack time into a canine carnival of flavor and fashion? Treat your furry friend to the sophistication of Cannoli Organic Dog Treats where every nibble is a step closer to culinary greatness!

These organic dog treats are not only beautiful but tasty. Your four-legged child is going to love them. The cannolis aremade in small batches to ensure freshness for your pup. Made with organic, all-natural ingredients you can actually pronounce and they are human-grade.

Our organic dog treats have no preservatives in our ingredients, They are perishable therefore should be refrigerated for no more than 5 days or can be placed in freezer up to 6 months but let's be serious your pup won't allow it.

All our organic pet treats are made fresh upon order. Please allow 5 days to ship.

Packaging: 4 in a pink bakery box.

What's Not Inside

Chemical pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, artificial preservatives, added growth hormones,antibiotics, gluten, wheat, corn, and soy.