Hello,

Obviously, we at the Dog Food Advisor spend a lot of time researching and giving advice on dog food — it’s in the name.

But there are few pet parents who only feed their dogs their main meals. Treats are a significant part of many dogs’ diets. And like main meals, there are dos and don’ts when feeding your dog treats.

That’s why we asked Lindsay Tracy, Vice President of Product Development at 5-star-rated Redbarn, for her tips on how to use dog treats — and how not to.

The result is this article: The Rights and Wrongs of Dog Treats.

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In short, the tips are:

Right…

1. Use them for training or good behavior

2. Feed them close to the dog’s face

3. Look for safe ingredients

4. Use them in moderation

5. Respect the dog’s space

6. Provide water

Wrong…

1. Using them while a dog is over-excited

2. Holding the treats high

3. Using certain human foods

4. Feeding them excessively

5. Using them during or instead of mealtimes

It’s definitely worth reading the whole article for Lindsay’s words of wisdom. And if you’d like to try Redbarn’s treats (well, if your dog would — we don’t recommend you eat them), you can get 30% off the best-selling products by clicking here.

You can also get an exclusive 50% off Redbarn's Air-dried Gut Health dog food and 40% off its other dry foods.

Have a fabulous rest of the week!
 

Take care,

The DFA Team
The Dog Food Advisor
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