| What makes you love your dogs? Is it because | | | | commercially produced human foods. Some of |
| of the way he loves you in return and the | | | | which may contain elements that are not |
| eagerness that you feel when he attempts to | | | | suited for your dog's health. Commercial |
| please? This love can be more emphasized | | | | foods are also often rich with fats and |
| through dog training as it creates the firm | | | | calories and low in nutrients and vitamins. |
| bond between you and your pal. | | | | Moreover, this practice is really not healthy |
| | | | for your dog's manners. This only encourages |
| One well recognized method of dog training is | | | | begging. Give him his dog treats in his own |
| through the use of dog treats. But dog treats | | | | place instead but always bearing the thought |
| are not for positive reinforcement dog | | | | of how healthy the dog treats you give are. |
| training alone. Most dog owners have used | | | | |
| them as snack alternatives. This does not | | | | Tips on Dog Treats Selection |
| proceed pleasurable experiences but may also | | | | |
| aid in maintaining your pal's health. | | | | It is always best to buy naturally produced |
| | | | dog treats. These save you from unnecessary |
| Like with other pet stuffs, there are | | | | additives that may post threats against your |
| considerations that an owner should first | | | | dog's health. Fat and sugar-rich dog treats |
| evaluate before allowing his pet to dog | | | | are complete no-no. look for dog treats that |
| treats. Health components concerning with | | | | have high concentration of fibers and |
| calorie content is on the priority list. | | | | protein. |
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| One of the growing concerns on dog health | | | | Dog treats that are primarily made from |
| nowadays is obesity. Almost half of American | | | | fishes are good sources of unadulterated |
| dogs are overweight. Like with the case of | | | | health components. These are great foods for |
| human, obesity may lead to a variety of | | | | human as well as dogs. They are low in |
| diseases like diabetes, heart disease and | | | | calories and fats. |
| arthritis. | | | | |
| | | | Avoid giving dog treats before any major |
| Overindulgence is thought as one of the | | | | meals. If you are training him using positive |
| contributing reason for obesity. This may be | | | | reinforcement, cut back portions of his meals |
| due to human factor. Most owners tend to give | | | | to balance his diet with dog treats. |
| dog treats on an unregulated basis. For most, | | | | |
| it doesn't matter how many calories does a | | | | There are dog treats that are especially made |
| single biscuit may contain. To resolve this | | | | to optimize your dog's health. Working in the |
| issue, an owner needs to cut back on the | | | | same principle as that of the vitamin |
| daily calorie intake of his pet until he | | | | supplements. These are aids to maintain your |
| reduces some weight. Controlling the quantity | | | | dog's health and may even relieve symptoms of |
| of dog treats throughout the day may be of | | | | certain diseases. |
| great help. You may also choose to lessen his | | | | |
| foods gradually until he reaches normal | | | | Don't allow that dog treats may cover as much |
| weight. In line with this, it is ideal to | | | | as ten percent of your pet's diet. |
| stick with dog treats with low calories. The | | | | |
| subject on obesity may further be resolved | | | | In choosing the ideal treat, it is helpful to |
| through consulting the vet and to implement a | | | | rely on your best judgements. It is you who |
| regular exercise regimen. | | | | know your pet well enough but in cases of |
| | | | doubt, you may as well consult a |
| It is also an ill practice to give your dog | | | | veterinarian. |