FAQs

Why Feed Natural Dog Treats?

Natural dog treats offer several benefits compared to treats made with artificial ingredients or fillers:

• Healthier Ingredients: Natural treats are typically made with wholesome ingredients such as real meat, without artificial flavours, colours, or preservatives. This can contribute to better overall health for your dog.

• Nutritional Value: Many natural treats are formulated to provide essential nutrients like protein, vitamins, and minerals, which are important for your dog's growth, energy, and immune system.

• Digestibility: Natural treats contain ingredients that are easier for dogs to digest compared to treats with artificial additives or fillers. This can help prevent digestive issues such as upset stomachs, gas, or diarrhea.
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• Allergen Control: For dogs with food sensitivities or allergies, natural treats can offer a safer option, as they typically avoid common allergens such as wheat, corn, and soy. Additionally, our natural treats are grain-free, which can be beneficial for dogs with grain sensitivities.

• Dental Health: Our natural treats can promote good dental health by reducing plaque and tartar buildup on a dog's teeth.

• Weight Management: Natural treats often have fewer calories and less fat than treats made with artificial ingredients or fillers, making them a better choice for dogs who need to watch their weight or maintain a healthy weight.

• Taste and Palatability: Many dogs find natural treats to be more flavorful and appealing than treats with artificial additives, making them an enjoyable reward during training sessions or as occasional treats..

Overall, choosing natural treats for your dog can contribute to their overall well-being and provide a healthier, tastier option for rewarding good behavior or showing affection.

Do Dogs Have a Need to Chew?

Yes, chewing is a natural behaviour for dogs and serves several important purposes:

• Dental Health: Chewing helps to keep a dog's teeth clean by removing plaque and tartar buildup. It also stimulates the gums, which can promote overall dental health and reduce the risk of periodontal disease.

• Mental Stimulation: Chewing provides mental stimulation and helps alleviate boredom, which is especially important for dogs who spend a lot of time alone or indoors. Providing appropriate chew toys or treats can prevent destructive chewing behaviours, such as chewing on furniture or shoes.

• Exercise and Jaw Strength: Chewing can also provide exercise for a dog's jaw muscles, helping to keep them strong and healthy. This is particularly important for puppies who are still developing their jaw strength and for senior dogs who may experience weakening muscles due to age.

• Stress Relief: Chewing can be a calming activity for dogs and may help to relieve stress or anxiety. Giving a dog a safe and appropriate chew or treat can provide comfort during stressful situations, such as when left alone or during thunderstorms.

• Satisfying Instinctual Needs: Chewing is a natural instinct for dogs, rooted in their ancestry as hunters and scavengers. It satisfies their natural urge to gnaw on objects, which can help them feel fulfilled and content.

Providing your dog with a variety of safe and appropriate chew toys, treats, and bones can help satisfy their chewing needs while also promoting dental health, mental stimulation, and overall well-being. However, it's essential to supervise your dog during chewing sessions and choose products that are suitable for their size, age, and chewing habits to prevent choking or injury.

Why Do Dogs Need Mental Enrichment?

Dogs need mental enrichment for several reasons:

• Prevention of Boredom: Dogs, like humans, can become bored when they lack mental stimulation. Boredom can lead to undesirable behaviours such as excessive barking, destructive chewing, digging, or attention-seeking behaviours. Mental enrichment helps keep dogs engaged and prevents boredom.
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• Physical Exercise Alone Isn't Enough: While physical exercise is crucial for a dog's health, mental stimulation provides a different type of challenge. Mental enrichment exercises their brains and can tire them out mentally, complementing physical exercise for a well-rounded approach to their overall health and well-being.

• Prevention of Behavioral Problems: Dogs that lack mental stimulation may develop behavioural problems such as anxiety, compulsive behaviours, or aggression. Mental enrichment helps prevent these problems by keeping dogs mentally engaged and fulfilled.

• Enhancement of Learning and Training: Mental enrichment activities, such as puzzle toys or training sessions, provide opportunities for dogs to learn and problem-solve. This not only helps keep their minds sharp but also strengthens the bond between dogs and their owners through positive interactions.

• Improvement of Cognitive Function: Just like humans, dogs' brains benefit from mental exercise. Engaging in activities that require thinking, problem-solving, and memory can help improve cognitive function and mental acuity, particularly in senior dogs.

• Fulfillment of Natural Instincts: Dogs have natural instincts to explore, hunt, and problem-solve. Mental enrichment activities that mimic these natural behaviours allow dogs to satisfy their instincts in a safe and controlled environment.

• Promotion of Emotional Well-being: Mental enrichment can contribute to a dog's emotional well-being by providing opportunities for relaxation, enjoyment, and fulfilment. It can also help reduce stress and anxiety by providing a positive outlet for mental energy.

Overall, mental enrichment is essential for keeping dogs happy, healthy, and well-balanced. It adds variety to their daily routine, prevents boredom and behavioural problems, and promotes overall mental and emotional well-being.