Reward Your Best Friend With a Variety of Dog Treats.

No longer just table scraps, dog treats are often used as rewards or distractions for our pets. Anywhere place where you can find dog supplies will have a vast selection of dog treats as well. Not just biscuits, but everything from simulated bacon to real pigs ears can be found to reward your canine. While bite sized treats that are quick to munch are ideal for training and instant rewards, pig ears, cow hooves and raw hides are not only treats but excellent dog toys as well.

For the health conscious, or canines on special diets, brands such as Wellness dog food make easy to digest dog treats for just about any requirement, from puppy care to senior formulas. Dog health does not start at digestion; many of the biscuits available today have special shapes and hardness to help clean your dog’s teeth and gums. Also available are mint or flavored treats that will help combat “doggie breath”. Biscuits are not the only treats that will help with oral hygiene and digestion; rawhides provide a flossing action, as well as stimulate the salivary glands to help keep your dog’s mouth clean.

Training is a vital part of dog care, and most pets will respond to an enthusiastic “Good Boy” and a tidbit from your hand. Reward your dog for simple commands to start and slowly introduce more and more difficult commands. As the dog treats keep coming, generally so will the expected behavior. Treats may also be used to distract the dog from bad behavior. Providing a chew toy is not only a reward for your dog, but gives him something to do while waiting for you to come home and play. There are also toys available that allow you to put treats or dog food inside of them, giving your pet stimulation and exercise as he tries to puzzle out this treasure.