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Treats & Snacks For Dogs

All about store-bought dog treats AND homemade treats for dogs! (We include bones and long-lasting dog chews here too — like bully sticks, antlers, hooves, etc). See our favorite homemade dog recipes, Kong recipes, dog birthday cake recipes — and the dog training treats we use with our own dogs. The best puzzle bowls and interactive dog toys that you can put treats inside (aka treat toys) — to make it more challenging for your dog to enjoy their snacks or regular kibble food. Plus clever tips for saving money on dog treats, and storing all of your dog food & treats using the smallest amount of space in your house.

Pros & Cons Of Cow Hooves For Dogs, Where To Buy Them, And What You Need To Know Before Giving Them To Your Dog To Chew On!

Are cow hooves safe for dogs? How long does a hoof last? Are cow hooves good for power chewers? Everything you want to know about cow hooves for dogs – including some pros and cons you should know about!

25 Human Foods That Are Good To Use As Dog Treats And Dog Chews… Because They’re Healthy!

Wondering which human foods are good for dogs? These are my top 25. (See WHY each one made the list!) It’s a list of 25 healthy human foods that make good dog treats and dog chews. These are good for everyday snacks OR to stuff inside dog Kongs and other treat toys for your dog!

Horns For Dogs To Chew On: Our Favorite Brands + What You Need To Know Before Giving Your Dog Goat Horns & Buffalo Horns!

While many dogs seem to enjoy gnawing on goat horns for hours, my dogs tend to get bored with them after a few minutes of chewing. Perhaps they aren’t “smelly” enough! Regardless, my dogs are still intrigued enough to gnaw on a goat horn that’s been re-introduced to them after I removed it for a few weeks.

Pros & Cons Of Antlers For Dogs, Our Favorite Brands, And What You Need To Know Before Giving Them To Your Dog To Chew On!

Deer And Elk Antlers For Dogs 101 – Antlers are naturally shed from both elk and deer — and they make fabulous dog chews! Wondering which are the best antlers for dogs? Here’s how to choose the right antler dog chews for your dog, the pros and cons of antlers for dogs, how to soften them, and the best place to buy them!

The Best Bones For Dogs: A List Of Butcher Bones Safe For Dogs + What You Need To Know Before Giving Raw Bones To Your Dog!

The Best Raw Bones For Dogs – A list of safe dog bones for chewing that are the least likely to splinter. See the specific bones to ask your butcher for, what to look for in grocery stores, and where to find raw bones for dogs online. (I usually buy several pounds at a time, and I freeze them.)

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Are Human Foods OK For Dogs To Eat? See Which Ones Are Safe… And Which Ones Are NOT!

Here is the best list of foods you should AVOID giving to your dog (human foods that are poisonous or toxic to dogs) + Foods that you CAN give to your dog (human food safe for dogs) — according to pet experts. Plus, what you should know if you decide to offer table scraps and other people foods to your dog at some point.

How To Stuff A Kong Toy For Dogs + My Best Kong Stuffing Tips

Wondering exactly how other people stuff Kongs for their dogs? I’m going to show you how to stuff a Kong toy for dogs + A few Kong stuffing tips for first-timers.

Tug-A-Jug Is A Multi-Sensory, Multi-Faceted Interactive Dog Treat Toy That’s Dog Mom Approved!

Does your dog like to play with water bottles or plastic 2-liter bottles?Mine does. Now there’s a REAL dog toy that is similar to a 2-liter bottle… but safer, and lots more fun for the dog. It’s called the Tug-A-Jug interactive toy for dogs. It a multi-sensory toy that dispenses treats as your dog plays with it.

Best Gifts For Dog Lovers: 30+ Dog Gifts For Dog Owners That I Use… And My Dogs Love!

Looking for the best dog gifts for yourself or a fellow dog lover? Here are 30+ clever gifts for dog owners. Helpful dog Christmas gifts they’ll really use! I know, because I’ve had dogs all my life, and I actually use every single one of these items and my dogs like ’em too.

A Comparison Of 12 Of The Best Long Lasting Dog Chews: Elk Antlers, Cow Hooves, Bully Sticks, Himalayan Chews, Pressed Rawhide & More!

Wondering what the best long lasting dog chews are? Me too! So I did a big ‘ol experiment with my dogs to find the differences between all of the most popular dog chews. Antler dog chews rank way up there. So do real bones from the butcher… and cow hooves! See the entire list of 12 best dog chews that last the longest.

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