Treats are a must for training and for showing your dog some love, but too many take a toll on your dog's weight and the balance of its diet. Here's a simple guideline.
The 10% Rule
A common rule of thumb is that treats shouldn't make up more than about 10% of your dog's daily calorie intake. The rest should come from a nutritionally complete main food. On days with a lot of training, you can cut back the main meal slightly to compensate.
How to Make Treats Go Further
- Use small pieces – your dog cares about how many, not how big.
- Break larger treats into two or three pieces.
- Use some of the regular food as rewards during calm training sessions.
- Choose lean, single-protein treats for frequent training.
What About Chews?
Long-lasting chews count toward the total too, but they're given less often. Factor them in on the days your dog gets one.
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