Ever observed your animal companion perform the cha-cha for best dog treats? You are not on your alone. Let’s go over the cravings causing wild tail wag.

Picture this: Your devoted Labrador, Spot leaps toward you with ears fluttering. He just needs that crunchy morsel. Every treat, though, is not made equally. Remember last week when you handed him a brand-new brand and he turned his nose up? Dogs have pickiness!

Now, ever considered what would be best for them? Every mouthful of homemade delicacies can contain a small dose of love and wellness. I once made Daisy, the neighborhood beagle pumpkin biscuits. Her owner said she moved like she had won the lotto!

Think of foods like pumpkin, indeed. Peanut butter is another. For us personally, these are not only seasonal favorites. Nutrient-dense and rather delicious for dogs as well. Use them sparingly, though. Moderation is important; try not to turn goodies into dietary foes.

There also are the store-bought sections. It is a minefield, isn’t it? Names promising the moon and stars yet laden with unpronounced chemicals. Just glancing at the ingredient list will help to avoid two or three vet visits. Remember when Max developed a rumbling belly following some very colourful chews? It reminds one to pay close attention.

Remember size is important as well. Some sweets fit small mouths like thick bricks. Would you like to gnish on a rock? Neither your chihuahua nor any other. Look for sweets with their chew power matched.

For individuals whose dogs cause allergies, life can be a circus performance. Demand for and popularity of hypoallergenic choices are growing. At a dog park, I met a schnauzer owner who swore by lamb-based goodies following countless trials and errors.

Treat-based training That is the golden ticket nowadays. Every trick has a small benefit. Here for “sit,” a little biscuit; here’s a jerky piece for a good “stay.” Your dog might just start videotaping their own obedience lessons before you know it!

Whether homemade or store-shelved, the goal is simple joy for our dogs, like a treat in a bow. One reward at a time, let us keep them healthy, happy, and—dare I say—living their best life.