Snacks for your dog

Small treats are suitable for training and rewarding, Chews more for activity. Clean, easily portioned snacks are practical for on the go. For sensitive dogs, clear protein sources and clear ingredients are more important than the longest possible selection.

Snacks should not be fed indefinitely. They are part of the daily energy intake and can affect weight and digestion if given frequently. If you train a lot, choose small pieces and mentally add them to your daily ration.

Treats Treats are usually small rewards for training, walks or everyday life. Chews are larger or firmer and are used to keep them occupied. Both fulfill different tasks. The decisive factors are size, hardness, ingredients and how your dog handles them.

For sensitive dogs, clear recipes and easy-to-understand protein sources are helpful. Avoid too many different snacks at the same time so that you can better assess compatibility. In the case of known intolerances, the snack should match the rest of the diet and not contain any problematic ingredients.

Natural-sounding snacks are not automatically suitable. Even with natural products, quality, origin, processing, size and compatibility are important. A high-quality snack should be clearly labeled and suit the dog, rather than just having a fancy name.

Yes, snacks are very practical for training if they are small, smell good and can be eaten quickly. For concentrated work, they should motivate the dog but not distract him from training for long. For frequent repetitions, small pieces are better than large rewards.

Chews should be suitable for the dog's size, chewing strength and experience. Items that are too small or too hard can be problematic. It is best to give chews under supervision and take away leftovers if they become too small or if your dog tries to swallow them hastily.