Why Puppy Treats are Essential during Early Development

Ever noticed how your pup suddenly stops what he/she’s doing when he hears you open your pantry, or sees you reach for a container, or hears the sound of food pouring out? That’s the power of treats. Dog trainers and vets alike agree that treats are the most influential and powerful “weapon” you can have as a dog parent. To your pup, they’re the equivalent of a good ole’ pat on the back for a job well done. When you give them a command and hand out a treat, their brain automatically registers that in the “positive behaviors to repeat” pile. Keep in mind that if you hold out a treat when they’re doing something “bad” like chewing one of your couch legs, their brain will store this behavior in the same positive pile. So you want to be careful when you’re rewarding your pup with a treat. Only reward your pup for doing something you’ve asked him/her to do. 

There’s also good news for you when it comes to treats. They work better than verbal praises. So treats actually save you time and energy while conditioning your pup to perform only good behaviors. 

Soothes Painful Gums 

Puppies begin teething when they’re around 3 weeks old and stop when they’re 6 months old. The whole process of baby teeth coming, falling off, and then adult teeth coming in is truly a painful process for them. So they look for relief in anything they can sink their teeth into. The best way to survive being chewed on is to redirect them toward a tasty, safe teething treat. The hardness will help lessen the discomfort and keep them occupied and out of trouble. 

Keeps Them Busy 

Unfortunate for us humans, we can’t just with our pups all day, every day. At some point, we all have to go to work, go out to grab some food, or go out to get out of the house. If you’re working from home, you still have to keep your pup from taking over your zoom meetings or worse, from chewing on your laptop charger as revenge for not getting attention. Luckily, treats are just what you need to keep your little one occupied while you’re busy juggling a busy schedule. Just like during your training session, tell your pup to go to his/her bed and stay, then give him/her a delicious dental chew. Not only will they keep your home accident-free, but they also provide mental stimulation and entertainment and satisfy their instinct to chew. 

Improves their Health 

We know what you’re thinking, “how can treats improve my pup's health? They’re like junk food!” The trust, not all treats are bad - just some are. You just need to know what to look out for. 

A good housekeeping rule is to avoid treats from commercial brands that mass-produce their products. When you mass-produce, your products are highly processed to meet demand and basically secure desirable shelf space at retail stores. Heavy processing basically sucks all the nutrients out of the ingredients and alters the ingredient. What these commercial brands do is go back in at the end and add preservatives/chemicals in the name of nutrients. When these additives come in contact with the altered ingredients, the components become toxic. So when your pup eats one of these treats, it may feel good at the moment but they harm your pup’s health gradually from the inside. The worst part is, with these treats, you may never see your pup’s health declining on the outside. You may think they’re incredibly healthy until one day your vet tells you that their health is at serious health. In fact, studies show that these treats decrease your pup’s life expectancy significantly. 

But not to worry, there are healthy treats out there that work to improve your pup’s health and protect them against diseases. Dogsee Chew has a range of puppy treats for every one of your needs. 

Here are some of our favourite Dogsee Chew treats for puppies 

Bite-Sized Training Treats 

• They’re low in fat and help manage weight. 

• These treats are high protein, so they provide your pup with much-needed energy for training. 

• Their scrumptious flavor will keep your pup focused on you the entire time! 

Long-Lasting Dental Chew 

• They last a seriously long time and keep your pup entertained for hours. 

• The hardness helps remove all the gunk stuck in their teeth and keep plaque and tartar away. 

• The rich cheesy flavor helps keep their breath minty-fresh. 

• Since they’re made of cow and yak cheese, these dental chews are  hard enough to last long and do the hard work to keep up your pup's dental hygiene but soft enough that they melt instantly in their mouth. 

• Unlike with other rawhides and hard chews, you’ll never have to worry about coming back to broken teeth or swollen gums with these! 

• Dogsee Chew also has Turmeric Hard Bars that are infused with turmeric. So, in addition to the benefits listed above, your pup also gets all the nutrients and benefits found in turmeric!

Single-Ingredient Treats

• These are made from real fruits and veggies. There are four flavors: beetroot, apple, banana, and coconut. 

• These are perfect for pup’s who may be prone to allergies or have a reaction to foods. And because they are single-ingredient, they are easily traceable, allowing you to avoid ingredients that may cause any sort of reaction.

• They are filled with nutrients such as strong antioxidants, fiber, iron, Vitamin B5, and more!

• Your pup gets the unique benefits found in each ingredient like improved immunity, muscle and bone growth, and a healthy gut just to name a few. 

And just when you thought these treats couldn’t be any better, there’s more! All of these treats are human-grade, handcrafted, and made from 100% natural ingredients without any preservatives, chemicals, grain/gluten, and any other harmful ingredients. So you can rest easy knowing that your pup is protected against any and all odds. 

What are you waiting for? Grab these nutritious puppy treats and help your pup lead a long, happy, healthy life! Your pup will love you for it, and you’ll be glad you did it.