New Year, New Treats: Starting the Year Right with Your Dog!
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New Year, New Habits!
A new year brings fresh starts, new routines, and plenty of opportunities to give our dogs the very best. After the excitement (and indulgence!) of the festive season, January is the perfect time to reset, refocus, and make mindful choices including what goes into your dog’s treat jar.
Whether your goals are healthier habits, better training, or simply more tail-wagging moments, here’s how to start the new year off right with your pup:
Focus on Healthier Treat Choices
After Christmas goodies, many dogs benefit from lighter, more natural treats. Look for options that are:
High in quality protein
Low in fat
Single-ingredient or limited-ingredients
Free from artificial additives
Natural chews, air-dried meats, fish treats, and functional snacks can support digestion, skin, coat, and joints helping your dog feel their best as the year begins.
Make Training a New Year Habit
January is a great time to refresh training routines or work on new skills. Using small, low fat, high-value treats helps reinforce positive behaviour without overfeeding. Soft, breakable treats are ideal for:
Recall practice
Lead training
Mental enrichment games
Confidence building
Consistency + rewards = happy learning!
Support Wellbeing Through Chewing
Chewing is more than just enjoyable; it’s essential for a dog’s mental and physical wellbeing.
Long-lasting chews help:
Reduce boredom and stress
Support dental health
Encourage calm behaviour
Rotating different textures and proteins keeps things interesting and engaging for your dog.
Try Something New
A new year is the perfect time to introduce novel proteins like boar, camel, ostrich, guinea fowl, or fish-based treats. These are especially helpful for dogs with sensitivities and add exciting variety to treat time.
🎯 Set Treat Goals for the Year Ahead
Just like us, dogs thrive on balance. This year, aim to:
Treat with purpose
Choose quality over quantity
Match treats to activity levels
Use chews for enrichment, not just rewards
Here’s to a Tail-Wagging Year Ahead
As we step into the new year, let’s focus on nourishing, enriching and celebrating our dogs every single day; not just on special occasions. With the right treats, routines, and care, it’s going to be a year full of wagging tails, happy hearts, and healthy pups.