The following article is based on information written by respected veterinarian, John B. Symes, aka Dogtor J who researched gluten and its affect on dog health. Distinctive Dog bakes and promotes dog treats free from gluten (wheat, corn, barley), soy and dairy products. While we believe these products produce negative health affects in dogs, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of Dr.Symes’ information and it in no way replaces the advice and council of your pet’s veterinarian. (more…)

Dog treats are a great incentive to help with training commands. But before you go out and purchase the cheapest treat on the shelf, remember a few things.

Select a treat that is easy to eat and small in size or that you can break into smaller pieces. During training your dog will receive a lot of treats so you want something that will not distract them very long and will not make them full or overweight. If the dog treats you purchase are larger, we recommend cutting them to an appropriate size. The idea is to give them a taste, not a meal. (more…)