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How to Accept a Dog Treat #DogDentalHealth #MondayMatters

February 23, 2015 by L. E. Mastilock

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How to Accept a Dog Treat #Rascalandrocco #dogdentalhealth #pets #dogtraining #dogtreats

February is National Pet Dental Month

#NationalPetDentalHealthMonth #DogDentalHealth #dentalhealth #pets #dogs

Which makes me think of my favorite dog treats. Why? I’ll get to that.

This post is sponsored by PetSmart, and the BlogPaws Professional Pet Blogger Network. I am being compensated for helping spread the word about Dental Health Month, but Rascal and Rocco only share information we feel is relevant to our readers. PetSmart is not responsible for the content of this article.

I like to keep my smile sparkling, so dog dental care is very important to me. It should be important to you, too! In fact, did you know 80% of dogs show signs of dental disease by the time they are three?

I am three years old and I don’t want to have to guess if my mouth is healthy or not.
 
My humans make sure their pets teeth and gums are well taken care of. They take me to check ups with the vet and even brush my teeth once in a while. I like when they do that because the human lady uses a baby toothbrush that fits over her finger and massages my gums. Oh and the toothpaste tastes like bacon! Yum! Yes, there are doggie toothbrushes and toothpaste!

But, my favorite way to care for my dog teeth is chewing special treats! 

There are some delicious and healthy dog dental chews that are great for dog dental health.
At PetSmart® right now they have a whole section right in the front filled with pet dental health supplies and treats.

#NationalPetDentalHealthMonth #DogDentalHealth #petsmart #pets #dogs
#dogtreats #dentalchews #DogDentalHealth #petsmart #pets #dogs

One brand I love is Authority® Dental Dog Treats 

#dogtreats #dentalchews #DogDentalHealth #petsmart Authority #pets #dogs

#dogtreats #dentalchews #DogDentalHealth #petsmart #pets #dogsI got to try the Authority Chicken Flavor Mini Dental Sticks! My humans like that these dog treats promote good daily oral hygiene, I just like that they taste so good!

Facts about Authority Dental Sticks

• For puppies and dogs
• Star-shaped dental sticks promote proper oral hygiene by cleaning teeth and
freshening breath
• Features an abrasive texture that helps reduce plaque and tartar buildup
• Omega-3 and -6 fatty acids from flaxseed help support healthy skin and coat
• Contains no artificial flavors or colors
• Authority also has Cat Dental treats!

#dogtreats #dentalchews #DogDentalHealth #petsmart #pets #dogs

Now on to the my lesson for you pups: 

 

How to Accept a Dog Treat with Dignity

How to Accept a Dog Treat #Rascalandrocco #dogdentalhealth #pets #dogtraining #dogtreats

First you mustn’t jump and grab. Sit and wait (trust me, the better behaved you are, the more often humans will want to treat you!)

It’s not easy to wait and sometimes I’m even asked to do a little something to earn the treat, such as lie down or roll over. It helps when the human uses hand gestures as well as voice commands. Go ahead and humor them! What can it hurt? It’s fun and will get you that treat faster.

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“lay down, Max”

When the treat is offered, always take it gingerly in your teeth. Be as gentle as you can and try your best not to touch the human’s hand with your mouth. Especially the small humans. I love when my little girl treats me. She gives me tons of praise!

How to Accept a Dog Treat #Rascalandrocco #dogdentalhealth #pets #dogtraining #dogtreats
“Good boy!”

 The grown up humans sometimes tease me with a game of tug-o-war. That can be fun, too.

How to Accept a Dog Treat #Rascalandrocco #dogdentalhealth #pets #dogtraining #dogtreats
“gimme that treat!”

Talking about this is making my mouth water for another one. Don’t miss the great dental health sales going on at PetSmart and read more facts about dog dental health.

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Comments

  1. Abby Chesnut says

    February 24, 2015 at 7:37 pm

    I love dental treats! I need to find some that Jada can have because of her allergies. My girls go nuts for treats and have even taught me when they are wanting some. All they have to do is go over to where the treats are and stare at me! Lol.

    • L. E. Mastilock says

      February 26, 2015 at 6:11 am

      Yes, Max is a pro at that one. He knows right where they're kept

  2. Rachel Sheppard says

    February 24, 2015 at 7:04 pm

    Great post! Have a great day!

  3. Jans Funny Farm says

    February 24, 2015 at 6:49 pm

    Happy Gotcha Day, Max. Will he be getting extra treats today?

    • L. E. Mastilock says

      February 26, 2015 at 6:10 am

      Definitely!

  4. Maggie@shelter-cats says

    February 24, 2015 at 3:34 pm

    I hope Max is having a Happy Gotcha Day!
    xxoo

  5. Alasandra, The Cats and Dogs says

    February 24, 2015 at 12:18 pm

    You has very nice manners Max. Happy Gotcha Day Max!!!!!! Hope you have a good day and get LOTS of TREATS.

    • L. E. Mastilock says

      February 26, 2015 at 6:10 am

      Thanks so much! The human is way behind so didn't post about it, but so great to be remembered!

  6. Jeanne Pursell says

    February 24, 2015 at 6:42 am

    This is so cute! Very good manners!

  7. MyDog Likes says

    February 24, 2015 at 2:50 am

    Excellent advice! One must always make sure that he accepts politely…Or else the nummies go away!

  8. Pawesome Cats says

    February 24, 2015 at 2:18 am

    Max is adorable and so well trained!

  9. Spencer the Goldendoodle says

    February 24, 2015 at 2:06 am

    My humans make me wait and be take treats gently, too. The more gentle I am the more treats I do get, mostly for little kids! 🙂

  10. Sadie says

    February 24, 2015 at 1:36 am

    Everyone appreciates good manners. And a beautiful smile!

  11. MarieDogwalker says

    February 24, 2015 at 12:13 am

    Excellent advice on how to accept a treat! Dental treats are great – not only are they a treat but they are great for the teeth!

  12. Kelsie McKenzie says

    February 23, 2015 at 11:52 pm

    What excellent manners you have!

  13. Austin Towers says

    February 23, 2015 at 11:01 pm

    MOL!! I do the tilted head and big eye thing and then do a high five with my paw. Works every time 🙂

  14. Peggy Frezon says

    February 23, 2015 at 10:48 pm

    That's nice that you accept the treat so gingerly from your little human! My Kelly is very gentle but Ike gets a little more excited, so I tend to treat him with my palm flat out.

  15. Robin says

    February 23, 2015 at 10:33 pm

    I love the interaction between you and your little human, Max! So cute. Those dental treats look like they would be super yummy to any dog 🙂 You sure are a lucky guy.

  16. Ruth Cox says

    February 23, 2015 at 8:56 pm

    Dental treats are the best, especially when treated by little humans! I've taught my hound to be gentle, taking treats from the palm of my hand.

  17. Cathy Keisha says

    February 23, 2015 at 8:01 pm

    Gasp! You take orders fom a sticky little human! Does Racal and Rocco know this? I bet they don’t.

  18. Summer says

    February 23, 2015 at 7:08 pm

    I have to wait for my treats too! I'm a KITTY, I thought I didn't have to do that.

  19. Jana Rade says

    February 23, 2015 at 4:26 pm

    Our guys take treats very nicely–most of the time. When really excited, Cookie tries to grab-and-go as quickly as possible; that hurts sometimes.

  20. Heather Lynn says

    February 23, 2015 at 3:20 pm

    My Chuleta has always done really well with taking treats, unless there are other dogs around, which causes her to snap. She isn't super food aggressive, but I have done everything I could to try to break her of that. Unfortunately, she is a super senior, now, so she can't really see her treats, anymore, let alone other dogs creeping up on her. Has made her behavior a bit better, lol.

  21. Miley's Daily Scoop says

    February 23, 2015 at 2:46 pm

    So cute!!!

  22. Kama says

    February 23, 2015 at 12:55 pm

    Very cute! My dogs have enjoyed some dental chews lately too. ��

  23. Val Silver says

    February 23, 2015 at 12:04 pm

    Cute- Teddy knows a few tricks and he gets so excited for a treat he starts doing all of them in a sequence.

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