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Dog treats and chews will likely be a key part of a new puppy's daily intake. Treats and chews offer enjoyment and a great way to reward good behavior. With so many treats and chews on the market, deciding which ones are safe for your puppy can be challenging. Because puppies are still growing, choosing treats and chews that are safe while still offering enjoyment and beneficial nutrients as well as other key benefits, e.g., reducing teething discomfort, are essential. See a list of recommended GREAT DOG puppy treats and chews here.

 

Of course your dog loves bully sticks but diversity of chews increases your dog's engagement as well as overall health. Plus, your dog is likely to love the other, less expensive, chews just as much as bully sticks. You'll like them because they cost less. Check out the great alternatives here!

What the heck is it? Beef Weasand for dogs is beef esophagus - a highly palatable single ingredient chew which is slow roasted and air dried to retain the nutrients your dog needs to thrive. It's high in protein and low in fat and packed full of chondroitin and glucosamine needed to support your dog's joints. Beef weasand is extremely flavorful and a real delicacy for dogs.

Does your dog have allergies or stomach sensitivities? If yes, you've likely struggled to find healthy treats and chews that don't cause a reaction in your dog. Find out which products are some of the best for your dog and why.

So you are looking for healthy dog treats and chews for your dog but aren't really sure what that means - we'll help fill in the gaps. In general, characteristics of healthy dog treats and chews are similar to healthy human food. It all starts at the source - where and how the animal was raised. Next, consider what's in the treat or chew and how it was made. Ultimately, look for one ingredient dog treats and chews ideally sourced and made in the US. Your dog will love them and so will you!

Sure, your dog loves bully sticks but that doesn't mean your budget always does. Why not try a few bully stick alternatives - all US sourced and made dog chews that will last approximately the same amount of time as a comparable bully stick, cost less and are loved just as much by dogs? We provide several great bully stick alternatives that are budget friendly.

Most dog owners are in search of the longest lasting dog chews they can find. After all the longer chews last, the longer their dog is occupied giving their people a much needed break! Also, the longer chews last, the lower the overall cost invested. So what are the longest lasting chews on the market? Sticking only to real, non-hide animal based dog chews, see which ones we think are the best long lasting chews.

After last year's fair being cancelled, the MN State Fair is back on - starting August 26 and ending Labor Day, 2021. As always, you can find GREAT DOG in the Dairy Building on the south end of the fairgrounds. We will be selling many of our top selling chews, pull toys, Hooked On Tails products, Mendota Pet collars and leashes, FreezeTag Dog Tag Silencers, and as always, YEOWWW! Catnip products . We look forward to seeing you all there!

Ever wondered which single ingredient dog chews are the best for your dog? What does best even mean? Is best what your dog likes the most? Is best the healthiest dog chew? Does best mean that it has other benefits other than just pure enjoyment? Is best a function of price and taste? How about the length of time a chew lasts? We would answer yes to all these characteristics. Learn the 5 single ingredient dog chews GREAT DOG has identified as being the best!

It seems almost everything has been impacted by COVID-19 in the United States. And, the impact on pet households is no different. While demand for dogs across the US has soared, so has demand for all things dog related.  With increased demand, prices have also increased. Will dog adoption remain high while prices for dog food and chews return to normal once the cases of COVID-19 continue to drop and the number of vaccinated people in the US continues to increase? We sure hope so.