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AAHA Treats 10 Percent Calories Rule for Dogs: How to Calculate Treat Calories

Want the numbers in 30 seconds? Use the Treat Budget Calculator (10% Rule). If you’ve seen the “AAHA 10% rule” for dog treats, you’re not alone. It’s one of the simplest ways to prevent treats (and table scraps) from quietly replacing balanced meals—especially in picky eaters. This guide shows you how to calculate a realistic

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Why Dogs Get Picky: The “Upgrade Loop” (How Treats & Toppers Teach Refusal)

Most “picky dogs” aren’t randomly picky. They’re learning a simple pattern:Refuse the meal → better options appear. This is the upgrade loop. It can start with love (hand-feeding), worry (“he didn’t eat”), or small extras (toppers, treats, broth). But over time, the dog learns that waiting wins. Quick answer If your dog will skip kibble

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Dog Picky Eater? Choose the Right Fix (3 Types + What to Do Today)

If you’re searching “dog picky eater” or “how to make a picky dog eat,” the fastest way to stop guessing is to identify which kind of picky eater you’re dealing with. Most “picky” situations follow repeatable patterns—and each pattern has a different fix. This page is a simple choose-your-path guide. You’ll do a quick check,

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Peanut butter safety checklist for dogs: what to avoid on the label

Can Dogs Eat Peanut Butter? Safe Amount + When It’s Not Safe

Peanut butter is one of the most common “easy treats” for dogs—especially for training, pill hiding, or stuffing a toy. The problem is that peanut butter is very calorie-dense, and some products contain ingredients you should avoid. This guide gives you a simple safety checklist, a practical “safe amount” rule you can use today, and

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Decision checklist for once-a-day feeding: when it’s OK vs when to worry

Can You Feed a Dog Once a Day? When It’s OK + When to Worry

If your dog eats only once a day, it’s easy to feel guilty—or worry you’re doing something “cruel.” The truth is: once-a-day feeding isn’t automatically cruel. What matters is whether your dog is healthy, hydrated, maintaining weight, and getting the right calories (without treats quietly replacing meals). This guide helps you decide what’s normal, what’s

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