Do dogs get tired of the same treats?

You've found the right one.  The biscuit that makes dogs wag their tails, look eager, and leave no crumbs behind.  But then...  Your dog smells it, sighs, and then walks away. What's going on?

 Is it possible that your dog has stopped liking their favourite snack?

 Let's look into whether dogs really get tired of the same treats and what to do if your dog doesn't want them.

 1. Do dogs really get bored with treats?

 The quick answer?  Yes, in a way.
 Dogs don't want variety as much as people do, but they can:

•  Get bored with treats that are used too much
•  Link treats to certain activities (and get bored with doing the same thing over and over)
• Get distracted by new smells, toys, or places.
• Feel full, sleepy, or just cranky!

 Just like people, their moods, energy, and environment can change their appetite, even for snacks they usually enjoy.

 2. How to Tell If Your Dog Is Tired of Their Treats

 Watch out for:

•  Smelling but not eating
• Putting it in their mouth and then letting it go
•  Taking it "nicely" and then leaving
• Looking at you like, "You want me to eat this again?"

 If it's happening a lot and they're otherwise healthy, it might be time to change up their snacks.

 3. Why Dogs Get Bored with the Same Treats

 Some common reasons are:

•  Too much use in training: If they only get it once a day, they might start to ignore it.
• No new things: Dogs are curious!  They get excited by new smells and textures.
• Treat tiredness: If you eat too much of one thing, you might not want to eat it again.
• They can also have preferences when it comes to texture. Today they want something crunchy, but tomorrow they want something chewy.

 4. How to Make Treat Time Fun

 You don't have to completely change your cupboard; just change it up a little:

•  Change up the flavours every now and then. Try peanut, carob, lentil, or blueberry.
• Change up the textures: one day, crunchy cookies; the next, soft chews.
•  Change the shape or size: A new shape can make things more interesting.
• Use puzzles or games as treats:  Make them "work" for it; it gets their brains and taste buds going again.

 Our range at Snappy Snacks is meant to keep things interesting without making your stomachs upset.

 5. When to Keep Doing What Works

 Don't change your dog's treats too often or too quickly if they have food allergies or a sensitive stomach.
 In that case:

•  Slowly add new treats
•  Try different shapes but stick with the same flavour.
•  Use their favourite foods in new ways, like crumbling them over meals.

 Last thought

 Dogs may not get "bored" like we do, but they do like to mix things up every now and then.  Changing the shape of their treat, trying a new recipe, or just changing how they get it can all make them interested again.

 Your dog deserves a little surprise, and you deserve to see that tail wagging again.

 Check out our newest handmade flavours and make treat time even more fun! 

 Karen , Trevor and  Boa

 Snappy Snacks,