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House rules for treat time, whoever hands it out
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Treat time gets more complicated once other people are involved. These guides cover kids giving treats, guests who reach for the bag, the note you leave for a dog sitter, and the first weeks with a newly adopted dog. There are indoor games for rainy days, and a few guides on what to pack and tidy when the dog comes along for a day out. Every item in the box is for intermittent or supplemental feeding, not a complete diet. Start with kids giving dogs treats.
All Treat time posts
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A day at the car show with your dog along for it
How to bring a dog to a car show: check the event's rules, what to pack, keeping noses off other people's paint, treats through a long day, and when to head home.
First weeks of treats with a dog you just adopted
How to start treats with a dog new to your home: ask what it ate before, offer one kind at a time, write a short skip list, and when a monthly box makes sense.
Holiday guests, a hopeful dog, and a plan for both
How to handle guests who want to feed your dog: a treat bag you chose, simple house rules, a set spot away from the table, and what to do about visiting dogs.
How to let the kids handle treat time at home
House rules for kids who want to give the dog treats: an adult nearby, flat hand or floor drop, one piece at a time, hand washing, and how kids can help with the box.
Treat games for the days nobody wants to go out
Easy indoor games with treats for cold and wet days: find it, the cup shuffle, hide and seek, a treat trail, how small to break pieces, and how to end a game.
Treats on the drive, crumbs out of the seat rails
How to carry and give treats in the car without crumbs: break pieces at home, one sealed container, a towel, parked hand-offs, and a clean-up routine.
What to leave the sitter so treats stay the same
What to leave a dog sitter: one open bag, the rest sealed, a short treat note, and what to do if the month's box arrives while you are away.