Small Dog Treats

Disclosure: Some links below are affiliate links. If you sign up through them, I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Zuke's Mini Naturals Peanut Butter — Training treats for small dogs Training a dachshund means working with one of the most stubborn breeds on the planet. My mini dachshund Oscar—three years old and opinionated as they come—will outright ignore me if the reward isn’t worth his time. That’s the reality of living with a breed bred to track badgers underground for hours. So treats are currency in our house, not snacks. ...

Honestly, I noticed Oscar’s breath getting a bit ripe around the two-year mark. Not terrible, not the “fish breath” some owners describe, but enough that I started thinking about dental care beyond just brushing (which is a two-person wrestling match in my house). So I picked up a pack of Greenies Teenie Dental Chews. Here’s what happened over six weeks of daily use. Why Greenies? And Why the Teenie Size? Greenies are one of the most popular dental chews available — they’ve got the Veterinary Oral Health Council (VOHC) seal of approval, which means there’s actual clinical evidence behind the claims. Plus the Teenie size is for dogs 5-15 lbs, so it’s a perfect match for miniature dachshunds like Oscar (he’s about 11 lbs). ...