Nutrition
I am a firm believer that we are what we eat. That does not stop with us, it very much has an effect on our pets as well. The quality and type of food you choose to feed your dogs directly affects their behavior and ability to make good choices.
This page was created to answer the many questions that I get pertaining to what I feed my dogs and puppies, what supplements I use and why.
The quick answer is I feed a combination of a Prey Model Diet and PawTree Freeze Dried Raw Food.
People new to the concept of feeding raw, are often overwhelmed with how to get started. Many turn to their vets for assistance only to be told by many (but not all) that they do not recommend it. I am here to share what we have done with success over the last decade. These are the same guidelines that many of our training clients choose to switch too, and our puppy buyers choose to continue using when their pups come home.
You will find that just like us when we eat a whole food diet, our health improves, as do our pets. You will see this in their temperament, coats, oral health, and waste (poop... much less poop!). This page is dedicated to teaching you why our dogs stay healthy well into old age. As one of our puppy buyers I encourage you to take that next step to keep your puppy healthy and happy for many years to come. Of course you also have me every step of the way to teach you how to use these products safely and effectively.
I encourage you to be proactive and be prepared for when your puppy comes home. Below is my recommendation list, with links to purchase.
Food & Supplements
Before I dive into the food, it is important to address supplements. I am of the mindset that no one food is perfect, for that reason I use and recommend a couple of different products for my dogs, from companies that I know and trust.
Whether you are feeding a kibble based diet, a premade raw diet, or another form of homemade natural diets, it is important that we properly support our dogs overall nutrition. This is a problem I see for many dogs, part of my training business is wellness, THIS is a big topic of discussion when I am working with families, as behavior can be directly correlated with diet. My goal when educating people is to keep it as simple and easy as possible.
That is why we use and recommend the following products as part of your new puppy's daily health and wellness routine.
NuVet Plus
Strengthens the immune system
Promotes healthy skin & coat
Supports healthy eyes & ears
Safe for pets of all ages
Made in the USA, since 1997
Made in an FDA registered laboratory following GMP standards
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All puppies are born with an immature immune system, at under 6 weeks of age puppies rely on mother's colostrum for the antibodies needed to combat health threats. After the puppies are weaned their immune systems are vulnerable and put to the challenge by stress of moving to their new homes. Studies have also shown with using an antioxidant supplement, when puppies receive their vaccinations their immune response to dramatically improve. At 22 weeks of age puppies fed NuVet have exhibited a drastic increase in immune function, compared to those on a standard diet. Pets face a lifetime of exposure to free radicals and threats to their immune systems, that is why we use and recommend NuVet. Click the link below to go to the NuVet website to order for your puppy.
If you have older dogs, make sure to check out the Joint Plus, this has made a world of difference for our seniors!
Wild Alaskan Salmon & Pollock Oil
100% natural
Over 15 Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids
Nutrient-rich, supports healthy growth and development
Promotes an optimally-functioning immune sysem
Supports healthy skin & coat
Supports eye & ear health
Made in the USA
I give 1-2 pumps of oil per day on top of food.
Providing essential fatty acids that are critically important to your puppy's overall health, pawTree's nutrient-rich Wild Alaskan Salmon & Pollock Oil contains over 15 healthy Omega-3 and Omega-6 Fatty Acids. Not all fish oils are the same; many are lacking. That is why we have made the switch for our dogs. I do recommend setting up an EZ Ship order along with the food and chews below.
Gastro Pro Plus Small Chews
Gastro Pro Plus® natural soft chews are a complete combination of probiotics, prebiotics, digestive enzymes, and gut-soothing herbs that help maintain a healthy intestinal flora, support the immune system, digestion, nutrient absorption, and deter pets from eating stool.
I give 1/2 a chew per day to dogs/pups under 14 lbs. A full chew to those over 15lbs.
When ordering from PawTree, this is one of the three items I order on a regular basis, doing so on an EZ Ship order allows for free shipping!
Essential Oil Puppy Starter Kit
On Guard Essential Oil - Immune Boost
DigestZen Essential Oil - Tummy Support
Copaiba Essential Oil - Calm & Gut Health
Serenity Essential Oil - Calming
The "must have" basics for all households. These four oils are the backbone to natural support no matter what life throws at your puppy.
I created this kit specifically for all new puppy families, when purchased as a set, you are able to take advantage of a free wholesale membership with doTERRA, saving you 25% off of all your purchases now and for the next year.
As part of getting a puppy from us, you get our Online Training & Wellness Academy FREE, I have a mini course that is included to teach you how to use the above oils and more. This essential oil kit covers everything from immune boosting, tummy troubles, aches and pains, to sleeping peacefully through the night. When you purchase this kit, you of course have all access to me to help you on how to use them safely and effectively with your pups.. and in turn your entire family.
PawTree Freeze-Dried Raw Food
I feed and recommend a raw food diet for your puppy. Your puppy was weaned onto this food and should continue eating this food during their transition home.
Our dogs eat a combination of a Prey Model Diet (you can see more about that by clicking here) and the PawTree Freeze Dried Raw Foods. I rotate the proteins, which means that I feed turkey, beef, chicken, pork, and Alaskan Salmon & Beef regularly. This is what we use exclusively when we travel; it is much simpler, takes up less space, and can be fed dry or with warm water added.
I do recommend adding warm water; studies have shown that pets that have a higher moisture content food throughout their lives are expected to live on average 2 years longer than those that eat exclusively dry food (one of the reasons I am not a fan of kibble).
You will find that with feeding a raw diet, your puppy will poop less, drink less, and in turn be easier to potty train.
PLUS this food is made in the USA!
You will find on the PawTree site that you can get free shipping when you create an EZ Ship order by adding 3 qualifying items to your cart. This works perfectly when you combine the food, fish oil, and the gastro chews.
Shipping can take up to a week, so order early to have on hand for when your puppy comes home.
* When you purchase the recommended products on this page, I do get compensation for your purchase. The money earned from these products go towards the care of our dogs and future puppies. I greatly appreciate the continued support of our program.
