Why my dogs & my friends and my other family member's dogs will sniff them & walk away refusing to eat them-hard to believe these 5 stars?
136633
My current dogs prefer the soft jerky/stick-style treats, they just don't like the crunchy biscuit kind, no matter what brand it is. I have had two dogs that liked the crunchy ones, but they were the kind of dog that would eat about anything anyway. I'd try the jerky/soft treats, my dogs have liked all the snack sticks from Newman's Own. (Give the ones your own dogs won't eat to your local shelter--there will surely be a dog there who would like them!)
136634
I give my little bischon these treats because I trust them, and believe them to be healhy for him. I have no idea why any dog wouldn't like them.. my little dogs loves them all. and I can see he has no allergic reaction to them such as licking his paws, etc
136635
It's all about the Dog's Taste. My dog happens to Love Peanut Butter. He's not crazy about Bacon or Liver or whichever other flavored treats out there... And sometimes it takes awhile for some pets to warm up to new things.... I also broke the treat up, if that helps you w/an idea to try.... Funny thing about my dog (who happens to be a medium size) When I give him a whole treat while we happen to be in the park, he bury's it . They don't bother my dogs digestion and I do trust "Newman's Own" It's Why I give Onyx the Newman Brand Pet Treats. And it all goes to charity as well.
136636
Initially my dog was not interested in them, either, but his friends, two cocker spaniels, a Labrador, and a retriever, gobbled them up, so my dog decided to try them. After he tried them, he liked them but his initial reaction was also skeptical. His favorites are then meat sticks in the red bag. I break each stick into 4-5 segments. He loves those best.
136637
My dog likes the stuff in the red bag....Get the red bag not the brown bag. The red bag is real good. What good self respecting dog would want a brown bag. Obviously the color is important.
136638
I don't know why it was rated five stars. My dog wouldn't eat it. I mixed it with most food. She just wouldn't eat it. The sticks (treats she ate) I would of rated one for the food. and three for the sticks.
136639
Our Maltese will only eat these chewy treats. She is so picky and can't wait to get one..... it's amazing watching how excited she gets. She used to like the organic hard treats in the brown bag but I guess I spoiled her with the sticks. I even found that Newman's makes an organic salmon (brown hard hearts!) - but no way! Now my only problem is if I run out, none of the stores carry them anymore. Im happy that Newman's cares about our pups! Thank you.
1578265
I am not sure why that would happen, except they may be tired of it or it is too dry? Do you rehydrate it? My dogs don't have the same enthusiasm they used to have when eating them, however, they still do eat it and they won't eat many foods at all, not even steak. I do feed it to them dry and I rotate flavors. Their favorite flavors are the beef and the lamb. I feed it to them like a treat, but knowing it is good for them makes me happy.
1982519
Yes, My dog and several of my friend's dogs love these. imagine that your dog will love them too.
1306135
I'm sorry, I do not remember. My dogs refused to taste them after the treat failed their smell test. The squirrels, chipmunks and some birds found them edible, so they di d not go to waste.
1991607
They are from China. Costco discontinued them after receiving a LOT of pressure from "pet interest groups" and then brought them back one more time, but I've noticed they are gone again! There is a strong lobby regarding this and I suspect it's partially political. Pet products are a billion+ industry and veterinarians and large pet food suppliers are not wanting "foreign interests" cornering their market, where they can charge prices that guarantee HUGE profits! My 3 dogs have been enjoying these chews for years and they are 14, 13 and 5 years old. HOWEVER, they are used as a treat with no more than 2 chews a day...NEVER as a meal. They shouldn't be used as a meal! Recently I bought some chicken chews and printed right on the package instructions it stated, "No more than 25 chews a day" Really, I thought! That's just crazy that you'd have to tell a pet owner THAT! No wonder they "MIGHT" end up with cancer! Also, be wary of the chews that say "Distributed in the USA" That doesn't really say where they are coming from, does it? Hope this helps?
1067491
Good question! I honestly don't know - perhaps that's when that particular flavor was first produced? I bet if you email the company they will give you a straight answer. They seem like good, caring people. I do know their products are among the few treats I give my dogs - I truly believe they are healthy treats, unlike most of the stuff you see on the store shelves. But seriously, email the company. I'm sure they will give you a straight answer.
1901813
Looks like this was answered by someone else, very accurately. My dogs have allergies and this does not bother them.
1456173
That is no where near true. I've been feeding my dog and my parents' have been feeding their dog with this jerky for years. There is nothing wrong with this. Please stop spreading false rumors.
1292012
I don't smell a foul odor. We all have odors that bother us so it is kind of hard for me to say whether it will effect you or not. My dog doesn't like some treats, however, she likes this one. It is supposed to have a chicken flavor so maybe your dog will like them. Only one per day. Not to be used as a treat unless your dog gets anxious. Hope this helps.
1379070
No, Lean Treats 'do not' smell awful ~ to me or my dog. I can't imagine any dog not liking this treat and it should be healthy being's it's called lean. I break the treat into smaller pieces so she doesn't gulp the whole treat down in one gulp.
1917119
I smell it for sure, but it's not as bad for humans as it is for dogs. In fact, the smell seems to keep my dogs away, not the taste.
1022589
I have a picky eater and I call them "cookies" and he eats them without hesitation. I give them to him first thing of a morning after he has gone outside. Our other dogs get a cookie, but, Rex gets a bonelets....
1200633
I don't know but my package has been super hard and stuck together too and I bought them from Amazon. When I bought them from my veterinarian, they were absolutely wonderful for her and chewy and soft. I don't know what's going on here and I'm very disappointed! I don't know if my dogs at risk as a result but I have noticed that when she does eat the Daze quin she is scratching herself alot.
408200
I have 3 dogs and they all loved it. Your dog could just be afraid of it. Try putting his favorite treat on it and leave it where he can get it by himself. It may take a while but the desire for the food should overcome his fear.
200774
I have three dogs (two great danes and a cocker spaniel), they all love these. One of my danes is a very picky eater and he loves them like they are the best treat ever.
256415
My dog doesn't like them at all, but they have really been helping her. I break them in fourths, and then act like either a toy or I am going to get it. She gets protective and eats them so that we don't get them. I tried putting them in her food, even broken in small pieces, and she was still able to pick them out. Cream cheese, as others have mentioned, does work with these, but not always. I normally give her pills in velveeta cheese slices (softer and gooshier than other brands), but it doesn't work as well with these. It's probably a bad method to "tease" her into eating them, but it works. I then always praise her like crazy and sometimes give her one of her favorite treats afterwards. My dog doesn't like them at all, but they have really been helping her. I break them in fourths, and then act like either a toy or I am going to get it. She gets protective and eats them so that we don't get them. I tried putting them in her food, even broken in small pieces, and she was still able to pick them out. Cream cheese, as others have mentioned, does work with these, but not always. I normally give her pills in velveeta cheese slices (softer and gooshier than other brands), but it doesn't work as well with these. It's probably a bad method to "tease" her into eating... » Read More My dog doesn't like them at all, but they have really been helping her. I break them in fourths, and then act like either a toy or I am going to get it. She gets protective and eats them so that we don't get them. I tried putting them in her food, even broken in small pieces, and she was still able to pick them out. Cream cheese, as others have mentioned, does work with these, but not always. I normally give her pills in velveeta cheese slices (softer and gooshier than other brands), but it doesn't work as well with these. It's probably a bad method to "tease" her into eating them, but it works. I then always praise her like crazy and sometimes give her one of her favorite treats afterwards. « Show Less
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Nicholas--I am not sure, however all of my dogs (4) go crazy for these treats....they turn their noses up to most other treats...the Trader Joe's dog treats never make them sick or throw up---if I am near a Trader Joe's, I usually buy a case.