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.
1541306
I , also, called the toll-free # w/ same results as other caller(s). My dogs have never had an issue w/ these specific treats & one of them has really bad digestive issues...I just do't give him any of the "red" coloured snacks, as these seem to cause a lot of gas/bloating= could be the red food coloring used? Great question!
882719
I have never tasted to find out but my dogs seem to continue to have the same amount of interested in them a couple years later as they did when they were new. If given the option of a brand new one and an old one they'll pick the new one of course.
1690164
All dogs would detect the oder. The reaction of individual an dog would vary. Many would start a search behavior, others not. Many dogs will peruse skunk scent for example. Although probably not a wise choice, skunks are not considered preditors by dogs. I would not recommend this product as repellent for dogs. It actually may have just the opposite effect.
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.
790070
My lab won't eat the pills either. I make a big deal out of the chews like they are an after meal treat. I cut them into pieces (x8) and feed them to her which she loves. When I first got them for her I crumbled one onto her food (can + dry) like Parmesan cheese on spaghetti. Maybe you can buy some samples from your vet to see what your dog thinks before you buy a whole bag...my dog is 14 and still walks 1-2 miles with me at a slow pace.
988590
We have LARGE Golden Retrievers, who really enjoying chewing these raw hide pieces. We found that even the small pieces take some time to consume. Of course, we have to watch, lest 1 finish ahead of another. Of more importance is the fact that most of these chews on NOT made in America and vets acknowledge that there have been serious illnesses as a result. Just a heads up. Dee
2091965
I can't answer as to taste, but they smell like a cross between chicken & beef liver. It's the scent that attracts dogs so much. Ours loves it!
123275
Sounds like your dogs are very sensitive. I would think this would scare them, but one of my dogs completely ignore it and the other runs the other way to hide. I hope this helps.
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.
526087
I'm sorry, but we didn't give it a lot of chance to work. Plus, I brush my dog's teeth and he really doesn't have tartar so I can't really answer. I can tell you that my vet recommended them, and I can tell you that my dog really enjoyed chewing them-but he choked on them too often for my comfort. Sorry, not much help, was I?
688110
Here is my insight, for what it's worth. I have been feeding these specific treats purchased on Amazon.com for about 2 years now. I have a registered Boxer and Collie, and they LOVE these treats, it's like the reason they get up in the morning! They have had NO, NONE, NADA, side effects whatsoever. They have not had diarrhea, stomach upset, nothing, and they have been eating them for 2 years EVERY SINGLE DAY. Now... I understand that some dogs are maybe more sensitive to certain things, and perhaps that's the reason for some owners being scared of the chicken jerky treats made in China. And it's totally understandable for those people to not buy them, I certainly would choose another treat. But, please, layoff the 'scare' tactics and saying that, period, end of discussion, these treats are deadly in all circumstances. They are NOT.
811588
Given my reading of the chemicals and side effects thereof, I wouldn't want my dogs walking on any residue and then licking their paws. But really, the smell alone would probably send any dog running to the nearest dung pile to get rid of it.
598341
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.
1772550
My dogs love the peanut/honey and the yogurt/apple. They both have a nice smell- like a cookie. My son actually tasted the yogurt/apple ones... Weird. He said it was not bad but not very sweet. LolMy dogs say they are awesome! I like that they don't cause gut issues and they don't stink like fake meat.
1627574
My pug loves to eat them. My lab needs a bit of coaxing. But will eventually eat it. I have found a terrific way to get him to eat other pills that he refuses to eat. Stick it in a marshmallow.
1723954
My cat, who normally eats any kind of treat would not touch these at first either. I even wrote a review to the effect that they were too hard. However, since I didn't want to waste the $, I kept trying. Now he eats them and when he gets stinky, I give them to him. My other cat, who is finicky, won't have anything to do with them. So maybe your cat will eventually take to them, maybe not.