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REAR-END AWARENESS IN DOGS

Why it matters and how to build it.

LIFESTYLE SPORTS GROOMING AND MORE

PEDICTABILITY, PEACE, AND PAWS Why dogs need rules and boundaries.

WHEN OUR WORLD BEGAN TO BLUR

Our journey with juvenile cataracts.

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As the leaves turn and the air grows crisp, fall invites us to slow down, reflect, and reconnect—with ourselves and with our dogs. This season’s issue is all about whole-body wellness, thoughtful training, and the kind of care that keeps tails wagging through every stage of life.

We’re diving into the growing world of CBD for dogs, exploring how it can support everything from anxiety to joint health. Our wellness spotlight continues with rear-end awareness exercises—a vital but often overlooked part of canine fitness that can improve mobility, balance, and longevity.

We explore why rules and boundaries are important, and how they can foster trust, safety, and harmony in your home. Whether you’re raising a puppy or refining routines with a seasoned companion, the benefits of rules and boundaries emphasize the bond between dog and owner, making the relationship truly more enjoyable for both.

And in our feature story, we take a look at a young dog's journey with juvenile cataracts. From diagnosis to recovery and the complications along the way. It’s a reminder that resilience comes in all sizes, and that with the right support, our dogs can overcome even the toughest challenges.

So grab a cozy blanket, pour yourself something warm, and settle in with your pup. This issue is packed with insights, inspiration, and heart—just like the season itself.

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CONTRIBUTORS SHAWN SOTKOWY Shawn brings his management skills and dedication to PQ blending his passion for dogs with his editorial endeavours. His research skills and creativity are a great asset lending support and "Taking Care of Business" in every issue. He has loved many different breeds over his lifetime and was introduced to dog sports in 2018.

TRACY HAHN Tracy is a multimedia designer and desktop publisher by day, and a dog sport and training enthusiast by night. Her Olde English Bulldogge, Jack Russell Mix and Mini Heeler Mix keep her busy doing flyball, nosework, agility, and tricks.

NICOLE VAUGHN Nicole is a veteran dog groomer, trainer, and partner of the Good2Go Dog Sports Club. When she’s not busy making dogs beautiful, you can find her playing flyball, barn hunt, disc, tricks, and agility with several members of her pack.

CHERYL PETRYSHYN Cheryl is the owner of Encore Dog Sports and has over 20 years of experience as a dog trainer. She has titled dogs in many sports including Rally O, Agility, Scent Detection, Barn Hunt, Disc and Flyball. She is also an UpDog Judge. She mainly works with reactive and fearful dogs but also helps owners start their puppies out on the right paw.

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WHEN OUR WORLD BEGAN TO BLUR Our unexpected journey with juvenile cataracts.

Back in 2017, I was just beginning to explore the world of dog sports, experimenting with nosework and agility alongside a non-traditional breed. These activities became a lifeline during the COVID-19 pandemic, keeping us engaged and active.

Then, in the summer of 2021, a friend introduced me to the opportunity to welcome a sport-bred puppy into our lives.

That’s when Mazikeen, a spirited Jack Russell mix, joined our family—my first dedicated sport dog.

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Shortly after we welcomed her into our home, we were invited to observe a flyball practice. The energy, teamwork, and sheer joy of the sport instantly drew us in. That moment marked the start of our dog sport journey—a path filled with excitement, growth, and some unexpected hurdles along the way.

I had no idea juvenile cataracts were even a thing. Like many dog owners, I assumed cataracts were an agerelated condition—something that crept in during a dog’s senior years. So when my young dog Mazi began scratching at her eyes in the fall of 2022, we assumed it was allergies. She was just over a year old.

We treated her for environmental and food-related allergies, but the scratching worsened. Her skin became irritated, and she was losing hair around her eyes from the scratching.

Concerned, we returned to the vet for further testing. That’s when a tiny cataract was discovered in one of her eyes. The veterinarian suspected she was born with it because it was so small and she was so young. We decided to monitor it and check it again at her yearly wellness exam.

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EARLY SIGNS

From November 2022 onward, we managed her eye irritation and continued participating in dog sports.

Mazi was active in NAFA flyball, SDDA nosework, and had just started training for barn hunt. She debuted in flyball in April 2023.

Looking back, there were some signs.

In flyball, she often tried to grab the ball from the returning dog instead of running to the box. We thought it was a behavioral quirk, but later suspected she couldn’t see the end of the lane. Her mechanics—jumps and box turns—were fine, aside from typical technique tweaks when training a new dog. Nosework and barn hunt didn’t raise concerns since they rely on scenting more than sight.

At home, she struggled to find toys visually, but she had always buried them in blankets and searched them out, so we didn’t see it as unusual. She was occasionally clumsy, bumping into furniture or our other dog during play.

We assumed she was just excited and not looking where she was going. I eventually began to notice that her eyes looked different in certain lighting at different training facilities, as did a couple of other people, but it was subtle—just fleeting glimpses. I knew her eyes were starting to look different, but I never expected that the cataracts would form as fast as they did.

DIAGNOSIS AND SHOCK

In summer 2023, during a routine mobility check for sports, I asked the veterinarian to examine her eyes.

Without any advanced testing, it was clear: cataracts were forming. We had her eye pressure checked and were referred to the Small Animal Clinic at the University of Saskatchewan to consult with the Ophthalmology team.

Fortunately, we were able to get in within six weeks, but it felt like forever.

The diagnosis was devastating. In just six months, her condition had progressed from a tiny cataract in one eye to nearly complete blindness. The ophthalmology team confirmed a fully mature cataract in one eye and a near-mature cataract in the other. She was considered a good candidate for surgery and was scheduled for the last available slot for the year, at the end of October.

EMOTIONAL TOLL AND FINAL COMPETITIONS

This news hit hard. Mazi was our first serious sport dog, full of energy and love for flyball. We couldn’t let her go blind, and we wanted to give her the best chance possible, considering her young age. But the fear of surgery—of complications, of losing her eyes, of losing her—was overwhelming. We didn’t know if she would be able to continue with flyball after surgery, but that didn’t matter, and we had to try to give her her eyesight back.

Her last flyball tournament before surgery was in July 2023. A friend’s compliment about her performance triggered an emotional reaction. Mazi was doing well, but I was struggling.

Watching her miss the ball on the box and get disoriented was heartbreaking.

Not knowing if it was going to be her last flyball tournament was difficult as well.

With support from our club, we made it through the tournament, and she even subbed for another team due to an injury and had a blast.

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The cataract removal and lens implants were a success. The surgeon ended up having to cut the outside corners of her eye lids because the area was too small for them to work in, so she had a single stitch on the outside of each eyelid as well as on the cornea of both eyes, but she did great and we took her back to the hotel to begin the series of eye drops that we had to start giving her 4 times per day, 5 minutes between each medication, with gradual tapering over the weeks through her recovery.

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We traveled to Saskatoon for her presurgery checkup on October 23, 2023.

She was cleared for surgery for the next morning, and we were sent off with a cone and several medications—mostly eye drops and an oral med to begin immediately.

The medications to be administered to her for the next few months post-surgery included anti-inflammatory eye drops, oral anti-inflammatory tablets, antibiotics and anti-glaucoma eye drops, an eye lubricant, and a mild sedative to be used as needed.

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couple of months prior to surgery, so it wasn’t entirely new to her, but her medication administration was now going to be a 30-minute process four times a day. She handled it great, and of course, there were lots of treats involved. It was like she knew that the eye drops made her eyes feel better.

The next morning, at the 24-hour re-check, the Ophthalmology team discovered that there was vitreous leakage through the stitches where the incisions were made in the cornea of her eyes. They explained that her eyes would not heal properly if they didn’t fix this, so they had to do another surgery that morning to re-suture the incisions.

The second surgery was successful, and once it was safe for her to leave, we took her home. Re-check appointments were scheduled at 48 hours, 1, 3, and 6 weeks, 6 months, and 1 year.

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During the second week post-surgery, we started to notice this white line forming vertically across her eye. It was subtle at first, but it began to be more pronounced and even looked like it was starting to pool downward. Once it became obvious that something was wrong, we took photos and sent them to the Ophthalmology team for review.

The white line across her eye had us quite worried, so we ended up going to Saskatoon for our next re-check exam.

Overall, she was doing well, and her corneal incisions looked good. She was seeing well, but she did have a fibrin clot in her left eye, which was the result of inflammation. Mazi was sedated, and a tissue plasminogen activator (TPA) injection was administered in the left eye to treat fibrin buildup. Within hours, the clot was gone.

From that point on, her checkups at 3 and 6 weeks, 6 months, and one year post-surgery went well. As of our last appointment this past summer, Mazi is seeing well, and the specialists are not concerned about her at all. We continue to apply anti-inflammatory eye drops twice daily and will do so for the rest of her life, along with yearly eye checkups with the Ophthalmology team in Saskatoon.

Mazi got the green light to return to dog sports, and we happily rejoined our flyball team that spring after her surgery. Though the first few weeks brought some post-op challenges, she responded beautifully to treatment— thanks to her resilience and our unwavering care. Ongoing checkups have kept her vision sharp and her comfort steady. She's now back to doing everything she loved before cataracts slowed her down. Flyball, her absolute favourite, feels like we never missed a beat. These days, our biggest concern isn’t her health—it’s keeping up with her mischievous streak!

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PREDICTABILITY, PEACE, AND PAWS Why Dogs Need Rules and Boundaries

Rules and boundaries are

important for dogs as they provide structure and

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RULES AND BOUNDARIES

Rules and boundaries cover everything from security and confidence to the safety benefits for both the dog and the people around them. It emphasizes the bond between dog and owner, making the relationship truly more enjoyable for both.

One thing that really stands out is how boundaries contribute to reduced anxiety in dogs. They know where they stand in the world when there’s structure, which helps them feel safe and more secure.

THE BENEFITS Security & Confidence:

Safety:

Behavioral Guidance:

Predictable Routines:

Dogs, like people, need structure to feel secure. Without it, they might start acting out due to insecurity or anxiety.

A dog feels secure through a combination of consistency, a safe personal space, positive interactions, and by meeting their fundamental needs for food, exercise, and structure.

Boundaries create a clear understanding of what's okay and what's not. This helps curb unwanted behaviours like reactivity, fear, and barking. It also teaches good manners, like sitting to be petted, walking nicely on a leash, and lying on their bed during dinner.

Improved Relationship:

When you provide consistent leadership, your dog learns to trust and rely on you, leading to a stronger and more confident bond.

Rules can protect your dog from dangerous situations, such as wandering into traffic or approaching aggressive animals. If your dog has a rule that they can't leave an open door until they hear their release word, then they won't be running into traffic when they get out of your car or the house door opens.

Dogs love routines, and when meal times and other activities are predictable, they feel more at ease and less stressed. This doesn't mean you have to feed at 8:00 am and 5:00 pm every day, but it may look like this, no matter the time. We wake up, let the dog out to pee, make and drink our coffee, and then feed the dog.

Or in the evening, it may be, get home, let the dog out to pee, make supper, eat supper, feed the dog. Before you stress, if you miss your routine here and there, no, it won't make your dog immediately stressed.

For humans, having a dog that understands boundaries leads to better communication, reduced management, and a more relaxed home.

Clear rules make expectations more transparent, improving mutual understanding with your dog. With boundaries in place, you can count on your dog to make good decisions, so you're not constantly hovering over them. The better trained and more confident your dog is, the more relaxed everyone in the household becomes.

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CBD FOR DOGS?

There’s a lot of confusion around CBD. When I first heard people talking about using CBD for pets, I wondered if this was just another wellness trend, if it was safe, and how I would know if it even worked.

What I learned from one of the leading experts in the CBD and mushroom world shifted my perspective, not only on CBD, but on how powerful it can be as a whole food supplement for our pets.

When CBD is used correctly, it supports your pet’s body in doing what it was designed to do: heal, balance, and thrive.

It works with your pet’s Endocannabinoid System (ECS), a vital system in their body that helps regulate stress, inflammation, pain, digestion, and immune response.

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CBD, THE BRAIN, AND WHOLE-BODY WELLNESS

It's incredible how much the brain influences the entire body and how CBD helps support that relationship. It works closely with CB1 and CB2 receptors, which play a big role in how your pet feels, reacts, and processes stress, pain, and even fear. When the brain is calm and balanced, it sends healthier signals to the rest of the body, and the body responds by functioning more smoothly.

It’s like calming the control center so the whole system runs more smoothly. Pet parents can see multiple benefits when they start CBD, not just in behaviour, but in energy, mobility, skin, digestion, and beyond.

NOT ALL CBD IS CREATED EQUAL

Broad-spectrum CBD contains many of the beneficial plant compounds, but the THC is removed. While that may sound safer, it actually means you’re missing part of the plant’s natural synergy.

Full-spectrum CBD, on the other hand, contains all of the naturally occurring compounds, including a tiny, safe amount of THC (less than 0.03%). That small percentage plays a huge role in activating something called the entourage effect, where all parts of the plant work together to amplify the therapeutic benefits.

CBD can be intimidating, especially if you've heard mixed messages about it. This is why it's important to focus on education, not hype.

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CB1 receptors, located in the brain and nervous system, regulate functions like mood, pain perception, appetite, and coordination.

CB2 receptors are located throughout the immune system and peripheral organs like the skin, spleen, and gut, and help manage inflammation and immune responses.

BENEFITS OF CBD SUPPORTS IMMUNE SYSTEM

RELIEVES PAIN

REDUCES INFLAMMATION HELP NERVOUS SYSTEM

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SinewPet™ not only provides connective tissue factors but, it also provides a highly bioavailable multi-vitamin and mineral complex to ensure that your pet’s body is getting the appropriate nutrient load that is required for healing.

Try SinewPet™ as part of your recovery process as it supports the structure of bones, cartilage, teeth and the fur/coat, improves muscle strength, maintains joint health and functional ability while providing antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients and accessory nutrients like Boswellia serrata, Curcuma longa, Devil’s Claw, Chlorella, D-glucosamine sulphate, Chondroitin sulphate, Hyaluronic acid, Hydrolyzed collagen, L-glutamine and MSM. This complex formulation also includes four enzymes to aid the digestion and absorption of nutrients, thus supporting the digestive system.

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REAR-END AWARENESS Why it matters and how to build it.

Teaching your dog to engage their hind end improves coordination, balance, and strength.

Rear-end awareness is an often-overlooked component of a dog’s physical and mental coordination. Simply put, it refers to a dog’s understanding and control of its hindquarters. While front-end movement is more instinctual and consciously done— think pawing, turning the head, or making eye contact—the back end tends to trail behind with less active engagement. This imbalance can affect everything from obedience and agility performance to long-term joint health.

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Many dogs, especially young, large-breed, or very energetic ones, lack control of their hind legs. They may bump into things, slip on turns, or struggle to back up or pivot. Teaching your dog to engage their hind end improves coordination, balance, and strength; helps prevent injury; builds confidence; and enhances performance in sports like agility, obedience, or disc.

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EASY AT-HOME EXERCISES Here are a few simple exercises you can try at home to build your dog’s rear end awareness:

Backing Up

How to do it: With your dog standing in front of you, take a small step towards them and encourage them to take a step back with your body pressure. You can create a chute out of sturdy household objects, such as chairs, to help keep your dog travelling straight, and add a cue like "back,” marking and rewarding at their chest even one or two steps initially.

Why it helps: This teaches your dog to think about where their back feet are going and to move them intentionally.

Rear End Pivot

How to do it: Have your dog place their front paws on a low object like a sturdy book or step stool. Then, lure their head in a circle slowly with a treat so they move their back legs around the object.

Why it helps: Great for building both hind leg awareness and strength, especially in tight turns.

Cavaletti Poles or Ladder Walks

How to do it: Lay broomsticks or PVC pipes on the ground spaced evenly apart (or use cavaletti poles or a dog agility ladder). Walk your dog slowly through the setup, pausing to place a treat just ahead of them between every step or two at first to encourage your dog to move thoughtfully. You can leash your dog at first if they are too excited.

Why it helps: Your dog has to lift and place each paw without touching the obstacles, increasing body awareness and coordination in the hind end.

Touch Targeting with Rear Paws

How to do it: Use a mat or target pad and reward your dog when they step onto it with their back feet. This may take shaping or capturing, but it’s a great challenge once they start getting the idea. Once your dog is readily offering to back up and step onto the target you can gradually increase their starting point away from the mat.

Why it helps: Encourages your dog to independently move and place their rear legs with precision.

Final Thoughts

Rear end awareness isn't just for sport dogs or canine athletes—it's valuable for all dogs. A few minutes a week of focused practice can improve your dog’s confidence and ability to move with intention. Plus, it’s a fun way to build your bond and engage their brain and body in a new way. With consistency and patience, your dog will soon become much more aware of what’s going on behind them— and that’s a win from nose to tail!

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OCT 17-19, 2025 SK BARN HUNT Westman Rat Wranglers 4Limb Gym-Gym Rats Building South Service Road East, Regina SK tinyurl.com/Westman-Rat-Wranglers ramonas@wcgwave.ca mayleefischer@hotmail.com

NOV 1-2, 2025 SK AAC - Agility Trial Moose Jaw Dog Club Golden Mile Arena 250 Thatcher Drive, Moose Jaw, SK www.moosejawdogclub.com maxmigi@sasktel.net

OCT 17-19, 2025 AB BARN HUNT Prairie Dog Sports Facility 41403 Range Road 274, Lacombe, AB www.prairiedogsports.ca prairiedogsports@outlook.com OCT 24-26, 2025 MB BARN HUNT Westman Rat Wranglers Quarry K9 Day Camp & Resort Inc. NE corner of Hwy #7 & Hwy #67 77027 PTH 7 SW34-13-2E Stonewall, MB tinyurl.com/Westman-Rat-Wranglers ramonas@wcgwave.ca OCT 25-26, 2025 MB Flyball Tournament Wild's Monster Mash Dumbledogs 974 Powell Avenue, Winnipeg, MB wilddogsports@outlook.com

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OCT 25-26, 2025 SDDA Nosework Trial Artic Arrow/Highline 10885 84St SE, Calgary, AB sdda.ca badger25@live.ca

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OCT 25-26, 2025 AAC Agility Trial Sundog Agility Vale Prairie Trails 81011 RR 205, Lethbridge, AB sundogagility.ca

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NOV 1-2, 2025 AB AAC - Agility Trial OC Agility Sturgeon County Agriplex 25021 Twn Rd, 554, Morinville, AB ocagility.com trials@ocagility.net NOV 1-2, 2025 AB SDDA Nosework Trial Rehoboth Garden Centre & Wood Products 1222 20 Street, Coaldale, AB sdda.ca kaalee75@gmail.com NOV 7-8, 2025 SK AAC - Agility Trial Standsure Agility Club 3D Distributors 395 - 38 St E.,Prince Albert, SK www.facebook.com/groups/www.bordercollie.ca standsure@sasktel.net NOV 8-9, 2025 FLYBALL KAOS Dog Sports 1311 Ottawa Street, Regina, SK https://www.kaosdogsports.ca 1dogaholic@gmail.com

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NOV 8-9, 2025 AB AAC - Agility Trial Al Azhar Fezdome 5225 101 Street NW, Calgary, AB calgaryagility.com kimlex77@hotmail.com

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NOV 8-9, 2025 AB SDDA Nosework Trial Blackmud Creek Industrial Estates 2319 9 St., Nisku, AB sdda.ca contactme@lindseyparkin.ca NOV 8-9, 2025 AB AAC - Agility Trial Dynamo Dogsports Dynamo Dogsports Training Hall 9519 49th Street, Edmonton, AB www.dogsport.org dogsport.org@hotmail.com NOV 14-16, 2025 BARN HUNT Prairie Dog Sports Facility 41403 Range Road 274 Lacombe AB www.prairiedogsports.ca prairiedogsports@outlook.com

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NOV 22, 2025 AAC - Agility Trial Rocky Mountain Agility Club Okotoks Agricultural Society Okotoks, AB www.rockymountainagility.com rmactrialsecretary@gmail.com

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DECEMBER DEC 6-7, 2025 AB SDDA Nosework Trial Canadian Energy Museum/Stageworks 50339 Hwy 60 / 4611 44 St., Devon / Leduc, AB sdda.ca haclifford@hotmail.com DEC 6-7, 2025 AB AAC - Agility Trial Dogs At Large Neitak Equestrian Centre 50416 RGE RD 10, Stony Plain, AB www.dogsatlarge.ca daltrialsecretary@gmail.com DEC 6-7, 2025 AB AAC - Agility Trial Northside Agility Club Rocky View Arena 274141 twp rd 240, Rocky View County, AB www.northsideagility.com northsideagilitytrials@gmail.com

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PAW-SOME SWEET

-TATO PAWC O O K I E S INGREDIENTS

• 3/4 cup mashed sweet potatoes • 1 1/2 cups of whole-wheat flour • 1 1/2 cups of instant oats • 1/2 cup of shredded carrot • 1 egg

METHOD (Bake at 350º for 25-30 min.)

1. Peel and cut sweet potato, and boil until tender.

Drain and mash until creamy.

2. Once cooled, mix in the flour, oats, carrot, and egg.

Knead until combined. If the mixture is too wet add more flour until you reach the desired consistency.

3. Roll and cut the dough into desired shapes, and bake until golden brown.

4. Cool and store the treats in an airtight container.

Fall is here, and so are an abundance of vegetables for us and our fourlegged friends to enjoy. Our favourite– sweet potatoes. Sweet potatoes can provide dogs with a nutritious boost that supports digestion, immunity, and overall health.

When sweet potatoes are prepared properly, they can be a safe and beneficial addition to your pup’s diet. Not only are they low in fat and high in fibre and nutrients, but these root veggies are a great source of Vitamins A, C, and B6, supporting vision, immune health, and nervous system function. They are also rich in antioxidants like betacarotene, which can help reduce inflammation and protect against cellular damage.

THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND

COOK FIRST: Raw sweet potatoes can be hard to digest.

Bake, boil, or steam them to avoid stomach upset.

SERVE IN MODERATION: Too much fiber or sugar (natural in sweet potatoes) can lead to digestive issues.

Keep it simple. Serve plain without any added butter, salt, or spices. Always check with your veterinarian before introducing new foods to your pet's diet.

Sweet potatoes can be a tasty and wholesome treat or meal supplement for your dog. Whether mashed, cubed, or dehydrated into chews, they’re a versatile way to show your pup some love—nutritionally and deliciously.

Enjoy!

CHOOSE DOG SAFE INGREDIENTS

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The sweetener Xylitol found in some products and peanut butter is toxic to dogs. Recipes are intended to be a treat and not intended to replace a full balanced diet. If your pet has any health issues, or if you have any concerns, consult your pet’s veterinarian before offering this treat to your dog.

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