Golden Retriever (Detailed Introduction)

　　Nowadays, with people's living standards improving, the environment for raising dogs is getting better, and dog food now includes not only dry and wet food choices but also snacks. Although snacks were originally used for dog training, owners now often give their dogs snacks just because of an innocent look, to satisfy their cravings. So, how should you choose which dog snacks are suitable for your dog?
　　1. Benefits of giving dogs snacks:
　1. Stimulate dog's appetite: The aroma of jerky stimulates dogs' appetite, encouraging even picky eaters to enjoy their food.
　2. Aid dog training: When training dogs to perform certain actions, snacks are very convenient. Dogs quickly remember actions and manners to earn jerky, greatly helping training.
　3. Substitute for canned food: Feeding canned food long-term is not good; dogs develop bad breath and become very greedy. Jerky is also highly palatable and dry; mixing it with food instead of canned food not only prevents bad breath but also makes cleaning food bowls much easier.
　4. Easy to carry when going out: When outside, treating dogs with jerky is convenient. Jerky is individually packaged and small in size, easy to carry.
　5. Quickly curb dog behavior: Jerky helps with training. For most disobedient dogs, jerky can quickly control them and assist training them to become obedient.
　　2. Classification of dog snacks
　1. Jerky type: Jerky with low moisture content lasts longer, so it is harder, suitable for young, strong dogs with good teeth; jerky with higher moisture content is softer and fragrant but spoils easily, so don't buy too much at once.
　2. Mixed meat type: These snacks usually use jerky with higher moisture content combined with other ingredients. To achieve longer shelf life, they are almost always individually packaged and are more expensive. When purchasing, carefully observe the quality of the meat.
　3. Dairy products: Dairy snacks are also beneficial for regulating dog’s digestive system. If your dog’s stomach is sensitive to milk, it is better not to try, to avoid diarrhea problems.
　4. Chew toys: They are usually made of pigskin or cowhide, designed for dogs to grind teeth and pass time. Owners must choose the chew size according to the dog's mouth size.
　5. Dental products: These products are usually artificially synthesized. When buying, owners should select sizes suitable for the dog’s mouth, and can also choose different ingredients to provide extra nutritional benefits while cleaning teeth.
　6. Biscuits: Dog biscuits help improve dental health, keeping teeth cleaner, gums healthier, and breath fresher. When buying, consider your dog's taste preferences.
　3. Four major guidelines for selecting snacks:
　1. Avoid buying if labeling is unclear
　Nowadays, merchants tend to make dog snacks into various cute shapes to attract owners but often ignore ingredient listing and content. It is safer to avoid snacks with unclear raw material information.
　2. Choose natural and fresh
　The principle is the same as buying food for ourselves. Very colorful snacks might contain dyes; avoid buying such colored processed snacks. Also, avoid stale or spoiled snacks as dogs cannot eat them.
　3. Choose major brands
　There are no clear food standards or regulations for dog snacks. When choosing, select larger brands with complete manufacturer information and product origin introductions for more reliability.
　4. Control total snack amount
　The daily intake of dog snacks should be fixed to avoid affecting main meals. Frequent treats can easily cause dogs to develop habits leading to nutritional imbalance or picky eating.