Merrick Energy Bites Pure Mushy And Chewy Actual Meat Canine Treats, Grain Free Snack With Actual Salmon Recipe – 6 oz. Bag

Furry Fan Fave!
Merrick is amazing. Our two dogs (a Golden Retriever and a Boykin Spaniel) adore all of their treats and wet food, but these Rabbit power bites seem to be the fan favorite. What I love most about them is the size of the treats. On days when there seems to be a revolving door in our house, I don’t feel badly “treating” them multiple times, and they’re still big enough to satisfy their cravings.

Perfect for training
My dogs absolutely loves there. They are soft and hearty. Perfect for training.

My puppy likes them! A bit hard and large though
My dog Moki liked these for training, we got the Rabbit flavor. She did find them high value like the hot dog pieces I use for training interchangeably. They were not higher value than her tug of war toy but that’s understandable.These treats are definitely a little harder though, than say the “Blue Buffalo Wilderness Trail Treats Wild Bits High Protein Grain Free Soft-Moist Training Dog Treats”, and a bit large so they took her a moment to eat, slower than those other training treats I’ve used or hot dog pieces. I am curious to try different flavors, and would like them if they were a bit softer. The smell is pretty strong and I think the flavor was good for my puppy.

The only treat my dog never tires of
The picky little dog usually gets the larger size I break into 4 – 5 bites bites.I’ve lost track how many bags over the last few years. They smell fine to me, not stale, never unpleasant and being semisoft, they’re perfect for her little mouth. They somewhat stick to the dogs teeth so she keeps chewing instead of gulping it down like other types. This simple formulation may not sound like much, but it’s a big deal. One of these treats produces a more pleasure, over a longer time, making a much bigger impression on Doggie’s brain’s pleasure centers, and a firmer association in her memory.I used these treats to teach this (adopted) 7 year-old+ dog ‘new tricks’ and it was easy.Using only positive reinforcement, she’s gone from mistrusting and ignorant, to loving and educated, with no punishment type training and never a harsh word needed.She’s not much for chicken. I introduced her to a live chicken, she sniffed at it and ignored it. Not a gene in her reacts to birds and I don’t think they smell like food to her. She’ll chase a mouse, but ignores pigeons.I’ve also noted that even when ‘I spiced up’ her fowl based kibble and she’d eat it, she was listless and tired the next day, but when I switched to beef kibble her energy picks up.She has the treat schedule figured out. Comes home from a walk/ ride, races right to her throne, assumes the “sit pretty” position like a machine and stays there until she gets her due. If I get distracted, 10 minutes later there she is, like a stiff little statute (Look at me! Look at me! Where’s my treat?). She’d blissfully eat the whole bag if I’d comply, but I have to watch her weight – so I’m sneaking in the smaller portions.I want her short life to be a happy journey. I’d be content living tending a garden and caring for the creatures, all day, every day, forever an ever – just like Adam was supposed to do. That’s my idea of paradise, not being a stock broker/ lawyer/ politician/ banker … for all eternity.Meanwhile, I recommend these treats. In 60 years of owning and training dogs, they’re the best I’ve found. Every dog should have their day, and a good dog two!

Best treat for my Rottweiler he loves it

My pup has IBS and following the veterinarian’s advice, she now follows a rabbit protein diet. I used to buy rabbit treats from vet but found these to be a bit cheaper even when considering shipping. I order 4 at a time. My pup loves them and use them for training and rewarding. She loves them. I order when down to one bag to ensure I never run out.

My pet (Charlie) really loves these, more than most other treats. They are a bit on the expensive side but the quality and pet-response warrants it.Charlie approved!