Week 18 Diet Tip
Count EVERYTHING your dog consumes When dieting it is easy to think you are on the road to diet success once you master meal portioning. However this only applies if you have control over everything your dog consumes. All your hard work can easily be undone
Week 16 Diet Tip
Maintain your Designated Feeder Status To maintain your dog's successful weight loss, it is important you continue as your dog's designated feeder. We must avoid duplicate meals, missed meals and incorrectly portioned meals which can often occur if more than one person
Step 4 Instructions
How to Select a Diet Food for your Dog There are two feeding options for dieting dogs: Home prepared meals or commercial diet dog food. Dogs thrive on home-made, nutritionally balanced meals. However, time and continued dedication is a must if you plan to create
Step 2 Instructions
To successfully diet your dog you need a target weight to aim for. This target weight (healthy weight) can be identified through combining your dog's current weight with their body condition score. Body condition scoring is simply a "look and feel"
How to stop your dog pulling on walks
Pulling on the leash deters many owners from walking their dog regularly. After all, nobody wants to be pulled down the street with little control over their dog. The good news is, it doesn’t have to be this way! With a little
How to Body Condition Score your Dog
The BCS or Body Condition Score is the most important tool in assessing whether your dog is a healthy weight and can be done anywhere, at anytime. Body condition scoring involves a visual and manual assessment of your dog’s body. It is
Swim Safety Tips
Ready to get wet? Before taking to the beach or your local pool, please take a minute to read the following swim safety tips: WAGSTA Swim Safety Tips Always ensure an easy entry and exit point for your dog. Remember it’s
Recommended low-calorie treats
The healthiest treat options for dieting dogs are nutrient-rich fruits and vegetables. The table below lists popular household food items used as low-calorie dog treats. These healthy dog treats all come in at a fraction of the calorie count and cost
Taste the Ocean Recipe
Dive into the deep seas with this ocean fish recipe. Taste the Ocean- Ingredients (each recipe equals 1000 kilocalories) Note: Choose recipe version according to fish type and availability. Recipe 1: 1. Cod (636 grams/ 22.4 oz.) 2. Potato (315 grams/ 11.1 oz.) 3. Peas (101 grams/ 3.6 oz.) 4. Carrots (101 grams/ 3.6 oz) 5.
Turkey Hot Pot
Treat your dog to this delicious combination of turkey and vegetables. Turkey Hot Pot Ingredients Each recipe provides 1000 kilocalories. Ingredient weights refer to uncooked weight. 1. Minced turkey (467 grams/ 16.5 oz.) 2. Peeled potato (234 grams/ 8.3 oz.) 3. Green beans (112 grams/3.9 oz.) 4. Carrot- sliced (112 grams/ 3.9 oz.) Method: 1. Boil potatoes. 2. Steam