Saturday, August 13, 2016

Review & Giveaway: Why pawTree® pawTreats Make us Smile

Review & Giveaway: Why pawTree® pawTreats Make us Smile

The Chesnut Mutts were compensated in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are genuinely mine and we would not share a product that we did not fully believe in. Please do not use any image without permission.

If you ever met Jada you know she is quite the foodie, but with allergies, being a lover of all things edible can be challenging, to say the least. Limited ingredient treats are the way to go in these situations and we are talking about some great ones today from pawTree® called pawTreats!

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pawTree® makes it easier for pet parents to choose a quality food and treats without being overwhelmed by all the options out there. (see our review on their customized nutritional plan) We learned about pawTree last year at the 2015 BlogPaws conference and fell in love with their pawTreats. Bailey didn't want to try any other treats out in the exhibit hall except for them and of course, Jada threw out all the stops to get some! Since then, they have come out with some new flavors and types so let's take a look at 4 different varieties of pawTreats!

Freeze-Dried Duck & Orange pawTreats


Freeze-Dried Duck and Orange pawTreats pawTree dog treats

Freeze-Dried Duck and Orange pawTreats pawTree dog treat ingredients

Freeze-Dried Duck and Orange pawTreats pawTree dog treats

The first pawTreat we are looking at is the freeze-dried duck and orange. See those ingredients? Duck and Oranges. That's it! We had to wait a bit to get these since they are so popular they were back-ordered, but the wait was worth it.

Dottie and Freeze-Dried Duck and Orange pawTreats pawTree dog treats
Dottie waiting not so very patiently
 All the dogs loved them and couldn't get enough! Freeze-dried treats are the best since they lock in all the flavor and nutrients without cooking it all out. Yum yum!

Jada and Freeze-Dried Duck and Orange pawTreats pawTree dog treats
Wishing they were in her mouth, not on her head

Freeze-Dried Beef Liver pawTreats


Freeze-dried beef liver pawtreats pawtree dog treats

Freeze-dried beef liver pawtreats pawtree dog treats ingredients

Freeze-dried beef liver pawtreats pawtree dog treats

Beef liver is a great training treat for dogs as the smell is enticing and these chunks can be snapped apart for smaller dogs. I love treats where you can tell off the bat just by looking at them that they are minimally processed.

Jada and Freeze-dried beef liver pawtreats pawtree dog treats
I lost count how many is on her head
 These beef liver strips are nice and crunchy which can help with dental health. The dogs didn't care about helping their teeth, but they sure did love the taste!

Bailey and Freeze-dried beef liver pawtreats pawtree dog treats
Gimmie!

Freeze-Dried Beef, Potatoes, Carrots & Celery pawTreats


freeze-dried beef, potatoes, carrots, and celery pawtreats pawtree dog treats

freeze-dried beef, potatoes, carrots, and celery pawtreats pawtree dog treats

freeze-dried beef, potatoes, carrots, and celery pawtreats pawtree dog treats

Ok, so this pawTreat has got to be one of my favorites because it smells exactly like beef roast! Beef, potatoes, carrots, and celery are the only ingredients - so delicious! 

Jada and freeze-dried beef, potatoes, carrots, and celery pawtreats pawtree dog treats
Jada agrees too!
So how are these freeze-dried treats made anyways? Well, the meat is ground up first, the fruits or veggies are mixed it, the treat is shaped and frozen, and then put into a freeze-dryer which takes all the moisture out and leaves it shelf stable.


Dry-roasted Duck Strips


Dry-roasted duck strips pawtreats pawtree dog treats

Dry-roasted duck strips pawtreats pawtree dog treat ingredients

Dry-roasted duck strips pawtreats pawtree dog treats

In contrast to the freeze-dried treats before, these duck strips are dry-roasted. The meat is ground up, formed, and then put into a dry roaster for 15 hours to dehydrate. These are easy to break up for training or for small dogs and the novel duck smell makes them irresistible!

Bailey and Dry-roasted duck strips pawtreats pawtree dog treats

Jada and Dry-roasted duck strips pawtreats pawtree dog treats
"They are a great part of a balanced diet!"

In a Nutshell...

  • Besides dog food and supplements, pawTree® also has really great limited ingredient treats called pawTreats!
  • These are either freeze-dried or dry-roasted which preserves all the nutrients without cooking them out
  • Everything is made in the U.S.A. with no preservatives, artificial colors, or flavors - just check the ingredients!
  • If you are interested in buying from pawTree, our friend, fellow Chesnut Mutt reader, and petPro, Denise Steele can always help you out on her personal pawTree website.

These have been a big favorite in our household especially because they are great for pups with allergies. The flavor is definitely not skimped on since the treats are either freeze-dried or dry-roasted and the dogs love them! If you are struggling to find high-quality treats for your food allergy-prone dog then we definitely recommend trying these!

Jada and beef liver pawtree pawtreats
"don't mind my treat slobber, mk?"
Learn more about pawTree®!

What kind of things does your dog do for treats?
Let us know in the comments below!

We are also having a giveaway!
3 readers will get a bag of pawTreats of their choice from the selection we reviewed above: Freeze-Dried Duck & Orange pawTreatsFreeze-Dried Beef Liver pawTreatsFreeze-Dried Beef, Potatoes, Carrots & Celery, or Dry-roasted Duck Strips (ARV $14.99)
Ends 8/27/16 at 11:59 pm EST
U.S. Only, 18+, by entering below you agree to the Official Rules

33 comments:

  1. Sadie twirls around in a circle for a treat. She's done this since she was a puppy!


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  2. my 3 gals will do anything for treats and food. my oldest when younger did dancing, roll over, prance, play dead, sit, lie down, shake. etc. the 2 younger girls will follow me anywhere, they only sit, lie down, and shake.

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  3. My Blackie goes after toys and brings them back to me. I'll try to teach him to put them in his toy box next.

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  4. My pup loves anything with chicken in it for a treat, but also he loves carrots.

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  5. My Sadie just sits and stares at me when she wants a treat! She was already 5 when I got her so I have not tried to teach her any tricks. She's just so sweet all she has to do is look at me and I give them to her!

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  6. Seems like a really awesome treat!

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  7. One of ours can dance, roll over, high-five, sit, stay and a lot more! :)

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  8. My Zoe will sit for a treat, she is 8 months old and very stubborn when I try to teach her new tricks.

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  9. My dogs will sing, sit up pretty and give me high five for treats :)

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  10. Pumpkin will sit, down, dance, sit pretty, and wave for a treat!

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  11. Hahaa amazing balancing act :) YoYo will sit, high 5 and roll over .

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  12. Oh they will sit for a treat, but thats about as far as it goes here.

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  13. Bean and Yoda will literally do anything for a treat. Sit, Stay, twirl, paw shakes, nose balance, or just licking you until you concede that they are in fact the cutest and give them treats just because :)

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  14. My dog will do anything for a treat!

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  15. My pup will always roll over and do a little soldier crawl! He's the best, thank you :)

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  16. My dog cries in front of the treat bowl!
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  17. They sit and bark by their treat canister and when they really want a treat, my dog will hit me with his paw :)

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  18. they love treats> Anything.

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  19. My three rescued Treeing Walker Coonhounds love treats and all three will sit and shake for them. My Kyoko gives hugs and kisses for extras, too (now that we have her down to a healthy weight, she can have a few healthy "cookies"throughout the day).

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  20. My Daisy who we adopted 3 years ago, will shake each paw, then both at the same time.. shes a jumper! she will sit and lay down on her back and stare with her cute eyes! thats what she does for treats (and belly rubs!!)

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  21. I had to comment to say how cute the dogs on this blog are! The little guy balancing the snacks... Awww! My dog would never do that.

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  22. My dog does do basic commands for treats.

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  23. would for my dog to try

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  24. He looks at me with pitiful eyes

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  25. Right now he is eating Lloyd and Lucy's Skin & Coat Omega Supplements and seems to like them.

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  26. Besides endless begging? They know lots of tricks- take a bow, spin, play dead, stretch, high five, roll over, the usual stuff... also know bigger tricks like putting their toys away, bowling. And they'll work for food in dog sports- agility, nose work, barn hunt...

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  27. I give my dog a treat when he is quiet instead of "barking mad" at the neighbor dogs when we see them.

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  28. I make a few of my dogs sit for treats, but all they really have to do is look cute. :)

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  29. My pup loves anything with chicken in it for a treat, but also he loves meat.

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