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Natural, organic treats for dogs, plus 3 giveaways!

Note: This is a sponsored post. read more to learn how you can win one of three bags of ORGANIX Jerky Chip Cookies for your dog.

Castor & Pollux natural Petworks recently introduced a new organic dog treat.

My dog Ace got to sample the ORGANIX Jerky Chip Cookies, and we’re offering you three ways to win a bag of cookies for your pup.

First, we’ll let you know a bit more about these cookies so you’ll know if they’re right for your dog.

More about the new ORGANIX Jerky Chip Cookies

ORGANIX Jerky Chip Cookies are oven baked with organic oatmeal and protein-rich jerky chips from salmon, beef liver, lamb or organic chicken, according to Castor & Pollux’s web site.

The cookies are also made with organic fruits and veggies, according to the web site. They do not include corn, soy or wheat.

“What’s more, our cookies are made in the USA and don’t include ingredients from China,” said Todd Martin, vice president of sales and marketing for Castor & Pollux, in a press release.

“They’re as good as homemade … but for dogs,” the company said in the press release.

[quote_center]”They’re as good as homemade … but for dogs.”[/quote_center]

According to Castor & Pollux, the cookies:

1. Come in four flavors – salmon, beef liver, lamb or organic chicken.

2. Can be used for training, good behavior or because your dog has mastered “the look” ?

3. Are breakable.

4. Are available at 400 PetSmart locations and select online retailers. The suggested retail price is $7.99 per 10-ounce bag.

I’d also like to add that they’re made with real, recognizable and pronounceable ingredients.

Are these natural dog treats right for your dog?

I think most dogs will love these treats, but if you prefer not to feed your dog whole grains, you may be interested in checking out some of the grain-free treat options from Castor & Pollux.

And, since these are cookies, they are somewhat large and crumbly. They’re easy to break up into little pieces, but not without a few crumbs.

How you can win a bag of ORGANIX Jerky Chip Cookies

Remember now, these are for dogs, not humans ?

You have three opportunities to win one of three bags of Jerky Chip Cookies:

Option 1. Leave a comment on this post saying why your dog would like to try the ORGANIX Jerky Chip Cookies.

Option 2. sign up for our newsletter (below). We’ll be giving away one bag of cookies to a lucky newsletter subscriber. Our newsletter is a digest-style email that goes out three or four times per month.

Option 3. Tweet about this post using hashtag #ASmartCookie and make sure to tag @ThatMutt so I see your tweet.

នោះ​ហើយ​ជា​វា!

The winners will be notified by Sunday, so get your entries in soon. Winners must have a continental U.S. mailing address, and the winners will be asked to share a picture of their dogs on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram using hashtag #ASmartCookie.

*The winners have been notified. Congrats to Teneil (newsletter winner), Dawn (Twitter winner) and Stacey (blog winner).

What do you look for in a healthy dog treat?

I don’t have my own kids (just a needy mutt and a very prissy cat), but I bring up the issue of children and dogs because there are so numerous preschool and grade school aged kids in my house complex. They have no worry or respect for animals. They certainly have dogs of their own and run up to any dog, sticking their faces in the dog’s face.

According to dogbitelaw.com, 77 percent of dog-bite injuries to children are to the face. the most frequent attacks in the united states are to young boys between the ages of 6 and 9, with the odds of a child being the bite victim at 3.2 to 1.

Kids need to know how to act around dogs. They need to know all dogs are not friendly and some will bite. They also need to know even their own dogs can bite. When a child under age 4 is bitten, the family canine is the attacker 47% of the time, according to dogbitelaw.com. Ninety percent of these attacks occur in the family’s home.

Things children ought to know about how to act around dogs:

1. remain calm around dogs.
Children ought to be taught not to yell or scream around a canine and to relocation slowly. excitement could scare a dog. and all that extra energy will put the canine in a highly energetic state, too. This is when problems happen. Either the canine will get excited, jump on the child, unintentionally push the child over or bite if the canine is aggressive or playing too roughly. have you ever had a group of children running towards you and your canine screaming, “Look! សត្វ​ឆ្កែំ​មួយ​ក្បាល!” I know I have.

2. always ask the owner before touching a dog.
Some dogs just aren’t friendly, and children ought to be taught never to assume otherwise.

3. Do not put your face near a dog.This is a hard one for kids because they are closer to eye level with dogs, especially big dogs. much more children are bitten in the face than adults for this reason. Fortunately, many dogs are much more likely to give a child kisses than a bite, but in some cases even playful licking can turn into a nip.

4. Don’t make eye contact with a dog.Animals in some cases interpret eye contact as a challenge, making them much more likely to act out with either dominant or fearful aggression.

5. Leave a canine alone while it is eating.Many times it is the child’s responsibility to feed the family pets. This might be OK, as long as the child understands not to bother the canine after she has her food.

6. Leave a canine alone if she is sleeping.A canine can easily become startled if she is all of a sudden woken up. The initial reaction is in some cases to nip.

7. little dogs can bite, too.
In my experience, little dogs are actually much more likely to bite than a big dog. It’s just that the injury will not be as severe. children ought to be aware that little dogs may be cute, but they are often aggressive.

8. Don’t run away from a dog.
Running from a canine will only bring out its instincts to chase. Instead, children ought to know it’s better to slowly back away from a dog.

Can you think of anything else children ought to be aware of? Do you have any bad experiences with children and dogs?