The Scoop
Shawn Swearingen for SPLIT REED
Those of us fortunate enough to share the duck blind with our dog see them as an investment not just as a good family dog/companion but as an athlete that works with you outdoors. With that, you want to be certain they are fueled appropriately at the right time and with the right kind. Some things you need to keep in mind as the hunting seasons have wrapped up and both of you begin preparing for the next season.
While the Scoop Dog Food was started as a way to make dog food balanced and complete that does not contain Chelated Copper nor Copper Sulfate, its end goal is to provide information and peace of mind. I had a chance recently to pick their brains about things to think about as the weather gets warmer.
One of the first things that came to mind is the safety aspect when you hit the water to train. Watch out for blue-green algae blooms in the standing water ponds and lakes where you train. Swimming or ingestion of this can have neurological and liver effects on your dog. Keep an eye on the conditions as the weather gets warmer as well as to the park services for any bulletins on any blooms. As it concerns the diet, you can consider switching from Scoop Dog Food’s performance blend from the higher activity needs during season, to Wholesome Farm Chicken recipe for a balance of warmer weather and activity levels.
There are a couple of things to consider when deciding on particular food blends and diets. If you have a picky eater as you transition from any food they suggest the Wholesome Farm Chicken. Another point is if your dog has a dry coat, something to think about for their exposure to varying conditions as you work through the seasons, is the Wholesome Ocean recipe is beneficial. For the K-9s in constant motion and work, their performance blend is utilized by police forces for their dogs.
A thought to consider as you transition to your postseason diets are snacks and the number of servings. Work with your veterinarian on the size proportions to keep your dog fit during the summer months. Chances are the two of you aren’t sitting in below-freezing temperatures needing high-protein snacks to get through the days.
Scoop Dog Food was founded in 2015, conducting 5 years of research on dog food and formulas before the first sale was made. Their motto is, “ We don’t sell dog food. We sell information and peace of mind.” Thank you for sharing your information and thoughts to help us take care of our favorite duck hunting partners.
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