Typist: Bethany
Last week we received a comment from someone about the beautiful "ORGANIC" photo we took with Ginger's Treats that said it looked to them like the dogs didn't "want to touch the stuff." As far as I can tell, this person is someone who does not even slightly understand dogs or dog training but I thought we probably should let you know what we really think of Ginger's Treats for dogs. There were also a few people who entered our Ginger's Treats giveaway that told us they intend to buy some treats even if they don't win. Hopefully this review of all five flavors of Ginger's Treats will be helpful to you if you are shopping for organic dog treats. And maybe, just maybe, the person who thought that our very well trained Wilhelm, Brychwyn and Huxley, so patiently maintaining their "stay" in order to get even just a few bites of the delicious, organic smorgasbord laid out in front of them, will learn a little something about the use of high value treats and jackpot rewards in dog training.
Last week we received a comment from someone about the beautiful "ORGANIC" photo we took with Ginger's Treats that said it looked to them like the dogs didn't "want to touch the stuff." As far as I can tell, this person is someone who does not even slightly understand dogs or dog training but I thought we probably should let you know what we really think of Ginger's Treats for dogs. There were also a few people who entered our Ginger's Treats giveaway that told us they intend to buy some treats even if they don't win. Hopefully this review of all five flavors of Ginger's Treats will be helpful to you if you are shopping for organic dog treats. And maybe, just maybe, the person who thought that our very well trained Wilhelm, Brychwyn and Huxley, so patiently maintaining their "stay" in order to get even just a few bites of the delicious, organic smorgasbord laid out in front of them, will learn a little something about the use of high value treats and jackpot rewards in dog training.
| Autumn Crisps These round Ginger's Treats smell delicious to human noses but I promise I have not tried one. The dogs wouldn't like me trying their treats! Autumn Crisps are indeed quite crisp. These treats do not break apart. The dogs need to chew them so they are a good long lasting treat. I use these treats while we are waiting at crosswalks, as rewards for going to crates and on drive plates. I would recommend Autumn Crisps for dogs who use their noses to determine what they will eat. I would not recommend Autumn Crisps for dogs watching their weight because it is all are nothing with these hard cookies. |  Wilhelm leaps to get a sniff of an Autumn Crisp. |
 Huxley waits patiently for his Autumn Crisp. |  A crunchy Autumn Crisp for a good collie. |
| Barkin' Brittle These square Ginger's Treats are a favorite of Cascadian Nomads humans and canines. I like that they break up very small for training and sharing. Barkin' Brittle's healthy, organic ingredients like applesauce, bananas and blueberries make me proud to dole them out to all three dogs for every good behavior. Interestingly enough, Wilhelm, Brychwyn and Huxley are also huge fans of applesauce, bananas and blueberries. There is also peanut butter in Barkin' Brittle but our three never seemed to be quite as peanut butter crazed as other dogs we know. Trying out Ginger' Treats, though, has made me believe that 'R' Blood On The Tracks Boys do hold at least some sort of fondness for the nutty spread. Apparently my dogs will enjoy peanut butter as long as it is baked into a scrumptious, organic dog cookie! |  Huxley awaits a bite of Barkin' Brittle. |
 Barkin' Brittle breaks up very small and very easily. |  Lickin' up every last crumb of Barkin' Brittle. |
Bulldog Bites
Speaking of scrumptious organic dog treats with peanut butter, Bulldog Bites are also a favorite of all of ours. Once again, I like that I can easily break these treats up into very small pieces for training and sharing. In fact, Bulldog Bites break more cleanly that Barkin' Brittle so it is probably my favorite of all five Ginger's Treats flavors. Wilhelm, Brychwyn and Huxley obviously like these treats too. I am still surprised since no other peanut butter treats have ever wowed them like these. This flavor is definitely highly recommended. If you were to try just one flavor of Ginger's Treats, I'd say try Bulldog Bites.
 Three Bulldog Bites, three good dogs. |  A one handed Bulldog Bite break. |
Huxley gets half of a Bulldog Bite. Don't worry! He got more.
| Jack O' Gingers As I read the sentence about recommending Bulldog Bites aloud, three very grouchy, furry faced stared at me. So I suddenly feel the need to tell you that while Bulldog Bites would be my recommended flavor, Jack O' Gingers would be what Wilhelm, Brychwyn and Huxley most recommend you give to your dog. And it isn't just the awkward canine stares that make me believe that. It's that with all of the Ginger's Treats photo shoots I have done, including ones with the treats in the bags, once the dogs were released from their "stay" they most often went for the |  Well behaved boys when Jack O' Gingers are offered. |
Jack O' Gingers. Also, all three dogs love pumpkin. I have been feeding them unsweetened, organic pumpkin since they were puppies. It's healthy and they inhale it. Now they can have pumpkin in the form of a crispy treat! This is where the dogs would say, " what could be better?" Well, like Autumn Crisps, Jack O' Gingers do not break. But the pumpkin treats are delicious, crunchy rectangles that make for an excellent high value or jackpot reward in training. So far, Wilhelm, Brychwyn and Huxley have done anything that I ask them to do when there is a Jack O' Ginger being offered as a reward. Maybe the dogs are right, what could be better?
 Huxley tries to steal Brychwyn's Jack O' Ginger. |  Wilhelm crunches his Jack O' Ginger. |  Making sure every last crumb of Jack O' Gingers are eaten. |
Sweet Potato Crunchers
 Huxley and Brychwyn eye their Sweet Potato Crunchers. | Dark from roasted carob powder, I chose not to use these treats in our "ORGANIC" photo because I thought they would be camouflaged on the ground. I didn't know that Jason and I were going to be brave enough to spell out the word on the path! Anyways, I only just opened the bag of Sweet Potato Crunchers treats for the first time yesterday. And my first impression was similar to what I think of the Autumn Crisps; yum! Sweet Potato Crunchers smell wonderful. These hard, round treats also do not break apart. The dogs really enjoyed them, See for yourselves: |
 Patient again, Huxley waits his Sweet Potato Cruncher jackpot. |  Brychwyn is ready for his Sweet Potato Cruncher but remains in his sit. |
From our experience with Ginger's Treats so far, they offer a healthy variety that can please every dog as well as make for a valuable reward in many situations. I have carried Bulldog Bites and Barkin' Brittle with me on walks and divided tiny pieces among Wilhelm, Brychwyn and Huxley for loose leashes, speedy "leave it" responses and respectful encounters with neighbors. I have also used these two treats as small rewards during training sessions. Autumn Crisps and Jack O' Gingers have also come along on walks as jackpot rewards for very difficult tasks like not going after squirrels, reacting to other dogs or a long "stay" while I take pictures. These two flavors also make excellent high value rewards in our training sessions. I give Autumn Crisps or Jack O' Gingers at the end of a long, treat-less heel work practice or when something I have been working on shaping finally becomes a more solid behavior. And all that is just my appreciation of the array of Ginger's Treats. The dogs can only show their love of Ginger's Treats by behaving in order to be fed more!
Remember to count treats given to your dog as part of their daily caloric intake and adjust their meals accordingly!
Ginger's Treats is a Cascadian Nomads blog sponsor and while we did receive Ginger's Treats for free, Cascadian Nomads was not asked or paid to do this review. Our affiliation with Ginger's Treats in no way influenced our review.
As always, all opinions are our own. We are just sharing stuff we like!
Ginger's Treats is a Cascadian Nomads blog sponsor and while we did receive Ginger's Treats for free, Cascadian Nomads was not asked or paid to do this review. Our affiliation with Ginger's Treats in no way influenced our review.
As always, all opinions are our own. We are just sharing stuff we like!
| Which flavors of Ginger's Treats do you think your dog would like to try? You might not have to decide if you enter to win all five flavors! No purchase necessary. Giveaway is open to US residents only. Two winners will be randomly selected by PromoSimple. Winners will be notified by e-mail on March 21st, 2014 and congratulated on Ginger's Treats and Cascadian Nomads social media. Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram do not sponsor, administer, or endorse this promotion. By entering, participants agree to PromoSimple's Privacy Policy. Prizes are shipped by Ginger's Treats. Cascadian Nomads are not responsible for fulfillment of this prize. |  |
| This is our very first Tasty Tuesday blog hop! It's not that we don't love tasty good food (as evidenced above) but it's mostly that Bethany and Jason are more the order out types than the cook at home kind. And we have never had commercially made treats we were so passionate about sharing until we tried certified organic Ginger's Treats! Thanks to Tasty Tuesday's hosts, Sugar The Golden Retriever and Kol's Notes, for giving us this opportunity to share our love of these wholesome dog treats with you. |  |
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