Help! My Dog is Lost! What Should You Do? 🐾

Hi, friends! It’s me, Barlow—your favorite rescued pitbull with a big heart and an even bigger appetite! 🐶💖 Today, we’re talking about the best healthy treats for us doggos. Because as much as I’d love to eat ALL the human snacks (hello, pizza crust!), some foods are way better for me than others. So, let’s wag our tails and dive into the tastiest, healthiest treats for dogs! 🦴✨ 1. Fruits & Veggies (Nature’s Treats!) 🍎🥕🥦 Believe it or not, some of the best snacks come straight from the fridge! Here are my top picks: ✅ Apples (no seeds!) – Crunchy, sweet, and great for my teeth! ✅ Carrots – Like a chew toy, but edible! ✅ Blueberries – Little bursts of yum + antioxidants! ✅ Bananas – Sweet, soft, and full of energy! ✅ Pumpkin – Helps my tummy feel good (especially if I have an upset stomach). ✅ Green Beans – Crunchy AND low-calorie? Yes, please! 🚫 NO grapes, raisins, onions, garlic, or avocados – they’re bad for doggies! 🐾 Barlow’s Tip: Freeze blueberries or apple slices for an extra refreshing treat on hot days! 2. Protein-Packed Snacks 🍗🐟🥚 Us pups need protein to keep our tails wagging strong! Here are some great high-protein treats: ✅ Cooked chicken or turkey (plain, no seasoning!) ✅ Salmon (good for my coat, but no bones!) ✅ Scrambled eggs (perfect breakfast for a fancy pup like me!) ✅ Plain Greek yogurt (a little bit keeps my tummy happy!) 🐾 Barlow’s Tip: Avoid seasoning—salt, garlic, and onions aren’t safe for dogs! 3. Peanut Butter – But Make It Healthy! 🥜🐶 Peanut butter is a classic dog treat , but make sure it’s: ✔️ Unsalted ✔️ Xylitol-free (Xylitol is toxic to dogs!) ✔️ Given in moderation (too much = chonky pup!) 🐾 Barlow’s Tip: Put peanut butter in a Kong toy and freeze it for a fun, long-lasting snack! 4. DIY Homemade Dog Treats! 🍪🐾 Feeling fancy? Try making homemade dog treats! Here’s a super easy recipe: 🍠 Sweet Potato Chews 🥔 1 sweet potato 👩‍🍳 Slice into thin rounds 🔥 Bake at 250°F for 2 hours ⏳ Let cool & serve! 🐾 Barlow’s Review: 10/10 tail wags—chewy, sweet, and delicious! 5. Store-Bought, but Still Healthy! 🛒 Not all store-bought treats are bad! Look for: ✔️ Single-ingredient treats (like freeze-dried meat!) ✔️ No artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives ✔️ Limited ingredients (the fewer, the better!) 🐾 Barlow’s Favorite Store-Bought Treats: 🐾 Freeze-dried chicken 🐾 Pumpkin & peanut butter biscuits 🐾 Dental chews (good for my breath—because kisses should be fresh!) Treats Are Great, But… Moderation is Key! 🐶🚫 Even healthy treats should only make up 10% of my daily food —the rest should be my balanced doggy diet. Otherwise, I might get a little… chunky (which means fewer zoomies!). 🐾 Barlow’s Rule: If I do a trick, I get a treat. Fair deal, right? 😆 Final Woofs & Wags 🐾 Treats = love. But healthy treats = love AND a long, happy life! So next time you wanna spoil your pup, try one of these tasty, dog-approved snacks. Your furry friend (and their belly) will thank you! Until next time, stay pawsome and snack responsibly! Woofs & happy munching, Barlow 🐶💕

Hi, friends! It’s me, Barlow—the happiest, wiggliest, most loved-up pup on the block! 🐶✨ I wasn’t always this spoiled (but don’t worry, I make up for lost time now). My story started in a noisy place with a lot of sad barks, metal fences, and humans who looked at me with kind but tired eyes. They called it a "shelter," but to me, it was just a waiting room for something better. And then, it happened. My humans walked in. I remember the smell of them first (because, duh, I’m a dog). They smelled like adventure, kindness, and a little bit like treats. My tail started wagging before I even saw their faces. And when I did? LOVE AT FIRST SNIFF. 💕 I tried to play it cool, but let’s be real—I wiggled so hard my whole body became a noodle. They knelt down, and I knew. These were my people. My forever family. The ones who would tuck me in at night, take me on car rides, and give me belly rubs until I snored like a tiny piglet. That day, I left the shelter with a new name, a new collar, and a heart bursting with happiness. Now, my days are filled with zoomies, snuggles, and stealing snacks when no one's looking (oops). I know some pups are still waiting for their humans, and I want them to know— they’re out there. Just like mine were out there for me. 💜 Until next time, friends! Stay pawsome and remember—rescued dogs love the hardest. 🐾💕 Woofs and wags, Barlow 🐶

Hey there, hoomans! It’s me, Barlow, your favorite rescued pitbull puppy and the official mascot of Animal Resource Kingdom (ARK)! Today, I want to talk about one of my FAVORITE things in the whole wide world—TREATS! (Did I say that loud enough? TREATS!) You see, treats are magical little bites of happiness that make my tail go zoom-zoom. When I hear the crinkle of a treat bag, I turn into the goodest girl ever. Ears up, tail wagging, eyes locked on the prize—because I KNOW something tasty is coming my way! But treats aren’t just for snackin’ (though, trust me, I would snack all day if I could). My hooman uses treats to help me learn cool tricks and important commands. It’s called training, but I like to think of it as “yummy school.” Here’s how it works: