If your dog's treat drawer is full of chicken, beef and lamb, it might be time to add something different. Our new Tuna Cubes are a natural, fish-based dog treat, and there are a few good reasons to give them a try.
What Are Tuna Cubes?
Tuna Cubes are an air-dried training treat made from real tuna, cut into small cubes. Like the rest of the Brian Recommends range, there's nothing artificial in them: no added colours, no preservatives, no fillers. Just tuna, dried down to concentrate the flavour.
Why Fish Is a Good Protein for Dogs
Fish doesn't get talked about as much as chicken or beef in the natural dog treats world, but it's worth a second look.
Tuna is naturally high in protein and contains omega-3 fatty acids, the same fats found in salmon oil supplements. Omega-3s support skin and coat condition, and many owners notice a difference in coat shine after a few weeks of regular feeding.
Fish is also generally lower in fat than red meat treats, which makes tuna cubes a sensible choice if you're keeping an eye on your dog's weight, or if your dog is food-motivated and gets through a lot of treats during training.
A Novel Protein for Sensitive Dogs
Most dogs have eaten chicken, beef or lamb at some point, whether in their food or their treats. Tuna is different. If your dog hasn't had much fish before, it counts as a novel protein, meaning their immune system hasn't built up a reaction to it.
That makes tuna cubes worth trying if your dog has shown signs of a food sensitivity or intolerance, or if you're managing an elimination diet on your vet's advice. It's also just a good way to add variety if your dog's treat rotation has gone a bit stale.
Why the Smell Matters for Training
Ask any dog trainer and they'll tell you: smell sells. A treat your dog can smell from across the park is worth far more, in training terms, than one they only notice once it's in their mouth. Fish treats have a strong, distinctive smell that cuts through outdoor distractions, which is exactly what you want for recall training or working around other dogs.
How to Use Tuna Cubes
Tuna Cubes work well fed whole as a reward when your dog does something particularly well. They're solid enough to carry loose in a pocket or treat pouch without turning to crumbs, which makes them a good match for longer walks or a full training session.
Store them somewhere cool and dry, and keep the bag sealed between uses to keep the smell, and the flavour, locked in.
Try Something Different
If your dog's got most of the usual proteins covered, Tuna Cubes are worth adding to the mix. Natural, single ingredient, and different enough to hold their attention. Dog owners across the UK are always looking for healthy dog treats that actually work at the park, and for a lot of dogs, fish is the one that gets results.
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