Hey there,
Dogs on typical grocery store kibble:
- Can’t focus
- They get moody
- They have energy spikes and crashes that make them seem “hyper” or “stubborn”
It’s not a training problem. It’s a nutrition problem.
Go check your dog food right now:
Head to AllAboutDogFood and search for your brand. I’ll wait.
Shocked? You’re not alone.
That $65 bag of Blue Buffalo you thought was premium? It’s got a 2-star rating.
That Science Diet your vet recommended? Mostly corn and fillers.
That Purina Pro Plan? Pro at marketing, not nutrition.
Here’s what happens when you switch to quality food:
Week 1: Your dog goes from 4-5 poops a day to 2. (Because they’re actually DIGESTING their food, not just passing it through)
Week 2: That 7pm witching hour disappears. Less random zoomies. Just consistent, manageable energy.
Week 3: Training sessions transform. Your “stubborn” dog suddenly remembers commands. Your “hyper” dog can actually settle.
Month 2: People start asking what you’re doing differently. Shinier coat, brighter eyes, better muscle tone.
“But good food is so expensive!”
Is it though?
That cheap 40lb bag you buy every month? Your dog is pooping out half of it because their body can’t use it. You’re literally paying for poop.
A quality 30lb bag lasts the same # of meals because your dog actually absorbs the nutrients. Plus, you save on:
- Vet bills (better health = fewer issues)
- Training time (focused dog = faster progress)
Foods that make training easier:
Acana, Orijen, Ketona, Merrick, Nulo, Utah Paw
Foods that make training harder:
Basically everything at the grocery store. Kirkland, Purina, Hills, Science Diet, Iams, Royal Canin, Blue Buffalo… the list goes on.
(And don’t get me started on Farmer’s Dog)
Want to dive deeper?
Check out this podcast episode where they literally read through Blue Buffalo ingredients and explain why each one is problematic: [Link to podcast]
They have a whole series breaking down what to look for. Eye-opening stuff.
My challenge to you:
Try quality food for just one month. That’s it. Track:
- How many poops per day
- Energy levels
- Focus during training
- Overall mood
I promise you’ll never go back to grocery store kibble.
Want to try what I feed my dogs? Use coupon code “woof35” for 35% off your first bag of Utah Paw dog food.
Your friend that wants you to reach your training goals faster,
Ryan
