Bark Busters Selects Nature’s Variety as a Preferred Brand to Improve Canine Health and Behavior

Bark Busters dog behavioral therapists find that nutritionally balanced, appropriate diets help curb unwanted behaviors in dogs.

Humans have long recognized that diet affects far more than just our weight. What we eat, or don’t eat, can impact everything from our energy level and mood to our physical performance and appearance. So, it’s no surprise that nutrition can also influence canine behavior. As longtime advocates of biologically appropriate canine diets, Bark Busters (www.barkbusters.com), the world’s largest dog training company, has selected Nature’s Variety as a preferred brand of premium dog food. This selection is based on Bark Busters’ ongoing study of factors impacting canine behavior, its practical experience at the company’s National Training Academy, and its in-depth, collaborative meetings with Nature’s Variety.

Based on real-life situations at its National Training Academy in Englewood, Colorado, Bark Busters dog behavioral therapists have witnessed observable improvements in dog behavior based on the introduction of well-balanced nutrition in a biologically appropriate diet, such as those provided by the Nature’s Variety food lines. A biologically appropriate diet includes considerations for a dog’s size, activity level, and age.

Bark Busters USA’s National Training Team designated Nature’s Variety as a preferred premium pet food after months of using Nature’s Variety foods with their own dogs and observing reactions of clients’ dogs as well. Unlike other dog foods, which may contain animal by-products and high levels of grains that many dogs find difficult to digest, Nature’s Variety products are rich in high quality, animal-based protein and have been carefully formulated to meet a dog’s daily vitamin and mineral needs.

“Just like in humans, a poor diet can lead to poor health, which can also contribute to poor behaviors. In our experience, we have seen marked improvement in dog behaviors by switching to a more suitable diet, along with regular exercise and training,” explained Liam Crowe, CEO and master dog behavioral therapist. “Our national team spent countless hours collaborating with Nature’s Variety personnel. They share our commitment to a holistic approach to animal wellness, and we’ve found that their food products meet or exceed the standards we seek for optimal canine nutrition and fitness.”

Bark Busters’ methods focus on fostering a positive relationship between owner and dog to establish a lasting emotional bond based on respect and trust. Part of establishing a positive relationship involves proper handling, care, and feeding. Bark Busters and its nationwide network of dog behavioral therapists have found that proper nutrition is a contributing factor in helping to solve behavioral problems, such as food aggression, chewing, eating soil, coprophagia (eating feces), and getting into garbage. Based on more than 20 years of experience, Bark Busters encourages all of its clients to invest in their canine companions’ health and well-being by providing a nutritionally sound diet.

“We’re proud to be associated with Bark Busters,” said Reed Howlett, CEO of Nature’s Variety. “Their unique and effective training approach and our premium, holistic pet foods are both designed to provide pets and their owners the very best.”

For more information on your canine companions’ nutritional needs and which undesirable behaviors may be linked to deficiencies in diet, Bark Busters and Nature’s Variety have collaborated on an article entitled “Nutrition and Behavior: A Vital Link for Optimal Canine Health” available online at www.barkbusters.com.