Hand Feeding Raw Dog Food - Tips and Tricks
If you're a raw feeder and you're interested in hand feeding, our influencer Jess has given us an insight into how she hand feeds Fox, @foxk9training, to reward her during during training.
Hands up who hand feeds their dog? Did you know you can still do this if you feed raw?
Why Hand Feed Raw Dog Food?
Hand feeding your dog increases engagement, builds trust, slows down eating
and helps with motivation in training. If you’re feeding your dog Wilsons meals, why ruin their nutrition with poorly manufactured treats by cheap brands when you could use the goodness of their Wilsons raw to reward them instead!
Is Hand Feeding Raw Food Messy?
If you currently feed your dog from a bowl, you might be thinking that hand feeding raw sounds a bit messy and gross…and you’d be right, if you don’t follow the below tips and tricks! We have been hand feeding Wilsons for months now and we’ve cracked the best way to do it.
How to Hand Feed Raw Dog Food Safely ?
Hand feeding raw dog food is safe when done with a few simple precautions. Always wash your hands before and after feeding, and use a washable silicone pouch or glove to minimise mess. Avoid feeding on soft furnishings or high-traffic areas. If training outdoors, carry a portable cleaning wipe or hand sanitiser. These small steps help ensure your dog gets the nutritional benefits of raw feeding safely and stress-free.
Tips for Clean and Easy Hand Feeding
- Split your dogs daily food allowance into training sized portions.
- Use a silicone pouch to take the portions with you for training/walks/recall etc
- Invest in a silicone glove to save on disposable waste.
- If you need to add supplements or medication just add it all to the pouch and mix!
- Once you’re done training you can pop the pouch and glove in the dishwasher for easy clean up. (please check the products you are using are dishwasher safe)
It’s really that easy!
Training Benefits and Portion Control
Most of us feed our dogs raw for the health benefits, so feeding this way ensures we aren’t upsetting our dogs stomach with unnecessary ingredients and it’s also a great way to manage your dogs weight if you’re worried about overfeeding during training. Give it a try!
Ready to Hand Feed the Healthy Way?
Ditch the junk-filled treats and reward your dog with food that supports their digestion, skin, coat and energy levels.
Our Raw Frozen Ranges are ideal for training, tracking portions, and building a stronger bond with your pup.
Explore our Premium raw and Core raw ranges now. Many of our dog food products are also grain-free, meaning that they have more protein and less carbohydrates. View our full range of grain free dog food products!
Our dog food is also suitable for puppies. Take a look at our puppy page to find out more!
