Bella’s Guide to Proper Treat Delivery 🦴

Hello, humans.

I’m Bella…

The Seasoned Shepherd.

I’ve been accepting treats professionally for many years, so I feel uniquely qualified to discuss today’s topic…

Proper Treat Delivery.

First, let me clear something up.

We’re not trying to bite your fingers.

We really aren’t.

But the second we see a treat…

Our sweet, well-mannered personalities take a brief vacation.

For approximately 0.7 seconds…

We become tiny velociraptors.

🦖 CHOMP!

Then, just as quickly…

We’re dogs again.

🍕 Bella’s Professional Tip

Deliver the pizza… I mean, the treat… to us.

Don’t dangle it between your fingers out in front of our nose.

At that point, all we can think is…

TREAT… TREAT…!

Your fingers become innocent bystanders.

Instead, place the treat close to the palm of your hand, hold it gently with your thumb, and deliver your palm to my mouth—just like you’re handing me a slice of pizza.

That gives us a much bigger target, makes it easier for us to take the treat gently, and dramatically improves your chances of keeping all ten fingers.

Remember…

We’re not aggressive.

We’re just temporarily possessed by our inner velociraptor.

It only lasts a second…

Usually. 😏

🐾 — Bella, the Seasoned Shepherd
Retired Velociraptor. Current Treat Safety Consultant.
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