The Best Dog Food (and Treats), According to a Certified Dog Trainer — Pets in the Kitchen

Dog owners (or anyone who has cared for someone else's pup for any length of time) will be the first to tell you that daily life with a furry friend isn't exactly a walk in the park — although there are plenty of those! Being a conscientious animal owner takes a lot of time, work, energy, and research. (I know this because I dog-sat my cousin's puppies for a week with extremely detailed written instructions for all aspects of Beau and Ollie's daily life and decided, after one very long week, that I was not cut out for pet-parenthood.)

One of the toughest parts about dog ownership is deciding on the right food to put in your pet's little tummy. To help you, we consulted Nicole Ellis, a certified dog trainer and member of Rover.com's Dog People Panel, for her best tips and tricks when it comes to buying dog food. She even revealed some of her favorite brands to keep an eye out for, too.

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