Head-Turning "Good Stuff Pet Truck" Rolls into Southern California Offering Free Dog Treats, Body Condition Exams and Dog-Training Demos
Photo Opp Truck Features Backyard-Styled Doggy Lounge, with "Grass" and Picket Fence
Apr 27, 2016, 03:35 ET
OGDEN, Utah, April 27, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- You've never seen a dog treat truck like this before. From the oversized dog bone and paw, to the lighted elements and retro look, it'll be love at first sight.
Dog enthusiasts can check out the Good Stuff Pet Truck, sponsored by Vita Bone® Biscuits and Supreme Source® grain-free dog food, on Wednesday, April 27, in Redondo Beach, Calif.; on Thursday, April 28, in Long Beach, Calif.; and on Saturday and Sunday, April 30 and May 1, in San Diego. Free dog body condition scoring (BCS) exams by a veterinarian, tips from a local dog trainer and dog treats await canines and their humans when this new, eye-catching dog lover's truck rolls into Redondo Beach Dog Park, Rosie's Dog Beach in Long Beach and the Ocean Villa Inn, located on Ocean Beach Dog Beach in San Diego.
San Diego-based veterinarian Dr. Ruth MacPete – nationally known as "Dr. Ruth the Pet Vet" – will evaluate dogs' physical conditions and determine their BCS scores at Rosie's Dog Beach on April 28 and at Ocean Villa Inn on April 30 and May 1. This number indicates whether or not a dog is at its ideal weight.
A custom truck made just for dogs, the Good Stuff Pet Truck is stopping in cities across America this spring and summer to help educate pet owners about using positive reinforcement dog training to ensure their animals enjoy deliciously balanced lives.
Pet parents who stop by the Good Stuff Pet Truck may participate in free dog-training demos and Q&A sessions with a dog trainer as well as visit with Dr. Ruth about their dogs' physical condition. They'll also find a fun backdrop for a photo opp in the backyard-styled doggy lounge, complete with "grass" and picket fence. Photos can be shared via Twitter and Instagram using #GoodStuffPetTruck.
When it comes to training, dogs learn best through positive reinforcement because it teaches them desirable behaviors. Rewarding dogs with small treats and praise for things we want them to do motivates them to repeat those behaviors.
"Positively reinforced, fit dogs are happy dogs," said Dr. Ruth. "Overweight or obese dogs have an increased risk of developing osteoarthritis, type 2 diabetes, heart and respiratory disease, and even cancer – and more than half of dogs in the United States are carrying extra pounds."
American Pet Nutrition, makers of Vita Bone® Dog Biscuits and the new Supreme Source® grain-free dog food, sponsors the Good Stuff Pet Truck Tour. Dog owners can learn more at www.GoodStuffPetTruck.com and follow the tour at #GoodStuffPetTruck. See local event details below.
| Good Stuff Pet Truck Tour L.A. County Stops |
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| What: |
Free Dog-Training Demonstrations, BCS Exams, Dog Treats & More |
| When: |
Wednesday, April 27, 2016, from 4 to 7 p.m. (Redondo Beach) |
| Where: |
Redondo Beach Dog Park |
| Rosie's Dog Beach |
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| Who: |
A local dog trainer will offer tips and free training sessions, and a local veterinarian will examine dogs' weights through body condition scoring (at Rosie's Dog Beach.) |
| Good Stuff Pet Truck Tour San Diego Stop |
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| What: |
Free Dog-Training Demonstrations, BCS Exams, Dog Treats & More |
| When: |
Saturday and Sunday, April 30 and May 1, 2016 |
| Where: |
Ocean Villa Inn |
| Who: |
A local veterinarian will examine dogs' weights through body condition scoring, and a local dog trainer will offer tips and free training sessions. |
About the Good Stuff Pet Truck Tour Sponsor
American Nutrition, Inc. has been making high-quality pet foods and treats since 1972. The company's success is attributed to a core value to do things right and do them better. This philosophy, dubbed "Do It Better," still guides the company's commitment to delivering the highest-quality pet foods on the market. Today, the family-owned company is also known as American Pet Nutrition and exceeds FDA, AAFCO and USDA industry-wide pet food standards operating multiple facilities across The United States. American Pet Nutrition's trusted brands include Vita Bone® Biscuits and Chewy sticks, Beggar Dog™ Biscuits and Supreme Source® grain-free treats, dog and cat foods. For more information, visit www.americanpetnutrition.com.
For more information contact:
Lauren Blood
630.347.7444
[email protected]
Photo - http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20160427/360750
SOURCE American Pet Nutrition