Boil & Broth Bone Broth Treats have been awarded The Dog Trainer School (TDTS) Recommended Product status following independent testing by professional dog trainers and dog professionals, achieving an Overall Product Score of 88%, exceeding the benchmark required for approval.
The treats were evaluated over a three-week period by 31 professionals using a wide range of breeds, ages and training contexts.
With increasing competition across the pet sector, independent recommendation marks are becoming an important way for brands and retailers to provide consumers with additional confidence in the products they stock and recommend.
The Dog Trainer School supports more than 330 force-free dog trainers and behaviour professionals and created the TDTS Recommended programme to provide practical, real-world feedback from professionals who regularly advise dog owners on product choices.
Feedback from testers highlighted strong dog engagement, ease of handling and suitability for training and enrichment activities.
Professional testers particularly praised:
- Excellent palatability and dog engagement
- Soft texture and ease of breaking into smaller pieces
- Suitability for training and enrichment activities
- Convenient handling and storage
- Consistent appeal across a wide range of dogs
Helen Wainwright, Co-Founder of The Dog Trainer School, said: "Retailers and brands are operating in an increasingly crowded marketplace, and consumers are faced with more choice than ever before.
"Dog trainers are often the people owners turn to for recommendations, so we wanted to create a programme that gives brands an opportunity to receive meaningful feedback from professionals and provides retailers and consumers with additional confidence in the products they stock and buy.
"Boil & Broth performed strongly across all our key scoring areas and received consistently positive feedback from our professional testing panel."
Before founding The Dog Trainer School, Helen Wainwright worked as a product tester for Good Housekeeping Magazine, helping to evaluate products for the Good Housekeeping Institute. That same evidence-led approach now underpins the TDTS Recommended programme, with products assessed using a clear scoring framework focused on ease of use, dog response, practical value and value for money.
Products awarded TDTS Recommended status may display the mark for 12 months, after which they are reassessed to ensure standards remain consistent.
For more information about The Dog Trainer School Recommended programme, visitwww.thedogtrainerschool.co.uk.
