Treat time is one of the best parts of dog ownership, but it’s also one of the easiest places to accidentally overdo it. In this video, I walk you through how to figure out whether you’re giving your dog enough treats—not too much, not too little—because we’ll never know the right number unless we compute it intentionally. K9 nutritionists and veterinarians agree treats should make up only about 10% of your dog’s daily calories, and I explain exactly how to use that rule without guessing. I break the math down into three steps: calculate your dog’s Resting Energy Requirement (RER), adjust it based on activity level to get Total Energy Requirement (TER), and then take 10% of that number as your daily “treat calorie budget.” From there, I show you how to translate calories into actual treat pieces by reading the label (calories per treat or per serving), dividing your treat budget by calories per treat, and checking the guaranteed analysis for nutrition. I also cover what can happen when treats get out of hand—weight gain, digestive upset, picky eating, and even serious issues like pancreatitis or diabetes—and I share healthier swaps (like carrots, green beans, or tiny bits of freeze-dried lean meat) plus non-food rewards like playtime, praise, and puzzle toys.