Trust your gut.
Start your dog on Kismet with Chicken & Barley, Beef Sticks, and two packs of Nugs. Our WSAVA compliant food pairs chicken with prebiotics, probiotics, and chicken & sweet potato Nugs.
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Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 36 reviews.
The Dog Starter Pack (Chicken) offers vet-approved, superfood-powered nutrition with a variety of options to support your dog's health and training. Customers appreciate the practical setup, variety, and convenience of the freeze-dried pieces and treats, making it a comprehensive choice for active dogs.
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"Keeping an active dog fueled can feel like feeding a tiny T-Rex after a long adventure. The chicken and barley recipe has been easy on the daily routine, while the beef sticks are perfect for rewarding good behavior before the next expedition. The crunchy nugs add some extra fun too. After a long walk, the bowl gets attacked like it’s the last meal in Jurassic Park! just with a much happier ending and fewer dinosaurs chasing us."
"Surviving an All of Us Are Dead apocalypse would be tough enough without two hungry dogs acting like the zombies are chasing their dinner! Keeping their meals and training treats ready is part of the daily survival plan. This starter pack has chicken and barley food with prebiotics and probiotics for digestive support, plus beef sticks and crunchy Nugs for rewarding good behavior. The treats would definitely help keep my furry teammates focused during training. Now all we need is a safe shelter, a solid escape route, and dogs who don't bark at every suspicious noise outside!"
"This pack has been useful on busy days when meals and training need to stay organized. The main recipe works well for everyday feeding, while the soft sticks are easy to break into smaller rewards during practice. The freeze-dried nugs add a bit of crunch and travel well for hikes or outdoor activities. Keeping food and treats together makes the routine easier while still giving some variety."
"Keeping meals and training rewards organized is much easier with everything in one pack. The main food has been gentle on digestion, while the beef sticks work nicely for training without making treats feel excessive. The freeze-dried pieces are convenient for hikes and trips since they’re easy to carry and portion out. The multivitamin topper is simple to mix into meals as well. It’s a practical combination that fits nicely into a regular routine, especially with active dogs."
"Busy training days usually mean keeping meals and rewards simple. The chicken food has been easy to work into their routine, while the beef sticks are useful when practicing commands or good behavior. The crunchy pieces are also handy for walks and outdoor trips since they’re easy to portion out. Having a few different options in one pack makes feeding and training feel a lot less complicated."
"A useful starter bundle for keeping meals and training rewards organized without having too many separate things around. The chicken recipe works as the main food, while the slow-cooked treats are easy to break into smaller pieces for training. The freeze-dried nugs add a different texture and work well as a meal topper or something to take along on outdoor days. The variety is probably the best part! enough options to keep meals and training interesting while still maintaining a fairly consistent routine."
"Keeping meals and rewards simple has worked well during regular training, especially when heading outside afterward. The chicken-based food fits easily into the daily routine, while the soft treats are convenient for breaking into smaller rewards during practice. The crunchy pieces are useful for hikes or as a little extra over meals. Having a few options in one pack makes training days easier without making feeding feel complicated."
"This has been a convenient way to add some variety to the daily routine without making mealtime complicated. The chicken recipe has been well received, and the dogs seem satisfied and ready for their usual walks and training sessions. The soft beef sticks are handy for rewarding good behavior, while the smaller crunchy pieces are easy to take along on hikes or use as a meal topper. Having everything together makes it practical for busy days, and the dogs definitely know when the treat bag comes out."
"Getting two active dogs settled into a consistent food and training routine can take some trial and error. This starter pack made things pretty straightforward since the food and treats are all together. The chicken recipe has been easy to serve at regular meals, and the beef sticks work well when rewarding good behavior during training. The small nugs are handy for walks or enrichment games because they’re easy to portion out. It’s been a nice, simple setup for keeping mealtime and training a little more enjoyable."
"Keeping meals simple and consistent has made a noticeable difference in our daily routine. The chicken recipe has been easy to introduce, and the dogs took to it without much hesitation. The beef sticks have been especially useful during training when working on patience and focus. The freeze-dried pieces are handy for adding a little variety, too. Overall, it’s been a dependable setup for active dogs without making feeding time complicated."
Each Starter Pack includes complete & balanced meals, slow-cooked treats, and freeze-dried Nugs.
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