The two most common dog nutrition questions we hear are, "What is the best dog food to feed my dog?" and, "If I'm feeding kibble, is there any fresh food I can add to my dog's dry dog food to make it better?"

We've got all your answers. Here in the Improving Kibble Channel on Dogly. Answers from certified canine nutritionists broken down for you in 6 step-by-step guides to help you feed your dog the best diet you can.

In the 6 guides in the Improving Kibble Channel here on Dogly you'll learn:

• how to choose the best dog food for your dog's nutritional needs
• how to understand feeding guidelines and feeding instructions for your dog
• recommended freeze-dried and dehydrated dog food from a canine nutritionist
• recommended dry dog food brands from a canine nutritionist
• how to easily improve your dog's kibble with fresh food
• how to easily add superfoods to your dog's kibble

All this advice from certified canine nutritionists and Dogly Nutrition Advocates so you know the information is reliable and from a credible source. Sound good? Great. Let's dive into each guide with a quick overview below and then you can decide how you want to get started feeding the best dog food for your individual dog.

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Improving Kibble Guide 1: How to choose the right dog food for your dog

If you've ever wondered if a certain dog food brand is the right choice for your dog, this step-by-step guide will take you through five common questions and their answers to help with your decision. Canine nutritionist and Dogly Nutrition Advocate Alicia Boemi hosted a live discussion with pet owners to help navigate choosing the best pet food for dogs. Now the recording and step-by-step guide from that discussion are available for you to learn from.

Overview of the 5 questions and answers to help you navigate choosing the best dog food for your dog in this guide:

1. With so many conflicting judgments on different types of dog foods - kibble, raw food, homemade, dehydrated food etc., what's the right choice?
2. Is all kibble bad? Including what to look for on dog food labels.
3. What factors should I consider in choosing dog food? Including tips on feeding your dog for his/her life stage, weight management, and food allergies.
4. How can I find reliable information when it comes to pet food?
5. Can I take a "holistic" approach to dog food if I feed kibble? Including easy-to-do but big impact fresh food hacks like adding raw eggs and blueberries to your dog's diet.

Choosing what your dog eats can be stressful, but it doesn't have to be. Get started with this guide and when you're done, dive into the next step-by-step guide in the Improving Kibble Channel on Dogly to help you understand the nutritional needs of your dog and if the dog food you're feeding hits all of his/her nutritional requirements.

Improving Kibble Guide 2: How to know if your dog is getting the greatest nutritional value from his/her dog food

A big piece in selecting the right food for your dog whether that's kibble, raw food, freeze-dried, or dehydrated dog food is ensuring your dog is getting all of the nutrients he/she needs to thrive from whichever type of diet you decide to feed. So how do you make sure of that?

Dogly Nutrition Advocate and canine nutritionist Alicia Boemi continued her live learning group with pet parents to explain three steps to help you make sure your dog is getting the nutrients and energy needed from his/her dog food. Watch the recording and jump to the step-by-step guide here.

3 steps to ensure your dog is getting the nutrients and energy needed covered in this guide:

1. Check you're feeding your dog a complete and balanced diet. Including what a complete and balanced diet actually means, what to look for in commercial kibble, and what to look for in raw food or homemade diets.
2. How to check if your dog's food has any red flags.
3. How to calculate how many calories and which nutrients your individual dog needs every day.

Why does any of this matter? Because if your dog isn't getting his/her daily nutrient and calorie requirements from the dog food you're feeding then it isn't the right food for your dog and we need to make some changes - which is totally fine! Every dog is different so tailoring dog food recommendations to your dog whether it's kibble or otherwise, matters.

The next guide in the Improving Kibble Channel here on Dogly goes into freeze-dried and dehydrated dog food recommendations so if your current dog food isn't meeting your dog's needs, the recommendations in the following guides should be helpful.

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Improving Kibble Guide 3: Recommendations from a canine nutritionist on the best freeze-dried and dehydrated dog food

There are a lot of dog food options. It's overwhelming actually. This guide does the work for you to find the best freeze-dried and dehydrated food brands for your dog recommended by a canine nutritionist.

In this step-by-step guide you'll learn:

• the benefits of freeze-dried and dehydrated dog food
• why a canine nutritionist likes freeze-dried dog food
• the best add-ins to freeze-dried food
• 4 freeze-dried dog food brands a canine nutritionist recommends
• the 1 and only dehydrated dog food brand a canine nutritionist recommends
• why it matters to choose food for your dog based on his/her life stage

Obviously there is a big range in dog food. It goes all the way from dry kibble up to raw food. The most important factors when selecting a food to feed your dog is that the dog food consists of complete and balanced nutrition and is realistic for your lifestyle.

Can't feed a raw diet? That's ok! That's why these freeze-dried and dehydrated dog food recommendations are here. Can't feed your dog freeze-dried or dehydrated food? Let's find you the best kibble possible. Whatever you're able to feed your dog, we're here to help you ensure it's the most nutritious food for your dog. Now let's talk kibble diets...

Improving Kibble Guide 4: Recommendations from a canine nutritionist on the best dog kibble or dry dog foods

A lot of people think kibble is the worst thing you can feed your dog. And while there are some not-so-great kibble brands, there are also high-quality kibble or dry dog foods out there. So how do you know the good from the bad? You get recommendations from a canine nutritionist in this step-by-step guide!

In this guide you'll learn:

• what complete and balanced nutrition means by the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) standards
• 7 kibble/dry food recommendations from a canine nutritionist
• ingredients a canine nutritionist looks for in dry pet food
• what dog owners should look for on a dog food label
• the importance of life stage feeding especially for puppy health

If you're feeding your dog kibble, this guide is especially important to help make sure it's good quality kibble! Remember, every dog is different so what works for one dog may not work for another. But in general, these tips and recommendations will help you choose a food that is best for your dog.

Now let's enhance your dog's dry kibble as much as possible...

Improving Kibble Guide 5: How to improve your dog's dry kibble with fresh food

Even if you're feeding the best quality kibble, all dogs can benefit from some fresh, real food mixed into your dog's meals. In this guide, canine nutritionist and Dogly Nutrition Advocate Brittany Evans teaches you how to easily swap 20% of your dog's kibble for fresh food and why it's so beneficial for your dog's health.

5 steps to replace 20% of your pet's food with fresh food covered in this guide:

1. How to hydrate your dog's dry kibble and with which liquids
2. How and why to swap 20% of your dog's kibble with fresh food
3. How and why to add eggs to your dog's food
4. How and why to add fish to your dog's food (hint: one of the benefits is healthier skin)
5. How and why to add fruit and greens to your dog's food

By the end of this and the following guide, you'll know how to make sure your dog is getting the benefits of a nutritious diet without having to feed an all-fresh food or raw diet if that's not feasible for your lifestyle.

Let's continue improving your dog's food by diving deeper into the specific superfoods you can add to your dog's dry dog food as a mixer or topper.

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Improving Kibble Guide 6: How to improve your dog's food with superfoods as toppers or mix-ins

There are a few key superfoods that offer additional health benefits when added to your dog's food. In this step-by-step guide, canine nutritionist and Dogly Nutrition Advocate Brittany Evans dives deep into explaining which superfoods and why you should be adding to your dog's diet.

In this guide you'll learn:

• why meat is the high quality protein your dog needs
• how to handle raw meat and raw bones
• how to read grocery meat labels
• 1 watch-out when choosing vegetables to feed your dog
• the best vegetables to add to pet food
• the best fresh fruit to add to dog food
• how to feed fruits and vegetables to your dogs
• how and why to puree and/or ferment vegetables for your dog's diet

After finishing this guide, you will know how to choose and prepare fresh foods to add to your dog's diet as well as have a list of Dogly-approved superfoods to enhance your dog's meals.

That's the Improving Kibble Channel here on Dogly!

If you've gone through each guide in the Improving Kibble Channel, you should feel confident in feeding your dog the best food you can for your lifestyle. If you're just starting to improve your dog's diet, that's ok! Start with learning how to choose the right dog food for your dog in Food Guidance, followed by learning how to make sure your dog gets all the nutrients he/she needs, and then dive into adding fresh food to your dog's kibble in Food Enhancers.

Improving Kibble is just one of many channels here on Dogly. Be sure to check out the other channels like Manners in Training or Dental Health in Wellness to learn everything you need to know about your dog's training, nutrition, and overall wellness.

And, as always, you can speak with or work with any of the Advocates on Dogly if you ever need more personalized help. Don't go through stuff alone with your dog, we're here for you!