{"product_id":"anco-ostrich-coins-dog-treats","title":"Anco Ostrich Coins – Natural Novel Protein Dog Training Treats","description":"\u003cp\u003eAnco Ostrich Coins are bite-sized, soft training treats made from 60% ostrich meat — a novel protein source with a naturally strong aroma and high palatability that most dogs respond to immediately, including those that are indifferent to more common proteins. Their small, flat coin shape and soft texture make them ideally sized for high-frequency reward-based training, and the novel protein composition makes them suitable for dogs with sensitivities to chicken, beef, pork, or other commonly used proteins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMade by Anco, a UK natural treat specialist. Grain-free. No artificial additives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNovel protein — ostrich meat at 60%:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ostrich is a novel protein, meaning it has no relationship to commonly fed proteins like chicken, turkey, beef, pork, or salmon. Dogs that have developed sensitivities or true allergies to standard proteins can often tolerate ostrich without issue, as the immune system hasn't been previously exposed to it. Novel protein treats are a cornerstone of elimination diet protocols and long-term management for food-sensitive dogs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal size and texture for training:\u003c\/strong\u003e The coin format is soft, consistent in size, and low-mess — exactly what's needed for a high-frequency training treat. Dogs can consume them quickly without breaking focus on the training task, and the soft texture means they're suitable for dogs with dental sensitivities or younger puppies whose dentition is still developing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHighly palatable aroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ostrich has a strong, natural meat scent that dogs find motivating — a key requirement for training treats, particularly for dogs that are difficult to engage outdoors or in distracting environments. The vegetable stock and molasses in the recipe enhance the aroma without artificial flavour additions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for puppies from 8 weeks:\u003c\/strong\u003e The soft texture and small coin size make these practical for young dogs from early in their development — useful for early recall training, crate introduction, and general positive reinforcement work from puppy age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrain-free:\u003c\/strong\u003e No wheat, oats, barley, or other grains. Potato starch is used as a binder — this is a root vegetable starch, not a grain, and is generally well tolerated by dogs on grain-free protocols.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOstrich Meat (60%), Canola Oil, Vegetable Glycerine, Vegetable Stock, Potato Starch, Molasses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eAnalytical constituents (per 100g)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCrude Protein\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCrude Fat\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCrude Ash\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eFeeding guidance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable from 8 weeks. Feed as a complementary treat or training reward as part of a balanced diet. Supervise your dog when feeding and ensure fresh water is always available. Adjust main meal portions if feeding treats frequently during training sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnco is a UK-based natural pet treat brand specialising in single-ingredient and natural chews and treats. Hairy Dogs stocks Anco as part of our curated range of natural treats.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:28px;border-top:1px solid #d3d1c7;padding-top:20px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:11px;font-weight:600;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.1em;color:#888780;margin:0 0 14px\"\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:0.5px solid #d3d1c7;border-radius:8px;margin-bottom:8px;overflow:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"padding:14px 18px;cursor:pointer;background:#f1efe8;font-size:14px;font-weight:500;color:#2c2c2a;list-style:none\"\u003eWhat makes ostrich a \"novel protein\" and why does it matter?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:14px 18px;font-size:14px;color:#444441;line-height:1.65;border-top:0.5px solid #d3d1c7\"\u003eA novel protein is one your dog hasn't previously eaten in significant quantities. Food allergies and sensitivities develop through repeated exposure — the immune system becomes sensitised to a protein it encounters repeatedly. Dogs fed chicken, beef, or pork as their main proteins over years can develop reactions to those proteins. Switching to a novel protein like ostrich gives the immune system something it has no prior reaction to, which is why novel protein diets are used in both diagnosing and managing food allergies. These treats are particularly useful for dogs on elimination diets, where keeping protein sources genuinely novel is critical.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:0.5px solid #d3d1c7;border-radius:8px;margin-bottom:8px;overflow:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"padding:14px 18px;cursor:pointer;background:#f1efe8;font-size:14px;font-weight:500;color:#2c2c2a;list-style:none\"\u003eAre these suitable for dogs with chicken or beef allergies?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:14px 18px;font-size:14px;color:#444441;line-height:1.65;border-top:0.5px solid #d3d1c7\"\u003eYes — ostrich has no biological relationship to chicken, turkey, beef, pork, or salmon. For dogs with confirmed or suspected allergies to any of these, ostrich is a safe alternative protein in terms of cross-reactivity. The recipe also contains no grain, no dairy, and no artificial additives. Always check the full ingredient list if your dog is on a strict elimination diet — canola oil and potato starch are non-protein ingredients that rarely cause issues but should be confirmed as tolerated.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:0.5px solid #d3d1c7;border-radius:8px;margin-bottom:8px;overflow:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"padding:14px 18px;cursor:pointer;background:#f1efe8;font-size:14px;font-weight:500;color:#2c2c2a;list-style:none\"\u003eHow do these compare to the Anco Ostrich Caveman Bone?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:14px 18px;font-size:14px;color:#444441;line-height:1.65;border-top:0.5px solid #d3d1c7\"\u003eTwo completely different formats for different purposes. The Caveman Bone is a large, hard, long-lasting chew for big breeds and power chewers — 100% ostrich bone, ultra-low fat, designed for extended chewing sessions. The Ostrich Coins are small, soft, moist training treats designed for high-frequency rewarding — same novel protein, different application. Many owners use both: the coins for training sessions and the bone as an occasional longer chew for enrichment.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:0.5px solid #d3d1c7;border-radius:8px;margin-bottom:8px;overflow:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"padding:14px 18px;cursor:pointer;background:#f1efe8;font-size:14px;font-weight:500;color:#2c2c2a;list-style:none\"\u003eAre these suitable for puppies?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:14px 18px;font-size:14px;color:#444441;line-height:1.65;border-top:0.5px solid #d3d1c7\"\u003eYes — suitable from 8 weeks. The soft coin texture requires minimal chewing effort and poses no choking risk for young dogs, making these practical for very early training work. For puppy socialisation, recall foundation training, and crate introduction, having a reliably palatable, appropriately sized treat is genuinely useful from the first weeks at home.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Anco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53340342878546,"sku":null,"price":0.35,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0778\/7128\/4562\/files\/anco-ostrich-coins-natural-dog-treat-close-up.png?v=1778660528","url":"https:\/\/hairydogs.co.uk\/products\/anco-ostrich-coins-dog-treats","provider":"Hairy Dogs (Cambs) Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}