There are undoubtedly more overweight dogs in society than ever before. As with us humans, the incidence of obesity is rapidly rising and there is only us that can do anything about it. There can be any number of reasons for the amount of overweight dogs out there but if your dog can be classified as such then it is important to set a plan in motion now. You should embark on a healthy regime of a balanced diet and exercise immediately, and the former includes healthy treats.