The time required to transition your dog from commercial dog food to fresh, high quality Happy Dog can vary depending on the age and sensitivity of your dog, but in general it takes about 5-10 days.Think of this transition as more of a detox. For many dogs it will be the first introduction to preservative-free whole food so as a rule of thumb, go slow, as there is no need to rush the transition.Once your dog is fully transitioned onto a whole food diet, the need for transition is over. He or she is free to enjoy any our recipes.Once your dog has acclimated to Happy Dog Food you will probably notice significant improvements. Even “premium dog food” and “healthy dog food” brands contain a staggering volume of indigestible ingredients, preservatives, chemicals, etc.You will likely experience one or more of the following signs within weeks of converting to Happy Dog Food:Healthy, soft, shiny coatAbundant energyBrightness in the eyesGood muscle toneLittle to no ‘doggie odor’Well-formed stool