If your dogs are going to join you in the Thanksgiving feasting on Thursday, remember to be careful about a few foods. Raisins and grapes, as well as onions and garlic can be toxic to dogs. So can an unattended turkey carcass if a dog eats all those cooked bones. Danger! And let’s not forget chocolate. The darker, the more toxic to dogs. Baker’s chocolate is the worst! It’s extremely toxic to our beloved dogs, and unfortunately, most dogs are {Read More}
Dogs Love Pumpkin!
November 23, 2013 by
Every year I buy a pumpkin for Halloween. After the holiday, I cut it in half. I remove the seeds for me. Roasted pumpkin seeds! Yum! Then I slice the pumpkin, cut it into chunks, and remove the skins. It’s a pumpkin prep assembly line. I get lots of audience participation. Dobermann Luigi supervises the pumpkin prep work. After all, he needs the pumpkin most of all during the year and wants to make sure it’s done right. Dobermanns take {Read More}
Is Jerky Safe For Dogs?
November 10, 2013 by
A lot of dogs have died needlessly because of jerky treats. Treats! Dogs are dying from the treats we give them! Think about that. And it’s not just the jerky from China or just the meat jerky. I’ve run across an article of recent, The Problem With Dogs and Jerky Treats, and posted excerpts below. Though I used to boycott jerky from China, and meat jerky only, now I’m boycottting any jerky. There are plenty of other treats to use. {Read More}
“Just Right” Dog Training Treats
November 7, 2013 by
Tonight, I worked with a client’s 5-month old pup. Jumping on people was the behavior we needed to change. I’d told her to save his evening meal for our dog training session, and she did. But when we started the session, he was not the least bit interested in his kibble. And we were getting no where fast. His motivation to jump on me was much more rewarding than the possibility of getting a piece of his same ol’ kibble. {Read More}
Peanut Butter Cookie Recipe
August 29, 2013 by
This recipe was created by a friend of mine, Melani, for her own wonderful dog, Alice. I leave the instructions intact, along with her sense of humor. Melani’s PB Cookie Recipe 1-1/2 cup flour (white or whole wheat) 1/2 cup rolled oats 1 tsp baking powder 3/4 cup milk (Can be low fat but whats the point?) 1-1/2 cups peanut butter 2 Tbsps blackstrap molasses Whisk dry, stir in wet, knead for a min on a floured surface, roll, cut, {Read More}
