Thursday, February 17, 2011
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Nail Cutting
Cutting your dog's nails can be a chore! My dog, Sadie, gets so excited when I get the nail clippers or even the nail grinder out that she almost races me to the mat. Why? Because she will do almost anything for a treat and now I can cut the nails on all four feet in about two minutes.
I started off by giving her a peice of a treat for each toe. This gradually changed to a piece of a treat for each foot.
Then, because I love Cesear Milan the Dog Whisperer, I started placing Sadie on her side and once she was relaxed I would do the nails on one foot. Every time she would lift her head I would stop and put her head back down and wait until she was relaxed again. I would then go on to the next foot.
Now she almost runs to the mat and puts herself into position when she sees the nail clippers or even the grinder. She still jerks her foot back with the grinder but I think it is because it tickles her foot.
It is just amazing what a bit of patience, time and consistency can make happen! So don't fight with your dog and get frustrated when it is time to do the nails. Take a deep breath and relax. Allow yourself plenty of time so your are not in a rush and that will make your dog more relaxed about nail time. Oh, and don't forget to have the treats handy!
I started off by giving her a peice of a treat for each toe. This gradually changed to a piece of a treat for each foot.
Then, because I love Cesear Milan the Dog Whisperer, I started placing Sadie on her side and once she was relaxed I would do the nails on one foot. Every time she would lift her head I would stop and put her head back down and wait until she was relaxed again. I would then go on to the next foot.
Now she almost runs to the mat and puts herself into position when she sees the nail clippers or even the grinder. She still jerks her foot back with the grinder but I think it is because it tickles her foot.
It is just amazing what a bit of patience, time and consistency can make happen! So don't fight with your dog and get frustrated when it is time to do the nails. Take a deep breath and relax. Allow yourself plenty of time so your are not in a rush and that will make your dog more relaxed about nail time. Oh, and don't forget to have the treats handy!
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Bacon Flavored Dog Biscuit
Homemade dog treats are fun to make and healthier than many of the store-bought versions.Homemade dog treats are fun to make and healthier than many of the store-bought versions.
Submitted By: Santa Clara County Humane Society
Yield: 40 Treats
Ingredients
5 cups Whole wheat flour
1 cup Milk
2 Eggs
10 tablespoon Vegetable oil or bacon fat
1 pinch Onion or garlic powder
1 teaspoon Salt
1/2 cup Cold water
1 tablespoon Vegetable oil to grease pan
1 cup Milk
2 Eggs
10 tablespoon Vegetable oil or bacon fat
1 pinch Onion or garlic powder
1 teaspoon Salt
1/2 cup Cold water
1 tablespoon Vegetable oil to grease pan
Instructions
Mix all ingredients well. Pinch off pieces of the dough and roll them into two-inch balls. Bake biscuits at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes. Let them cool, then store in an airtight container.
Originally from the Humane Society of Santa Clare Co., Santa Clara, CA.
Storing Dog Treats
In general you should store dog treats the same way you would homemade people cookies. That being said, there are two main variables that determine storage time - the amount and type of fat in the recipe and your local weather conditions. If your recipe uses fats such as butter, or meat bits or juices then it will be more prone to rancidity than a recipe that uses some vegetable oil or shortening. Your treats may mold or spoil much faster in humid or very hot climates.
Refrigeration and Freezing - Refrigeration will prolong the life of more fragile dog treats. Make sure to store in a tightly sealed container or zip lock bag. You can also freeze most treats in zip lock freezer bags. Allow to thaw completely before use.
Originally from the Humane Society of Santa Clare Co., Santa Clara, CA.
Storing Dog Treats
In general you should store dog treats the same way you would homemade people cookies. That being said, there are two main variables that determine storage time - the amount and type of fat in the recipe and your local weather conditions. If your recipe uses fats such as butter, or meat bits or juices then it will be more prone to rancidity than a recipe that uses some vegetable oil or shortening. Your treats may mold or spoil much faster in humid or very hot climates.
Refrigeration and Freezing - Refrigeration will prolong the life of more fragile dog treats. Make sure to store in a tightly sealed container or zip lock bag. You can also freeze most treats in zip lock freezer bags. Allow to thaw completely before use.
Online Dog Show
I have just launched an Online Dog Show on my website http://www.purebredsrus.com/. Exhibitors will be able to earn Virtual Championship titles on their dogs complete with a VCH certificate!
I haven't quite decide if I will give cash prizes to the Best in Group and Best in Show winners or if it will be donations to the rescue of the winners choice.
anyone can enter as long as their dog is a purebred.
Judging is by votes so it will be interactive. I am hoping to have a lot of fun with this and you can help by entering your dog in the first show that starts March 1, 2011.
I haven't quite decide if I will give cash prizes to the Best in Group and Best in Show winners or if it will be donations to the rescue of the winners choice.
anyone can enter as long as their dog is a purebred.
Judging is by votes so it will be interactive. I am hoping to have a lot of fun with this and you can help by entering your dog in the first show that starts March 1, 2011.
Welcome
This blog is for all those dedicated to Purebred dogs everywhere. I will post rescue news. My own website news. Recipes so you can make your own dog treats and more.
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