Spent grain? Huh? Homemade dog treats? Explain… My husband is a hobby brewer (beer) and last weekend was a Brewing Weekend. I’m not going to pretend to understand it all (I’m only really interested in the final product), but during the brewing process (which looks a lot like the “double, double, toil and trouble” witches-around-a-cauldron scene […]
The Best Dog Training Treats? People Food! (Video)
Have you read the ingredient list in commercial dog treats? Have you smelled those commercial dog treats?! Many of the popular dog treats found in grocery stores are (1) expensive, (2) filled with preservatives and by-products, and (3) smell just horrible. Yet, many of my clients still want to feed their dogs these ick-laden things […]
Dog Treats: CORE Superfood Protein Bars by Wellness
The more I learn about dog food and nutrition, the pickier I get about what my dogs eat. Including their treats. For the most part, my dogs get homemade treats. I like to use chicken, cheese, beef — stuff you can get from the grocery store and prepare at home. Limited ingredients, no fillers, no wheat, […]
Easy Kong Stuffing Recipe – Video
I consider Kongs essential equipment if you have a dog. I talk about them all the time, even did an article and video on how to teach your dog to love them. Because I’m sure each and every one of you rushed off and watched that video, I’m confident that you’re ready, by now, for […]
Really Good Dog Treats: Cut ‘Em and Eat ‘Em – Video
Treats your dog will love! Don’t waste your money on grocery store dog treats. In addition to being ridiculously expensive, those treats often contain artificial ingredients, colors, and flavors. They also usually contain by-products (a nice way of saying chicken beaks, cow entrails, and other gross stuff). Smart trainers use treats their dog loves and […]
Easy Dog Training Treats on the Run
Schooner is in socialization overdrive right now. I’m finding places to go every day so I can get him out and around lots of different sights and sounds. The more he sees in a happy and comfortable way, the less excited he’ll be when it’s time for him to settle in and get to work […]
We’re God Parents!
I’ve never yearned to be a god parent. I don’t have brothers or sisters, so the chance of me being one was slim to none anyway, but I’m just not the kind of person to be voted god parent. I mean, I guess I could do it if the kid was like 17 years old, […]
Freshpet: Good (and Convenient) Food for Dogs
I got a chance to try a bunch of new dog food and dog snacks last week.Let me say right up front that I'm a little bit of a dog-food-snob. I try hard to learn as much as I can about dog food: how it's made, what goes into it, etc. My dogs eat better […]
Make-At-Home Cheap (And Easy) Dog Training Treats
In this economy, saving a little bit of money is a good thing. One way to save some scratch is to make your own dog training treats. Keep an eye on your grocery store flyer for sales on hot dogs. If they’re $1.00 per pack or less, pick up four or five packs. I’ll show […]