Do you want to have Thanksgiving dinner without your canine kid begging at the table? I can’t imagine why, but here are some tips to stop your dog from begging at the table, if that is really want.
But, don’t get any ideas about putting us dogs in a crate or out in the back yard. We’re thankful for a lot of things, too. And we want to be part of the Thanksgiving festivities.
Just give us some delicious healthy, homemade dog treats and a puzzle and we will be fine. The begging at the table will go away. We will be happy. Our homemade dog treats will keep us busy for hours.
Here’s an idea that includes a healthy homemade dog treat as well as a puzzle to keep him occupied.
Fill a Kong toy with sweet potatoes and turkey mixed together. Stuff it inside the Kong really good. While you and the other humans are eating, we can entertain ourselves trying to get our delicious homemade treat out.
Another idea is to bake us some healthy, homemade dog treats using many of the ingredients you used for your own meal. Just be sure there’s nothing in there that we shouldn’t have.
Here’s a recipe or two for healthy, homemade dog treats you should try.
Healthy Homemade Turkey Dog Treats
2 cups cooked turkey — cut up
2 cloves garlic
4 teaspoons grated cheese
1 tablespoon parsley — freshly chopped
2 egg
2 cups whole wheat flour
2 tablespoons brewer’s yeast
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Combine turkey, garlic, cheese, parsley and mix well. Beat the eggs in a bowl and pour over turkey mixture. Add the flour, yeast, and oil. Stir until thoroughly mixed and all ingredients are coated. Drop into small lumps onto ungreased cookie sheet. Cook in a 350 degree oven for about 20 minutes, until brown and firm. Store in refrigerator.
Healthy Apple Cinnamon Doggie Biscuits
1 package apple, dried
1 teaspoon Cinnamon — (I usually just shake some in)
1 Tablespoon parsley, freeze-dried
1 Tablespoon Garlic Powder
1 cup ice water
1/2 cup Corn Oil
5 cups flour
1/2 cup powdered milk
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon corn oil
Put the apples in a food processor so that pieces are small. Combine in a bowl all of the ingredients — can add oil or water if dough is too dry. Using a rolling pin roll out dough to about 3/16″ thick (can make thinner or thicker). Using a cookie cutter — cut into shapes — place on cookie sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for approx 20 -25 minutes (until golden).
Sounds like some good ideas, huh!
But I saved the best idea of all for last.
I’m thankful for my family. Be thankful for your dog. And grab this free cookbook of healthy, homemade dog treats so you can make him healthy treats all year long.
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