We love treating our dogs. A good thing to do is have your dog earn those treats. That is very real to your dog. In the wild dogs work to get their food and water. Your dog will be glad to do a trick for her treat. A paw shake is nice, or just to sit calmly for a second. Treat your dog right.
As far as food goes for your dog, onions are a big no no. Onions can be toxic to them, and to cats. Onions can cause a form of hemolytic anemia. It's a disease of the red blood cells. I will never use onions in any of these recipes.
Just a note: Oats contain a higher concentration of protein, calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc, copper, manganese, thiamin, folacin, and vitamin E than any other unfortified whole grain. Plus they are high in fiber, amino acids, and lipids, which contain a good balance of essential fatty acids for overall good health. Oats are low in gluten and have been shown to lower bad cholesterol and are good for the heart
SUNFLOWER CRANBERRY JOY
1 1/4 cup oat flour
1 1/4 cup brown rice flour
1 cup sunflower seeds unsalted and hulled
1/2 cup rolled oats, not instant but old fashioned kind
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup honey
3 tbsp. applesauce unsweetened
1 egg
1/2 cup water, add slowly
Preheat oven to 350* Set aside 1/2 cup sunflower seeds to use for topping. Combine ingredients except the water. Add water slowly and mix until dough forms. Add water if too dry or back off on water if too wet. Roll out on floured surface to 1/4" thickness. Use a flower shape cookie cutter or cut into cookie shape. Line on parchment cookie sheet. They can be put close together, they don't melt down.
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool completely on wire rack. Store in airtight container in the refrigerator.
Be happy
Monday, July 28, 2014
Saturday, July 26, 2014
Walking the Dog
How do you walk your dog? On leash, off leash? Does she pull on the leash or run ahead off leash? Does he bark at other people or dogs on a walk?
Mastering the walk is an essential part of being your dogs leader.
Your internal energy runs down the leash to your dog. If you are nervous or tense your dog will know it and will react accordingly. To be a good leader it is important to project calm and in control, assertive, energy around your dog. Dogs will not follow unstable energy. When you are not calm or in control they want to take the leadership roll and this is when dog issues begin.
It is best to use a short leash for more control when and if you need it. Up high on the neck behind the ears is for the best control. Your dog should always be at your side. If he is ahead of you he is the leader. Not the position you want your dog to take. The flexi leash is not a good tool because it makes your dog feel he has freedom during the walk. There is always time to share freedom later in the walk. But this freedom is controlled by you. Dogs thrive on structure and consistency.
Putting on the leash and leaving the house for the walk is an important exercise. Your leadership should start before the walk even begins.
Make sure that your dog is sitting and calm before you put on the leash. Then he needs to be calm when the door opens. You go out first then your dog comes out. You are her leader. Having him calm before going on the walk cuts down on the excitement and the bad behavior. Don't get me wrong. Excitement can be ok at a mild level when playing. But not on a walk. The walk is first to bond the two of you and show your leadership, second, for exercise, and third, for your dog to explore.
Do whatever it takes to own your calm and in control energy and project it through the leash and to your dog. Start to be aware of how you feel before you walk your dog and calm yourself so you can calm your dog too. Your dog picks up on every signal you send, even if you are not aware of it.
Now that you have been walking uninterrupted for a few minutes you can release the leash and let him go ahead of you to sniff, pee, explore a bit. Then have him come back to your side. This is the freedom your dog needs, but with rules, boundaries, and limitations. When you are both tired out it's time for some affection. As long as she is calm first, you never want to give affection to an unstable dog energy, such as jumping up or excitement.
Your dog will respect you for the rules because it shows them where they fit in and what you expect of them. You are their leader and they need to have that in an owner, then affection.
Master the walk and you are on your way to being a great dog leader and owner.
Mastering the walk is an essential part of being your dogs leader.
Your internal energy runs down the leash to your dog. If you are nervous or tense your dog will know it and will react accordingly. To be a good leader it is important to project calm and in control, assertive, energy around your dog. Dogs will not follow unstable energy. When you are not calm or in control they want to take the leadership roll and this is when dog issues begin.
It is best to use a short leash for more control when and if you need it. Up high on the neck behind the ears is for the best control. Your dog should always be at your side. If he is ahead of you he is the leader. Not the position you want your dog to take. The flexi leash is not a good tool because it makes your dog feel he has freedom during the walk. There is always time to share freedom later in the walk. But this freedom is controlled by you. Dogs thrive on structure and consistency.
Putting on the leash and leaving the house for the walk is an important exercise. Your leadership should start before the walk even begins.
Make sure that your dog is sitting and calm before you put on the leash. Then he needs to be calm when the door opens. You go out first then your dog comes out. You are her leader. Having him calm before going on the walk cuts down on the excitement and the bad behavior. Don't get me wrong. Excitement can be ok at a mild level when playing. But not on a walk. The walk is first to bond the two of you and show your leadership, second, for exercise, and third, for your dog to explore.
Do whatever it takes to own your calm and in control energy and project it through the leash and to your dog. Start to be aware of how you feel before you walk your dog and calm yourself so you can calm your dog too. Your dog picks up on every signal you send, even if you are not aware of it.
Now that you have been walking uninterrupted for a few minutes you can release the leash and let him go ahead of you to sniff, pee, explore a bit. Then have him come back to your side. This is the freedom your dog needs, but with rules, boundaries, and limitations. When you are both tired out it's time for some affection. As long as she is calm first, you never want to give affection to an unstable dog energy, such as jumping up or excitement.
Your dog will respect you for the rules because it shows them where they fit in and what you expect of them. You are their leader and they need to have that in an owner, then affection.
Master the walk and you are on your way to being a great dog leader and owner.
Wednesday, July 23, 2014
Whats for dinner tonight?
What does your dogs diet consist of?
Did you know that corn, wheat, and soy are bad for your dog? Their systems don"t digest it well. Dogs are prone to all kinds of illnesses just like we are. That is why it is important to feed them a balanced diet. Yes dogs are carnivores and need quality meat, but they also like greens, berries, vegetables.
The grazing dog tells you lots about their diet needs. Lets look at the dogs first cousin the coyote. Some people believe that meat is all that is necessary for a dogs diet. In the wild the entire kill is consumed. This includes the prey's intestines and stomach, which are filled withe predigested vegetables and grains. Wild dogs and coyotes chew on plant matter in the wild. They naturally know which plants are healthy and digestible. The wild wolf is really an omnivore, eating grains, vegetation, and protein.
Dogs need and even crave chlorophyll, a potent detoxifier, purifier, and deodorizer. The lawn however is not the greens they should eat. It can not be digested. Broccoli, sprouts, string beans, peas, kale, and other green vegetables, when lightly steamed, are healthy and can be digested by your dog.
Take a look at the ingredients in your dogs dried food and canned meats. Is there meat or chicken by products? Or wheat, soy and corn? Preservatives? These ingredients are not healthy for your dog. I really don't understand why our dogs get such junk in their food. But when you learn this you can make informed choices for the welfare of your pet.
Our relationship with our canine friends has grown and evolved over the centuries. They provide irreplaceable emotional support for us with their kindness and unconditional love. It's time to give a gift to our furry friends to thank them for their good deeds. We can show our love in a way that they will so easily understand, food. Provide simple, easy, nourishing diets that, I hope, will be fun for you to prepare. It's time for a change, and a good one at that!
TOPPERS
Toppers add diversity and healthy fresh ingredients to routine fare and store easily in the refrigerator or freezer. There are veggie toppers, crunchy toppers, chewy toppers and creamy toppers.
CRUNCHY TOPPER recipe Oatmeal Garlic Crunch
8 cups rolled oats
4 cloves garlic
1 cup olive oil
Dice garlic cloves. Warm oil in large frying pan. Add garlic and cook lightly, stirring for 1 to 2 minutes
Stir oatmeal into hot oil and immediately remove from the heat.
Spread mixture onto two greased cookie sheets. Bake at 250 degrees for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool completely. Store in air tight container. Use topper everyday or every other day. How ever you want to. HAVE FUN
Did you know that corn, wheat, and soy are bad for your dog? Their systems don"t digest it well. Dogs are prone to all kinds of illnesses just like we are. That is why it is important to feed them a balanced diet. Yes dogs are carnivores and need quality meat, but they also like greens, berries, vegetables.
The grazing dog tells you lots about their diet needs. Lets look at the dogs first cousin the coyote. Some people believe that meat is all that is necessary for a dogs diet. In the wild the entire kill is consumed. This includes the prey's intestines and stomach, which are filled withe predigested vegetables and grains. Wild dogs and coyotes chew on plant matter in the wild. They naturally know which plants are healthy and digestible. The wild wolf is really an omnivore, eating grains, vegetation, and protein.
Dogs need and even crave chlorophyll, a potent detoxifier, purifier, and deodorizer. The lawn however is not the greens they should eat. It can not be digested. Broccoli, sprouts, string beans, peas, kale, and other green vegetables, when lightly steamed, are healthy and can be digested by your dog.
Take a look at the ingredients in your dogs dried food and canned meats. Is there meat or chicken by products? Or wheat, soy and corn? Preservatives? These ingredients are not healthy for your dog. I really don't understand why our dogs get such junk in their food. But when you learn this you can make informed choices for the welfare of your pet.
Our relationship with our canine friends has grown and evolved over the centuries. They provide irreplaceable emotional support for us with their kindness and unconditional love. It's time to give a gift to our furry friends to thank them for their good deeds. We can show our love in a way that they will so easily understand, food. Provide simple, easy, nourishing diets that, I hope, will be fun for you to prepare. It's time for a change, and a good one at that!
TOPPERS
Toppers add diversity and healthy fresh ingredients to routine fare and store easily in the refrigerator or freezer. There are veggie toppers, crunchy toppers, chewy toppers and creamy toppers.
CRUNCHY TOPPER recipe Oatmeal Garlic Crunch
8 cups rolled oats
4 cloves garlic
1 cup olive oil
Dice garlic cloves. Warm oil in large frying pan. Add garlic and cook lightly, stirring for 1 to 2 minutes
Stir oatmeal into hot oil and immediately remove from the heat.
Spread mixture onto two greased cookie sheets. Bake at 250 degrees for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool completely. Store in air tight container. Use topper everyday or every other day. How ever you want to. HAVE FUN
Saturday, July 19, 2014
Dog Talk
Hi everyone. Its time for another post. This one is about barking. One of the many ways dogs talk to us and to other dogs.
Barking is not bad behavior, it is simply canine behavior. Dogs bark, in part because during the process of domestication vocalization was a trait encouraged through breeding: it made for great hunting and guard dogs. As a result, it is the most common dog sound and an all-purpose form of canine communication.
Persistent barking, however, can be a problem. The key to dealing with this problem behavior is to look beyond the behavior to the reason why. Learn about barking and you will have a better understanding of your dog, what triggers nuisance barking, and how to discourage it.
Understanding that our dogs get all information from us you can learn to change the cues you give.
EXCESSIVE BARKING
This kind of barking is usually a result of owner mismanagement. Not to put any owner down. We simply don't know these things, that is why I am doing this blog.
Does your dog bark constantly when you are on the phone? Or watching TV ? If you reprimand him at these moments you are actually rewarding him. If he learns that nuisance barking gets him what he wants-in this case, your attention-he will remember it the next time.When your dog barks excessively, look at the context to determine if his behavior is a natural reaction to a stressful situation, such as being left alone for long periods of time, or if it is an inappropriate behavior that he plays out to get attention.
Duration, tone, and rhythm all provide clues to your dogs message, as does the situation that triggers the barking. Be aware of what your dogs body language is saying. Don't let your dog go barking up the wrong tree.
Don't allow your dog get to an excessive point, stop it before it escalates too far. If you have questions please ask.
Till next time.....
Barking is not bad behavior, it is simply canine behavior. Dogs bark, in part because during the process of domestication vocalization was a trait encouraged through breeding: it made for great hunting and guard dogs. As a result, it is the most common dog sound and an all-purpose form of canine communication.
Persistent barking, however, can be a problem. The key to dealing with this problem behavior is to look beyond the behavior to the reason why. Learn about barking and you will have a better understanding of your dog, what triggers nuisance barking, and how to discourage it.
Understanding that our dogs get all information from us you can learn to change the cues you give.
EXCESSIVE BARKING
This kind of barking is usually a result of owner mismanagement. Not to put any owner down. We simply don't know these things, that is why I am doing this blog.
Does your dog bark constantly when you are on the phone? Or watching TV ? If you reprimand him at these moments you are actually rewarding him. If he learns that nuisance barking gets him what he wants-in this case, your attention-he will remember it the next time.When your dog barks excessively, look at the context to determine if his behavior is a natural reaction to a stressful situation, such as being left alone for long periods of time, or if it is an inappropriate behavior that he plays out to get attention.
Duration, tone, and rhythm all provide clues to your dogs message, as does the situation that triggers the barking. Be aware of what your dogs body language is saying. Don't let your dog go barking up the wrong tree.
Don't allow your dog get to an excessive point, stop it before it escalates too far. If you have questions please ask.
Till next time.....
Friday, July 18, 2014
Dog Training 101; An Open Letter To My Mom.
Hey Guys!
Kim is the owner of this Blog. She's got all the dog smarts and I'm just here to support her. This is her daughter by the way; hi, I'm Luana. I just wanted to take a quick moment to share with you what an inspiration my mother is.
She loves animals. She loves children. She loves to laugh and she does it with great enthusiasm. I can't tell you how many times I've marveled at how good she is with both animals and small children. Her heart is big, so much bigger than I can comprehend at times. When she's with my little one's, her patience is soft and gentle; her joy complete. This aspect of her life readily flows into her work with dogs. Not only is my mother, Kim a knowledgeable Licensed Dog Trainer-- having taken the time to study and study more, she genuinely cares for the dogs that she spends time with. She understands dog language and what the dog might need. It is amazing really. If people communicate with by body language, why wouldn't dogs, right?
There's a lot you can tell by a dogs ears for example, how passive or aggressive they tend to be by the placement of their ears. Well, my mom was the one I learned that from, and that's why she's created this fantastic blog. We have the direct benefit of reaping some amazing tips from her fount of dog understanding, so lets give her the support she needs to keep this going!
Please feel free to comment with stories of your own-- your successes, questions you might have. Share the blog with friends and on your social media sites. Post a photo of your furry friend and how they're being affected by the amazing tips, tricks and treats that my mom will be sharing. Thanks for sharing in my Mother's dog-loving, tip-giving adventure!
Good job, Mom!!
Love, your daughter
Luana
Kim is the owner of this Blog. She's got all the dog smarts and I'm just here to support her. This is her daughter by the way; hi, I'm Luana. I just wanted to take a quick moment to share with you what an inspiration my mother is.
She loves animals. She loves children. She loves to laugh and she does it with great enthusiasm. I can't tell you how many times I've marveled at how good she is with both animals and small children. Her heart is big, so much bigger than I can comprehend at times. When she's with my little one's, her patience is soft and gentle; her joy complete. This aspect of her life readily flows into her work with dogs. Not only is my mother, Kim a knowledgeable Licensed Dog Trainer-- having taken the time to study and study more, she genuinely cares for the dogs that she spends time with. She understands dog language and what the dog might need. It is amazing really. If people communicate with by body language, why wouldn't dogs, right?
There's a lot you can tell by a dogs ears for example, how passive or aggressive they tend to be by the placement of their ears. Well, my mom was the one I learned that from, and that's why she's created this fantastic blog. We have the direct benefit of reaping some amazing tips from her fount of dog understanding, so lets give her the support she needs to keep this going!
Please feel free to comment with stories of your own-- your successes, questions you might have. Share the blog with friends and on your social media sites. Post a photo of your furry friend and how they're being affected by the amazing tips, tricks and treats that my mom will be sharing. Thanks for sharing in my Mother's dog-loving, tip-giving adventure!
Good job, Mom!!
Love, your daughter
Luana
Thursday, July 17, 2014
Cheese Bits
Hi all.
This will be my first dog related entry. The treats can be made for your dogs & cats alike. My recipes are all organic, and made with real and wholesome ingredients. That means that they're not just delicious, but safe too. If your child finds a container of cheese bits, you will not need to worry if they are ingested. Our pets deserve the best, so please consider not using corn, soy or wheat. Animal bellies don't digest these well.
CHEESE BITS
1 1/2 c. oat flour
1 1/2 c. brown rice flour
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg
1/2 c. water
Preheat oven to 350
Combine all ingredients, not water.
Mix dry and add water slowly until dough forms.
Roll out and cut into shapes.
Line them on a cookie sheet with parchment.
You can put them close together, they don't melt down
Bake for 25 minutes, remove and let cool completely.
Store in airtight container in the refrigerator.
Let's cut to the chase..... Dogs and cats love cheese.
It's a plain and simple fact.
Enjoy your baking!
Kim
This will be my first dog related entry. The treats can be made for your dogs & cats alike. My recipes are all organic, and made with real and wholesome ingredients. That means that they're not just delicious, but safe too. If your child finds a container of cheese bits, you will not need to worry if they are ingested. Our pets deserve the best, so please consider not using corn, soy or wheat. Animal bellies don't digest these well.
CHEESE BITS
1 1/2 c. oat flour
1 1/2 c. brown rice flour
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg
1/2 c. water
Preheat oven to 350
Combine all ingredients, not water.
Mix dry and add water slowly until dough forms.
Roll out and cut into shapes.
Line them on a cookie sheet with parchment.
You can put them close together, they don't melt down
Bake for 25 minutes, remove and let cool completely.
Store in airtight container in the refrigerator.
Let's cut to the chase..... Dogs and cats love cheese.
It's a plain and simple fact.
Enjoy your baking!
Kim
Wednesday, July 16, 2014
Introduction to my new blog
Hi everyone. This is my new blog site. It will contain information about dogs; how they communicate to you and with other dogs. Plus how you can learn their language and communicate better with them. I will be sharing recipes for dog treats, as well as doggy facts. There will also be dog stories of all kinds and fun games to play with your dog.
Feel free to share your dog stories and photos along with me.
I hope this site will help and inspire all of you dog owners out there!
Thanks for reading,
Kim
Feel free to share your dog stories and photos along with me.
I hope this site will help and inspire all of you dog owners out there!
Thanks for reading,
Kim
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