Faber-Nelson - Healthy homemade dog treats: more than 70 simple & delicious treats for your furry best friend

Copyright 2019 by Serena Faber-Nelson Food photography by Serena Faber-Nelson Additional recipe development and food photography by Sarah Dickerson Part openers and lifestyle photography by Alexander Mayes Photography All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any manner without the express written consent of the publisher, except in the case of brief excerpts in critical reviews or articles. All inquiries should be addressed to Skyhorse Publishing, 307 West 36th Street, 11th Floor, New York, NY 10018. Skyhorse Publishing books may be purchased in bulk at special discounts for sales promotion, corporate gifts, fund-raising, or educational purposes. Special editions can also be created to specifications. For details, contact the Special Sales Department, Skyhorse Publishing, 307 West 36th Street, 11th Floor, New York, NY 10018 or .

Skyhorse and Skyhorse Publishing are registered trademarks of Skyhorse Publishing, Inc., a Delaware corporation. Visit our website at www.skyhorsepublishing.com. 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Names: Faber-Nelson, Serena, author. Title: Healthy homemade dog treats: more than 70 simple, delicious & nourishing recipes for your furry best friend / by Serena Faber-Nelson. Description: New York, NY: Skyhorse Publishing, [2019] Identifiers: LCCN 2019006606| ISBN 9781510744714 (hardcover: alk. | DogsNutrition. | DogsNutrition.

Classification: LCC SF427.4.F34 2019 | DDC 636.7/083dc23 LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2019006606 Cover design by Daniel Brount Cover photo by Alexander Mayes Photography Print ISBN: 978-1-5107-4471-4 Ebook ISBN: 978-1-5107-4473-8 Printed in China Disclaimer: The author and publisher will not be held liable for the use or misuse of the information in this book. Before making any changes or additions to your dogs diet, remember to check with your local vet regarding your dogs nutritional needs. For Soda. CONTENTS WELCOME Im unbelievably excited to welcome you to my first book Healthy Homemade Dog Treats . Or as I like to call ityour modern dog treat bible. If youve bought this book, I know you love your dog.

I know you want to have more control about what exactly goes into their diet. I know you want to look after your furry best friend the best way you can. Yet, in my years of expert research and kitchen experiments, Ive discovered the biggest roadblock for dog owners in making their own dog treats is the recipes themselves. If youre faced with a dog treat recipe that calls for ten obscure ingredients, requires forty minutes prep, and still ends up looking like a brown, crumbly messyoure reaching for that expensive bag of ready-made dog treats faster than I can say fetch. And Im with youId much prefer to be snuggling on my couch with my pupper, binge watching Netflix, than wasting hours in the kitchen cooking some treat my dog barely cares about. So of course, when I was writing this book I knew the recipes had to be tasty and healthy for our pups, quick and easy for us to make, and finally, useful in our everyday lives.

Were dog ownerswe want treats our dog can happily chew on while we head out to work, yummy high-value training treats that gets results, or treat-ball fillers that keep their attention for longer. We want simple, we want easy, we want delicious. Thats why this book is based around quick, easy, everyday recipes that deliver beautiful, snackable results. Unlike many other dog recipe books, the dog treat recipes in this book focus on all natural, nourishing, human-grade ingredients. Many recipes share staple ingredients that can be found at your local supermarket, easy to follow cooking methods, and use basic equipment found in any kitchen. The end results are healthy treats that look so good youll want to eat them yourself.

With an allergy alternatives guide, easy read buttons for Dairy Free, Grain Free, and Vegetarian dog treat recipes, Ive made it so you can see whats in each treat at a quick glance. Recipes that can be made in less than fifteen minutes also have a special icon (because who doesnt love things quick and easy?). Breakout boxes highlight the benefits of ingredients (did you know raspberries are an excellent source of fiber for dogs?). And because I know we all love to celebrate with our doggos, theres a whole section dedicated to special occasions such as birthdays and holidays. Every single recipe in this book is suitable for a beginner treat maker. Just pick your favorite to start and keep going (after reading all the important health and produce notes in the beginning chapters, of course!).

Id encourage you all, once you master the recipes in this book, to start experimenting with your own creations (always checking with your vet first!) and have fun with the treat making process. Your dog will love you for it. Now go forth and Treat Yo Dog! Serena xx
www.prettyfluffy.com WHY DO WE GIVE DOG TREATS? When it came to writing this book the most important message I wanted to convey was why we give treats to dogs, and how treats form an integral part of the bond between owner and dog. Lets take a closer look at just why we give our dogs treats. Treats for Training Its widely recognized that using treats in positive reinforcement training is the kindest and most effective form of training for dogs around the world. When presented with a treat, a dogs attention will become instantly sharper and focusedmaking results happen swiftly.

Treats for Distraction Whether its a piece of jerky to chew, or a treat ball filled with goodies, treats are a great way to distract your dog in a positive way. For dogs that are left alone, or suffer from separation anxiety, treats are a great way to keep them distracted while youre gone. Or maybe youre at home and just need your dogs attention diverted while you finish an important task. Regardless, its treats for the win, every time. Treats for Bonding While it may not be as practical as training treats, or as useful as distraction treats, giving your dog a treat just because it a totally valid reason in its own right. Treating your dog with the odd dog biscuit is a great way to strengthen the bond between the two of you.

Your dog associates the reward with the person dispensing the treat, building trust and affection. Its also a great way for new faces in a household to earn a dogs loyalty! Never underestimate the power of the humble dog treat. Treats for Celebrating Last but certainly not least, we love to pamper our dogs with treats when were celebrating. Maybe its a tenth birthday, a happy Gotcha Day, or we want to tell our dog how much we love them on Valentines Day. Whatever the cause for celebration, treats are a great way to show your dog theyre an important part of the family.