Boo zeHound - Dog Treats: The BARKtenders Guide to Easy Homemade Dogtails and Muttinis

Dog Treats: The BARKtenders Guide to Easy Homemade Dogtails and Muttinis Boo zeHound and Elizabeth Dodwell The BARKtender's Guide Copyright Elizabeth Dodwell 2013 All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information retrieval and storage system, without the express written permission from the copyright holder. www.BARKtendersGuide.com www.facebook.com/TheBARKtendersGuide twitter: @The_BARKtender Photos by Scott Bedenbaugh of Pix2Go Studios, Pix2Go.com and stock photos Published and printed in the United States of America, 2013 To Angel. People who say money cant buy happiness have never paid an adoption fee. These recipes have all been developed with your pooch's health in mind. Dairy products are low fat; fresh and organic ingredients replace over-processed products.

However, it should be stressed that these are treats, not a substitute for your dog's daily diet. Much gratitude is owed to several people without whose help The BARKtender's Guide series would never have made it to publication. Photographer, Scott Bedenbaugh of Pix2Go.com, Dr. Nancy Churchill of Gwinnett Animal Hospital in Snellville, GA for advice on foods that are safe for dogs and for helping keep my "kids" safe and well all these years. Robin Taylor, owner of Gwinnett Pet Watchers, Lawrenceville, GA for her invaluable friendship, encouragement and eternal optimism and for allowing her dogs to help ensure that all our dogtails are delicious. And most of all, my husband, Alex Markovich, who makes all things possible.

Elizabeth Dodwell Author, Speaker, Humorist, Dog maniac

Broth is a staple for a number of recipes in The BARKtender's Guide . It's really nutritious, easy to make and b atches of broth can be divided into small amounts and frozen for future use. Boo uses small freezer baggies that he first labels and dates and from which he removes the air before sealing. This is a great way to pack a lot of broth into a small space. ( Hint: don't place baggies directly on wire racks in the freezer or they'll get stuck. Put them on a flat surface).

Yes, you can find organic stock in the store. However, it will contain onion, salt, pepper and other ingredients that are ah-ahs for your pet. Instead, get friendly with your butcher and fishmonger and ask for meaty bones and fish parts that might otherwise be thrown away. So what if you pay a little? Rover will kiss you all over for being such a wonderful pawrent. Basic Meat Broth This is a basic recipe for any meat broth (beef, chicken, lamb, turkey, or a combination of meats), that you can safely give to Fido. What you need: 3 - 4 lbs of meaty bones Cold water What to do: In a large heavy pan cover the bones with cold water by about 2 inches Bring to a simmer (not a boil) over medium heat, skimming off the scum that rises to the top Partially cover the pot and continue to slow simmer for 2 - 3 hours Check occasionally and skim if necessary.

If the water level drops below the bones add a little more hot water When done, strain the broth to remove the meat and bones Be sure to discard the bones* though it's OK to save the meat to give to Bowser Refrigerate the broth overnight. The fat will rise to the top and solidify Remove and discard the fat, the broth should now be gel-like. At this stage, you can divide the broth into containers and refrigerate or freeze 'til needed. Or, if you want to remove any traces of remaining fat, bring the broth to room temperature and strain through a coffee filter 'til completely clear, then refrigerate or freeze *NEVER give your dog cooked bones. They can easily splinter and cause very serious injuries. Basic Fish Broth What you need: About 3 lbs of any combination of fish spines, heads and tails (do not use shellfish) 1 gallon cold water What to do: Wash tails and heads in cold water and cut out any gills (they tend to be bitter) In a large pot add all the fish pieces with the water Bring to a boil, cover and simmer on low for one hour If the water level drops too low, add a little hot water When done, strain through a fine mesh strainer lined with cheesecloth or a large coffee filter; discard the bones, skin, etc.

Refrigerate or freeze the broth as needed Basic Vegetable Broth What you need: Any combination of "safe" vegetables (see below) but definitely NO onion Cold water What to do : Wash the vegetables and chop them roughly (no need to peel anything but cut out any bad parts) Put them in a heavy pot and cover with water by about two inches Bring to a slow simmer, cover and leave for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally Strain through a fine sieve with cheesecloth or a coffee filter Refrigerate or freeze the broth as needed Safe vegetables include: Asparagus - beetroot - broccoli - cabbage - carrots - cauliflower - celery - green beans - kale - parsley - squash - sweet potato. If in any doubt about an ingredient - check with your vet. Just a note about portion sizes: Our doggie drink recipes have been created with an average to large size dog in mind. This means you will need to adjust portions for your Toy Yorkie or St Bernard. Always keep in mind that any time you give your BFF a food that he or she has not had before (or make any change in diet, for that matter) begin with just a small amount and introduce the food gradually.

Although the recipes have been divided into Dogtails, Muttinis and Frozen based on their cocktail counterparts, any of them can be prepared in any style to suit your dogs tastes. Although the recipes have been divided into Dogtails, Muttinis and Frozen based on their cocktail counterparts, any of them can be prepared in any style to suit your dogs tastes.

In fact many dogs, including my own, dont care for icy libations and prefer everything served at room temperature. Slow Comfortable Sniff Dogs have an incredible sense of smell. They have been used to track down everything from drugs, corpses, bombs and bumblebees. Some amazing canines are even able to do duty as early detection devices for illnesses such as lung cancer. Now you can give Fido's sniffer a reason to wiggle with joy when you make and shake this yummy drink. What you need: 2 tbsp all natural or organic peanut butter (without sugar and little or no salt) 1 cup 100% carrot juice* 1/3 cup low fat, plain yogurt 2 tsp rice syrup Carrot sticks for stirrers What to do: Add room temperature peanut butter to a cocktail shaker with the rice syrup and blend thoroughly with a spoon Next add the yogurt and cup carrot juice and continue to blend 'til the mix is a smooth paste Pour in the remaining carrot juice and shake the mixture as hard as your dog wags his or her tail Serve up or over ice as preferred, with a carrot stick in each dogtail *Make carrot juice without a juicer: Puree 2 lbs of washed, but not peeled, carrots with a little water in a blender Add 2 cups of hot water; stir and let steep for 30 minutes Strain through a fine sieve, refrigerate and use within 24 hours Dogfather