Alright, let’s talk about them paw up dog treats, you know, the kind you give your furry fella when he’s bein’ a good boy. I ain’t no fancy chef or nothin’, but I know a thing or two about makin’ dogs happy. And lemme tell ya, nothin’ makes a dog happier than a tasty treat.
First off, you gotta think about what’s good for your dog. Don’t go givin’ ‘em no junk food. You wouldn’t eat a bunch of sugary garbage all day, would ya? Well, your dog shouldn’t neither. Think simple, think healthy.
- Meat, that’s good. Cooked chicken, little bit of beef, dogs love that stuff. Just make sure it ain’t got no bones in it, you don’t want your pup chokin’.
- Veggies, yep, they need them too. Carrots, sweet potatoes, even some green beans, all cooked up nice and soft. My old hound dog, bless his heart, used to love gnawin’ on a cooked carrot. Made his teeth strong, I reckon.
- Fruit, but not too much. Apples, bananas, little bit of blueberries, those are okay sometimes. Just remember, dogs ain’t built to eat a whole lotta sugar, even the natural kind.
Now, let’s get down to makin’ some treats. You don’t need no fancy equipment, just some bowls and maybe a pan for bakin’. And listen, don’t go frettin’ about measurements and all that. I just eyeball it, you know? A little bit of this, a little bit of that, it’ll be fine. Dogs ain’t picky, long as it tastes good.
Here’s a real easy one, I call it “mutt mix.”
You take some cooked meat, chop it up real small. Then you mash up some cooked sweet potato. Mix it all together in a bowl. You can add a little bit of oatmeal if you want, to make it stick together better. Then you just roll it into little balls and bake ‘em in the oven till they’re kinda hard. Your dog will go nuts for ‘em, I tell ya.
And if it’s hot outside, you can make some freezable treats. That’s what I do for my grand-dog, Buster, when he comes to visit in the summer.
Just blend up some fruit, like banana and blueberries, with a little bit of water or plain yogurt. Pour it into ice cube trays or those little silicone molds, you know, the ones shaped like paws or bones. Freeze ‘em up solid, and you got yourself a cool treat for a hot day. Buster loves them things; he gobbles ‘em right up.
Another thing I like to do is make jerky. Now, this takes a little longer, but it’s worth it. You just take some thin slices of meat, like chicken or beef, and put ‘em in the oven on low heat for a long time. Hours and hours, till they’re all dried out and chewy. Dogs love chewin’ on jerky, keeps ‘em busy and happy. And it’s good for their teeth, too.
Now, I know some folks like to buy them fancy treats from the store. And that’s fine, I guess, if you got money to burn. But me? I’d rather make my own. That way, I know exactly what’s in ‘em. No preservatives, no weird chemicals, just good, wholesome food. And it’s cheaper too! Savin’ money is important, you know. Every penny counts these days.
Remember, the best treats are the ones made with love. Your dog knows when you care, he can feel it. So take some time, make him some special treats, and watch him wag his tail. That’s the best reward you can get. And don’t worry if they ain’t perfect. Dogs ain’t judgin’ your cooking skills, they just happy to get somethin’ tasty.
So go on, get in the kitchen and whip up some paw up dog treats. Your furry friend will thank you for it. And you’ll feel good knowing you’re givin’ him the best, not that store-bought junk. Trust me on this one, I’ve been makin’ dog treats for a long, long time.
One last thing, don’t overdo it with the treats. Even healthy treats can make your dog gain weight if he eats too many. Just give him a few here and there, as a reward for being a good boy. A little treat goes a long way, you know.
And don’t forget to give your dog plenty of fresh water, especially when it’s hot outside. Water is just as important as treats, maybe even more so. Gotta keep them hydrated, healthy, and happy.
Alright, that’s all I got to say about paw up dog treats. Go on now, get to cookin’!
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