Aeowyn’s Dog Treats · Aeowyn’s Dog Treats Eco Lifestyle And Home Dedication Quotes I enjoy reading what others have written about dogs and our relationship with them. Here are

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Aeowyn’sDogTreats EcoLifestyleAndHome

TwelveMonthsofAeowyn’sFavoriteDogTreatRecipes

CreatedbyDianneMcKenzie

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EcoLifestyleAndHome

Aeowyn’sDogTreats

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DedicationQuotesIenjoyreadingwhatothershavewrittenaboutdogsandourrelationshipwiththem.Herearesomeofmyfavoritequotes:

“Foralltheybringtoourpartnerships,wewanttoacknowledgethebeloveddogswhohavebecometosomanyofus,ourfamilies,ourfriends,ourteachersandourhealers.Wehonorthem;fortheirplayfulnessandjoy,fortheirnurturinganddevotion,fortheirpatienceandforgiveness,fortheopportunitytostepoutsideourselvesandexplorethroughtheireyesallthattheworldhastooffer,fromaperspectiveoflivinginthesimple,butperfectpresentmoment.Wegiveourdeepestgratitude.Strivingtocomeclosertoourcommongroundwithallanimals,wecommitourselvestoriseaboveourownself-interest.Recognizingwhothesepreciousbeingare,shiftsourperceptionfromthatofhavingdominionorcontroloverourkin,tothatofhavingtheprivilegeofbeingentrustedwithservingandreveringthemthroughtheeverydayactionofourlives,withrespectandresponsibility,withjusticeandprotection,withbalanceandattention,withlightheartsanddeeplove.Inshort,wecelebratetheserelationshipsforthelovewebringintoeachotherslives,whichgeneratesthehealingwebestowupononeanother,aswewalktogetheronthepathtowardwholeness.”-FromBodyWorkforDogsbyLynnVaughan&DeborahJones"Itiswithdogsthatwepermitourselvesfeelingsofthedeepestjoyandthedeepestsorrow.Dogsarenotourwholelives,buttheymakeourliveswhole."-RogerCaras

"Adogistheonlythingonearththatlovesyoumorethanheloveshimself."-JoshBillings

“Ithinkdogsarethemostamazingcreatures;theygiveunconditionallove.Forme,theyaretherolemodelforbeingalive.”-GildaRadner

“Dogsareminorangels.Theyloveunconditionally,forgiveimmediately,arethetruestoffriends,willingtodoanythingthatmakesushappy.”-JonathanCarroll

“EverythingIknow,Ilearnedfromdogs.”-NoraRoberts

“Dogscomeintoourlivestoteachusaboutlove....theydeparttoteachusaboutloss.Anewdogneverreplacesanolddog;itmerelyexpandstheheart.Ifyouhavelovedmanydogs,yourheartisverybig.”-EricaJong

"Dogshavegivenustheirabsoluteall.Wearethecenteroftheiruniverse.Wearethefocusoftheirloveandfaithandtrust.Theyserveusinreturnforscraps.Itiswithoutadoubtthebestdealmanhasevermade."-RogerCaras

“Ifadogwastheteacher,youwouldlearn:Whenlovedonescomehome,alwaysruntogreetthem.Neverpassuptheopportunitytogoforajoyride.Run,rompandplaydaily.Avoidbitingwhenasimplegrowlwilldo.Whenyou'rehappy,dancearoundandwagyourentirebody.Whensomeoneishavingabaddaybesilent,sitclosebyandnuzzlethemgently.”

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TableofContentsAeowyn’sDogTreats…………………………………………………………………….......................... 1

Dedication…………………………………………………………………….......................................... 2

TableofContents……………………………………………………………………............................... 3-4

AboutAeowyn…………………………………………………………………….................................... 5

AboutDianne……………………………………………………………………..................................... 6

DogTreatStorage……………………………………………………………………............................... 7

EquipmentList…………………………………………………………………….................................... 8

IngredientList……………………………………………………………………..................................... 9

HealthyFruits&Veggies…………………………………………………………………….................... 10

BlackstrapMolasses………………………………………………….............................................. 11

HealthyIngredientstoAdd……………………………………………………………………................ 12

TheProcess……………………………………………………………………........................................ 13

PhotosoftheProcess……………………………………………………………………......................... 14

PhotosofAeowynPreparingForTasteTesting…………………………………………………….. 15

OatmealCheeseTreatCrisps……………………………………………………………………............. 16

BananaYamTreatCrisps…………………………………………………………………….................... 17

TofuCrisps…………………………………………………………………….......................................... 18

PumpkinOatmealTreats…………………………………………………………………….................... 19

CarrotCheeseDogTreats……………………………………………………………………................... 20

BananaPeanutButterTreats……………………………………………………………………............. 21

PumpkinBananaTreats……………………………………………………………………...................... 22

AppleSauceCarrotTreats…………………………………………………………………….................. 23

BlueberryPumpkinTreats…………………………………………………………………….................. 24

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TableofContentsPumpkinAppleTreats……………………………………………………………………........................ 25

PumpkinZucchiniCarrotTreats……………………………………………………………………......... 26

SweetPotatoCranberryTreatCrisps……………………………………………………………………. 27

BonusTreats#1–PumpkinAlmondButterTreats……………………………………………….. 28

BonusTreats#2–YamCashewButterDriedBlueberryTreats……………………………… 29

PoisonousFoodstoAvoid…………………………………………………………………….................. 30-32

Credits,Acknowledgements,LinksandResources………………………………………………… 33

©Copyright2018byDianneMcKenzie.AllRightsreserved.

DisclaimerIamnotadognutritionistorveterinarian.Ifyouhavehealthconcernsaboutyourdog'sdiet,pleaseconsultyourveterinarian.Somedogshavedietarysensitivityorallergiestocertainfoodssuchasdairy,corn,peanuts,wheatandotheringredients.Youcansubstitutericeoroatflourinanyoftherecipes.Youcanalsosubstitutealmondbutterforpeanutbutter,ifyourdogissensitivetopeanutsoruseanotherrecipethatdoesnotincludenutbutters.Thetreatsinthisbookletaremeantasanadditiontoyourdog’sregulardietandshouldnotreplaceabalanceddiet.FeelfreetoexperimentwithAeowyn'sDogTreatrecipeingredients.Usetheratiotodryingredientstomoistingredientsasaguidewhensubstitutinganingredient.Readthepagesthatdiscusstreatstorage,equipmentlist,ingredientlist,healthyfoods,healthyingredientstoaddandfoodstoavoidformoredetailedinformation.Havefun&enjoytheprocess!

~Dianne,Aeowyn’sguardian

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AboutAeowynStandardPoodle,ServiceDog,CFOAeowynisour14yearoldapricotstandardpoodle,retiredservicedog,CometStudiosvisionary,realestateofficereceptionistandCFO(ChiefFunOfficer).

AquoteaboutAeowynfromherwebpage:

Iam...

• aninquirerofallthingsnew,embracingeverythingrelatedtofood

• anidealistwholovestodream• anobserverofallthingsthatmove• inquisitive,adventurousandpersistentwhen

learningsomethingnew• affectionate,lovingandcuddlywithmy2

favoritehumans• tenaciousatfindingallmyfavoritestuffed

animals,andIobstinatelyrefusetoputthemaway

• enthusiastic,energeticandexuberantinagility

Aeowynistheinspirationforthisdogtreatrecipebook.Herenthusiasmandherkeenintenseinterestwhilewecook,hasgreatlyencouragedourrecipedevelopment.Whileshelovestowatchuscook,shepreferstotastetesteverything.Wehaveconfinedhertastetestingtovegetables,fruitsanddogtreats.Sheprefersnottosharehertreatsorhertoys,beingthatsheisour“only”dog.

“Theparchmentpapermakestherollingeasy,withnomess.Cuttingthecrispswiththepizzacutterissuperfast,whichmeansIcaneatthetreatssooner.Ieatthewholebatchwithinamonthintimeforthenextmonth’srealestatenewsletter’snewrecipe.”–Aeowyn

VisitAeowyn’swebpage:about.me/aeowyn

Aeowyn’sportraitsonthispagebyphotographerGingerRussell

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AboutDianneIwriteamonthlyrealestatenewsletterformyclients,“EcoLifestyleandHome.”Oneofthemonthlyfeaturedarticlesis“Aeowyn’sDogTreats”,arecipeofthemonth.Ihavecreateddifferentdogtreatrecipeseachmonthandafteroverayearandahalfofnewsletters,IdecidedIshoulddosomethingwithmycollectionofrecipes,hencethisbooklet.

Whydogtreatrecipes?

Well,likemanyofus,Ihaveaverybusyschedule.Iwantedtomakehealthydogtreatsthatwerealsoeasyandfasttomake,andsafetoeat.Afterlot’sofresearchoningredients,Irealizedthatevenhomemadetreatscancontainharmfulingredientssuchassugar,salt,nutmegetc.ManyotherhomemadedogtreatrecipesalsorequiredmoretimethanIwantedtospend.

Sincemytimetodevotetocookingislimited,Ineededtofindamethodthatwouldbefast,efficientandeasy.Mostdogtreatrecipesusecutecookiecuttersthatrequireseveralstepsinre-rollingoutthedough,whichrequiresmoretimethanIwantedtodevote.ThetechniqueIuseforcuttingthedogtreatsisveryefficient.

Rollingthedoughbetweenlayersofparchmentpaperandusingarulerandpizzacuttertocutthedoughintolittlesquarestakeslessthan3minutesperbakingtray.Thewholeprocessofmakingthecookies,notcountingbakingislessthan15minutesfromassemblingtheingredientstorollingoutthedoughontothecookiesheet,cuttingintoacheckerboardpattern.Whilethedogtreatsdonotlookcute,theyarebitesize,theytastegoodandAeowynlovesthem.OnceamonthImakeabatchofdogtreats.Ittakesmelongertoresearchtheingredientsandproportions,thanactuallymakingthetreats.

Intherealestatenewsletter,“EcoLifestyleandHome”,IwillbepublishingmoredogtreatrecipesforAeowyn.

AeowynandJohn.Don’ttheylookrelated?It’sofficial,wearecompletelysmittenwithher.Sheisourbestfriend,teacher,&guardianspirit.Thelove

weshareforeverbindsourheartstogether.

Dianne&Aeowyn.Aeowynhasbeentrainedasaservicedog.Aeowynlovesme(Ifeedher,batheand

groomher).ButsheadoresmyhusbandJohn.

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DogTreatStorageIngeneralyoushouldstoredogtreatsthesamewayyouwouldwithhomemadecookiesforhumans.Dogtreatsmaymoldorspoilmuchfasterinhumidorveryhotclimates.

Sincehealthydogtreatshavenopreservatives,itisimportanttomakesurethecookiesarecrispanddry.Softercookieswillnotlastaslong.Freshfruitswillmoldsoonerthandriedfruits.Storeyourhomemadedogbiscuitsinair-tightcanisters.Andforlongerstorageintherefrigerator,puttheminanair-tightglasssealedcontainers.

• Ifleftoutsideinacoolenvironment,hardcookiescanlastupto2weeks,although1weekispreferred.

• Ifleftintherefrigerator,theywilllastapproximately1month.

• Ifitwilltakesometimeforyourdog(s)toeatallthetreatsup,itisagoodideatofreezeanythatwillnotbeeatenwithinareasonablyshorttime.Orgiveextrasawaytodogfriendswhenfreshlybaked.

Makesuretocheckforpossiblespoilagebeforefeedingtoyourdogs.

AlltherecipesinthisbooklethavebeencarefullyresearchedandhavebeentastetestedbyourstandardpoodleAeowynandhervariousdogfriends.However,somedogsareintoleranttoparticularfoods.

Itisimportanttoasktheadviceofyourveterinarianbeforefeedingyourdoganyhomemadefood.Therecipesareintendedforspecialoccasionstreats.Theyaremeantasanadditiontoyourdogsregulardietandshouldnotreplaceabalanceddiet.

Aeowynsnoopervisesthewholeprocessofmakingherdogtreats.Shesitspatientlywaitingherturntotastetestthenewtreatrecipe.BothJohnandIalsotastetesteachrecipe.Wefeelthedogtreatsneedsalt,iftheyweretobeeatenbyhumans.Butsincethesedogtreatsareintendedfordogsonly,theylacksalt,sugarandotherharmfulingredientstodogs.

SofarAeowynhasneverrejectedarecipe.Herfavoritetreatistheoneshejustate.Eachbatchmustbetastetestedpriortoplacingtheminstoragecontainers,whicharethenstrategicallyplacedaroundthehouse&office,readytodisperseforrewardinggooddogbehavior.

”Ieatthemallup,soweneverhavetoworryaboutspoilage.Greatforgiftgivingtomydogfriends,ifthereareanyleftover…andifIfeellikesharing,whichisnotmyfirstchoice.”~Aeowyn

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EquipmentThefollowingequipmentisusedformakingAeowyn’sdogtreats:

largemixingbowlsmeasuringcupsmeasuringspoonsmixingspoonsrollingpinpizzacutterparchmentpaperplasticrulerkitchentimer2-4insulatedbakingsheettrays(2isessential)glassstoragecontainers(3quartsapproximately)4storagetins(placedaroundhome&office4-16oz.)zip-lockbagsforgiftgiving

CookingTemperature:350˚F.Soft15-20minutes,hard25-40minutesapproximately.Checkfrequently.

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IngredientsIUseIkeepalotofthefollowingingredientsinstock.SowhenIaminspiredtomakedogtreatsonceamonth,usuallyeverythingisinthepantry.

Grains

flour(allpurpose)riceflour(glutenfree)wheatflourquinoaflour(glutenfree)almondflour(glutenfree)barleyflourbuckwheatflour(glutenfree)wheatgermrolledoats,uncookedoatmealoatbrancornmeal(usesmallquantitiesassomedogsareallergic)cookedwhiteorbrownrice(brownriceishealthier)amaranth(glutenfree)

Seeds

sunflowerseedssesameseedsflaxseedspumpkinseedswheatgerm

Fruits

driedapples(nosugaradded)driedblueberries(nosugaradded)driedcranberries(nosugaradded)applesauce(nosugaradded)bananas

Vegetables

asparagusbroccolicarrotsgratedzucchinigratedsweetpotatoesyams

Thereareotherhealthyingredients.Butwhatislistedherehasbeentaste-testedbyAeowynandhasherpawofapproval!

OtherIngredients

cannedpumpkin(nospicesorsugar)peanutbuttersmoothorcrunchy(nosalt)almondbutter(nosalt)cashewbutter(nosalt)chickenbroth(noonions,garlicorsalt)wheatgrasspowder

Spices&Herbs

cinnamongingerparsley

Oils

oliveoilcoconutoil

Cheese&Dairy

mozzarellacheese(grated)parmesancheese(grated)cheddarcheese(grated)plainyogurtgreekyogurt

Ingredientscanbepurchasedatmostgrocerystores.Organicingredientsareagreatchoice.

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HealthyFruits&Veggies

GoodFruits(fresh,driedorfrozen)apple(notseeds)bananasberries:blueberries,blackberries,strawberriescoconutcranberriesmelonsraspberries

Caninedigestivesystemscan’tbreakdownwholerawvegetablesverywell,sotheyshouldbepuréed,cookedorsteamed,whenpossible.

GoodVeggies

acornsquash(allwintersquash+pumpkin)alfalfasprouts(smallamount)asparagusbeetsbellpepper(allcolors)broccolicabbagecarrotscauliflowercollardscucumbergreenbeans(lightlycooked)kalelettuces(noticeberg,hardtodigest)spinachsweetpotatoes,bakedpotatoessummersquash(yellow&zucchini)

Homemadedogfoodrequiresbalancednutrition,moresothanhomemadedogtreats.Personally,Ihavechosentoconcentrateonmakingdogtreatsandnotonmakingdogfood,asdogfoodrequiresmoretime,knowledgeandcommitmentthanIamreadytomake.

SafeFoodsThetreatsinthisbookletaremeantasanadditiontoyourdog’sregulardietandshouldnotreplaceabalanceddiet.Awell-designeddogfoodrecipegivesyourdogallthenutrientsitneedsforanactiveandhealthylife.Doyourresearchbeforestartingyourdogonahomemadediet.Makinghomemadedogfoodrequiresmoretimeandmoreknowledgetocreateabalanceddiet.

LeanMeatsMostdogstolerateeatingleancutsofmeatcookedorwithrawfooddiet.Removeallvisiblefat,includingtheskinonpoultryanddonotfeedbones.

SomeFreshFruitsSlicesofapples,oranges,bananas,andwatermelonmaketastytreatsforyourdog.Removeanyseedsfirst.

SomeVegetablesYourdogcanhaveahealthysnackofcarrotsticks,greenbeans,cucumberslices,orzucchinislices.AplainbakedpotatoisalsoOK.Donottoletyourdogeatanyrawpotatoesoranypotatoplantsitmighthaveaccesstoinyourgarden.

CookedBrownRiceAservingofcookedplainbrownricewithsomeboiledchickencansometimesprovidewelcomerelieffromgastrointestinalupset.

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BlackstrapMolassesForDogsBlackstrapmolasses,richinironandBvitamins,isanadditiontohomemadedogtreats.Manydogownersevenclaimthatithelpsdogarthritis,anemiaanddiabetes.

Blackstrapisaby-productofthesugarindustry.Itisthedarkliquidthatisleftafterthesugarhasbeenremovedfromthesugarcane.Thesugaristhemainproductandisdepletedofitsvitaminsandminerals,andtheblackstrapisfullofthem!

Oftenusedasadogfoodingredientoradogtreatingredient,blackstrapimprovesbothtasteandnutritionalvalue.

Combiningblackstrapwithwheatgermorbrewers’yeastmakesthetreatevenhealthierforyourdog!Thisfoodishealthyenoughforyourdog,tobeconsideredadogfoodsupplement.

Mostcommonly,blackstrapmolassesisusedfordogsthatsufferfrom:

• Arthritis–Itcontainsaningredient,thewulzenfactorthatcureswriststiffnessinhumans,musculardystrophy,andarthritis,accordingtoDr.MichaelSharon,authorofCompleteNutrition.

• Anemia–Blackstrapisveryhighiniron,thatiseasilyassimilated.Butitdoesnotcauseconstipation,likemanyotherhighironremedies.

• Skinconditions

• Aging–manysaythatitrestoreshaircolor

Themainingredientsinthismolasses:

• Iron,Copperandzinc

• FolateandBVitamins–healthyredbloodcellproduction

• Magnesiumandcalcium–healthybonesandnervoussystemandahealthyheart

• Manganese–fightsfreeradicals,stabilizesbloodsugarandutilizesfattyacids

Irarelymaketreatswithmolasses,asInoticethatthemolassesseemstoeatthroughthestoragetins.IamconcernedabouttheeffectsonAeowyn’steeth.AsachildIwasanemicandwasfedatablespoonofmolassesdaily.Itrottedmybabyteeth,henceIamoverlycautious.Aeowynwilleatanything,assheisnotafinickyeater.Ifyourdogispicky,tryadding1tablespoonofblackstrapmolassestoarecipeandseeifitimprovesafinickydog’spreference.Trybrushingthedog’steeth.

Therearedifferentkindsofmolasses:

UnsulphuredBlackstrapMolasses

Thisisthekindthatyouwanttouseinyourdog’shomemadedogtreatsandfood.Ithasnotbeentreatedwithchemicals,andisinitsmostnaturalform.Itisalsothehealthiestandmostnutritiousformofmolasses.

Lightmolasses

SometimesknownasGrandma'sMolasses(whichisabrandcommonlyfoundinyourlocalgrocerystore),thismolasseshasmoresugarinitthanblackstrapdoes.

Darkmolasses

ThismolassesisbetterforyouandyourdogthanGrandma’s;however,itmaybesulphured(processedwithsulphur,achemicalelement)anditisnotaspureasblackstrap.

Therecipesinthisbookletdonotusemolasses.Youarewelcometoaddittoyourdogtreats.

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HealthyIngredientstoAddtoYourDogTreatsChiaChiaisanancientseedand“superfood”.Chiahasmorethanthreetimestheamountofomega-3fattyacidsassalmon.Itishighinfiber,promotinghealthybowelmovements,aidinginconstipationwoes,andpromotingweightloss.Itcontainsloadsofiron,magnesium,andcalcium(morethanwholemilk!),aswellasphosphorus,potassium,copper,iron,andzinc.Plus,itkeepswell(unlikeflaxseed)andhasnotaste/odor.Add1/8teaspoongroundchiadailyforevery10poundsofyourdog’sbodyweight.Iadd1tablespoontomanyofthetreatrecipes.

CoconutOilCoconutoilspeedshealing,improvesskin,coat,anddigestion,andhelpswithallergies.Itsupportshealthyimmuneresponseandhasananti-inflammatoryeffect.Coconutoil’smedium-chainfattyacidshavebeenshowntoimprovebrainfunctionanddecreasetheamyloidproteinbuildupthatnegativelyaffectsbrainhealthinolderdogs.Startbygiving1/8teaspoonforevery10poundsofbodyweightdaily.Iuseitinthedogtreatrecipeswhenitcallsforoliveoil.

FlaxSeed&FlaxSeedOilFlaxseed,eithergroundoroil,isagoodsourceofomega-3fattyacids,greatforskin,coat,andawholelotmore.Additionally,flaxseed(asopposedtoflaxseedoil)isasourceoffiber.Flaxseedsaretasteless.Wholeflaxseedsarebestifgroundrightbeforefeedingasthistypeoffatcangorancidquickly;besuretostoretheoilorseedsinthefridgeinanair-tightdarkcontainer.Flaxseedoilisamoreconcentratedformofomega-3fattyacidswithoutthefiber.Keeptheoilrefrigerated.Iadd1tablespoontomanyofthedogtreatrecipes.Ialsoadd1tablespoonofflaxseedoiltoAeowyn’sfoodonceaday.Icanfeel&seethedifferenceinhercoat.HerfurissofterandsilkierwhenIuseitdaily.IfIrunoutIcanfeelthedifferenceinjustafewdays!

FishOilTheomega-3fattyacidsfoundinfishoilaregoodforallmanyailments,frompoorskinandcoathealthtocancer.Theyplayanimportantroleinanycancerfightingregimenduetotheiranti-inflammatoryproperties.Omega-3’salsopromotehealthycells,joints,andimmunesystemfunction,aswellascardiovascularfunction,brainhealth,andnormaleyefunction.IaddafishoilpilltoAeowyn’sfooddaily.

Turmeric/CurcuminTurmeric/curcuminhasbeenshowntoactinanumberofwaystopreventthegrowthorspreadofcancercellsformanydifferenttypesofcancer.Itworksasananti-inflammatory,asanantioxidant,andbyencouragingcancercelldeath.Despitethebrightyellowcolor,ithasverylittleflavororodor.Tryadding1/8ofateaspoondailyforevery10poundsofyourdog’sbodyweight.

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TheProcess1. Preheattheovento350˚F.2. Assemblealltheingredientsforthe

recipe.3. Assembletheequipmentlistedfrom

theequipmentpage.4. Mixthedryingredientsinonelarge

bowl(spices,seeds,flouretc.).5. Mixthewetingredientsinanother

bowl(ie:applesauce,pumpkin,gratedvegetables,gratedcheese,etc.).

6. Combinethebowlsofingredientsandmixuntilthoroughlycombined.Youmayneedtomixthefinalcombinationswithyourhands.

7. Addmoreliquidorflour,ifneeded.8. Divideinto4balls.

Rollouteachdoughballbetweenparchmentpaper,1/8-1/16”consistentthicknessinrectangularshapetofitbakingsheet.Discardtopparchmentpaper&saveparchmentpaperforthenextbakingtray.Usepizzacuttertocutthedoughintwodirections,creating1”x1”postagestampsizesquares.Usearulertohelpcutstraightlines.

Thispizzacuttingtechniquemakestheprocesssuperfast.Nore-rolling,cuttingshapesandre-rolling,astherearenowastescraps.Sinceyourdogdoesnotcarewhatcuteshapethetreatismadein,thispizzacuttingtechniqueisanamazingtimesaver.Highly-decoratedfancytreatsmadewithcookiecuttersarenotpartofthisrecipebooklet.Whiletheycanlookinvitingforushumans,Aeowynhasproventomethatsheonlycaresifshegetstoeatthem,nomatterwhattheylooklike.Andsincemytimeislimited,Ihaveoptedforquick,simpleandeasy.

Transferrectangularshapeddoughwiththebottomparchmentpapertobakingsheet.Donotmovethesquares—leavetheminplaceontheparchmentpaperandplaceonbakingsheet.

Baketimevaries:25minutes,slightlybrownforchewytreats(theyaremoreperishableifcookedless).Forcrispytreats,bake30-45minutes.Watchcarefully.Removefromovenandimmediatelyremoveparchmentpaper.Cooltreatsbeforetastetesting.Seeeachrecipeforindividualcookinginstructions.

Theserecipesuse4bakingsheet/trays.Allthetreatsarechewyorcrunchydependinghowlongyoubakethem.Thetreatsareverytasty,astastetestedbyAeowyn,Johnandmyself.Eachrecipemakesenoughtreatstofill3quartstoragecontainers.Keepsmallamountoftreatsatroomtemperatureinanairtightcontainerforupto1weekandremainingtreatsinanairtightcontainerintherefrigeratorupto4weeks.

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Mixingthedryingredients. Mixinggratedzucchini,carrotsandparsley.

Combiningthedry&moistingredients. Rollingthedoughoutbetweenparchmentpapers.

Cuttingthelineswithpizzacutter.Usearuler! Glassstoragecontainerwithbakeddogtreats.

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Aeowynpatientlywaitstostarthertastetesting.

Aeowynsitswaitingtotastetestherdogtreats.She“snoopervises”thewholeprocessfromstarttofinish.Shetestseverybatchafterthetreatsareremovedfromtheovenandcooled.Sofarshehasneverrejectedarecipe.Herfavoritetreatistheoneshejustate.Posingwithhertreatsistheleastfavoritepartoftheprocess,assheisanticipatingeatingallofthematonce.Shecangetratherboredwiththephotoshootsunlesssheisrewardedforherpatience.Sheisnotfondofseeinghertreatswrappedupinthesmallgive-awaytreatbags,assharinghertreatsisnothermostfavoritethingtodo,beingthatsheisour“only”dog.

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OatmealCheeseTreatCrispsIngredients:• 1cuprolledoats,uncooked• 1cupwheatgerm• 1/2cuppowderedmilk• 1cupcornmeal(blueifyoulike)• 3cupsflour:wholewheatflour,

riceflour,oralmondflour,etc.• 1-1/2–1-3/4cuporganicbeef

orchickenbroth• 4ounces(1cup)grated

parmesancheese• 1egg,beaten• 1/3cupcoconutoiloroliveoil

*Parchmentpaper&rollingpinforrollingoutthedough

o *Pizzacutter&ruler

o Adogto“snoopervise”*“Theparchmentpapermakestherollingeasy,withnomess&cuttingthecrispswiththepizzacutterissuperfast,whichmeansIcaneatthetreatssooner.”

Method:1. Preheatovento350°F.2. Mixdryingredientsinabowl.Beategg,addinoliveoil&add

cheese.Mixallingredientsuntilthoroughlycombined.Addbrothtocombinetheingredients.Addmoreliquidifneeded.Divideinto4balls.Chillthedoughforafewhours.

3. Rolloutdoughballbetweenparchmentpaper,1/8”consistentthicknessinrectangularshapetofitbakingsheet.Discardtopparchmentpaper.Transferrectangularshapeddoughwiththebottomparchmentpapertobakingsheet.Usepizzacutertocutdoughinparallelstripstocreateacheckerboardof1”squares.

4. Bake35minutesuntilnolongersoft,slightlybrown,notburnt.Thecrispsshouldbecrunchy.Ifyoupreferasoftertreat,bakefor25minutes.Removefromovenandcool.

Thesetreatsareabitthickerthanthethincrisps&areverytasty.Somedogscannottoleratedairy.Recipemakesenoughtreatstofilla3quartstoragecontainerwithsometosharewithdogfriends.Youcankeepthedogtreatcrispsupto1weekatroomtemperatureinanairtightcontainerorintherefrigeratorforupto4weeks.Aeowyn-“Thesetreatcrispstastegreatafterarompinthesnow!”

JanuaryRecipe

Aeowyn’sDogTreats

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Banana&YamTreatCrispsTemptingbanana&yamsarecombinedwithsweetcinnamon,nutritiousriceflour,oatmeal,wheatgerm,sunflowerseeds&sesameseeds.

Ingredients:

• 2cupsriceflour• 1cuprolledoats,uncooked• 1cupwheatgerm• 4tablespoonsfinelychopped

rawsunflowerseeds• 2tablespoonsgroundsesame

seeds• 1teaspooncinnamon• 1ripemediumbanana• 2yams,cooked• 1cupchickenbroth• 1tablespooncoconutoil



o Adogtosnoopervise

Method:1. Preheatovento350°F.2. Mixdryingredientsinabowl.Inasmallerbowlmashthebanana

&cookedyams,addinoliveoil&chickenbroth.Mixallingredientsuntilthoroughlycombined,kneadingwithhands.Addmoreliquidifneeded.Divideinto4balls.

3. Rolloutdoughballbetweenparchmentpaper,1/8”consistentthicknessinrectangularshapetofitbakingsheet.Discardtopparchmentpaper,usefornextbakingtray.Transferrectangularshapeddoughwiththebottomparchmentpapertobakingsheet.Usepizzacutertocutdogtreatsin1”checkerboardpattern.Usearulertohelpcutstraightlines.

4. Bake25-30minutesslightlybrown,notburnt.Thecrispsarechewierthanothercrisps.Ifyoupreferasoftertreat,bakefor15-20minutes.Removefromovenandcool.

Thisrecipeuses4bakingsheet/trays.Thesetreatsareasoftthintreat&areverytasty.Recipemakesenoughtreatstofillalittlemorethan3quartstoragecontainerwithsometosharewithdogfriends&keepintinsaroundthehouse.Youcankeepthedogtreatcrispsupto1weekatroomtemperatureinanairtightcontainerorinanairtightcontainerintherefrigeratorupto4weeks*“Theparchmentpapermakestherollingeasy,withnomess&cuttingthecrispswiththepizzacutterissuperfast,whichmeansIcaneatthetreatssooner.Ieatthewholebatchwithinamonthintimeforthenextissue’snewrecipe.”-Aeowyn

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TofuTreatsTofucontains77%ofadailyvalueofcalcium.Wheatgrassaddschlorophyll.Groundflaxforthehealthyomega3's.AndPeanutbutteraddssavoryanddelicioustaste.

Ingredients:

• 2cupsriceflour• 1cuprolledoats,uncooked• 3tablespoonsoatbran• 2tablespoonsdriedmint• 1teaspoondriedparsley• 1–8grampacketof

wheatgrasspowder• 8ozsilkentofu• ¼cuppeanutbutter• ¾-1cupwater


o *Pizzacutter

o Rulertocutstraightlines

o Adogtosnoopervise

Method:1. Preheatovento350°F.2. Mixdryingredientsinalargebowl.Mixallingredientsuntil

thoroughlycombined,kneadingwithhands.Addmoreliquidifneeded.Divideinto4balls.

3. Rolloutdoughballbetweenparchmentpaper,1/8”consistentthicknessinrectangularshapetofitbakingsheet.Discardtopparchmentpaper,usefornextbakingtray.Transferrectangularshapeddoughwiththebottomparchmentpapertobakingsheet.Usepizzacutertocutdoughinparallelstripstocreateacheckerboardof1”squares.Usearulertohelpcutstraightlines.

4. Bake30-40minutesslightlybrown,notburnt.Ifyoupreferasoftertreat,bakefor15-20minutes.Removefromovenandcool.

Thisrecipeuses4bakingsheet/trays.Thesetreatsareasoftthintreat&areverytasty.Recipemakesenoughtreatstofillalittlemorethan3quartstoragecontainerwithsometosharewithdogfriends&keepintinsaroundthehouse.Youcankeepthedogtreatcrispsupto1weekatroomtemperatureinanairtightcontainerorinanairtightcontainerintherefrigeratorupto4weeks.

Aeowynlovesherstuffedanimaltoysalmostasmuchasshelovesherdogtreats.Allherstuffedtoysareherfavorites.Whenaskedwhatisherfavoritetreat,itistheoneshejustate!

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Aeowyn’sDogTreats EcoLifestyleAndHomeAprilRecipe

PumpkinOatmealTreatsIngredients:

• 2cupsriceflour(oryoucanuseanyflour)

• 1cuprolledoats,uncooked• 1cupwheatgerm• 4.5tablespoonsflaxseeds• 1.5tablespoonsoatbran• 1teaspooncinnamon• 1can(15oz)pumpkin(notpie

filling)• 1tablespoonscoconutoil• ¾-1cupwaterorchicken

broth


o *Pizzacutter

o Rulerforcuttingstraightlines

o Adogtosnoopervise

Method:1. Preheatovento350°F.2. Mixdryingredientsinalargebowl.Mixallingredientsuntil

thoroughlycombined,kneadingwithhands.Addmoreliquidifneeded.Divideinto4balls.

3. Rolloutdoughballbetweenparchmentpaper,1/8”consistentthicknessinrectangularshapetofitbakingsheet.Discardtopparchmentpaper,usefornextbakingtray.Transferrectangularshapeddoughwiththebottomparchmentpapertobakingsheet.Usepizzacutertocutdogtreatsin1”checkerboardpattern.Usearulertohelpcutstraightlines.

4. Bake30-40minutesslightlybrown,notburnt.Ifyoupreferasoftertreat,bakefor15-20minutes.Removefromovenandcool.

Thisrecipeuses4bakingsheet/trays.Thesetreatsareasoftthintreat&areverytasty.Recipemakesenoughtreatstofillalittlemorethan3quartstoragecontainerwithsometosharewithdogfriends&keepintinsaroundthehouse.Youcankeepthedogtreatcrispsupto1weekatroomtemperatureinanairtightcontainerorintherefrigeratorforupto4weeks.

Aeowynsnoopervisesthewholeprocessofmakingherdogtreats.Shesitspatientlywaitingherturntotastetestthenewtreatrecipe.Sofarshehasneverrejectedarecipe.Herfavoritetreatistheoneshejustate.Eachbatchmustbetestedpriortoplacingtheminstoragecontainers,whicharethenstrategicallyplacedaroundthehouse&office,readytodispenseforrewardinggooddogbehavior.

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CarrotCheeseTreatCrispsIngredients:


• 1cuprolledoats,uncooked• 1cupwheatgerm• 1cup2gratedcarrots• 2.5tablespoonsflaxseeds• 1.5tablespoonsoatbran• 2teaspoonsbakingpowder• 1/3cupgratedmozzarella

cheese• 2teaspoonschoppedfresh

parsley• 1tablespoonscoconutoil• 1¾cupwaterorchickenbroth


o *Pizzacutter


o Adogtosnoopervise

Aeowynsnoopervisesthewholeprocessofmakingherdogtreats.Shesitspatientlywaitingherturntotastetestthenewtreatrecipe.Sofarshehasneverrejectedarecipe.Herfavoritetreatistheoneshejustate.Eachbatchmustbetestedpriortoplacingtheminstoragecontainers,whicharethenstrategicallyplacedaroundthehouse&office,readytodispenseforrewardinggooddogbehavior.

Method:1. Preheatovento350°F.2. Mixdryingredientsinalargebowl.3. Mixallingredientsuntilthoroughlycombined,kneadingwith

hands.Addmoreliquidifneeded.Divideinto4balls.

Rolloutdoughballbetweenparchmentpaper,1/8”consistentthicknessinrectangularshapetofitbakingsheet.Discardtopparchmentpaper,usefornextbakingtray.Transferrectangularshapeddoughwiththebottomparchmentpapertobakingsheet.Usepizzacutertocutdoughinparallelstripstocreateacheckerboardof1”squares.Usearulertohelpcutstraightlines.

Bake30-40minutesslightlybrown,notburnt.Ifyoupreferasoftertreat,bakefor15-20minutes.Removefromovenandcool.Thisrecipeuses4bakingsheet/trays.Thesetreatsareacrunchy,thintreat&areverytasty.Recipemakesenoughtreatstofilla3quartstoragecontainer.Keeptreatsintinsatroomtemperatureinanairtightcontainerforupto1weekorintherefrigeratorforupto4weeks.

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BananaPeanutButterTreatsIngredients:

• 2mediumbananas• ½cuppeanutbutter(crunchy)• 2eggs• ¼cupofchickenbroth• 2½-3cupsriceflour(oryou

canuseanyflour)• 1cuprolledoats,uncooked• ½cupwheatgerm• ¼cupflaxorchiaseeds


o *Pizzacutter


o Adogtosnoopervise

Method:1. Preheatovento350°F.2. Mixthepeanutbutterwithmashedbananas.Beatintheeggs.

Stirinthechickenbroth.3. Mixdryingredientsinalargebowl.4. Mixallingredientsuntilthoroughlycombined,kneadingwith

hands.Addmoreliquidorflour,ifneeded.Divideinto4balls.

Rolloutdoughballbetweenparchmentpaper,1/8”consistentthicknessinrectangularshapetofitbakingsheet.Discardtopparchmentpaper&savefornextbakingtray.Usepizzacutertocutdoughinparallelstripstocreateacheckerboardof1”squares.Usearulertohelpcutstraightlines.Thistechniquemakestheprocesssuperfast.Transferrectangularshapeddoughwiththebottomparchmentpapertobakingsheet.Don'tmovethesquares—leavetheminplaceonbakingsheet.

Bake20minutes,slightlybrown,notburnt.Removefromovenandcool.Thisrecipeuses4bakingsheet/trays.Thesetreatsareacrunchy,thintreat&areverytasty.Recipemakesenoughtreatstofilla3quartstoragecontainer.Keepsmallamountoftreatsatroomtemperatureinanairtightcontainerfor1week&theremainingintherefrigeratorupto4weeks.Becauseoftheeggs,thesetreatsaremoreperishable.

Aeowynsnoopervisesthewholeprocessofmakingherdogtreats.Shesitspatientlywaitingherturntotastetestthenewtreatrecipe.Sofarshehasneverrejectedarecipe.Herfavoritetreatisstilltheoneshejustate.

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Method:1. Preheatovento350°F.2. Mixthepumpkinwithmashedbananas.Stirinthechickenbroth.3. Mixdryingredientsinalargebowl.4. Mixallingredientsuntilthoroughlycombined,thenmixwith


Rolloutdoughballbetweenparchmentpaper,1/8”consistentthicknessinrectangularshapetofitbakingsheet.Discardtopparchmentpaper&savefornextbakingtray.Usepizzacutertocutdoughinparallelstripstocreateacheckerboardof1”squares.Usearulertohelpcutstraightlines.Thistechniquemakestheprocesssuperfast.Transferrectangularshapeddoughwiththebottomparchmentpapertobakingsheet.Don'tmovethesquares—leavetheminplaceontheparchmentpaperandplaceonbakingsheet.

Bake35minutes,slightlybrown,notburnt.Removefromoven,removeparchmentpaperandcool.Thisrecipeuses4bakingsheet/trays.Thesetreatsareacrunchy,thintreat&areverytasty.Recipemakesenoughtreatstofilla3quartstoragecontainer.Keepsmallamountoftreatsatroomtemperatureinanairtightcontainerforupto1week&theremainingintherefrigeratorupto4weeks.

Aeowynsnoopervisesthewholeprocessofmakingherdogtreats.Shesitspatientlywaitingherturntotastetestthenewtreatrecipe.Sofarshehasneverrejectedarecipe.Herfavoritetreatistheoneshejustate.

PumpkinBananaTreatsIngredients:

• 3smallbananas• 1can(15oz)pumpkin(notpie

filling)• 1cupofchickenbroth• 3½cupsriceflour(oryoucan

useanyflour)• 1cuprolledoats,uncooked• ½cupwheatgerm• ¼cupoatbran• 1tablespooncinnamon


o *Pizzacutter


o Adogtosnoopervise

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Aeowyn’sDogTreats EcoLifestyleAndHomeAugustRecipe

AppleSauceCarrotTreatsIngredients:

• 2cupsapplesauce• 4largegratedcarrot=2cups• ¼-½cupofchickenbroth• 2cuprolledoats,uncooked• 2cupsriceflour(oryoucan

useanyflour)• ½cupwheatgerm• ¼cupoatbran• ¼cupflaxseeds• ¼cupchoppedparsley• 1tablespooncinnamon


o *Pizzacutter


o Adogtosnoopervise

Aeowynsnoopervisesthewholeprocessofmakingherdogtreats.Shesitspatientlywaitingherturntotastetestthenewtreatrecipe.Sofarshehasneverrejectedarecipe.Herfavoritetreatistheoneshejustate.

Method:1. Preheatovento350°F.2. Mixtheapplesauce,gratedcarrots&parsley.3. Mixdryingredientsinalargebowl.Slowlystirinsmallamountof

thechickenbroth,asneeded.Theapplesaucemaybeenough.4. Mixallingredientsuntilthoroughlycombined,thenmixwith


Rolloutdoughballbetweenparchmentpaper,1/8”consistentthicknessinrectangularshapetofitbakingsheet.Discardtopparchmentpaper&savefornextbakingtray.Usepizzacutertocutdoughinparallelstripstocreateacheckerboardof1”squares.Usearulertohelpcutstraightlines.Thistechniquemakestheprocesssuperfast.Don'tmovethesquares—leavetheminplaceontheparchmentpaperandplaceonbakingsheet.

Bake30-40minutes,slightlybrown,notburnt.Removefromoven,removeparchmentpaperandcool.Thisrecipeuses4bakingsheet/trays.Thesetreatsareacrunchy,thintreat&areverytasty.Recipemakesenoughtreatstofilla3quartstoragecontainer.Keepsmallamountoftreatsatroomtemperatureinanairtightcontainerforupto1week&theremaininginanairtightcontainerintherefrigeratorforupto4weeks.

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Aeowyn’sDogTreats EcoLifestyleAndHomeSeptemberRecipe

BlueberryPumpkinTreatsIngredients:Thisrecipeisglutenfree

• 1cupofdriedblueberries• 1can(15oz)pumpkin(notpie

filling)• 1cupofchickenbroth(low

sodium)orwater• 2½cupscoconutflour(oryou

canuseanyflour)• 1cupcookedbrownrice• ½cupblueberryflaxseeds• 1tablespooncinnamon

*Parchmentpaper&rollingpinforrollingoutthedough,Pizzacutter,Rulerforcuttingstraightlines&adogtosnoopervise.

Thesetreats,becauseofthefruit,canspoilquickly,sokeeprefrigerated.

Aeowynsnoopervisesthewholeprocessofmakingherdogtreats.Shesitspatientlywaitingherturntotastetestthenewtreatrecipe.Sofarshehasneverrejectedarecipe.

Method:1. Preheatovento350°F.2. Mixthepumpkinpuree,driedblueberries.Waittoaddthe

chickenbrothorwater.3. Mixdryingredientsinalargebowl.Stirinthepumpkinpuree&

blueberries,addinsmallamountoftheliquid,asneeded.4. Mixallingredientsuntilthoroughlycombined,thenmixwith


Rolloutdoughballbetweenparchmentpaper,1/8”consistentthicknessinrectangularshapetofitbakingsheet.Discardtopparchmentpaper&savefornextbakingtray.Usepizzacutertocutdoughinparallelstripstocreateacheckerboardof1”squares.Usearulertohelpcutstraightlines.Thistechniquemakestheprocesssuperfast.Transferdoughwiththebottomparchmentpapertobakingsheet.

Bake40minutes,slightlybrown.Removefromoven,removeparchmentpaperandcool.Thisrecipeuses4bakingsheet/trays.Thesetreatsareasoft,almostcrumblythintreat&areverytasty.Recipemakesenoughtreatstofilla3quartstoragecontainer.Keepsmallamountoftreatsatroomtemperatureinanairtightcontainerforupto1weekandtheremainingintherefrigeratorupto4weeks.

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PumpkinAppleTreatsIngredients:

• 1cupofchoppeddriedapple• 1can(15oz)pumpkin(notpie

filling)• ½cupofchickenbroth(low

sodium)orwater• 2½cupsofflour(youcanuse

anyflour)• ½wheatgerm• 1cuprolledoats,uncooked• ½cuppumpkinseedschopped• 1tablespooncinnamon

*Parchmentpaper&rollingpinforrollingoutthedough,Pizzacutter,Rulerforcuttingstraightlines&adogtosnoopervise.

Aeowynsnoopervisesthewholeprocessofmakingherdogtreats.Shesitspatientlywaitingherturntotastetestthenewtreatrecipe.Sofarshehasneverrejectedarecipe.Herfavoritetreatistheoneshejustate.Whatadog!

Method:1. Preheatovento350°F.2. Mixthepumpkinpuree,choppeddriedapplepieces.Waittoadd

thechickenbrothorwater.3. Mixdryingredientsinalargebowl.Stirinthepumpkinpuree&

appleslicesaddinsmallamountoftheliquid,asneeded.4. Mixallingredientsuntilthoroughlycombined,thenmixwith


Rolloutdoughballbetweenparchmentpaper,1/8”consistentthicknessinrectangularshapetofitbakingsheet.Discardtopparchmentpaper&savefornextbakingtray.Usepizzacutertocutdoughinparallelstripstocreateacheckerboardof1”squares.Usearulertohelpcutstraightlines.Thistechniquemakestheprocesssuperfast.Don'tmovethesquares—leavetheminplaceontheparchmentpaperandplaceonbakingsheet.

Bake35minutes,slightlybrown.Removefromoven,removeparchmentpaperandcool.Thisrecipeuses4bakingsheet/trays.Thesetreatsarechewybecauseofthedriedapples&areverytasty.Recipemakesenoughtreatstofilla3quartstoragecontainer.Keepsmallamountoftreatsatroomtemperatureinanairtightcontainerforupto1week&theremaininginanairtightcontainerintherefrigeratorforupto4weeks.

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Pumpkin,Zucchini&CarrotTreatCrispsIngredients:• 1mediumshreddedzucchini

• 1cup2smallshreddedcarrots

• 2cupsofriceflour(anyflourcouldbeused)

• 1cupofrolledoats,uncooked

• 1can(15oz)pumpkin(notpiefilling)

• ½cupofdriedorfreshfinelychoppedparsley

• 1cupofwater+/-adjustasneeded



o Adogtosnoopervise

Method:1. Preheatovento350°F.2. Placeallingredientsinabowl.Stiruntilthoroughlycombined.

Addwaterasneededtocombinetheingredients.Divideinto4balls.

3. Rolloutdoughballbetweenparchmentpaperto1/8"-1/16”thicknessinrectangularshapetofitbakingsheet.Discardtopparchmentpaper.Transferrectangulardoughwiththebottomparchmentpapertobakingsheet.Usepizzacutertocutdoughinparallelstripstocreateacheckerboardof1”squares.Usearulertohelpcutstraightlines.

4.Bake35-40minutesuntilnolongersoft.Removefromovenandplaceupsidedowntoremoveparchmentpaperwhilehot.*“Theparchmentpapermakestherollingeasy,withnomess&cuttingthecrispswiththepizzacutterissuperfast.Youcankeepthemupto1weekatroomtemperatureinanairtightcontainerorintherefrigeratorforupto4weeks.Youcanalsofreezethem!Ilove

thesecrispsbecausetheyarethin&Igettoeatmore.Moreisalwaysbetterthanless.Afterall,moreismore!!!!”-Aeowyn

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NovemberRecipe

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SweetPotatoCranberryTreatCrispsIngredients:• 3mediumlargesweetpotatoes,

cookedandmashed

• 1cupdriedcranberries


• 1cuprolledoats,uncooked

• 2tablespoonschoppedparsley

• 1tablespooncoconutoil

• 1teaspooncinnamon

• ½-1cupofwater+/-adjustasneeded


o Rulertohelpcutstraightlines

o *Pizzacutter

o Adogtosnoopervise

Method:1. Preheatovento350°F.Cookthesweetpotatoesforabout

anhour.2. Placedryingredientsinabowl.Addmashedsweetpotatoes.

Mixallingredientsuntilthoroughlycombined.Addwaterasneededtocombinetheingredients.Divideinto4balls.Refrigeratethedoughtocool,ifnecessary.

3. Rolloutdoughballbetweenparchmentpaper,thin1/8"-1/16”thicknessinrectangularshapetofitbakingsheet.Discardtopparchmentpaper.Transferrectangularshapeddoughwiththebottomparchmentpapertobakingsheet.Usepizzacutertocutdogtreatsin1”checkerboardpattern.

4. Bake35-45minutesuntilnolongersoft,slightlybrown,notburnt.Thecrispsshouldbecrunchy.Removefromovenandplaceupsidedowntoremoveparchmentpaperwhilehot.

Youcankeepthedogtreatcrispsupto1weekatroomtemperatureinanairtightcontainerorintherefrigeratorforupto4weeks.

”Ieatthemallup,soweneverhavetoworryaboutspoilage.Greatforgiftgivingformydogfriends.”

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PumpkinAlmondButterTreatsIngredients:

• 1can,(15oz)pumpkin(notpiefilling)

• 1cupalmondbutter• ½-1cupofchickenbroth(low

sodium)orwaterasneeded• 2cupsofriceflour• ½cupcoconutflour• 1cuprolledoats,uncooked• ½wheatgerm• ½cuppumpkinseedschopped• 1tablespooncinnamon

*Parchmentpaper&rollingpinforrollingoutthedough,Pizzacutter,Rulerforcuttingstraightlines.

Aeowynsnoopervisesthewholeprocessofmakingherdogtreats.Shesitspatientlywaitingherturntotastetestthenewtreatrecipe.Sofarshehasneverrejectedarecipe.Herfavoritetreatistheoneshejustate.Whatadog!

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Method:1. Preheatovento350°F.2. Mixthepumpkinpuree&almondbutterinabowl.Waittoadd

thechickenbrothorwater.3. Mixdryingredients&pumpkinseedsinalargebowl.Stirinthe

pumpkinpuree,&peanutbuttermix&addinsmallamountoftheliquid,asneeded.

4. Mixallingredientsuntilthoroughlycombined,thenmixwithhands.Addmoreliquidorflour,ifneeded.Divideinto4balls.

Rolloutdoughballbetweenparchmentpaper,1/8-1/16”consistentthicknessinrectangularshapetofitbakingsheet.Discardtopparchmentpaper&savefornextbakingtray.Usepizzacutertocutdoughinparallelstripstocreateacheckerboardof1”squares.Usearulertohelpcutstraightlines.Thistechniquemakestheprocesssuperfast.Transferthesquares—leavetheminplaceontheparchmentpaperandplaceonbakingsheet.

Bake25-30minutes,slightlybrown.Removefromoven,removeparchmentpaperandcool.Thisrecipeuses4bakingsheet/trays.Thesetreatsarechewy&areverytasty.Recipemakesenoughtreatstofilla3quartstoragecontainer.Keepsmallamountoftreatsatroomtemperatureinanairtightcontainerforupto1week&theremainingintherefrigeratorforupto4weeks.

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Aeowyn’sDogTreats EcoLifestyleAndHomeBonusRecipe#2

Aeowyn’sfavoritetreatisstilltheoneshejustate.Whatadog!

Aeowyn’sDogTreats

Method:1. Preheatovento350°F.2. Mixthepealed,mashedyams&cashewbutterinabowl.Waitto

addthechickenbrothorwater.3. Mixdryingredients&driedblueberriesinalargebowl.Stirinthe

yam&peanutbuttermix&addinsmallamountoftheliquid,asneeded.

4. Mixallingredientsuntilthoroughlycombined,thenmixwithhands.Addmoreliquidorflour,ifneeded.Divideinto4balls.

Rolloutdoughballbetweenparchmentpaper,1/8-1/16”consistentthicknessinrectangularshapetofitbakingsheet.Discardtopparchmentpaper&savefornextbakingtray.Usepizzacutertocutdoughinparallelstripstocreateacheckerboardof1”squares.Usearulertohelpcutstraightlines.Thistechniquemakestheprocesssuperfast.Transferdoughwiththebottomparchmentpapertobakingsheet.

Bake25minutes,slightlybrown.Removefromoven,removeparchmentpaperandcool.Thisrecipeuses4bakingsheet/trays.Thesetreatsarechewy&areverytasty.Recipemakesenoughtreatstofilla3quartstoragecontainer.Keepsmallamountoftreatsatroomtemperatureinanairtightcontainerforupto1week&theremaininginanairtightcontainerintherefrigeratorupto4weeks.

YamCashewButterDriedBlueberryTreatsIngredients:

• 2cups,4largeyamscooked• 2cupsofriceflour(youcanuse

anyflour)• 1cuprolledoats,uncooked• 1cupcashewbutter• 1cupdriedblueberries• ½wheatgerm• ½-1cupofchickenbroth(low

sodium)orwaterasneeded• ½cupcoconutflour(youcan

useanyflour)• ½blueberryflaxorchiaseeds• 1tablespooncinnamon

*Parchmentpaper&rollingpinforrollingoutthedough,Pizzacutter,rulerforcuttingstraightlines&adogtosnoopervise.

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PoisonousFoodToAvoidDONOTfeedthesetoyourdogAvocado

Avocadoscontainasubstancecalledpersin.It'sharmlessforhumanswhoaren'tallergic.Butlargeamountsmightbetoxictodogs.Ifyouhappentobegrowingavocadosathome,keepyourdogawayfromtheplants.Persinisintheleaves,seed,andbark,aswellasinthefruit.

Alcohol

Beer,liquor,wine,foodscontainingalcohol--noneofit'sgoodforyourdog.Alcoholhasthesameeffectonadog'sliverandbrainthatithasonhumans.Butittakesfarlesstodoitsdamage.Justasmallamountcancausediarrhea,vomiting,centralnervoussystemdepression,problemswithcoordination,coma,difficultybreathing,evendeath.Thesmallerthedog,thegreatertheeffect.

CandyandGum

Candy,gum,toothpaste,bakedgoods,andsomedietfoodsaresweetenedwithxylitol.Xylitolcancauseanincreaseintheinsulincirculatingthroughyourdog'sbody.Thatcancauseyourdog'sbloodsugartodropandcanalsocauseliverfailure.Initialsymptomsincludevomiting,lethargy,andlossofcoordination.Eventually,thedogmayhaveseizures.Liverfailurecanoccurwithinjustafewdays.

Chocolate

Mostpeopleknowthatchocolateisbadfordogs.Thetoxicagentinchocolateistheobromine.It'sinallkindsofchocolate,includingwhitechocolate.Themostdangerouskinds,though,aredarkchocolate,chocolatemulch,andunsweetenedbakingchocolate.Eatingchocolate,evenjustlickingtheicingbowl,cancauseadogtovomit,havediarrhea,andbeexcessivelythirsty.Itcanalsocauseabnormalheartrhythm,tremors,seizures,anddeath.

Coffee,Tea,andOtherCaffeine

Caffeineinlargeenoughquantitiescanbefatalforadog.Thereisnoantidote.Symptomsofcaffeinepoisoningincluderestlessness,rapidbreathing,heartpalpitations,muscletremors,fits,andbleeding.Inadditiontoteaandcoffee-includingbeansandgrounds--caffeinecanbefoundincocoa,chocolate,colas,andstimulantdrinkssuchasRedBull.It'salsoinsomecoldmedicinesandpainkillers.

AfterExposureActQuicklyWithanytoxicexposure,minutescountsoknowingwhattodocansavealife.Mostimportantly,youshouldhavethephonenumberofpoisoncontrol,yourregularveterinarianandanafter-hourshospitalpostedinyourhome.

Itisbesttowaituntilyoureachpoisoncontrolbeforeyoudoanythingbutusuallyyouwillbetoldtomakeyourpetvomittogetridofsomeofthetoxicsubstance.Vomitingcanbeinducedwithateaspoonofperoxideifyoudon'thaveipecac.Givetheperoxidebymoutheveryfewminutes,givingyourpetachancetorelaxbetweensincemanydogsandcatswillrefusetovomitwhenheld.

Oncevomitingoccurs,orifyouareunsuccessfulwithinafewminutes,youshouldthenseekprofessionalhelpfromaqualifiedveterinarian.Besuretohaveanideaofhowmuchofthesubstanceyourpetingestedandhowlongagoithappened.

ASPCAAnimalPoisonControlCenterNationalHotline:888-426-4435Available24hoursaday,365daysayear.

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PoisonousFoodToAvoidContinuedFatTrimmingsandBones

Tablescrapsoftencontainmeatfatthatisdangerousfordogs.Fattrimmedfrommeat,bothcookedanduncooked,turkeyskinandturkeyfatorpandrippingscancausepancreatitisindogs.Bonescanalsosplinterandcauseanobstructionorlacerationsofyourdog'sdigestivesystem.Bonescanstartrottinginamatterofhoursordays,resultinginthemeatbecomingpoisonousorinfectious.Spoilageiscausedbythepracticallyunavoidableinfectionandsubsequentdecompositionofmeatbybacteriaandfungi.

GrapesandRaisins

Grapesandraisinshaveoftenbeenusedastreatsfordogs.Grapesandraisinscancausekidneyfailureindogs.Asmallamountcanmakeadogill.Repeatedvomitingisanearlysign.Withinaday,thedogwillbecomelethargicanddepressed.

MilkandOtherDairyProducts

Milkandmilk-basedproducts(evenalickofyouricecreamcone)cancausediarrheaandotherdigestiveupsetaswellassetupfoodallergies(whichoftenmanifestasitchiness).Limittheamountofdairy.

MacadamiaNuts

Dogsshouldnoteatmacadamianutsorfoodscontainingmacadamianutsbecausetheycanbefatal.Sixraworroastedmacadamianutscanmakeadogill.Symptomsofpoisoningincludemuscletremors,weaknessorparalysisofthehindquarters,vomiting,elevatedbodytemperature,andrapidheartrate.Eatingchocolatewiththenutswillmakesymptomsworse,possiblyleadingtodeath.

Mushrooms

Mushroomsarecomplicated.Differentvarietiesofmushroomscontaindifferenttoxins.Mushroomscancausedogpoisoningandshockinyourpet,andtheycanevenresultinhisdeath.Removeanymushroomsortoadstoolsthatyoufindintheyard.

OnionsandGarlic

Onionsandgarlicinallforms--powdered,raw,cooked,ordehydrated--candestroyadog'sredbloodcells,leadingtoanemia.Poisoningcanhappenevenwiththeonionpowderfoundinsomebabyfood.AnoccasionalsmalldoseisprobablyOK,butjusteatingalargequantityonceoreatingsmalleramountsregularlycancausepoisoning.

HumanMedicineReactiontoadrugcommonlyprescribedforhumansisthemostcommoncauseofpoisoningindogs.Keepallmedicinesoutofyourdog'sreach.

Nevergiveyourdoganyover-the-countermedicineunlesstoldtodosobyyourvet.Ingredientssuchasacetaminophenoribuprofenarecommoninpainrelieversandcoldmedicinearedeadlyforyourdog.

KitchenPantry:NoDogsAllowedManyotheritemscommonlyfoundonkitchenshelvesareharmfultoyourdog.Bakingpowderandbakingsodaarebothhighlytoxic.Nutmegandotherspicesarealsotoxic.Keepingfooditemshighenoughtobeoutofyourdog'sreachandkeepingpantrydoorsclosedwillhelpprotectyourdogfromseriousfood-relatedillness.

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PoisonousFoodToAvoidContinuedPersimmons,Peaches,andPlums

Theproblemwiththesefruitsistheseedsorpits.Theseedsfrompersimmonscancauseinflammationofthesmallintestineindogs.Theycanalsocauseintestinalobstruction.Obstructionisalsoapossibilityifadogeatsthepitfromapeachorplum.Peachandplumpitscontaincyanide,whichispoisonoustobothhumansanddogs.

RawEggs

Dogsshouldnoteatraweggs.ThereisastrongpossibilityoffoodpoisoningfrombacterialikeSalmonellaorE.coli.TheenzymeinraweggsinterfereswiththeabsorptionofaparticularBvitamin.Thiscancauseskinproblemsaswellasproblemswithyourdog'scoat,ifraweggsarefedovertime.

RawFish

Rawfish,likeraweggs,cancontainbacteriathatcausefoodpoisoning.Inaddition,certainkindsoffishsuchassalmon,trout,shad,orsturgeoncancontainaparasitethatcauses"fishdisease"or"salmonpoisoningdisease."Ifnottreated,thediseasecanbefatalwithintwoweeks.Thefirstsignsofillnessarevomiting,fever,andbiglymphnodes.Thoroughlycookingthefishwillkilltheparasite.

Sugary,SaltyFoodsandDrinks

Sugarhasthesamereactionindogsasitdoesinhumans.Sugarcanleadtoobesity,dentalproblems,andtheonsetofdiabetes.Avoidaddingsugarandsalttodogtreatsordogfood.

Walnuts

Walnutsmayhaveafungusormoldthatcancausedrooling,lackofcoordination,jaundiceandvomitingindogs.

YeastDough

Yeastdoughexpands.Beforebreaddoughisbakedthedoughneedstorise.That'sexactlywhatitdoesinadog'sstomachifeaten.Asthedoughswellsinside,thedoughcanstretchthedog'sabdomenandcauseseverepain.Inaddition,whentheyeastfermentsthedoughtomakeitrise,itproducesalcoholthatcanleadtoalcoholpoisoning.

NutmegNutmegisaspicethatyoumightuseinhumanfood.Butnutmegcanbecomeanunintendedtoxicfoodfordogs,becauseyoumightnotrealizethatitisinaningredientinahumantreatthatyousharewithyourdog.

Spicesareoftennotlistedonthelabelsofbakedgoodsthatyoupurchase.

Nutmegcancausetremors,seizuresordeathindogs.

SageSagecouldhaveyourpetvomitingandcramping.

PotatoSproutsThesproutsonpotatoeswillturngreeniftheyareexposedtosunlight.Rawpotatoes,withgreensprouts,canbetoxicfoodsfordogs(andpeople,aswell).Cookedpotatoesarequitenutritiousfordogs,soifyouonlyfeedyourdogcookedpotatoes,thisisnotanissue.OtherIngredientstoAvoidSaltBaconorbacondrippings(toomuchfat)Ham(toomuchfat)SugarandbrownsugarTomatoes(tooacidic)

Alsonote:fruitanddairyisokay,buttoomuchofitcancausealoosestool.

www.CanineJournal.comandwww.ASPCA.orghavemoreresourcesonPoisonousFoodstoAvoid

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ResourcesandLinksInspiringRecipes:

dogtreatkitchen.combest-dog-treat-recipes.comdoggydessertchef.com

HomemadeDogFoodinSantaFe,NewMexico:

martysmeals.com

OnlineDogResources:

drharveys.com(ingredientsfordogfood)organic-pet-digest.comcesarsway.com/dog-care/dog-nutritionwholedog-journal.comthebark.comBarfworld.comjustfoodfordogs.comgrrrr.com.auCanineJournal.comASPCA.org

DogFoodRecipesIntheUnitedKingdom

gourmetdogtreats.co.ukbarkerandbarkertreats.co.uk

CustomDogTags

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ThisisAeowyn’sCustomDogTag:

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