Here's a simple recipe for a sweet summer treat to help cool off those Dog Days of Summer:
FROZEN YOGURT POPS
32 oz. plain (or vanilla) yogurt
1 or 2 ripe bananas (or 1/2 # frozen cherries or blueberries)
2 tablespoons peanut butter
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon cinammon
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Mash bananas, then mix in emaining ingredients. Spoon mixture into an ice cube tray and feeze. For a cool summer treat, place one or two cubes in your dog's bowl. She will be your best friend fur-ever!!
These T-shirts are selling fast...have you ordered one yet?
(Use Coupon Code TY10 at checkout and save 10%)
IS IT SEPARATION ANXIETY....?
If you've ever come home to find your house torn to shreds by a dog who has been left alone, you'll want to check out this booklet by Patricia B. McConnell, Ph.D. McConnell received her doctorate in Zoology from the University of Wisconsin researching communication between people and dogs.
This booklet explains the difference between dogs who truly have separation anxiety and those that merely misbehave and the describes a behavior modification program for the prevention and treatment of both problems.
A treasure chest of ideas for keeping your dog happy in your absence, this booklet can help prevent and treat both minor and severe behavioral problems related to dogs being "home alone." Clear and understandable, this easy to read booklet is written for anyone who wants to leave the house knowing that their dog is happy and their house is safe.
DOG GROOMING TIP
If you are bathing your dog at home, put cotton balls in the ears to prevent water from getting in. This will help prevent ear infections!
TIPS TO HELP PREVENT DESTRUCTIVE CHEWING
Puppies and adolescents are the ones most likely to be the mouthy ones, but all dogs need occupational chew therapy. Not only does it keep younger ones from chewing inappropriate items, it gives even older dogs something to do with extra time and excess energy.
Dogs are our best friends and they make our life more complete. However, each day tons of dog poop and plastic bags are piling up at landfills and polluting our earth. To make things worse for the earth, we, as dog owners, put dog poop inside plastic bags not biodegradable. These plastic bags will stay for hundreds of years and kill our planet.
FlushDoggy, is a fully flushable and biodegradable dog waste bag that is very eco-friendly. Dog poop can to be flushed down the toilet and degrades naturally, just as our own poop. Stop destroying our earth and start educating the public, one poop at a time. Be a responsible owner and go green for our pets with biodegradable flushable dog poop bags .
GROOMING TIP:
Introduce your puppy to grooming at an early age. She will soon learn to accept grooming as part of her routine
.
DRY SKIN RELIEF TIP
Try adding Cod Liver Oil or Evening Primrose Oil to your dog's diet, both are excellent for skin!
Did you know that 1 in 3 dogs is overweight? Don't let your pooch become an obesity statistic! Read this excellent article and get started trimming down (it's great for BOTH of you!)
JUST FOR FUN...
THE CREATION OF THE DOG
After expelling Adam and Eve from the Garden, God saw how lonely they were and was moved.
He said to them, "I will create a companion that will be with you forever and who will be a reflection of my love for you, so that you will love me even when you cannot see me. Regardless of how selfish or childish or unlovable you may be, this new companion will accept you as you are and will love you as I do, in spite of yourselves."
And God created a new animal to be a companion for Adam and Eve.
And it was a good animal.
And God was pleased.
And the new animal was pleased to be with Adam and Eve and he wagged his tail.
And Adam said, "Lord, I have already named all the animals in the Kingdom and I cannot think of a name for this new animal."
And God said, "No problem. Because I have created this new animal to be a reflection of my love for you, his name will be a reflection of my own name, and you will call him DOG."
And Dog lived with Adam and Eve and was a companion to them and loved them.
And they were comforted.
And God was pleased.
And Dog wagged his tail.
Then a shovel-like instrument appeared in Adam's hand. "What's this?" Adam asked.
"Your popper-scooper," God replied. "After that debacle in the garden, I"m giving you a second chance to clean up your messes."
And the children of Adam henceforth kept Dog off the neighbors yard
16 Things YOU Can Do To Help Put a Stop to Puppy Mills:
We all detest the thought of the existence of puppy mills, but few of us think there is anything we can do to stop them. Here is a link to a website called PrisonersOfGreed.org that contains a list of 16 things you can do to shut down puppy mills, including such ideas as simple as voting, to as hands-on as scheduling a Prisoners Of Greed presentation at your community school or function. Action works!
Dog Walking Safety Tips
Part of responsible dog ownership is making sure your dog gets enough exercise. One of the best exercises for a dog on a daily basis is walking; it's a great exercise for owners as well, but many forget about safety on their daily outings. Read this excellent article aboutDog walking safety.
Thank you for subscribing to BarkTalk News. If you know someone who would be interested in reading this newsletter, send them this link http://www.BarkTalk.com/newsletter080109.html If you have photos of your dog celebrating a birthday, or participting in any fun activity, please send them to me to possibly include in an upcoming issue! Email: Lisap@BarkTalk.com
Thank you for subscribing to BarkTalk News. If you know someone who would be interested in reading this newsletter, send them this link 