"He sees you when
you're sleeping...
He knows when you're awake...
He knows if you've been bad or good
So BE GOOD for Goodness' Sake!!!..."
... and as every good puppy
knows, he'll be expecting to be welcomed with T*R*E*A*T*S
to fortify him as he makes his rounds. Here are a few
he's sure to appreciate. You might even want to try them
yourself!
"Homemade
Frosty-Pups" 1 carton plain yogurt
1 ripe banana
1/4 cup water
Mix all ingredients together in a
blender or food processor. Pour into ice cube trays or
small paper cups (bathroom dispenser size). Freeze. Makes
about 1/2 dozen cubes, or 3-6 small cups depending on
fill level. VARIATIONS:
"Ruff Road"- add broken up dog biscuits or bits
of freeze-dried liver or kibble.
"Berry Good" - substitute strawberry or
blueberry yogurt for plain.
"MicroDogs" Slice hot dogs into quarters,
lengthwise, then slice crosswise into small pieces. Place
in a single layer on a microwave-safe plate covered with
paper towels. Microwave on HIGH for 10 to 12 minutes,
stirring about halfway through. Your humans may not like
how these smell while they're cooking, but YOU'LL go
crazy! Most of the fat cooks out, leaving a semi-crunchy,
lower-fat snack. (For an even healthier version, use
turkey hot-dogs.) These will keep for a long time in an
air-tight container & are great training treats!
"The Canine Clowns'
Party Mix" 2 c. spoon-size shredded wheat
2 c. cheerios
2 c. chex cereal (any variety)
2 tsp. dry gravy mix (your favorite flavor)
1/2 c. melted butter
1/2 c. imitation bacon bits
1/2 c. grated American cheese poweder (Kraft - may be
sold as "Mac & Cheese topping")
1 c. dog treats (Pupperoni, Jerky, etc.) crumbled
Pour
melted butter into a 9"x13" pan. Stir in bacon
bits, cheese powder, gravy mix and dog treats. Add
cereals, mixing to coat all pieces. Bake in a 250-degree
oven for 45 minutes, or until crispy. Spread on absorbent
paper to cool, then store in tightly sealed container.
Just make sure your humans don't steal these!
"Bone-Appetit!" 1½ c. whole wheat flour
1¼ c. grated cheddar cheese
1 stick (¼ pound) corn oil margarine
1 or 2 cloves garlic, crushed
just a bit of milk
Cream the flour, cheese and margarine together, adding
just enough milk so the mixture forms a ball. Chill. On a
floured board, roll out to about 3/8" thickness, and
cut with bone cookie cutter, or other desired shapes.
Bake at 375 degrees for about 15 minutes, or until
slightly browned and firm. Makes 2-3 dozen cookies,
depending on size.
"Cheezie Stix"
2 c. whole wheat flour
¼ c. cornmeal
½ c. parmesan cheese
1 egg
¾ c. water
Preheat over to 350 degrees. Combine all ingredients
except ¼ cup of the parmesan cheese; knead until well
mixed. Using a teaspoon, scoop mixture and form into
quarter-sized balls. On a lightly floured surface, roll
into sticks about pencil-thickness in the reserved
parmesan cheese. Flatten by hand, then twist each several
times. Bake on an ungreased cookie sheet for
approximately 30 minutes. Let cool on the pan. Store in
an airtight container. Yields 15-20 sticks.
"Homemade Liver
Treats" 1 lb. any kind of liver
1 cup corn meal
1-1/2 C. flour
1 tsp.garlic powder
1/2 tsp.salt
Cut liver into small chunks & grind in a food
processor. In a large bowl, combine dry ingredients, then
add ground liver mix thoroughly. Grease and flour a
standard cookie sheet or jelly roll pan. Flour your hands
well and spread liver/flour/cornmeal mixture over entire
surface of pan. It will be fairly thin when spread out.
Score with a knife at 1/2" intervals into a grid.
Bake in oven preheated to 350 degrees for 20-30 min.
Allow to cool 10 minutes and breack in the tiny squares.
Store in the freezer and only keep a few in the fridge at
a time. (Left at room temperature they will mold in a few
days, so DO freeze them in a tight container.) This makes
a goodly supply of tasty treats!
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Paws is Coming 
