How to Give Your Dog a Pill: Several Methods
Zani mainlining spray cheese Emergency Method: If you are currently in a struggle trying to administer a pill to a reluctant dog, try the multiple meatball method. The other techniques in this blog are...
View ArticleHow I Count Out Training Treats for Three Dogs
Train us or just feed us! When questioned about possible weight problems from training with food, we R+ trainers always say something like, “No problem! Just subtract the training calories from your...
View Article“Respect” Is SO Last Year
Shhh, don’t tell anyone!! I don’t know for sure, but I kind of think my dogs don’t “respect” me. But that’s OK. Dogs probably don’t do “respect” anyway. It’s a human concept, and it depends on human...
View ArticleThe Secret to Quick Non-Crumbly Homemade Dog Treats
The secret is to use tapioca flour.1)A reader has let me know that tapioca flour and tapioca starch are the same thing, and the latter is much cheaper. It can be found in most Asian markets and other...
View ArticleThe Secret to Filling a Food Tube
Yummy goodness for dogs. Recipes below. A food tube (aka squeeze tube) is a vehicle for delivering soft, tasty food straight into your dog’s mouth. Food tubes are great for general dog training...
View ArticleFlavors: Ideas for Ultra High Value Treats
Spaghetti Bolognese as a training treat? Is that even possible? See below! OK, I’m going to break the ultimate taboo here and talk about giving so-called “people food” to dogs. 1)Nutritionist Linda...
View ArticleTricks for Frozen Dog Treats
I am all about efficiency. You could also say I’m lazy. Also, my freezer is usually stuffed full. So rather than freeze whole filled food toys for three dogs, I use several gadgets that let me freeze...
View ArticleNo More Cutting! Making 500 Non-Crumbly Dog Treats From a Mold
Best dog treat hack ever! Here’s how to make batches of more than 500 small treats at a time without having to cut them up. Buy a silicone cooking mat for low-fat cooking. One brand available by mail...
View ArticlePeanut Butter Dog Treats With No Sticking! Another Silicone Pan Recipe
Sorry I’m not filling my pans as neatly as I did before! That part got old. I posted in January about making hundreds of small treats at a time in a silicone pan. I had no idea how lucky I was that I...
View ArticleTossing Cookies: Delivering Treats and Toys in Dog Training
One thing I notice about experienced trainers is how well they can deliver food to dogs. Usually their hand motions are both fast and quiet, and the food goes just where they intend. This may sound...
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