Luke has been getting a few vegetables from our small garden this year, first radishes, then green beans, and the latest is carrots! Did you know carrots are good for dogs? Just like the radishes Luke ate back in the early summer, carrots are good for their teeth. All that crunching helps to keep them clean. Luke loves his vegetables fresh out of the garden, and because … [Read more...]
Duck, Duck, Rabbit?
What are these expectant faces waiting for? We received a bag of Orijen Free-Run Duck Dog treats from chewy.com to try. The crew would like to tell you a little bit about it. Luke: Hmmm...the bag tastes good, wonder if the treats do too? Hey, Sheba, look - free run duck treats! These must be for hunting dogs like us! Sheba: Well, our breeds, golden and Labrador … [Read more...]
Our Marvelous Mutt Gets His Treats
On last Friday, National Mutt Day, I shared this recipe which I said I'd be making for Luke on the weekend. I did come through for him, and I thought I'd share his enjoyment of them, and a couple modifications I made to the recipe too. I used to follow recipes to the letter, but now I enjoy improvising a little bit! I was picking some kale that day to make a salad … [Read more...]
A #TongueOutTuesday Quiz
We're going to have a fun little quiz today. The answer will be at the end of the post, so don't scroll down until you've made your guess! Then share in the comments section whether you got it right (we know you'll be honest). Which of these items has Luke's tongue out in anticipation in the above photo? Clockwise from top: A.) Fresh pineapple B.) Only Natural … [Read more...]
Back to Basics with Backcountry from Merrick
I know many dog parents believe in grain free and raw food for their dogs. I haven't always been sold on the ideas, but the more I learn the more I am. We've been feeding grain free for a while, and Luke especially seems to benefit from it the most, with far less digestive issues than he had in the past. I'd love to take the jump to raw or homemade, because I believe that a … [Read more...]
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