The Right Steps

11/22/2024

The oldest recorded dog lived to be 29 years and 5 months old!

11/20/2024

Check out this yummy recipe for a Thanksgiving Treat! 🦃🍂
Ingredients:
-1 lb ground turkey
-2 Tbs canola oil
-2 carrots medium-sized
-2 sweet potatoes medium-sized
-1 C rice flour plus extra for rolling
-1 C oats quick oats
-1/2 tsp garlic powder
-1 tsp cinnamon
-1/2 tsp ground ginger
-3 Tbs honey
-2 eggs well-beaten
-1/3 C dried cranberries chopped
-1 Tbs parsley chopped

Instructions:
-Pre-heat oven to 350°�
-In a large skillet brown turkey with 2 Tbs of canola oil until cooked through. Drain turkey to remove excess oil and set aside to cool�
-Trim ends off of carrots, cut into thirds and place in a bowl, cover with water and microwave for 4 minutes on high; remove from water and set aside. When cooled, cut carrots into a fine dice; little less than a 1/4"�
-Prick both sweet potatoes with a fork, about 5-6 times each. Microwave on high for about 4 minutes or until soft all the way through. When cooled, remove skins and mash until there are no lumps.�
-To a small mixing bowl, add in the dry ingredients: rice flour, oats, garlic powder, cinnamon and ginger, mix well�
-Next, to a medium mixing bowl add in the sweet potato, honey and egg - mix well to incorporate everything evenly, then add in the turkey, carrots, cranberries and parsley and stir to combine.�
-Lastly, add in the dry ingredients to the wet; using your hands mix everything well and form mixture into a ball and place on a rice flour dusted surface �
-Roll out with a rolling pin to about a 1/4" thickness (not any thinner)�
-Using your favorite cookie cutter, cut out biscuits and place on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper�
-Cook for about 25 minutes or until the edges start to become a light golden brown�
-Allow to cool completely

Our furry friends need a Thanksgiving treat too! Made from all organic ingredients they will be THANKFUL for these Thanksgiving Dog Biscuits.

11/17/2024

Happy International Student Day! 🎉 Just like a dog’s wagging tail, sometimes all you need to relieve that study stress is a little paws-itively good time with your furry friend. 🐶📚 Take a breather, and pet a dog!

11/15/2024

Many dogs can understand up to 165 words, while some exceptional ones can learn over 200

11/13/2024

Congratulations to Cooper and Harper on graduation day!! 🎓🐶

11/13/2024

🌍❤️ Happy World Kindness Day! Today, let’s celebrate the power of kindness—whether it’s a gentle pat for a pup or sharing love with our furry friends! Remember, a little kindness goes a long way for both dogs and humans. How are you spreading kindness today? 🐶✨

11/11/2024

🇺🇸 Happy Veterans Day! 🐾 Today, we honor and thank all the brave men and women who have served our country.🐶❤️

11/08/2024

Happy National Cappuccino Day!☕️🐶

11/06/2024

11/04/2024

Carrot Apple Dog Cookies 🍎🥕
Ingredients
1 cup grated carrots
1 cup grated apples (peeled, core and seeds removed)
2 cups oat flour (certified gluten-free if needed)
¼ cup ground flaxseed
½ cup nutritional yeast
¼ cup coconut oil, melted
½ cup unsweetened applesauce
¼ cup water (as needed)
¼ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)

Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.�
2. In a large bowl, mix together the grated carrots, grated apples, oat flour, ground flaxseed, and nutritional yeast.�
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted coconut oil and applesauce.�
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until well combined. If the mixture is too dry, you can add a little water.�
5. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness.��Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes or simply cut the dough into small squares.�
6. Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet.�
7. Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.�
8. Allow the cookies to cool completely before serving to your furry friend.

https://veganfocus.com/carrot-apple-dog-cookies/

11/01/2024

Dogs are highly sensitive to human emotions and can often pick up on subtle changes in your mood or behavior.

10/31/2024

Happy Howl-o-Ween! 🎃🐾 Remember, the only thing scarier than a ghost is a pup that won’t listen! Keep those tricks up to date and visit our website to book your next session!! 🐶👻 https://www.rightstepsdogtraining.com

10/29/2024

Happy National Cat Day! 🐾 Remember, every dog needs a cat to remind them who’s really in charge! Share your pup and their feline buddy and give us a tag! 🐶😹

10/25/2024

If your dog yawns after you do, it’s not just because they’re tired. Yawning can be a form of empathy in dogs, showing how connected they are to their owners.

10/21/2024

Congrats to our newest beginner graduates Angie and Ladybug!🎓🐕

10/11/2024

*DANGER*

Winter will be here before we know it. Salt can be dangerous for dogs if ingested as well as cause irritation to the paws.

10/10/2024

🌍💚 On this World Mental Health Day, let’s remember the incredible role our dogs play in keeping us grounded and joyful. 🐾❤️ From their unconditional love to the comfort they provide, our furry friends help us navigate life’s ups and downs. Let’s take a moment to appreciate their impact on our well-being. 🐕✨