Balanced Life Dog Training

11/13/2021

10/20/2021

09/27/2021

Happy Monday!

09/26/2021

Are you a hunter? Do you have or are you looking for a hunting dog? Check out these tips from AKC in their article "Hunting With Dogs: Training & Safety Tips".



https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/tips-for-hunting-with-your-dog/

09/23/2021

Check out the article "Dog-to-Dog Greetings: Your Dog Doesn’t Need To Say Hi" from AKC.org. This article has some great information about being out about about with your dog around other dogs and how to get your dog to focus on you.

https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/dog-dog-greetings-dog-doesnt-need-say-hi/

09/22/2021

Ace growing up through the years! Love my boy :)

09/21/2021

4 Ingredient Homemade Dog Treats

Ingredients
1 cup Flour *
1/2 cup Cheese, grated **
5 oz Tuna, canned
1 large Egg

Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Grate cheese, and add all ingredients into a medium sized bowl.
3. Mix well until a dough forms. (I like to use my hands and really knead the dough together).
4. Coat 8″ x 8″, oven-safe, baking dish with cooking spray. Press mixture into an even layer into baking dish.
5. Bake for 20 minutes, and remove the mixture from pan onto a cutting board.
6. Cut mixture with a chef’s knife, or pizza cutter, into small pieces (about the size of a thumbnail).
7. Return cut treats to baking dish and bake at reduced temperature of 275 degrees for an additional 40-60 minutes. Check dog treats at 40 minutes, and every 5 minutes thereafter, until treats are dried and golden brown. The treats will continue to dry out as they cool.
8. Cut Up Homemade Dog Training Treats in Baking Dish
9. Let treats cool and give to your furry friends!

Notes
*Some dogs may have allergies to different kinds of flours. So, monitor your dog when giving them treats made with flour. Whole-grain, nut, or all-purpose flours may be suitable for your dog.
**I like to use sharp cheddar cheese for these treats, but the smellier the cheese used the better!
Storage: treats can be refrigerated for up to a week, or they can be frozen for up to a month!

https://cleanfingerslaynie.com/homemade-dog-training-treats/

09/20/2021

Happy Monday!

09/18/2021

Thinking about that perfect halloween costume for your pup this year? Look at these tips to keep your dog safe from AKC.org, "How to Dress Up Your Dog Safely".

https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/costumes-for-dogs-dressed-up/

09/17/2021

Happy Friday!

09/16/2021

Enjoying a nice peaceful walk just me and the dog this morning.

09/15/2021

Do you worry about how your dog will react in an emergency situation? Check out these tips in the article "What your Dogs Should Know to be Prepared for an Emergency" from AKC.org.

https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/dogs-know-prepared-emergency/

09/14/2021

CHEDDAR CHEESE DOG TREATS RECIPE

INGREDIENTS
3 Cups Whole Wheat Flour
2 Large Eggs
2/3 Cup Water
1 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese

INSTRUCTIONS
1. Preheat Oven to 350 degrees.
2. Mix all ingredients together in a large mixing bowl to form a dough.
3. Roll dough out onto a lightly floured surface with a rolling pin to desired thickness. (I kept mine around ½-inch thick)
4. Next use a cookie cutter to cut out dog treats and lay them onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
5. Bake treats for 20-25 minutes.
6. Allow to cool completely before feeding to your dog.
7. Enjoy!

https://www.thecookierookie.com/cheese-dog-treats-recipe/

09/11/2021

Amazing to watch these dogs compete!

09/08/2021

If you feed store bought jerky treats you may want to look into this.

"Heads Up Pet Parents if You're Feeding Your Pets Store-bought Jerky Treats!!⚠️

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A new veterinary study published in the journal of Tierärztliche Praxis found that dogs are still developing a kidney disorder called Fanconi-like syndrome when fed pet jerky treats.

Fanconi is a disorder of kidney function that results in excess excretion of glucose, electrolytes and amino acids in urine. Signs of the illness included decreased appetite, lethargy, vomiting, diarrhea, polydipsia and polyuria.

This new study isn't actually new news to veterinarians, in 2007, veterinarians became aware of Fanconi-like signs in multiple other dog breeds without a recognized genetic predisposition, and alerted the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, prompting an investigation. The chief suspect then was found to be commercial jerky treats.

As of today, the FDA has received approximately 5,200 complaints of illnesses associated with consumption of chicken🍗, duck🦆, or sweet potato🍠 jerky treats. The reports involve more than 6,200 dogs, 26 cats, three people, and include more than 1,140 canine deaths." - Rodney Habib

If you want to learn more about potentially dangerous pet treats, and/or ingredients you should look out for when purchasing pet food (as well as all the DIY real food snacks your dogs will love), our new book called The Forever Dog is packed with surprising new science that will help your dog live healthier, happier, and longer. The book is set to hit store shelves soon! You can reserve your copy here: https://foreverdog.com/dog-longevity-health-and-nutrition-book/

09/07/2021

Frozen Apple Dog Treat Recipe

Ingredients
2 Apples
1 Cup Greek Nonfat Plain Yogurt
Water

Instructions
1. Slice 2 apples into small pieces but remove the seeds and the core.
2. Mix the apple slices, yogurt, and a splash of water in your NutriBullet or blender and blend until you get a liquid consistency.
3. Pour the mixture into a ice cube tray and freeze for a few hours or until hard.


http://irresistiblepets.net/diy-frozen-apple-dog-treat-recipe/

09/06/2021

Happy Monday!

09/04/2021

It's hurricane season. Check out these tips on how to keep your dog safe at AKC.org.

https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/hurricane-preparedness-dog-owners/

09/03/2021

This girl is getting lots of attention this week while her fur brother is spending a week at grandmas.

09/02/2021

Do you take your dog out into the woods, to the beach, or even into a park? Make sure that you are leaving those areas without creating a negative impact. Check out these tips in the article "How to Make Sure Your Dog Respects Wildlife" from AKC.org.

09/01/2021

Dogs are amazing! Check out these different ways dogs help humans in the article "Fire-Fighting Dogs: Sniffing Out Arson, Wildfires, & More" at AKC.org.

https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/fire-fighting-dogs-sniffing-out-arson-wildfires-more/

08/31/2021

Dog Balls Dog Treeats

Ingredients
15 oz Pumpkin Puree
4 eggs Room temperature
1/2 cup Peanut Butter Almond butter will work too. Room temperature for easy mixing.
1/2 cup Coconut oil melted
1.5 Cups Coconut Flour
1.5 tsp Turmeric
1 tsp Cinnamon

Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350F
2. Mix all of the ingredients together.
3. Roll into approximately 48 small balls
4. Bake at 350F for 40 minutes
5. Turn off oven & let treats remain in oven for 20 minutes to get a bit crunchy.
6. Remove from oven and let cool completely.
7. Store in an airtight container. ( I keep mine in the fridge)

https://castleinthemountains.com/healthy-dog-treats/

08/30/2021

Happy Monday!

08/28/2021

Are these 90-degree days too hot for your pup?

Check out this article "Is the Weather Too Hot for Your Dog to Handle? Watch for These Signs" from AKC.org.

https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/weather-too-hot-to-handle-signs/

08/27/2021

Happy National Dog day to my fur babies!

08/24/2021

Mini Omelette Recipe for Dogs

Ingredients
• 2 eggs
Eggs are a great source of protein and can help an upset stomach. However, eating raw egg whites can give dogs biotin deficiency, so be sure to cook the eggs all the way through before giving them to your pet.
• ½ cup cooked salmon, thinly sliced, OR pulled grilled chicken
Salmon is loaded with vitamins and protein.
Make sure chicken is skinless and boneless.
• ½ green pepper, diced
Bell peppers provide beta-carotene and are high in vitamin C.

Directions
1. Lightly grease frying pan with a small drizzle of extra virgin olive oil
2. Turn the heat for the frying pan to medium/high
3. Crack eggs into a bowl and stir with fork until mixed
4. Once the frying pan is heated, gently pour the mixed eggs into the center of the frying pan
5. Tilt the pan to spread the egg mixture evenly
6. Once the egg is halfway firm, sprinkle on the green pepper and salmon or grilled chicken
7. With a spatula, fold the egg in half and allow to heat until egg appears to be firm
8. Remove omelet from pan and place on plate
9. Allow to cool and serve



https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/homemade-vet-approved-dog-treat-recipes/

08/23/2021

My good boy knows not to take food out of anyone’s hand unless it’s given to him! He did great so he got a little watermelon treat 🥰

08/23/2021

Happy Monday!

08/21/2021

Living the good life at Grandma’s this weekend!