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Pork Liver Cookies

Contributed by: Joyce & Aonghas MacLeoid Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. This is a variation of Ann Wynyard's Homemade Dog Biscuits as found on page 81 of The Tibetan Spaniel Handbook by Jeanne Holsapple and Ann Wynyard.

• 1 lb. liver (beef or pork works best)
• 1 1/2 cup flour (I use whole wheat)
• 1 cup corn meal
• 1 egg slightly beaten
• 1 tsp. chopped garlic

In a pot on the stove, simmer liver until tender (about 15 to 20 min). Remove from heat, and chop finely (I do all the mixing in the food processor). add the rest of the ingredients and blend. add enough of the simmering water to make a dough. roll or pat onto a GREASED cookie sheet and bake in a 350 degree oven for 20 to 30 min. Turn the sheet of cookies onto a bread board and cut into approx. 1 inch squares. Divide the batch into zip lock bags and freeze about 1/2 of the batch. These must be kept in the fridge. They have no preservatives and will turn blue at room temperature.

Once you have given these to your dogs, there is no going back to store bought. The dogs will sit in front of the oven and will not believe that peering through the little window will not make them bake any faster. Be prepared to be hounded (sorry) once you start boiling the liver until they get the first taste of the new batch.

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Daisy's Delights

This recipe was provided by the Pets Are Loving Support (P.A.L.S.) organization in Charlotte, NC with the permission of Karen Williams and "Lucy & Gabe". Daisy found a recipe for a turkey loaf that might satisfy the most finicky of pooches.

• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1 cup cooked brown rice
• 1 egg beaten
• 1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley
• 3 tbsp. wheat germ
• 1/2 cup carrots
• 2 tbsp. minced garlic

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix well. Put into a lightly greased loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 60 minutes or until done. Serve slices over dry dog food.

Note: Fresh garlic is good for the skin, helps repel fleas and aid digestion; parsley will take care of the breath!

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Doggie Rye Crisps

Patricia Paye of Kennewick, Washington obtained this from the Benton-Franklin County Humane Society.

• 2 cups rye flour
• 1/2 cup soy bean flour or 1/4 cup each white flour & corn meal
• 6 tbsp. oil
• 2/3 cup warm water

Blend flours. Mix oil with water; add flours. Mix well. Dough should form a ball. Pat out on lightly oiled cookie sheet to 1/4 inch. Cut into desired size pieces or with a dog biscuit cutter; remove scraps. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes. Cool on wire rack.

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Puppy Cookies

Patricia Paye of Kennewick, Washington obtained this from the Benton-Franklin County Humane Society.

• 2 jars (3 1/2 oz.) strained beef baby food
• 1/4 cup dry milk
• 1/2 wheat germ

Mix ingredients. Roll into small balls. Put onto greased cookie sheet. Flatten with fork. Bake at 350 degrees until brown. Makes about 2 dozen depending on size.

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Apple Cinnamon Training Bits

The following recipe is from the Three Dog Bakery television show. "Three Dog Bakery is more than a canine cooking show...it's also packed with great information on training your puppy, caring for your older dog, and throwing the best poochie parties in your neighborhood."

• 4 cups whole wheat flour
• 1/2 cup cornmeal
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 small apple (grated)
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 1/3 cups of water

In a bowl combine all ingredients except the apple and water. Grate apple into mixture and add water. Mix until it starts forming together. Turn out on a lightly floured surface. Knead wll. Roll out to a thickness of 1/4 - inch to 1/2 - inch. Take a straight edge and score the dough horizontally then vertically to make a grid of 3/4 squares. Be careful not to score the dough that it completely cuts through the dough. Place on a baking sheet that has been sprayed with a nonstick spray. Bake at 325 degrees F for 1 hour.

Yield: 1 1/2 pounds

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Peanut Brindle

• 5 cups rice flour
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup peanuts (chop)

In a bowl, mix all ingredient except chopped peanuts together thoroughly. Set aside.

• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup peanut butter
• 1 small apple
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 1/2 cup water

In a food processor, add the above ingredients and blend together. When mixture is thoroughly blended, add to the bowl of dry ingredients. Combine and turn our on a lightly floured surface. Place a piece of plastic wrap on top of dough then roll out dough to 1/4 - inch thickness. Remove the plastic wrap ans score dough into 4 by 3-inch rectangles. Spritz the top of the rectangles with water and sprinkle chopped peanuts over them. Press the chopped peanuts int the dough with the palm of your hand. Bake at 325 degrees F for 50 to 60 minutes.

Yield: 12 to 14 pieces

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Home Made Frosty Paws

Obtained from the Show Dog Magazine web site.

• 32 oz. vanilla yogurt
• 1 mashed banana or one large jar of baby fruit
• 2 Tblsp. peanut butter
• 2 Tblsp. honey

Blend all together and freeze in either 3 oz. paper cusp or ice cube trays. Microwave just a few seconds before serving.

Note: Baby meat can be substitued instead of the fruit and peanut butter.

Submitted by Sue Ailsby

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Icy Paws

Obtained from the Show Dog Magazine web site.

• 2 (32oz.) plain or vanilla yogurt
• 1 small (8oz.) can of tuna in water
• 2 tsp. garlic power
• 24 3 oz. plastic cups (not paper)

Open yogurt, if they are full to the top use a spoon & scoop out one cup. (these will be frozen as plain yogurt). Put half of the can of tuna in each yogurt container add the garlic power (1 tsp. in each) & stir thoroughly.

Use a spoon & scoop the mixture into the cups. Place on a tray & freeze overnight. Makes about 24 treats.

VARIATIONS:
Natural Flea Preventation: Mix in garlic powder, brewers yeast & fennel seed.
Veggie Delight: Mix in cooked peas or other vegetables.
Chicken Icy Paws: use canned chicken instead of tuna
Potassiam Boost: Add in a mashed banana.

Submitted by Gretchen Stone

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Homemade Dog Biscuits

• 1 1/2 cups all-pupose flour
• 3/4 cup multi-grain oatmeal or quick cooking oats,uncooked
• 1/4 cup honey-crunch wheat germ
• 1/4 cup chunky peanut butter(critics choice or Skippy works best)
• 1/4 cup salad oil
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 cup water
• bone-shaped cookie cutter or other dog shaped cookie cutter(shoe,ball,etc.)

In large bowl,with mixer at low speed, mix 1 cup flour with remaining ingredients and 1/2 cup water until well blended. With spoon, stir remaining 1/2 cup flour.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. With floured hands, on well-floured surface, knead dough until dough holds together. Roll dough 1/4 inch thick. With 5" by 2 1/2" cookie cutter, (or knife to cut a shape with) cut out as many shapes as possible. Repeat with remaining dough.

Bake on large, ungreased cookie sheet for 20 minutes; turn oven off. Let cookie sheet stay in oven 45 mins. to 1 hour.

Remove bones from cookie sheet to cooling rack. When cool, store in airtight container or freeze if not using right away.makes about 20 dog treats boys and girls love this treat, and they're healthy too! My 8 month old lucky charm poodle pooch just loves them!

Note: For less than 6 month old puppies, if frozen thaw for 5-10 minutes.

Submitted by Monica, Little Rock, AR

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