AUG. 26 IS NATIONAL DOG DAY!
Ideas to Celebrate With Your Canine Aug. 26 is National Dog Day! It’s a great time to shower your canine pals with
Don’t forget the
of the day. While we have our routine walking loops, consider letting your dog take the lead to walk you on National Dog Day. One word: treats! While you may be tempted to feed your dog from your favorite meal, resist the urge and instead give them their favorite dog-friendly treat. Choose a food or treat puzzle toy to keep them busy and happy for a while, or make a gourmet frozen treat using a pet-friendly recipe from DogTipper.com. Make a date. Dogs may be man’s best friend, but sometimes, it’s nice for them to romp with their own kind. If your pup has a favorite dog pal, schedule an outdoor play date at a mutually loved location. If you have a younger dog, head to the dog park and let them make some new friends.
shelter dogs. If you’re a pet lover but not a dog owner, let Aug. 26 be your reason to start volunteering at
extra love and spend some time volunteering at your local animal shelter or give a donation to make sure dogs everywhere have the best life possible. Here are a few ideas for how to maximize the day. Teach a new trick. Mental stimulation is great for your dog’s brain, and it’s a good way for the two of you to bond. Plus, contrary to the popular phrase, even old dogs can learn new tricks! There are plenty of great online tutorials. Get started by looking up the Kikopup or Dunbar Academy channel on YouTube. Let your dog take you for a walk. Getting your dog outside to stretch their legs, plus sniffing new things is always a highlight
your local animal shelter. Take a shelter dog for a walk or bring some toys for a fun play session so they can get their energy out. Short on time? You can also donate to the shelter. Submitting the donation in your favorite pet's name is a great way to honor them.
We hope that you and your furry family members will have a great National Dog Day!
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Chewy Chicken Catnip Treats Inspired by JoyTheBaker.com
INGREDIENTS
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2 tbsp water
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1 large egg
1 cup brown rice flour
1 4-oz can of your cat’s favorite wet food
1/2 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
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1/4 cup parsley, chopped
1 tbsp catnip
2 tsp olive oil
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 325 F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 2. In a medium bowl, whisk together egg, wet food, parsley, oil, and water until well combined. 3. Add rice flour and cooked rice, stirring to incorporate. 4. Spread mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. It should be about 1/3-inch thick. 5. Bake for 10–12 minutes, then remove from oven and let cool just enough to handle. Slice
into bite-size pieces then return to the oven to bake for another 8 minutes. 6. Remove from oven and let cool completely before serving to your feline.
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