Dog of the Week

For this week, I want to try and get a dog adopted.  There are some new changes to my blog, the dog of the week can be a real dog.  This week I chose Daisy, a Dachshund at the Nebraska Humane Society.

Here is a link to Daisy's page:

http://www.petharbor.com/pet.asp?uaid=NEHS.A747285

River Pup Again

We were in Iowa visiting Grandma for Thanksgiving and after Happy Joes we went to River Pup.  We bought dog cookies and an Elk antler.  Did  you know that dogs can chew on Elk antlers?

River Pup

River Pup is in LeClaire Iowa.  You can get dog supplies there.  My grandma lives in Iowa and she took me there.  I give it 5 stars.

Here is their website:

http://www.riverpup.com/

Dog of the Week

This week's dog of the week is the Labradoodle.  This dog is a Labrador Retriever and a poodle mixed together.

Go to this website to get more information on the Labradoodle.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Labradoodle

Adopt a dog

The Nebraska Humane Society rescued 73 dogs today.  Why don't you click on this link and adopt a dog?

http://www.nehumanesociety.org/site/PageServer

Pet Of The Week

 

Miniature Schnauzers are around 1-foot (30 cm) tall at the shoulder and weigh between 5 and 13 pounds (5 to 7 kg). They have high energy levels and are very intelligent dogs.

Standard Schnauzers are around 1 1/2 feet (46 cm) tall at the shoulder and weigh 26 to 37 pounds (12 to 17 kg). They are in the group of working dogs. Standard schnauzers have been used to catch rats and as guard dogs. They have also carried messages in times of war, helped the Red Cross and been police dogs.

They are good with kids.

Dog Pictures

Pictures! Pictures! Here are some pictures I like.

Pet of the Week

This week's pet of the week is a Cocker Spaniel.  They can weigh between 15-30 pounds.  They can be black, tan, white, or multi-colored.  They need lots of exercise and like to be indoor dogs.

Pet of the Week

This week's pet of the week is the Boxer.  Male boxers can be as big as 70 pounds.  Female boxers are usually around 50-65 pounds.  They get along well with children.  They have long ears that sometimes stick up or sometimes hang down.

Pet of the Week

Beagles are good with children.  They grow to be 11"-16" tall, and weigh 20-30 pounds.  Beagles can be tri-color, brown and white or bronze colored.

I have a Beagle named Charlie who likes to bury his chew bones around our house, chases rabbits, licks people a lot and sniff peoples ears, and likes to run in circles around our house for no reason.

A fun summer treat for your dog

At the Humane Society, I learned how to make a summer treat for dogs.  You need a Kong toy.  (Kong toys look like a red beehive.) 

  You mix together some peanut butter and dog food.  Then put this into the Kong.  Fill up the Kong.  Then put some more peanut butter on the top like a lid.  Put the Kong into the freezer until it is frozen.  Your dog can eat this treat and still stay cool during the summer. 

Dog treat recipe

At Camp Kindness on Friday we had a man from the Three Dog Bakery come to help us make dog treats.  The treats are made of all natural human ingredients.  (All the kids got to try one.  So, I have eaten a dog treat!)

My dog, Charlie, really liked these dog treats.  Here's the recipe if you want to make some for your dog.

Labrador Love Bites
2 1/2 cups flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons carob powder
1/2 cup honey
1/2 canola oil
2 large eggs
3/4 cup unsweeted applesauce
1/2 carob chips  (You can buy carob powder and chips in the health section of stores.)

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.  Grease three 12-cup mini muffin pans with nonstick spray.

Stir together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and carob powder.  In a different bowl, whisk together the honey and oil.  Then, add the eggs and the applesauce.  Whisk together well.  Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until moistened. 

Fill the muffin cups 2/3 full.  Sprinkle the carob chips on top and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool to room temperature before serving to your dog.  Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months. 

Pet of the week

This week's Pet of the Week is a Jack Russell Terrier.  They need lots of exercise and like to play.  They can weigh up to 18 pounds. 

Camp Kindness at the Humane Society

This week, I am going to camp at the Humane Society.  I get to pick a buddy animal at the shelter.  My favorite dog is Chica.  She is a black lab and she's 10 years old.   My sisters like Leon the chihuahua puppy better. 

 I got to see all of the animals at the shelter.  I also got to see where the pocket pets stay.  (Pocket pets are only $10 to adopt.)  I also saw the hospital where they do surgery on the animals.

About Labrador Retrievers

A few facts about our pet of the week:  They are good swimmers. They are good with children. They can be yellow, black, white, or brown. The Labrador Retrievers need lots of exercise. An adult male Labrador Retriever will weigh between 65 and 80 pounds. An adult female Labrador Retriever will weigh between 55 and 70 pounds.

Bad food for dogs

Food like this can make your dog sick:

• chocolate
• grapes
• raisins
• onions
• tomatoes
• caffeinated drinks
• garlic
• macadamia nuts
• cooked bones
• walnuts
• xylitol (sweetener in sugar free gum and candy)

First Pet of the Day

Here is the first pet of the day.  A Labrador retriever.