At Good Shepherd Boarding Kennel, owners bring their dog's own food. Though this is more work for me, keeping all the food straight, etc., it's easier on the digestive tract of the dog (less clean-up for me and the owner when they return home), and also more familiar for the dog. Some owners also bring treats for their dog for me to give them.
When it's not too blazing hot and humid, sometimes the dogs get homemade dog treats. Here's the winner of the recipe, loved by every dog in the kennel:
2 1/2 c. whole wheat flour
1/2 c. powdered dry milk
1/2 t. garlic powder
1 t. brown sugar
6 T. meat drippings (bbq is a real hit)
1 beaten egg
1/2 c. (or more) iced water
Preheat oven to 350 degrees and lightly spray a cookie sheet. Combine blour, dry milk, garlic powder and sugar. Cut in meat drippings until it looks like corn meal. Mix in egg. Add enough water to make ball. Roll out and cut in shapes with cookie cutter, if desired. Bake for 20-30 minutes.
Or, if you're like me, you just pick off pieces and slap in the pan. Smaller treats work better in the kennel.
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