Bernie’s Blog

Happy Friday everyone, Bernie here!

 I’m here to tell y’all about these awesome peanut butter treats that you can make at home for your pups! I mean, I guess humans can eat them too.

HOMEMADE PEANUT BUTTER DOG TREATS

prep time: 25 MINUTES

cook time: 25 MINUTES

total time: 50 MINUTES

The easiest homemade dog treats ever – simply mix, roll and cut. Easy peasy, and so much healthier than store-bought!

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INGREDIENTS:

• 2/3 cup pumpkin puree
• 1/4 cup peanut butter*
• 2 large eggs
• 3 cups whole wheat flour, or more, as needed

DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat; set aside.
2. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat pumpkin puree, peanut butter and eggs on medium-high until well combined, about 1-2 minutes. Gradually add 2 1/2 cups flour at low speed, beating just until incorporated. Add an additional 1/4 cup flour at a time just until the dough is no longer sticky.
3. Working on a lightly floured surface, knead the dough 3-4 times until it comes together. Using a rolling pin, roll the dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Using cookie cutters, cut out desired shapes and place onto the prepared baking sheet.
4. Place into oven and bake until the edges are golden brown, about 20-25 minutes. *
5. Let cool completely.

NOTES:

*Baking time will vary depending on the size and thickness of the treats. Serving size will also vary depending on the desired shapes and cookie cutters used.

( Click HERE for the original link to the recipe)

*When making these treats, please be aware of any peanut butter you may choose that has Xylitol in it. Please look at the ingredients list to be sure.*

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Let’s Both Have Some Fun at the Dog Park!

Hello, humans! As you may have heard, my friends and I very much enjoy trips to the dog park. They allow us the chance to make new friends, burn off some excess energy, and get some need exercise! However, a well-meaning trip to the dog park can quickly turn sour if certain rules and regulations aren’t followed.

First and foremost, keep in mind that there are some dogs who simply don’t make very good playmates. It’s no fault of theirs; sometimes, they just can’t help it! So please, if your furry friend has issues with aggression, we kindly ask that you take him or her elsewhere. Also, if you have a female dog in heat or more than three dogs total, it’s probably not going to work out very well at the park.

For safety reasons, please remove any pinch, prong, or spiked collars before entering the play area. We can play a bit rough at times, and we wouldn’t want anyone to needlessly be hurt. Also, please keep any glass bottles at home so we don’t have to worry about cutting our paws. Finally, there is no food (dog or human) permitted in the dog park. We’re very sorry about this, but we’d rather not have to deal with any potential issues stemming from food aggression and the like. Some of us get very territorial when it comes to any sort of food!

Finally, we need to talk about leashes. Obviously, you don’t want to have to put the leash on us, as it would ruin the point of going to the park! That said, you humans need to pay extra-close attention to us when we’re not on our leashes. The moment you notice any out-of-control or aggressive behavior, the offending canines must be removed from the off-leash area. We hate to draw a hard line like that, but the safety of everyone and everything in the park must take priority.

This may sound like quite a bit, but we make these rules so that all dogs and humans can enjoy their time at the dog park. But now that you know the rules, you’re free to visit any of Dallas’s four dog parks:

• Bark Park Central
• White Rock Lake Dog Park
• NorthBark Dog Park
• Wagging Tail Dog Park

And of course, if you want to make sure your furry friend is healthy enough to visit and enjoy the dog park, call Cornerstone Animal Clinic to make an appointment!

Happy Tuesday, Friends!

Do you want to know what I could really go for right now? Chicken, sweet and juicy chicken. There is nothing better than sitting down to a nice meal of melt in your mouth chicken. But sometimes Chicken can get annoying to make. Which is why I am posting this Chicken Cinnamon Cookie Recipe so everyone can have healthy chicken treats handy (to give me ;)) all the time! These cookies make 1-2 dozen medium sized cookies and the recipe comes from our friends at Canine Journal.

Here’s what you’ll need:

• 1 cup of organic flour
• 1 cup of low sodium or homemade organic chicken broth
• 3/4 cup of oatmeal
• 1/4 corn starch
• 1/4 cup of cooking oil
• 1 tablespoon of baking powder
• 2 tablespoons of organic cinnamon

How to make them:

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees
2. Add all the ingredients in a bowl and mix thoroughly
3. Flatten out the dough and use cookie cutters to cut out your cookies or break off small pieces of dough and roll them into the cookie shapes
4. Place the treats on a greased baking tray
5. Bake for 20 minutes
6. Give Bernie a Dozen of them

Okay, that last one isn’t completely necessary, but I wouldn’t stop you! Share your experience once you’ve made this! Feel free to post below, Tweet, Facebook, or add us on Instagram!

Bernie here! Hope you all had a wonderful May & June!  It’s getting mighty warm in Dallas, which means it’s my favorite season, PICNIC SEASON, *ahem* Summer!

Since you’re probably thinking “What’s Bernie’s favorite thing to do in the summer?” Wait no longer! I’ll tell you. Besides playing with my sister Jocelyn, I love going out for walks, chasing balls, napping, protecting the yard from squirrels and rabbits, and spending time with my family especially when Dr. Morse is grilling…I can smell the burgers now mmm.

Sorry I had to take a break and go get myself a treat and gather myself, back to what I was saying. Summer is a time for picnics and outside parties, everyone gets to eat delicious foods, but what about us dogs? Well, no need to worry. I took the liberty of gathering some tasty and healthy, all family member recipes to share with you all, but just a warning, I may start drooling all over the screen while I write this one out.

The recipe for this month is SLIDERS / BUNS and it comes from our friends over at Cesar’s Way:

Sliders:

You Will Need

• 1/2 lb of ground Turkey (yum)
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup chopped parsley
• 1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil

How To Make Them

1. Stir together the ground turkey, egg, and parsley
2. Use your hands and mold 1/2 in thick patties
3. Heat up your grill to medium and brush the grate with oil
4. Grill the patties for about 10 minutes, only turn once
5. And of course, with any grilling, let it cool before serving…you don’t want to burn anyone’s mouth!
6. Bring me one of these

Sweet Potato Buns

You will need:

• 1 medium sweet potato
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) dried rosemary

How to make them:

1. Cut potato into 1/4-inch (2/3 cm) thick slices; toss with oil and rosemary.
2. Place slices on grill and close lid.
3. Cook about 8 minutes per side, until tender.
4. Place sliders on buns and let cool before serving.
5. Most Important Step. Bring me one of these too!

Combine the two and voila! You have yourself a tasty meal that not only I can enjoy, but you can too! Stay tuned for next month when I share the next recipe with you! I am going to play with Jocelyn now! Share in the comments when you’ve made a recipe and let us know how you liked it!

Celebrate National Puppy Day with your own furry friend!

I’m a dog, so you’ll have to forgive me for posting this a day late.  They forgot to teach me how to read a calendar in my dog training classes.

Beware the Ides of March! Well actually a couple of days afterwards… March 23rd to be exact which is National Puppy Day!!!! Ahhhhh the madness! I might have been ready for my baby (human) sister, but I’m pretty comfy with the yard to myself so I’ll need everyone to do me a favor and adopt all the puppies in the area so my dad doesn’t get any fast ideas.
Here’s a list of local shelters that could sure help you celebrate National Puppy Day with a new furry family member:

CLICK HERE to see all of the dogs that Operation Kindness has available for adoption.

CLICK HERE to see all of the dogs that the DFW Humane Society has available for adoption.

CLICK HERE to see all of the dogs that the SPCA of Texas has available for adoption.

CLICK HERE to see all of the dogs that the Petfinder has available for adoption in our area.

These are just a couple of the hundreds of local animal shelters that would be happy to celebrate National Puppy Day with you & make every day puppy day!