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Saturday, September 14, 2013

10 Easy Wheat Free Dog Treat Recipes

See all 8 photos Source: ginnerobot, CC-BY-SA 2.0 via Flickr

Top 10 Wheat-Free Dog Treats

Ever since I wrote my last article Top 10 Homemade Dog Treat Recipes, many beloved dog owners emailed me and mentioned that their dogs have an allergy to wheat. So I compiled 10 Wheat-Free Dog Treat Recipes for you. And they only contain natural and healthy ingredients!

There is a small percentage of unfortunate dogs that are allergic to ingredients found in commercially made treats such as wheat, sugar, meat byproducts, chemicals, preservatives, and artificial coloring.

Wheat free dog treats can be expensive simply because wheat is the cheapest ingredient. Dog bakeries are now using oats, potatoes, vegetables, and meat to create dog treats.

Making wheat free dog treats are as easy as mixing a few carefully selected ingredients together and baking them. You will find in this article 10 delicious and easy recipes for homemade wheat-free dog treats.

Additional resources!

Click on this article for a complete list of harmful ingredients that can harm your dog!

How to Make Homemade Dog Food -A guide to making homemade dog food using real, healthy ingredients for your dog. Easy recipes included.

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Healthy Dog Treats DON'T Need Salt, Sugar, or Preservatives!

Please keep in mind that dogs eat food to survive, not for pleasure. I know, my Pit Bull might disagree with that sentence and argue that he absolutely needs peanut butter and anything that's cheesy. In fact, he "accidentally" scarfed down almost half of my box of peanut butter cookies from Trader Joe's.

The point is, they don't really need all the extra sugar, salt, artificial coloring, or preservatives in their treats. There may be thousand of recipes for homemade dog recipes out there that contain all the extra additions and flavorings. Your dog's taste buds are not sophisticated like humans, so leave them out!

And yes, dogs can get diabetes too! My brother-in-law's dog is currently taking shots every day for his diabetes. Very sad. Please don't add sugar or salt to any dog treat recipes. All they need is real dog food, filled with protein, carbohydrates, vitamins and antioxidants.

Serving Suggestions for Homemade Dog Treats

Dog treats are not substitutions for healthy dog food. Just like how we cannot go overboard with desserts, don't over feed your dogs even if the treats are healthy. The suggested amount is 1-2 treats a day. You can give more or less depending on how active your dog is and how big the treats are.

See all 8 photos Adding pumpkin to your homemade dog treat will ensure that your dog gets all the important vitamins and minerals. Source: Turtlewoman

Flax seed meal is basically ground flax seed. It is recommended from all vets to help with dry, flaky skin. Ground flax seed adds fiber, antioxidants, and omega 3's.
Pumpkin is a good remedy for upset tummies.
Brown rice flour is an excellent option as many dogs have food allergies and dont tolerate wheat.

Recipe 1 Pumpkin Cookies

Makes 36 large dog biscuits

2 1/2 cups brown rice flour
2 tablespoons flax seed
2 extra large eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup canned pumpkin puree
1/4 cup cold water or enough to make dough stick

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Combine brown rice flour and flax meal in a large bowl. Mix eggs and pumpkin together in a separate bowl until smooth. Add pumpkin mixture to brown rice mixture in two parts, stirring with a wooden spoon or spatula. Add water slowly. Use your hands to pull the dough together.

Roll dough out between two pieces of waxed or parchment paper to desired thickness. (about 1/4" thick.) Remove top piece of waxed/parchment paper, flip dough onto brown rice floured counter, remove top piece, and then cut biscuits using desired cookie cutter. Re-roll and cut scraps until youve used every possible bit of dough.

Place biscuits on parchment lined baking sheets (or lightly greased with oil). If using a dog bone shaped cutter, gently press down, wiggle a little, then lift out.

Bake for 30 to 45 minutes, until the top of the biscuit has dried out completely. Let biscuits cool on wire racks. Store in an airtight container.

*NOTE: For the rest of the recipes, use the same cooking technique unless noted otherwise.

Oakley likes to come in from "sunbathing" and ask for a frozen dog treat!

See all 8 photos Oakley loves home made dog treats, especially the frozen ones. Source: Turtlewoman

Recipe 2 Frozen Banana Treats

These frozen dog treats are the perfect for your dog during the hot summer months!

2 ripe mashed banana
3 tablespoon natural peanut butter
24 oz. low fat vanilla yogurt
optional: 2 tablespoon apple sauce

Microwave the peanut butter in a microwave safe bowl until melted. Blend all of the ingredients together thoroughly, then freeze in ice cube trays. Pop treats out of tray for your pet's enjoyment!

****Bonus Frozen Treat: Yogurt and Carrot Chillers***

2 cups plain non-fat yogurt
2 grated carrots
1 teaspoon of apple sauce

Combine ingredients and place in ice cube tray. Freeze for 3 hours.

Sweet potatoes and yams are a healthier alternative than white potatoes. They contain more vitamins and nutrients, including fiber, vitamin C, vitamin B6, and beta carotene.
White potatoes produces acrylamide when heated, which is a cancer carcinogenic compound.
Sweet potatoes are also easily digestible and cheap, especially in the summer season. I can get a 2lb bag at the farmers market for $1.50!

Recipe 3 Veggie Yam Yum

Makes about 4 dozen small dog treats.

1 medium yam (or sweet potato)
1/2 cup natural peanut butter
1/2 cup cooking liquid from yam
1 cup brown rice flour
1 cup oat flour
2 tsp. aluminum free baking powder

Cut yam into 1/2 inch pieces. Simmer in a small pan, in enough water to cover, until soft. Reserve cooking liquid and set aside. In large bowl, mash the yam. Add 1/2 cup liquid back to the yam with the peanut butter. Mix the baking powder together with the flour. Add to the yam mixture mixing thoroughly.

Roll the dough out to about 1.4 inch on a lightly flour dusted surface. Cut into small shapes with a cookie cutter. Place on cookie sheets. Bake at 375 for 30 minutes or until medium golden brown. Cookies will crisp up as they cool.

See all 8 photos Add mint leaves in dog treats to give your dog fresh breath!Source: Zach_Beavais', CC-BY SA 2.0 via Flickr

Parsley and mint leaves are natural ingredients that are safe for dogs.

Mint is a natural herb that has been used for ages to freshen stinky breath. It has also been proven to ease canine nausea and even flatulence.

Recipe 4 Minty Fresh Biscuits

Most dog treats in the market claim that they freshen your dog's breath, but it may only work temporarily.

I have a lot of mint and parsley plants during the summer months, so why not use them to freshen Oakley's breath? This recipe is perfect for keeping your dog's teeth clean and refreshed.

Makes 24 cookies

1 cup brown rice flour
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley
1/4 cup fresh chopped mint
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup coconut oil
2 tablespoon natural peanut butter
1 teaspoon baking powder

Bake for 18-22 minutes on the middle rack of the oven.

See all 8 photos Carrots are healthy for dogs!Source: maxstraeten, morgueFiles, free photo service

Oats are also an inexpensive, healthy addition to your pets meals high in protein, fiber, iron, zinc and B vitamins.

Recipe 5 Ginger Snap Cookie

2 cups brown rice flour
1/2 cup nonfat dry milk
1/2 cup oatmeal
3/4 cup water
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoons dried ginger powder
1/4 cup shredded carrots

Bake at 300 degrees F for 30-35 minutes. Leave biscuits in oven until they are dry for extra crunchiness.

Recipe 6 Cheese Pops

Dogs.Love.Cheese.

Perfect for training treats!

1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons applesauce
1/2 cup vegetables, chopped (carrots or peas)
1 cup brown rice flour (or oat flour)
Add just enough milk to help bring all the ingredients together.

Add all the ingredients until it forms a sticky ball. Cover and chill for an hour. Roll into bite-sized balls or roll onto a floured surface and cut into shapes. Bake at 375 degrees F for 15 minutes, or until golden brown.

The lemon bath prevents the apples from turning brown

See all 8 photos Dogs love to eat dried fruits, especially apples. Source: Laurel Fan, CC-BYSA 2.0 via Flickr

Recipe 7 Fruity Softie Treats

1 apple
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 cup water
2 tsp cinnamon (optional: ginger powder)

Preheat oven to 350 F. Combine the lemon juice and water in a small bowl. Set Aside. Peel, core and slice the apple. The more uniform the pieces, the better. Place the apple slices in the lemon bath. Let them soak for 8 minutes. Gently turn them around once or twice. Place the slices on a baking sheet lined with wax paper. Sprinkle with cinnamon or ginger.

Bake for 20 minutes. Turn off the oven and let them continue cooking for another 10 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack.

Note: Be sure to remove the core and seeds -it's poisonous to dogs.

Another note: you can also use a dehydrator to make a large batch.

Recipe 8 Salmon

15 oz can of salmon
2 1/2 cups of brown rice flour
1 t. baking powder
1 t. dried parsley
1 t. dill
3 eggs

See all 8 photos Ground turkey in home made dog treats....yum!Source: pathwithpaws', CC-BY SA 2.0 via Flick

Recipe 9 Meat and Potatoes

1 lb ground meat (lamb, beef, chicken, turkey)
1 large sweet potato (cooked and mashed)
1 large egg
5 tbsp. large flake rolled oats or 4 tbsp. ground flax seed meal

Note: Chicken and turkey are lower in fat and might be a better choice for an overweight dog.

My Dog's Best Friend: The Dehydrator

If you don't have a dehydrator, it is well worth the investment. They actually use very less electricity, compared to leaving your oven on for hours. You can find a reliable dehydrator for about $50-70 online. In addition, you can dry other types of food including fruits, veggies, and homemade fruit roll ups.

Recipe 10 "OMG" Chicken Jerky

Saving the BEST for last!

If my dogs could actually talk, they would say "OMG" every time I give them this homemade dog jerky. I have not met a dog that refused a yummy slice of chicken jerky.

Chicken jerky is nothing more than dehydrated meat. They are very easy to make and will cost you less money in the long run.

1 lb boneless chicken breast (optional: turkey, salmon, or venison)

Put the chicken breast in the freezer for about 1 hour until it's slightly frozen. Slice the chicken about 1/8" to 1/4" inch. I find it much easier to slice if the chicken is a bit frozen. Place it in a dehydrator at 145 degrees for about 4-5 hours, or until the chicken is dry.

If you don't have a dehydrator, bake it on a lightly browsed baking sheet for 2-3 hours at 200 degrees F. Use a rack on a cookie sheet and both sides of the chicken will cook faster. Once they are done, let them completely cool before you cut them with scissors. I doubt you would need to store these chicken jerky since your dog and neighbor's dog will devour these. But, if you do store them, make sure that you leave them in a tight jar or canister.

Tip 1: Depending on your oven temperature and thinness of the chicken, it may take longer to dry out completely. Your chicken jerky should be hard, dry and crunchy.

Tip 2: You can ask your friendly butcher at the supermarket to run a block of chicken breast through their slicer. Go do your regular shopping and come back in 15 minutes and they'll have your meat all sliced up and ready to go. Another option is to throw it in the freezer for 15 minutes to harden it up. This will make the meat slice evenly and quickly.
The thinner you slice the meat, the faster it will take to dry. Slice WITH the grain and not against the grain of the chicken. This will make it easier for them to digest.

Tip 3: Buy ground meat if it's available. It's much easier and faster to work with since you don't have to slice it.

See all 8 photos Homemade dog treats can be stored in the refrigerator for a few months! Just make sure they are really dried out in the oven. Source: Turtlewoman

Storing Dog Treats

In general you should store dog treats the same way you would homemade people cookies. Your treats may mold or spoil much faster in humid or very hot climates.

Since the dog treats have no preservatives, it is important to make sure the cookies are crisp and dry. Store your homemade dog biscuits in a tight canister or tight zip lock bag.

If left outside in a cool environment, they can last up to 2 weeks.
If left in the refrigerator, they will last up to 3 months.
If it will take some time for your dog(s) to eat all these up it is a good idea to freeze any that will not be eaten within a reasonably short time.

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Fast Eating Dogs

A dog that eats too fast is at risk of damaging it's health. There are many reasons why dogs rush when eating and there are many slow down dog bowls available. Brake Fast slow down dog bowls are the one my dogs use and the ones I would highly recommend. If your dog eats too fast and you want to slow his eating down then buy a Brake Fast dog food bowl.

Brake Fast are an award winning dog food bowl company based in Virginia, they started out designing dog food bowls to stop their own dogs eating too fast, the design was so effective it soon turned in to a successful business.

In this article we will explore reasons dogs eat too fast, health risks too fast eating dogs and the Brake Fast dog food bowl range.

Why Dogs Eat Fast

There are many reasons your dog will eat his food fast, most are learned behaviors that can be changed.

I own Labradors, they are very greedy dogs, they will eat until they burst if you let them. This does not mean that they are unable to learn too slow down when eating their food. Greed is one reason a dog will rush his food.

Puppies in a litter are often fed together, they are left to fight over the food, eating fast is a prerequisite to survival in the litter. Back when dogs were wolves in the wild; eating fast was the only way to guarantee you would eat that day, so again learned behavior.

If a dog is in your home and recognises you are the alpha male, the dominant one; he will often eat to fast for fear of you removing his food, the good news is that as these are all learned canine behaviors they can be undone with the help of a slow down dog food bowl.

Health Risk Too Fast Eating Dog

Like humans dogs take nutrition from food. A dog that is eating his food to fast is at risk of nutrition deprivation. In order to get the most from dog food he needs to be able too digest the food, swallowing food without chewing makes this much more difficult.

Fast eating dogs also run the risk of developing Gastric Dilation/Volvulus or Bloat as it is more commonly known, this is a very serious condition and can be fatal.

Bloat is a condition that is characterised by air in the wrong part of the stomach causing it to distend. This can mean the dogs stomach twists causing the dog to go into shock and can lead to death.

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Brake Fast Dog Food Bowls

Brake Fast slow down dog food bowls can be made of plastic or metal and come in a range of sizes to suit all dog breeds. Key features of these dog food bowls are:

Plastic/Metal
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Hygienic
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Dry dog food or canned
Tested and recommended by Veterinarians

Most importantly they are effective in slowing down fast eating dogs and are an inexpensive way of promoting health and nutrition in dogs.

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Slow Down Dog Food Bowls

Slow feed dog food bowls are not unique to Brake Fast, there are a number of other well respected suppliers of slow eating dog food bowls. A selection of these bowls are highlighted below, I cannot recommend them as I haven't used them but they do have good reviews.

Auto Dog Food Feeders for Fast Eating Dogs

Automatic dog food bowls or auto dog feeders as they are more commonly known are an effective way of slowing down a fast eating dog.

They are more expensive but can be used when you are not at home, they come in a range of styles and prices and offer the following benefits:

Control fast eating dogs
Dispense small amounts of food
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Dispense dog food on a timer
Dry and wet dog food

The main point it they slow your dog down when eating, you can use the timer to allow small amounts of food to be dispensed, this will force the dog to eat over a longer period of time enabling better digestion of his food.

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As you can see there is more to choosing a dog food bowl than simply buying the cheapest plastic bowl you can find in the store. If you would like to read a full review of dog food bowls you can visit my article Dog Food Bowls.

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Friday, September 13, 2013

Why Female Dogs Hump

Good Dogs Can Do Bad Things

See all 6 photos Why Female Dogs HumpSource: K9keystrokes

The Reasons Female Dogs Hump

Girl Dogs and Humping

It is true that female dogs are less likely to hump than are male dogs, but they do practice the habit from puppy-hood well into adulthood. Some people find the behavior cute; when a female dog grabs hold of Uncle Ben's leg and starts going to town. In almost every single case, the person being accosted is NOT going to find the encounter humorous or entertaining at all. It is rude, unacceptable, and an absolute doggy NO-NO!

Humping in Dogs

My top 5 reasons why female dogs hump are listed below. Being able to identify which may be afflicting your dog can help prevent doggy humping from occurring at the most inopportune times!

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When one person is being singled out for humping, the dog is directly challenging that person for a ranking pack position. To resolve this behavior, this person should be the only human to feed the dog for at least a full month. When the dog realizes that she must rely solely on this person for food, her challenge will simply end along with the dominant humping behavior toward this person.

5 Reasons Your Female Dog is Humping

There are many reasons why dogs hump. The list here presents the top 5 causes that in my experience, have female dogs in a "Wednesday"* kind of mood.

To express dominance over a person or thing
To express dominance over litter or pack mates
To feel stimulation on a sexual level
To relieve irritated genitals
Because it Has become an addiction

These 5 reasons will be discussed and a couple of behavior modification techniques will be provided to help curb the need your canine bitch has for humping.

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Dominant Female Dogs Want it Their Way

A dominant bitch will want to have the final say in how she travels. But it is up to you to keep her safe. No doggy heads outside of car windows!

See all 6 photos A dominant bitch will want to have the final say in how she travels. But it is up to you to keep her safe. No doggy heads outside of car windows!Source: K9keystrokes

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1. Female Dogs Express Dominance Over a Person or Thing

Does Humping Mean My Dog Thinks She is the Boss?

In a word, yes. The practice of canine humping gives the term "top dog" real meaning. When a female dog humps a person or thing, it can be to claim the dominant position or ranking over said person or thing. Even as humping is an inherent behavior in all dogs, the action can manifest from stress, anxiety, emotional outbursts, or as an invitation to start playing. How each encounter of humping begins depends entirely on the dog's emotional status when the event is triggered.

Dog to Human Dominance Must be Stopped!

It is important to know that should your female dog (or any dog) practice "humping for dominance" on humans, it must be resolved and discontinued promptly. The dog has to respect that ALL humans are the dominant pack member and "top dog" in every situation and at all times. This status is never to be challenged by the K9 (including children). If your dog is acting out in this mannerhumping one particular member of the familyan immediate behavior modification is in order. To discover one effective way to show your dog that all humans are, in fact, the dominant pack member, read the blue highlighted area at above right titled, "How to Stop Female Dog Humping - Behavior Modification Technique".

About Disciplining a Dog

Deference: humble submission and respect.

It is never good practice to assert your pack rank in a physically or emotionally painful manner. Deference is the way of the canine, and as the ranking pack member, you must lead with this is mind.

Synonyms: respect - regard - esteem - reverence - obeisance

Female Dogs Hump to Express Dominance Over Litter or Pack Mates

Puppy Socialization and Humping

When a female puppy humps a litter mate, it can be for a couple of reasons. First, it is clear that puppies really like to play, and humpingbeing inherent in all dogsis just part of that play experience.

Second, humping helps puppies to orient sexual behavior for adulthood. It teaches them the interactions, appropriate techniques, and dominant placement for later breeding.

Both of these tactics are needed for a female pup to become a well socialized bitch, and with proper occurrence and timing, is it vital in sustaining the successful reproduction of the species.

Healthy vs Unhealthy Humping Behavior in Puppies

Even as humping has its place in the development of well-adjusted dogs, it can become an obsession if allowed to deviate from normal social behavior. If you recognize that a puppy is becoming too captivated by the behavior, you must divert her attention to something else. This is done simply by interrupting the obsession with a toy, task commands, or other attention grabber. Avoid being too harsh with your corrections, and keep it fun for the puppy. After all is said and done, you don't want to create a new negative behavior while curbing another.

Why Your Dogs Get a Little Nutty at the Dog Park!

See all 6 photos Never take a female dog who is in heat to the dog park! This can cause a frenzy of miss behavior among normally obedient dogs. Source: k9keystrokes

Female Dogs Hump to Feel Stimulation on a Sexual Level

Female Dogs Hump Because it Feels Good

This should not be too surprising; female dogs hump because they like the way it feels. This would seem more likely attributed to male dogs, because humping is considered a sexually dimorphic_¹ behavior, when in actuality it is regularly seen in both sexes. When female dogs come into heat, the behavior can quickly become a 'hump-palooza' throughout the pack, resulting in everyone humping someone or something. Dog parks, for our domesticated pets, can replace this pack mentality in a flash. Should a single female show up at the dog park while in heat, an almost instant change in dog dynamics is sure to take place. Caution in such situations should be taken, as fights resulting in injury can occur (to dogs as well as their humans). Also, with this frenzy of behavior "Fee-fee" may just have some explaining to do 63 days later when a few new puppy muzzles show up at the pet food dish!

_{¹Sexual dimorphism is the difference in morphology between male and female members of the same species. Sexual dimorphism includes differences in size, coloration, or body structure between the sexes. Most noticeably seen in the fact that a male lion has a mane, whereas a female does not.}

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Female Dogs Hump to Relieve Irritated Genitals

Dogs Hump Because Stuff Gets Itchy

If your girl dog is suffering from an irritation in her genital area, humping may result as a way to soothe the problem. The issue that can accompany this particular cause is, in some cases, that by conducting the soothing (humping) action, the results can end in obsessive compulsive behavior (OCD). Here's why: Should irritation in the genital region go unrecognized and untreated, it can turn into a serious problem for the dog physically and emotionally. It can become a circle of never ending bad behaviorthe irritation makes things itchy, the dog humps to resolve the itch, pleasure replaces the itching, the dog's brain gets looped into relating the pleasurable feeling with the humping, and the whole thing runs full circle over-and-over again. The only way to fix this is to treat the physical ailment, and then break the OCD habit over time. A good old fashioned Water-Bottle-of-Obedience (a squirt bottle full of water) may be helpful in redirecting the dog's attention elsewhere.

Retrievers Can Get Compulsive Over Retrieving

OCD is not uncommon among retrieving breeds of dogs; fetching until they drop is an indicator. These same female dogs can become addicted to humping quite easily.

See all 6 photos OCD is not uncommon among retrieving breeds of dogs; fetching until they drop is an indicator. These same female dogs can become addicted to humping quite easily.Source: K9keystrokes

Female Dogs Hump Because it Has Become an Addiction

My Female Dog has a Humping Addiction; Time for Rehab!

Just like any other reason a being would become addicted to something, dogs get addicted to humping because it makes their brain pump out chemicals that say, "Yowza! This is great stuff!" Spaying your dog is unlikely to stop the addiction, but it can reduce the craving because of the "reproductive" nature of the act. Less hormones screaming, "breed!" to your female dog can certainly give you an edge in rehabilitating her.

Below you will find four behavior modifications that may help to rehabilitate your female dog's humping addiction. This takes time, so enlisting your highest degree of patience is recommended.

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Modification Techniques for Female Dogs That Habitually Hump

Avoid mean spirited or harsh correction techniques. In such instances a gentle hand will bring greater success and in a shorter amount of time.
Teach your addicted dog 'task' commands; sit, stay, seek, fetch, settle, hunt for the toyor anything else that she likes to do.
When the humping behavior rears its ugly head, use the task commands to divert her attention.
A squirt bottle filled with water can surprise a dog into discontinuing her humping. This should be done from a distance, creating an 'act of God' diversion. Your dog will associate the discomfort and startling strike of water to an unknown source, which brings a fast behavior revising result. (The bonus is that the discipline is not related to you in any way, but is considered an 'act of God' to your dog.)

A Spray of Water is Fair and Painless Discipline

See all 6 photos A little squirt of harmless water can go a long way towards changing unwanted behaviors in your female dog.Source: K9keystrokes

Wrapping It All Up

When your female dog has become fixated on humping, it can become embarrassing to say the least. Curbing the behavior through diversion, calm respectful dominant leadership, and maybe a squirt or two of liquid Behavior-Modification can turn the situation into a thing of the past.

No matter the modification technique you employ, if the behavior continues regardless of your efforts, it is important to check in with your vet. The humping habit may contain an underlying cause that only your veterinarian can detect and treat effectively!

Calories (protein and fat energy) Found in Animal Meats For Dogs

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FOOD SOURCES (3.5oz /100g)	ENERGY (calories / kcals)	PROTEIN (grams)	FAT (grams)	CARBOHYDRATE (grams)
Chicken Meat	121	20.5	4.3	0
Chicken meat with skin	230	17.6	17.7	0
Duck meat	122	19.7	19.7	0
Duck meat with skin	430	11.3	42.7	0
Lean beef	123	20	4.6	0
Lamb	162	21	9	0
Pork	147	20.7	7	0
Turkey without skin	107	22	2.2	0
Venison	198	35	6.4	0
Rabbit	124	22	4	0
Tripe	6	9.4	2.5	0
Cod	76	17.4	0.7	0
Herring	234	17	18.5	0
Egg	47	12.5	11	Trace amounts

Calculations derived from Dr. Bruce Fogle's book on "Natural Dog Care".

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