Ideas for

Birthdays, Holidays, Special Occasions or Any Time

 

We are asked all the time about what you can do for us or the dogs.

My brain does not seem to work on the spot, so I thought I would come up with this to refer to.

If you would like to do something in honor of your special pup or just something because you want to, here are some ideas.

Please do NOT feel obligated but if the mood strikes you, here are some ideas.

ALLERGIES

• Be aware that some dogs do have allergies, so please try to make sure that these are not in the ingredient list or if they are, let us know.
• Dogs with allergies do not come every day, so it is possible to not worry about this depending on the day.
• Current Known Allergies –
  • Chicken
  • Peanut Butter
  • Legumes
    • peanuts, soya, lupin, green beans, green peas, fenugreek, chickpeas, lentils, kidney beans and other dried beans

TOTAL DOGS

• Current number of Enrollees – 27
• However, daily numbers are always under that.
• Feel free to ask how many are on any given day and add 2-3 just in case we have any coming last minute

FOOD

Please when bringing any item that needs prep work, bring ready to give.  We do not have much time on some days so that will help a lot.  Ready to feed  will cut up into bite size pieces or in individual servings

• Fresh Fruit
  • Ready to feed – cut up into bite size pieces
  • NO
    • cherries, grapes, raisins, dates,
    • no citrus – lemons, limes, grapefruit, etc
  • YES
    • Watermelon,
    • Bananas,
    • Blueberries,
    • Strawberries
    • Squash
    • Pumpkin
• Cheese
• Meat
  • Ready to feed – cut up into bite size pieces
  • Hot Dogs
  • Rotisserie Chicken
• Frozen Treats
  • Frozen Yogurt
    • Made with Whole Milk Plain Yogurt, dog treats
    • Fill small bathroom cups with yogurt, insert dog treat on top
    • Place in freezer over night.
    • We will peel off cups
  • Frozen Fruit Yogurt cups
    • Same as above but with blueberries or strawberries mixed in
  • Frozen Dog Ice Cream – ready to serve
    • Ben & Jerry’s Doggie Desserts at Petco
    • Frosty Paws at Market Basket
    • Dogsters Treat at Market Basket & Shaws
• Any great prepackaged treats
  • We have found some good ones at Homegoods, Marshall’s and TJ Max
  • Some treats that we find dogs really like
    • Charlie Bear
    • Crazy Dog Beef
    • Natural Balance
  • Most dogs prefer the moist or softer treats
• Homemade Treats
  • We have found pet cookie cutters at the Dollar Tree, Walmart and Target
  • You can also use a baking dish and just cut up into bite size or silicone baking forms n small size
  • 25 simple dog treat recipes with 5 ingredients or less
    • https://www.puppyleaks.com/simple-dog-treat-recipes/
  • 25 dog treat recipes from Women’s Day
    • https://www.womansday.com/life/pet-care/g2333/diy-homemade-dog-treats/
  • 105 dog treat recipes from Fluent Woof
    • https://fluentwoof.com/homemade-dog-treats-recipes/
  • Good Housekeeping Dog Treat Recipes
    • https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/pets/g23026561/homemade-dog-treats/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=arb_ga_ghk_d_bm_prog_org_us_g23026561&gclid=Cj0KCQjw8uOWBhDXARIsAOxKJ2GTDwmmB8MedwQFWSENgYI1EHmFyiSKhMZ24N4yadjjaO-RyDuEQ_UaAh74EALw_wcB

TOYS

• Any tough dog toy that can be added to the toy bin
• Any tough chew toy that can be added to the toy bin
• Balls –
  • the best we have found are at dollar tree, hard and usually red or blue
• Tug Toys that are loved
  • Amazon –
    • https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083LLHDX3?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1
  • Amazon –
    • https://www.amazon.com/Nerf-Dog-Multi-Ring-Tuff-Toys/dp/B07CMC5LGC/ref=sr_1_5?crid=1X4U0S9E6S7Z5&keywords=3%2Bring%2Btug%2Btoy&qid=1658410757&s=pet-supplies&sprefix=Tug%2Bring%2Btoy%2Cpets%2C74&sr=1-5&th=1

ACTIVITY RELATED

• Snuffle Mats
• Dog Puzzles
• Bubble Guns and Bubbles
• Pools
  • Any size, just easy dump water out and to move in and out of building
• Agility Equipment
  • Must be stand alone equipment, not put in ground
  • Hurdles
  • Weave poles
  • Tunnels – especially large tall tunnels for big dogs
  • See Saw