Resources and Treats

I've updated the "Resources" section on the right sidebar and I'll try to continue adding links to good on-line information or suppliers as I find them.

We've had some excellent questions asked:

How long should I feed my pup three meals a day?: Most sources say the rule of thumb for feeding three meals a day is until the pup is done teething (around 6 months). I have found with my last few pups that I went back and forth between two and three meals a day depending upon the pups appetite, which seemed to correspond to when they were going through growth spurts. Puppy going through growth spurt equals extra hungry puppy! I’d do three meals a day ‘til at least 4 months and then play it by ear from there on.

One consideration to always keep in mind: it is NOT healthy or desireable for your dog to be overweight. Purina has an excellent "body condition chart" on their website.

How long will it be before my pup can sleep through the night?: This depends upon the pup and can depend on such factors as how soon before bedtime you feed him or whether he takes a last drink before you put him up for the night. Remember if you do take your pup out for a potty break during the night, be sure that you are boring (no entertaining or playing with the puppy) and keep him on leash so he learns to get down to business and doesn't get distracted by all the good smells and sounds in your yard. Pop him right back in his kennel for the remainder of the night. It sounds like many of the little sharks are making it through the majority of the night without a break already.

Salmon Treats

Janet Boyd and Diana Schaub shared this treat recipe with the PNWPWDC membership several years ago. The treats are easy to make and make terrific training treats. They break easily into pieces and are guaranteed to make you every dog's "new-best-friend"!

One 15 oz can salmon
1 cup corn meal
1 cup wheat germ
3 eggs
garlic (anywhere from 1 tsp to 3 Tbs)

Mix all the ingredients together. Spread on a cookie sheet to a depth of 1/2 to 3/4 inch (you will use about half the surface of a standard cookie sheet)

Bake at 30 degrees for 25 minutes. Cut into bars.