September is national going back to school month and we want to help you celebrate with some back to school tips and tricks for your canine friend!
Doggie Pool Looza!
As the dog days of summer come to an end and the regular summer swim season closes, San Bernardino County Regional Parks hosts its Doggie Pool-ooza event at Cucamonga-Guasti Regional Park in Ontario on Saturday, September 12th and Sunday, September 13th. During this annual event owners can bring their four legged pals, who have had to endure the summer in a fur coat, for one last dip in the cool pool. The event is sponsored by the Ontario Spay and Neuter, who will be providing discounted nail trimming for $10, micro-chipping for $15 and various vaccinations ranging from $10-$15. The event will also include vendor booths, Li’l Dog Races and other contests, such as the K-9 Swimsuit Competition, and Talent Show. If you don’t already have a pet, there will be on-site adoption opportunities from Animals R First Fund and Hope to Home for Cats. There will be a food vendors for all human attendees, including the Baby’s Bad-Ass Burgers and the Rolling Sushi Truck. To cool the humans off, Snowie’s California will have their shaved ice on sale including a syrup station to put your own flavors on the icy treat. Friends of Regional Parks will there be collecting slightly used/clean blankets, bags of dry dog food, and other dog supplies to be donated to local pet shelters. Canine participants must be at least six-months-old, have a current license and proof of up-to-date vaccinations. We also ask that all dogs be on a minimum six-foot leash.
Sep 12, 2015 to Sep 13, 2015 | 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Admission: $5 per person; $1 per dog
Benefiting: Regional Parks
Bark to Basics Training!
Teach your pet something new. From training classes to agility classes, all over the country pet parents are doing more with their pets! You can participate in a basic training class where pets get socialization and learn basic commands, or something more challenging like agility! agility classes are not only fun and great for exercise for both you and your pet but they teach patience and understand to strengthen any pet parents bond! Click here for more information about agility classes that are right for you!
Apples Please!
Apple season is in full swing during the month of September and there is no other treat from nature that is as wonderful for your pet as a ripe apple. From apple biscuits, to apple butter, your pup should benefit from this years harvest! You can slice apples and dehydrate them for healthy apple chips, or cut small sections, minus the skin, for a healthy meal topper.
Have some extra time? Try this great recipe from dogtreatkitchen.com!
Dog Cake Ingredients:
[li]1 cup whole wheat flour[/li]
[li]1 tsp baking soda[/li]
[li]2 tsp cinnamon[/li]
[li]1/4 cup dried apple rings, finely diced[/li]
[li]2 eggs, beaten[/li]
[li]1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce[/li]
[li]1/4 cup Granny Smith apple, peeled and finely diced[/li]
[li]1/8 cup milk[/li]
Cheese Drizzle Ingredients:
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[li]3 tbsp milk[/li]
[li]1 tsp flour[/li]
[li]1/4 cup cheddar cheese, grated[/li]
Dog Cake Instructions:
[li]Preheat oven to 350° F[/li]
[li]In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda and cinnamon.[/li]
[li]With a fork, stir in the dried apple pieces until coated with the flour mixture. Break apart the pieces if needed.[/li]
[li]In a medium bowl, beat the eggs.[/li]
[li]Stir together the eggs, applesauce, diced fresh apple and milk.[/li]
[li]Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the wet mixture.[/li]
[li]Stir until thoroughly combined.[/li]
[li]Lightly spray each muffin cup with non-stick cooking spray.[/li]
[li]Using a teaspoon sized cookie scooper, scoop balls onto your prepared muffin tin. Optional: Press a couple pieces of fresh or dried diced apple into the top of the unbaked treat.[/li]
[li]Bake for 10 minutes.[/li]
[li]Prepare a baking sheet with a cooling rack nested inside.[/li]
[li]Let the treats rest in the pan for a couple minutes.[/li]
[li]Put the muffins on the cooling rack.[/li]
[li]Turn off the oven and put the dog cakes back in the oven to cool.[/li]
Cheese Drizzle Instructions:
[li]Stir together the milk and flour in a microwave safe bowl.[/li]
[li]Microwave on high for one minute (each microwave is different, you may need more or less time to warm the milk).[/li]
[li]Stir in the cheese until melted and smooth.[/li]
[li]Drizzle on the cooled dog cake.[/li]
[li]Store unused glaze in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.[/li]
Storing – Keep this dog cake recipe in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Wrap them up and keep them in the freezer for up to four months. Store without the cheddar cheese drizzle. Mix up a batch and decorate before serving.
Yield – 12 mini muffins, if you use a 12 cup mini muffin tin.