Teaching the Outside Dog Manners for the Inside

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It is getting that time of year when the weather will be hitting below freezing and your loveable pet will not be enjoying the outdoors as much.  For those of you who keep your dog outdoors as a gesture of love because they love to be outdoors or for the people who simply feel a dog belongs outdoors, it is safe to say that your dog’s safety is in jeopardy if you leave him out in the freezing cold weather.  There is a time to keep him out and a time to bring him in.

 

The problem is that when you have him outside for so long, he may not remember the “rules of the house”.  You may need to do a refresher dog behavior training session.  They simply forget their dog manners.  They are likely so excited to be indoors now that it is cold, they go crazy!  Do not let this frustrate you.  Some common things you may run into are housebreaking accidents, chewing, etc.  This is because they have not had to hold it while they were outside nor can they distinguish the difference between a remote control and stick. 

 

Some dog obedience commands you should begin right away are:  sit, down, stay, no, and good dog.  These are simple and can be learned quickly by your dog. With just a little bit of effort, you will be on your way to enjoying the time you spend with your dog during the cold winter months.

 

 

Pet Food Café is here to help you raise a healthy and happy pet so you can enjoy life together for a very long time.  Our all natural pet food, all natural pet supplies, and training tips will ensure your dog or cat has the best life possible.  

 
 

 

 

It is not too late!   Decide today to “make the switch” to all natural dog food or all natural cat food.  Your pet deserves the best and Pet Food Café provides the best!


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Become the Alpha Dog in your Home

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You have likely heard the statement, “Dogs are pack animals”.  This has been a widely known fact for hundreds of years.  While we know that dogs are pack animals, it is sometimes forgotten.  Although they are becoming a part of your family, it is still hard on the dog when they leave their litter.  It can also be confusing to the dog because he will not know who will be the alpha dog.  You will need to establish a strong alpha dog presence right away.  Otherwise, you will be fighting your dog for the position of alpha leader in your home!

 

 

How can you gain the respect of being the alpha dog?  It is not a hard concept.  Through dog obedience training a lot of patience and love, you will respectfully gain this position and the love of your dog.   Believe it or not, your dog would rather be able to relax and be a family pet rather than have to take on such a huge responsibility of alpha dog.

 

Here are some things you can do to help your dog accept you as the alpha dog:

Set a schedule and stick to it

Walk through doorways ahead of your dog

Practice basic dog obedience commands daily

Do not let your dog pull you when you walk

Keep him off of the furniture

Do not let him make up the rules (like barking to get you to do something) 

 

 

You can come up with some other rules for your family, as well.  The point is that your dog must be aware of who is boss.  Dog obedience training will help you tremendously in this aspect.

 
Pet Food Café is here to help you raise a healthy and happy pet so you can enjoy life together for a very long time.  Our all natural pet food, all natural pet supplies, and training tips will ensure your dog or cat has the best life possible. 

 


 

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Why Bother with Dog Training?

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Dog training is an important part to your dog’s life.  Without proper dog obedience training, your dog will be in for a very frustrating, sad life.  Why?  This is because if you do not take the time to train your dog how to follow basic commands, your dog will never learn how to survive in your home without causing serious frustrations to you and your family.  Let’s face it.  If you are not happy, then your dog will not be happy. 

 

 
Dog training is critical to your dog’s happiness and health.  Teaching your dog basic dog obedience commands, such as sit, stay, and come could be a matter of life or death.  Let’s say you are outside and your dog decides to start running right into the street.  If he is not familiar with the come command, he will be completely oblivious and run right into a car.  Or, let’s say there is a group of kids walking on the sidewalk and your dog is not used to seeing strangers, if your dog is not familiar with basic dog obedience commands, then he may nip at one of the kids.  This then turns into a safety and legal matter. 

 
Take the time to teach your dog basic commands.  It is not a punishment.  It is like teaching your child not to put their fingers in an electric outlet.  Teaching basic dog obedience is essential for your dog to live a happy and healthy life.

 
Pet Food Café is here to help you raise a healthy and happy pet so you can enjoy life together for a very long time.  Our all natural pet food, all natural pet supplies, and training tips will ensure your dog or cat has the best life possible. 

 

 

It is not too late!   Decide today to “make the switch” to all natural dog food or all natural cat food.  Your pet deserves the best and Pet Food Café provides the best!


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Life Changing Dog Training Technique Many People Overlook: Dog Socialization

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Many people understand the importance of dog obedience training, but they are not aware that dog socialization is a very important aspect to dog behavior training.  This is especially true for dogs that are secluded, such as dogs that live in the country and are not subjected to different situations, such as strangers coming into the yard.   This could lead to a very scary situation for a dog that has not been subjected to other people, and a very dangerous situation for the people coming into the yard.

 

You must get your dog out and about.  Get him used to being around different situations, such as kids running around and people coming up to talk to you, etc.  It is best to start early, but it is never too late.  When you take your dog out, it is important to train him how to handle these situations correctly.   Make sure you do not pet your dog when he is afraid.  This will be confusing to him, as petting is associated with praising.  You do not want to praise him in this instance, as your dog may take this as a sign of reinforcement that he is handling the situation right.  When your dog is afraid, you need to redirect his behavior to a more relaxed activity, such as playing ball or giving him a command he is familiar with.  Once he is playing in this new surrounding, it is okay to praise him.  Some other ideas for dog socialization is:  attending a group class, going to more dog related events, taking him to a dog park, taking him into the front yard to play, etc.

 

Pet Food Café is here to help you raise a healthy and happy pet so you can enjoy life together for a very long time.  Our all natural pet food, all natural pet supplies, and training tips will ensure your dog or cat has the best life possible. 

 
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Benefits to All Natural Dog Food

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If you want to have your dog around for as long as possible, consider feeding your dog healthy dog food that is all natural.  Your dog will benefit greatly from the vitamins, minerals, and Omegas that are found in holistic dog foods.  Super premium dog foods, such as Life’s Abundance and Flint River Ranch, are excellent and can be found in many pet stores, as well as online.

 
How can your dog benefit from healthy dog food?   The number one benefit is good health resulting in a longer, healthier, and happier life.  Diseases are not random.  They generally can be traced to poor diet with not enough essential nutrients.  When you choose all natural dog food for your dog, you are helping to eliminate digestive problems because you are increasing your dog’s ability to absorb vital minerals and vitamins.  You will also be eliminating the common allergy in dog’s to wheat and other additives that are not found in an all natural diet.

 

All natural dog food also can help to curb unwanted behavior that can actually stem from inadequate nutrition.  It can also improve your dog’s coat, skin, and can help to strengthen the immune system.   This is an excellent way to help your dog fight against many harmful organisms that your dog can encounter every day. 

 

The best way to protect your dog is to make sure he gets complete nutrition.  All natural dog food is the best route to go to improve and maintain a healthy, long life.

 

Pet Food Café is here to help you raise a healthy and happy pet so you can enjoy life together for a very long time.  Our all natural pet food, all natural pet supplies, and training tips will ensure your dog or cat has the best life possible. 

 

 

 

It is not too late!   Decide today to “make the switch” to all natural dog food or all natural cat food.  Your pet deserves the best and Pet Food Café provides the best!


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All Natural Doggie Stew: Perfect for the Upcoming Cold Months

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Have you made the switch to all natural dog food and want to give your dog a special meal?  While there is a variety of premium pet foods that are excellent all natural dog foods, such as:  Flint River Ranch and Life’s Abundance, it is still fun to create a homemade healthy dog food as an added treat.

 
Chicken Stew

 

Ingredients: 

• Whole Chicken
• Chopped Carrots
• Sweet potato
• Zucchini
• Yellow squash
• Green beans
• Cooked brown rice
• Water

 

Simple Instructions:

 

 

Boil chicken until done.  Add all ingredients to a big pot.  Add enough water to cover all ingredients.  Bring to a boil.  Simmer for another hour.  Add in cooked brown rice. 

 
Beef Stew

 

 

Ingredients:
 

• 2lbs lean ground beef
• 11 cups water
• Chopped carrots
• Yam diced
• 1 cup frozen breen bean
• 1 cup brown rice
• ½ cup whole wheat macaroni
• ½ cup pearl barley
• ½ cup mixed wild rice
• ¼ cup cornmeal
• ¼ cup wheat germ
• ¼ cup natural bran

 

 

Simple Instructions:

 

1. Brown ground beef
2. Add all other ingredients.
3. Bring to boil and simmer for 45 minutes.
4. Thickens when cool
5. Place into baggies into individual portions

 

Be sure to do your research on the vegetables you give your dog.  Not all veggies are good for dogs. Your dog will love you even more when you give him that wonderful tasty stew. 

 

Pet Food Café is here to help you raise a healthy and happy pet so you can enjoy life together for a very long time.  Our all natural pet food, all natural pet supplies, and training tips will ensure your dog or cat has the best life possible. 
 

 

It is not too late!   Decide today to “make the switch” to all natural dog food or all natural cat food.  Your pet deserves the best and Pet Food Café provides the best!


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Got Allergies? Just Give your Cat a Bath!

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Just because you or a family member is allergic to your cat does not mean you have to live a life without your lovable furry feline friend!  Do not let an allergist tell you that you have to get rid of your cat because of allergies.  Yes, it is the best solution for those of you who are highly allergic, but there are some things you can do to try and control and possibly eliminate allergies altogether.  However, if your allergies are life-threatening, you must follow the advice of your allergist and doctor.

 

There are a few things you can do, such as create an allergy free zone in your home where the cat is not allowed.  This will generally be in the bedroom.  Use a high efficiency HEPA air cleaner in the bedroom, as well.    Cover the mattress, box spring, and pillows with impermeable covers because even though the cat is not allowed in the bedroom, allergens will come in by your clothing and other objects.

 

Give your cat a bath once a week!  This can reduce the levels of allergens in your home as much as 84%!  There are products that will say that you can spray them on and this will reduce the dander; however, I recommend a weekly bath with a revitalizing, natural shampoo and conditioner.  Using a spray on leave in conditioner is okay; however, your cat will need to actually be washed and rinsed with an all natural shampoo in order to get rid of that dander.

 

Visit our site for an all natural shampoo and all natural conditioner to help with reducing the allergen particles, so that you can live a symptom free life with your loveable cat!

 

 

Pet Food Café is here to help you raise a healthy and happy pet so you can enjoy life together for a very long time.  Our all natural pet food, all natural pet supplies, and training tips will ensure your dog or cat has the best life possible.  
 

 

It is not too late!   Decide today to “make the switch” to all natural dog food or all natural cat food.  Your pet deserves the best and Pet Food Café provides the best!


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Homemade Dog Treats – Made from the Heart

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There are many reasons why people turn to all natural dog treats.  Whether your dog has allergies to specific ingredients in the store brand dog treats, or you simply do not like the ingredients found in store brand dog treats and dog food, you cannot go wrong with these tasty natural dog treats!  Your dog will feel extra special when you give him one of these tasty natural dog treats.

 

Frozen Dog Treats

 

These treats can be made in an ice cube tray.  These are perfect for hot, summer days!

 

Ingredients:


• 1 tablespoons honey
• 3 tablespoons peanut butter
• 1 ripe banana
• 16 ounces plain yogurt

 

Directions:

 

1. Mix peanut butter, honey, and fruit together until they are well blended.
2. Add the fruit mixture to the yogurt.  Mix well.
3. Pour mixture into ice cube trays.
4. Once they are frozen, take them out and give to your dog.

 

The great thing about these is they will stay good as long as you keep them frozen.

 

Banana Carrot Muffin Dog Treats
 

Ingredients:


• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 2 cups regular flour
• 2 carrots
• 2 3/4 cups water
• 1 egg
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 banana (overripe and mashed up)
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon nutmeg

 

Directions:

 

• Shred carrots. 
• Mix all wet ingredients together in a bowl.
• Add in mashed banana.  Mix together.
• In a different bowl, combine the dry ingredients. 
• Add in the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix
• Spray Non-stick cooking oil on a 12 muffin pan. 
• Fill each section ¾ full.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes to one hour.  After 40 minutes, check to see if they are done by putting a toothpick or fork in the center of the muffin.  If it is wet, continue baking. 

 

These are only two of many natural recipes you will find when you visit the Pet Food Café Blog!  We will continue to sprinkle natural dog treat recipes, as well as natural cat treat recipes throughout the coming blogs! 

 

Doggies enjoy!

 
Pet Food Café is here to help you raise a healthy and happy pet so you can enjoy life together for a very long time.  Our all natural pet food, all natural pet supplies, and training tips will ensure your dog or cat has the best life possible. 

 
 

 

It is not too late!   Decide today to “make the switch” to all natural dog food or all natural cat food.  Your pet deserves the best and Pet Food Café provides the best!


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Making the Switch – From Commercial to All Natural Dog Food

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Making the switch to all natural dog food is an excellent step towards making sure your dog lives a long and healthy life.  All natural dog food has the vitamins and minerals necessary for your dog to be healthy.  Even more importantly, when you switch to all natural super premium dog food, you are instantly protecting your dog from the many chemicals and toxins found in many commercial dog foods. 

 

It is never too late to start feeding your dog all natural healthy dog food.  Whether you have a puppy just starting out, or your dog is older, your dog will benefit from a healthy dog food.  Before you make the switch, you will want to make a smooth transition.  Do not stop the old food and immediately start the new all natural dog food.  This is a process you will need to do to ensure your dog does not get sick.  You must introduce the food gradually. 

 

Start off with a mixture of 25% of the new all natural dog food with 75% of the old dog food.  Continue to add in more of the new super premium dog food over a period of 3 to 5 days.  Your dog may be one that loves a change, or he may be one that is not so keen on change.  If your dog picks at the food and only eats the old food, keep trying.  This weaning process will just take a little longer, but he will eventually realize it is not so bad!

 
Pet Food Café is here to help you raise a healthy and happy pet so you can enjoy life together for a very long time.  Our all natural pet food, all natural pet supplies, and training tips will ensure your dog or cat has the best life possible. 

 

 

 
It is not too late!   Decide today to “make the switch” to all natural dog food or all natural cat food.  Your pet deserves the best and Pet Food Café provides the best!


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Welcome to the Pet Food Café Blog

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Here you will learn many new and exciting things about your dog and cat and how to take care of them the best way possible.   You will learn the importance of feeding your pet a healthy, balanced all natural dog food or all natural cat food and why you should stay away from the store brand dog foods available these days.   Try making your pet homemade natural treats and dog food right from your kitchen with your loving hands.  Our recipes are easy and fun to make!

 

Discover what makes your dog or cat do the things they do!  Why does your dog always get into the garbage even when he knows he is going to be in BIG trouble?  Why does your cat try to eat plastic grocery bags?  Animals have amazing traits that are just waiting to be discovered!

 

The Pet Food Café blog will not only share with you information about pet food, but we will offer you tips on how to provide a safe and playful environment for your dog or cat!  Some of these include tips on games to play with your pet, fun tricks to teach your pet, basic commands to keep your dog safe, how to introduce a dog or cat as a new member of the family, etc.

 

We are excited to help you raise a healthy and happy pet!  Join us and let us help you create a loving, fun and safe environment for your pet.

 

Pet Food Café is here to help you raise a healthy and happy pet so you can enjoy life together for a very long time.  Our all natural pet food, all natural pet supplies, and training tips will ensure your dog or cat has the best life possible.

 

 

 

It is not too late!   Decide today to “make the switch” to all natural dog food or all natural cat food.  Your pet deserves the best and Pet Food Café provides the best!


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