Everyone knows that dogs bark, it’s what they are suppose to do, right? Some dogs take it a little further than others, that’s why it is so important to try and understand why your dog is barking excessively. Sometimes the behavior can simply be breed specific, for example a lot of your small/toy breed dogs (daschunds, yorkies, shitzhu’s) or working dogs (beagles, shorthaired pointers, Jack Russell Terrier’s) are prone to bark, it is hereditary, so to speak. So as we have mentioned before make sure you do your homework before purchasing or adopting certain breeds, you have to make sure they are compatable with your lifestyle and vice versa.

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I’ve been sharing recipes, but have not yet outlined the basic theory they are based on. Below are the basic building blocks for a meal.

From 50% to 70% of the ingredients should be meat, such as beef or chicken. Be sure to take all the bones out first, as dogs can choke on bones, especially soft chicken bones.

The remainder of the meal should be made up of carbohydrates and vegetables. Good carbohydrates are potatoes or rice. Do not use pasta or any other carbohydrates made from corn, wheat or soy, since they are not good for dogs.

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