Chew, chew, and chew

It has been a few weeks since we posted something about our beloved pooch.  The little guy has experienced running and swimming in the river, apples right off the tree, his first visit to the vet for a check up and shots, Home Depot, the true comfort of a Minnie Mouse camping chair,  and Kindergarteners playing soccer (Go big, blue sharks!) among many other firsts.

He has now entered a new stage of puppy life I like to call "Catch me if you can, mama".  I know he is laughing a little (or maybe a lot) inside as I am running after him trying to get the shoe, magazine, paper, fuzz, or slug out of his mouth using my best love and logic techniques to get this dog/furry child to stop and listen to me.  The "uh, oh" in a high pitch voice seems to do the trick I have learned...for now.  On a great recommendation from a lady at Home Depot, we made "pup pops" as we are lovingingly calling them to help him as his teeth are a constant source of bothersomeness (not sure if that is word but it sounds great!).  We mixed water with chicken broth and then sprinkled crushed dog bones into the liquid.  We then put the pops in the freezer and Walaaah!  We have not tried them out on Dawber yet but we will keep you posted.

PUP POPS
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup water
1/2 cup dog biscuits of your choice, crushed

Using a muffin tin, spread plastic wrap across and into the cups and pour the liquid mixture into the cups, about 2/3 full.  Sprinkle the crushed dog biscuits into the liquid.  Put in freezer for a couple hours.