Here is a link to the Top 10 Dog Friendly Restaraunts in Colorado.
I just have to add EL RANCHO on this list. Their patio is wonderful to sit out on with your bff. We went there the other day and they were so nice; they even brought my dogs a bowl filled with ice water. If you know of any other local places, please post them!
285critters bff - I have to agree El Rancho really makes the pets feel welcome. I took my two small ones out to dinner the other day and of course they had their down comforter which we put out on two chairs pushed together. The wait staff was so nice heck they even made me a birdie bag to go for my foster bird.
Check out these gift baskets - this is an amazing idea to send for a sick pet's get well or birthday. Just imagine the fun in sending this to someone that has a pet!
The holiday season is one that is filled with treats for the humans but dogs don't have to be left out of the festivities. There are many dog treat recipes available that can be used to create holiday cookies for your dog. Any dog treat recipes that you find that involve using cookie cutters can be converted to holiday dog treat recipes by using a festive cookie cutter to cut out the shapes. The following is just one of the many dog treat recipes that can be used to create holiday cookies that are sure to delight the dog in your family.
1 cup cornmeal
3 1/2 cups whole-wheat flour
1 tablespoon garlic powder
4 tablespoons instant soup stock mix
4 pieces of bacon cooked and chopped into small pieces
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup peanut butter
1 1/3 cup water
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Combine the dry ingredients in a large bowl and then add the bacon, vegetable oil and peanut butter. Next add the water a little bit at a time until you achieve the desired consistency.
Knead the dough by hand and then roll it onto a floured surface until it is 1/4 inch thick. Next, cut the dough using cookie cutters of the desired shape. Bake for approx 35 - 45 minutes, basting lightly bacon drippings periodically throughout the cooking process. After the 45 minutes turn off the oven and leave the homemade dog treats inside for an additional hour. This will help the treats to harden making them effective for helping to clean your dog's teeth. After removing the treats, allow them to cool adequately before serving them to your dog.
Thanksgiving is just behind us and you may be wondering - what do I do with all this left over turkey?
We have a good idea for you. Here is a recipe for a great dog treat made from leftover turkey. If you don't use it now - print it and save it for later. Here it is.
Instructions:
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
• In a mixing bowl combine turkey, vegetables, garlic powder, egg, barley and oats.
• Mix thoroughly.
• Spoon into a greased loaf pan and pat down meat mixture until level. Spread gravy on top of loaf and bake for 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
• Cool and cut into six even slices. Store unused portions in refrigerator.


* Garlic powder in small amounts is not considered dangerous to dogs.
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