Yeah, yeah…he’s a cutie pie. He melts just about everybody’s heart with a quick canine grin and one wag of his bottle-brush tail.
But he’s also got a dirty secret. One I haven’t wanted to share. You see, Koda eats other dogs’ sh*t.
More accurately, it’s only one other dog’s poo. But it’s poo and it’s gross and I can’t believe that a dog who gets fed TOP-QUALITY dog food, wetted with homemade free-range chicken stock, everyday for breakfast and dinner (not to mention some pretty nice treats in between) has any use for feces, other than a brief obligatory whiff.
And then he tries to give you a kiss…ick.
I’ve heard a couple of different explanations for why he may be doing it. But to tell you the truth, I don’t really give a shi*t why he likes to graze under the tree at the far end of the park we visit everyday.
It’s gotta stop. And for the most part, it has. In the past few weeks, my constant NO!s have brought the forays under that tree to an end. Unless I turn my back for just a second…
Now if we could just get the problem pet owner to pick up after her dog, we could solve the problem altogether.
I’m just trying to think of a good way to bring it up the next time I see her. (It’s a small island…impossible to get away with anything.)
;)
: Peanut Butter & Banana Biscotti Dog Biscuits
: Yummy, crunchy biscuits filled with goodness: flax seeds for fibre, parsley for fresh breath, bananas for potassium and peanut butter for protein.
- All-Purpose Flour – 2 Cups
- Whole-Wheat Flour – 1 Cup
- Flax Seeds – ¼ Cup
- Fresh Parsley, finely chopped – ¼ Cup
- Baking Powder – 1 tsp
- Over-Ripe Bananas, mashed – 2 (about ¾ Cup)
- All-Natural Peanut Butter – ¼ Cup
- Egg – 1
- Water – 3 T
- Vegetable Oil – 2 T
- Move the oven rack to the middle position and preheat the oven to 350° F.
- In a large bowl, combine the flours, flax seeds, parsley and baking powder. In another bowl, stir together the remaining ingredients. Pour the wet ingredients over the dry and stir to combine. Use your hands to gather the dough onto the counter and knead until a smooth ball forms.
- Divide the dough into 4 and roll logs about 1½” in diameter. Flatten the logs slightly and bake on a parchment or silpat lined sheet until firm, approx 25-30 minutes.
- Remove from the oven, cool for 10 minutes, then use a serrated knife to cut into ½” thick slices.
- Put the cookies back on the sheet and return to the oven. Bake until golden, approx 20 minutes.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 6 weeks.
Preparation time: 5 minute(s)
Cooking time: 45 minute(s)
Number of servings (yield): 12
Copyright © 2009-2012 Island Vittles/Theresa Carle-Sanders. Don’t Steal – Karma’s Real.
Oh, you’re too funny. I almost spit out my avocado as I read that. Oh well. :-p That is weird, though. I think Bailey has eaten cat poop before but that was like one time a million years ago. Now she’s taken to barking at nothing everyday. Equally annoying.
I’d rather be kissed by a barking dog than a sh*t eating dog, Steph. Just sayin’. :)
If the stuff is left under a tree, just make a big sign with an arrow pointing down that says, “Pick up your Sh!t” We had a dog that ate poop too…didn’t matter what kind; goose, cat, horse, etc. Our vet said there are two kinds of dogs. Those that eat the stuff and those that don’t. It’s just life.
I can’t believe you made your dog biscotti biscuits. When I die I want to come back as your pet.
Just once in my life, I want the other type of dog. I seem to get the poo eaters…you can come back as my pet if you promise not to eat sh*t. Deal?
It totally grosses you out. Our dog loves to eat the rabbit droppings as if they are bridge mix. Yuk!
I’m glad you agree, Laura!
OMG, nearly fell over laughing at this post, Theresa. Bad dog. Or, er, um…gross dog. How can he eat poo when there are these lovely biscuits for him instead???
I’ll tell you why, Carolyn…cause he’s a dirty sh*t eater. :)
Hahaha oh my gosh! Our family dog used to do that too. What IS there obsession with that?! ICKYPOONANNY!
My friend has that breed of dog as well. She named hers Suka. He is a sweetheart. I am sure besides being a dirty sh*t eater your pup is good one ;-)
This recipe sounds way to delicious to feed a dog. Not that I have a dog — and my three felines wouldn’t be caught dead eating anything wild ‘cept mice. However, I know a few dogs and they ain’t gettin a crumb of these yummies.
Great recipe. Thanks Theresa, keep em coming!
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