elevated, easy to clean dog bed<\/a> that is tops in comfort.\u00a0 The elevated bed acts like a hammock, so it’s easy on joints and allows air to circulate, which keeps our furry friends cooler and happier when temperatures are warm.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nNational Dog Week is a wonderful time to celebrate our beloved canine companions, but there’s no reason why we can’t show them how much we appreciate them at other times of the year, too.\u00a0 Keep this short list handy to serve as a periodic reminder to thank them for the continued joy, amusement, and devotion they give us tirelessly.<\/p>\n
Sid and Smoochie\u00a0Pooch’s Lip Smackin’, Tail Waggin’\u00a0Freezer Treats<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- 32 ounces plain yogurt<\/li>\n
- 1 mashed banana<\/li>\n
- 2 Tablespoons peanut butter<\/li>\n
- 2 Tablespoons honey<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Mix all ingredients in a blender.\u00a0 Pour mixture into ice cube\u00a0trays and freeze.\u00a0 Once frozen, pop the treats out of the ice cube trays and store in a freezer bag or other container in the freezer.\u00a0 Enjoy!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
It’s National Dog Week this week, so it’s the perfect time to honor our canine companions and show them how much we appreciate their unconditional love.\u00a0 Here are four easy ways you can pamper your pooch: Extra Love — Our dogs give us so much love and devotion.\u00a0 Let them know you love them, too, by offering a few extra kisses or an extended belly … Continue reading Tips for Celebrating Your Favorite Furry Friend<\/span> »<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":false,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[3,10],"tags":[133],"class_list":["post-1785","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-backyard-fun","category-holidays-gift-ideas","tag-dog-beds"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p2Nnyf-sN","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":2325,"url":"https:\/\/www.backyardcity.com\/Outdoor-Patio-Blog\/provide-your-pampered-pooch-with-extreme-comfort\/","url_meta":{"origin":1785,"position":0},"title":"Provide Your Pampered Pooch With Extreme Comfort","author":"Trey Collier","date":"May 10, 2012","format":false,"excerpt":"Treat your pampered pooch to an extra special treat with one of our pet products. 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A Comfy Bed<\/strong> — Upgrade your dog’s sleep spot by providing him or her with an elevated, easy to clean dog bed<\/a> that is tops in comfort.\u00a0 The elevated bed acts like a hammock, so it’s easy on joints and allows air to circulate, which keeps our furry friends cooler and happier when temperatures are warm.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n