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Special Dog treats

sent in by Dianne

As two of my dogs have allergies I have learnt to avoid bought dog treats unless they actually say "hypoallergenic." These dog treats take very little effort and are very useful for training your dog, as most dogs will respond to offers of food!

Get some liver - it doesn't matter what kind, cheap is good! - and chop it into small pieces. If you're squeamish about handling it raw, pop it in the microwave for a couple of minutes to cook it until just firm and then cut it up.
Now, spread it in a single layer on a baking tray and put it in a *slow* oven (225°F / 110°C / Gas mark ¼ ) for several hours until is is cooked right through then carry on until it is rock hard and brittle. It needs to be really dried out! It will look inedible, but your dog will LOVE it. You can carry a handful in your pocket to use as a reward when you take him out for a walk and it won't get messy, and it will keep in a screw-top jar in the refrigerator for quite some time (although your dog will have other ideas about that!)

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