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Happy 10th Birthday, Cooper!

Post author By vickybarone
Post date May 17, 2016

I can’t believe my first boy is 10. Meet The Cooper Dog (Cooper T. Dog Esquire). He is my first boy. My fur baby. He hangs out with me all day and keeps me company. He has been featured on a number of my cards and is generally a good sport whenever there is a treat involved. Those big brown eyes pretty much know exactly what I’m thinking. He’s quick with a kiss and a cuddle and tries to sit on my lap because he thinks he’s a small dog. He knows when I’m feeling down and won’t leave my side if I’m hurt or need comfort. He is my very best friend.

As is tradition, I made Cooper a doggie birthday cake to celebrate! Here is the recipe I used if you’d like to make one. I also created personalized cake toppers (and his little birthday hat sticker!) using Places for Faces!

Happy Birthday, buddy! I love you with all my heart!!

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Happy National Dog Day!

Today (Okay, every day for us) is National Dog Day! We have shared quite a few dog-inspired posts over the years, so we created a round up of our favorites to celebrate. Click on the links below for treat recipes, costume ideas, and Cooper in a lot of birthday hats.

1. Peanut Butter Banana Dog Treats | 2. The Cooper Dog
3. Doggie Birthday Cake | 4. “Pup”cakes
5. Baby Food Dog Treats | 6. Halloween Costumes for Dogs | 7. “Pup”sicles

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Happy 9th Birthday, Cooper!

Post author By vickybarone
Post date May 17, 2015

It’s Cooper’s Birthday!!!

Cooper is my best friend. He’s always there for me when I need him. He kisses away my tears when I’m feeling sad. He’s always available for a cuddle and his joyful dance for a scrumptious treat always puts a smile on my face. He’s what I would call a “soulful” dog. When I look into his deep, brown eyes, it’s like he can read my mind. He’s the first one that taught me how to be a parent. He will always be my first boy and there will always be a special place in my heart that belongs to him and only him. We rescued him. He rescues me all the time.

His most favorite thing in the world to do is to play Frisbee. We’ve had a rough year, both him and I. But he’s been there for me every step of the way. Cooper had an FHO (Femoral Head Ostectomy) last fall to reduce the pain he feels from his hip dysplasia, in the hope that one day he’d once again be able to play Frisbee without feeling the pain that came later. After months of rehab and laser therapy, I’m happy to report that Cooper can once again play Frisbee mostly pain free. I’m so very thankful for the people that helped us through the last year and I’m so very thankful for having him in my life. He brings me joy and comfort that only he can bring. I love you, Cooper Dog. Happy Birthday!!!

Here’s the cake I made him:

I used the same recipe for his 7th birthday, which you can find right here. I also used Places for Faces to create the cake toppers! The one in the center is from the “Centerpiece” template, and the outer two are from the standard “Dessert Topper” template. Places for Faces is still in testing, so we’d love your opinion if you use it! Follow this link to get started and let us know what you think!

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Peanut Butter & Banana Dog Treats

Post author By vickybarone
Post date May 11, 2015
1 Comment on Peanut Butter & Banana Dog Treats

Cooper’s Birthday is next weekend, so we whipped up homemade dog treats with some of his favorite ingredients!

Isn’t he a handsome pup?

These treats are so easy to make and you probably have all of the necessary ingredients in your kitchen right now!

Ingredients:
1 banana
1 egg
1 cup whole wheat flour
2 tablespoons all natural creamy peanut butter

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350
2. Mash banana in a bowl, then add egg, peanut butter, and 3/4 cup flour. Stir until well incorporated.
3. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of flour onto a clean, dry surface to roll the dough.
4. Roll the dough using a rolling pin dusted with flour.
5. Use a cookie cutter to cut shapes into the dough.
6. Place cut dough onto a cookie sheet lined with aluminum foil.
7. Bake for 15 minutes at 350. Let cool before serving.

Here’s sweet Cooper dog trying to be patient…

….and here he is, not trying quite so hard to be patient.

Homemade dog treats make excellent gifts as well. Tie them up in some cute baker’s twine and give them to a fellow dog lover! As for us, we’ll be gifting all of these treats (in moderation, of course) to the soon-to-be birthday boy! Happy Birthday, Coop!

*Store treats in an airtight container for up to a week, or freeze for up to a month.

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Things I Love: Homemade Dog Treats

Post author By vickybarone
Post date January 13, 2014
8 Comments on Things I Love: Homemade Dog Treats

Our sweet Cooper dog loves a good treat. He was a big fan of the Pupsicles we made him this Summer as well as the Doggie Birthday Cake we made when he turned 7! These homemade dog treats are simple, tasty, and perfect to have on hand or make in bulk and freeze! We’re excited to try each of the recipes and so is Cooper (he just doesn’t know it yet).

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