How long does it take to prepare raw food?

If you buy pre-prepared BARF for your dog, it only takes time to defrost and put in their bowl. If you prefer DIY (do it yourself) method, this would depend on what you’re serving and to how many dogs. Most people recommend pre-packaging once a week in serving sizes necessary for your dog. You could probably safely count on a half hour per dog, less if you can get your butcher to do some of cutting for you.

How much does it cost to buy all BARF products necessary?

This would also depend on whether you’re going with DIY or buying packaged food. DIY usually requires hunting for bargains and can be time consuming. What I prefer to do (with only 2 dogs) is buy my BARF pre-packaged from a reputable company and I serve that. It can be more expensive, but with our busy lives, I don’t mind paying a few bucks more. Visit our website, http://www.a1-dog-info.com/barf-diet-for-dogs.htm for more information.

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That gorgeous dog bed you bought? You know, one that cost almost as much as new king size bed you got to accommodate new dog? Yeah, dog will rarely, if ever use it. Preferred dog beds in this house? Couches, blankets dragged to floor, pile of clothes, carpets – and of course, our bed, preferably leaving as little room as possible for humans by stretching as wide as possible.

Training? What’s that? Mine occasionally come when called, and usually sit when told, but that’s about it. I’ve given up. Did you know that a dog can be flunked out of training school? Neither did I until it happened… to ME!

Fill in blank: my favorite ______ will be chewed to death. Expect it. Embrace it. You will live it.

I think biggest tip I can give to a new dog owner is to become a firm believer in Murphy’s Law: whatever can happen usually will and at worst possible time. Of course, if you’d like to avoid my jaded outlook on life with a dog, visit our website, http://www.a1-dog-info.com/tips-to-take-care-of-a-new-dog.htm for help.

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