Frozen Enrichment Bowl
This fun, easy recipe is a great way to keep your dog cool in the summer months, encourage licking which releases endorphins, and keep your dog busy!
Author: Alizabeth Anderson
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 2-3 hours
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients
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2-3 cups of water
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½-1 cup bone broth (bison, beef, elk, chicken or turkey works here)
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½ cup dog treats, chunks of meat, your dog’s favorite veggies
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¼ cup peanut butter or tallow (melted)
Instructions
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Mix water and broth together to make a very light broth that the dogs will love.
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Find a sturdy four cup freezer-safe bowl or dish. Add some treats to the bottom and fill it with your broth/water mixture.
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Let the mixture freeze for about 30 minutes. It doesn't need to be completely frozen solid at this point.
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Add a thin layer of peanut butter or melted tallow to the top of the ice and return to the freezer for another 30 minutes.
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Freeze the block solid for at least two hours.
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To unlock the ice block, just let it thaw on your counter for 5-10 minutes. It should pop right out of the container. You can also run it under warm water to release the block. DON'T do this if you use a glass bowl, as it could shatter from the sudden temperature change.
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Place the ice block in a large high-rimmed bowl so the dog can reach it, but it won't melt all over your floor. I also like to set a towel on the floor or place the bowl outside, so that it does not slide all over the floor.