Whole Foods in Pasadena to host a free Dog Food Making class.

Over the last several years there's been a trend toward making dog food at home. With people recognizing the impact of whole, fresh food on their own heath; and with all the information that's come into the public domain about the sometimes questionable things that are in processed dog food; more and more folks are opting to take control over what their pets are eating every day. Some people choose to feed a raw diet (myself included,) while others feel more comfortable cooking the food they feed to their dogs. Whichever you choose, making your pet's food at home gives you control over the quality of ingredients that goes into your best friend's food.

There are people who are opposed to this idea, believing that it's not possible for the average person to develop a complete diet for their companion animals. I disagree. While it would be a mistake to simply throw food at your dog without knowing anything about his nutritional needs, there are several good books on the market to help people develop a nutritionally sound diet for their pets. Classes and seminars are also now springing up around Southern California that are geared toward helping people make smart choices about their pet's diet; there are some that also teach about the concept and "how tos" of a home prepared diet. I will post announcements of any upcoming classes that I become aware of and there's a list of books to read on dog food, home prepared diets, and raw feeding in the "Books I Read" section of my profile. This information can also be found on the Ain't Misbehavin' K9 website: http://www.aintmisbehavink9.com/

Here's something cool that my friend found in the Whole Foods news letter and then brought to my attention:
Whole Foods Arroyo in Pasadena is hosting it's first Dog Food Making Class. This ought to be a good place to start for those of you who are interested in formulating a home cooked diet for your dog. I'm sure the focus will be on fresh, natural and healthy ingredients. Who knows, they may even talk about making healthy dog treats!

This FREE class is being taught on Wednesday, July 15th
between the hours of 6:30pm-8pm

According to the information on their website, they're requesting that you RSVP To sparr.marketing@wholefoods.com, or sign up at the Customer Service desk.
at the Whole Food Arroyo store:
465 South Arroyo Parkway Pasadena, CA 91105
Phone 626.204.2266

To obtain more details about this class, please visit the Whole Foods calendar website by clicking on the title of this blog entry, or going to: http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/arroyo/storecalendar.php

I welcome feedback and opinions about the topic of a home prepared diet. Please feel free to write to me about your experiences and questions.