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Summary: Cookbook without merit
Review: I have read many, so called cookbook, created for our pets. This one is little more than a duplication of what has been written before. I find it difficult to see the reason this book has been touted as the zenith of pet cookbooks, Who ever wrote this book, wrote it from the stand point of trying to feed human food to dogs. An example of things that I found wrong is the recipe for Fiesta Bone. The recipe calls for 1 tablespoon of minced onions. Do the creators of this recipe warn that the onion as an ingredient can be deadly for several breed of dogs. Causing what is called Hienz Body Anemia. In a separate testing, I personal found that not one dog would eat products with cinnamon or nutmeg. A dog, like man is omnivorous. Where is this trait reflected in the recipes of this cookbook. It appears that the author's of this book are trying to convince people that the vegetarian way of life is the way to raise a dog. It will not work. Next, several of the recipes have corn based products as an ingredient. Is there a warning or a word that there is an increasing number of dogs who have developed an allergy to corn base products, and that when these dogs accidently eat the corn based products they have to go through a costly treatment. Next, what is the precentage of dogs who have tried the product produced from these these recipes? How many dogs were involved with the testing, and what were the precentage and acceptance and rejection rate of those animals. No I am afraid it doesn't appear on the surface, that those who put this book together didn't do their home work, and they certainly didn't create their recipe for dogs
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Summary: What an inspirational story!
Review: I really liked this book and have read it twice. Some parts of it were humorous. In short, I recommend this book to all dog lovers and owners!
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Summary: Great treats for our 4 - legged friends
Review: I've read over this book and find it extreamly intetesting, both for dog treats and the struggles of an up and coming business.
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Summary: A inspirational book for entrepreneurs with a few recipes
Review: If you are looking for a cookbook of just dog treats without verbage then you will have to look elsewhere. There are a total of 19 treat recipes in the book that range from simple frozen juice cubes that even the least talented cook can do through biscotti and candies suited for dogs. I do not find the ingredients of these recipes to be that far off other than the onions. Onions can cause anemia in small animals types and should be avoided, but in that particular recipe the onions can be simply omitted. If your dog has allergies to corn simply substitute rice flour for the cornmeal. As for allergies to wheat, there are a number of flours out that can be substituted, you just have to be an informed cook. Many of the dog biscuit recipes in books and out on the internet contain wheat, corn and in many cases large amounts of fat and salt. The books main charm is as a "how we got very lucky and did it". They admit up front they got very lucky! On their own web page they state their book is about the history of their bakery for dogs. The book has many bad puns in it and the cartoons are very cute. However, there is quite a bit of reality here. Statements from the book like, "There was more than one occasion when the light at the end of the tunnel turned out to be the headlights of the Power and Light truck, coming to shut off our electricity." This is from two guys looking to build a business who were not afraid to work for what they wanted. And those of out here with dogs know what the dogs want, buscuits that don't look and smell like rocks! One of my dogs refused to eat bicuits for her former owners now happily looks forward to the biscuits I bake or buy because they actually taste like something. All in all this book is not bad to purchase for the person wanting a springboard to making their own dog bicuits or treats and the budding dog biscuit entrepreneur will have a chance to see how someone else has "made it".
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Summary: Great entrepreneurial yarn
Review: Like everyone else, I loved the story of this family, men and dogs, and how they came to build their business. It was a true American entrepreneurial tale, and I'm glad they've had success. The descriptions of the dogs were also compelling. I have to admit, though, that I've tied several of the recipes, and my dog never cared much for the results. The ginger snaps in particular seemed inedible to him. I've made many other dog biscuits for him using recipes from other places and out of the newspaper that sent him over the moon. If you don't plan to use the recipes, I highly recommend this book. It is a wonderful story and well written.
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Summary: Great entrepreneurial yarn
Review: Like everyone else, I loved the story of this family, men and dogs, and how they came to build their business. It was a true American entrepreneurial tale, and I'm glad they've had success. The descriptions of the dogs were also compelling. I have to admit, though, that I've tied several of the recipes, and my dog never cared much for the results. The ginger snaps in particular seemed inedible to him. I've made many other dog biscuits for him using recipes from other places and out of the newspaper that sent him over the moon. If you don't plan to use the recipes, I highly recommend this book. It is a wonderful story and well written.
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Summary: Funny and Inspirational! An Only In America "Tail"!
Review: My wife brought home this book and loved it. Almost a year later, I picked it up, read it and could not put it down. This is the story of two dog lovers (and three dogs) who start a very unique business from their home and grow it to a national-sized chain. The book was written in a very humorous tone and I can see where any budding entrepreneur would find it a very inspirational story. I know we can speak from experience that our two dogs and our neighborhood dogs have thoroughly enjoyed the recipes that are sprinkled thoughout this book. I would rate this hilarious book 5 paws!
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Summary: Dogs + Treats = Business Success
Review: This book is a quick read that held my interest from beginning to end. It's funny and has it's own unique charm. More importantly, however, is the business angle that is interwoven throughout the "tale" (the author's pun, not mine!). This is the story of two guys and their three dogs who started a company on a shoestring and have grown it to a good-sized company. I bought a second copy to give to my brother, as inspiration, who is now starting his third entrepreneurial endeavor. I can't think of a reason why readers and their doggies would not immenseley enjoy this book. I rank this book 5 stars.
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Summary: Interesting only if you want to start a similar firm
Review: This book is mostly an entrepreneurial autobiograhy, interesting only if you want to start a similar firm or know the owners personally. The writing style is annoyingly self-congratulatory. There are only a handful of recipes. If you have a bit of baking skill, you can easily come up with better ones on your own. My dog and I received this book as a gift along with some treats from the Three Dog Bakery. The treats were great; the book is not. I wouldn't recommend it as a gift.
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Summary: Very highly recommended especially for entrepreneurs!
Review: This book is very highly recommended reading, especially for two groups of people worldwide: dog lovers, and those entrepreneurial spirits who aspire to be self-employed. Most people will enjoy this unique humorous story about the worrld's first bakery for dogs.
The book contains 19 recipies which may sound delicious for humans, but are intended to be treats for dogs, such as "Great Danish Crunchies," "33rd St. Fiesta Bones," or "Pavlov's Punkin' Bread."
In the book authors Dan Dye and Mark Beckloff describe their love for dogs. There are ample photos of their dogs, Dottie, Gracie, and Sarah, who help them taste test the dog treats.
The book tries to be humorous in nature, but underneath the subtle humor, this book is a good educational read for any budding entrepreneur. There is a lot of seriousness to the business side of the book. The owners stress excellent customer service, and want to make the best natural dog treats available.
Dog owners will love this very highly recommended book, and perhaps even try making some of the Three Dog Bakery recipies. Those not inclined to bake dog treats, and those who perhaps do not even own dogs, but want to start a business of their own, can enjoy reading this book and learn about the business principles employed by the owners of Three Dog Bakery, the authors of thsi very huighly recommended book.
Reviewed by: Marijane Green 3/22/97
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