What's Grilling Tips For The Dog Days Of Summer

Barbecue goes to the dogs. According to the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association, 81 percent of Americans own a grill, and the average grill is used up to 26 times a year. And with three-quarters of dog owners saying they consider their dog a member of the family, more and more owners are including their four-legged friends in the grilling fun. According to barbecue guru Kent Whitaker, author of Smoke in the Mountains Cookbook: The Art of Appalachian Barbecue, a family Grilling affair, and today our dogs are part of the family. My dog ​​Moses is my grilling assistant who makes it fun and entertaining while we all enjoy the real aroma of the meat on the grill. Whitaker, a former Food Network barbecue Live Grilling Contest winner, and Moses have teamed up with ALPO dog food to teach dog lovers how to get their four-legged friends involved in the backyard grilling fun. At ALPO  "Beefstro" events around the country, they offer grilling demonstrations and the following tips. It smells great taste Use marinades, sauces and different types of wood to add a special flavor to your favorite grilled dishes. While you're manning the grill, ask another family member to entertain your dog with the spicy scent of his favorite dog treat. Hold a treat in front of his nose and ask him to do a simple trick like sit or stay for a food reward. Relax with fun and games. While the food is cooking, play fun games the whole family can enjoy, including tag, hide and seek, and fetch. Make sure you have balls, flying discs and chew toys to help your dog develop a healthy appetite. Include place settings.Create a theme for the barbecue and make sure all decorations and table settings match. And when it's time to sit down and enjoy the feast, don't forget to set the table for your four-legged family member. Place the place mat and bowl on the floor at your table and serve your dog the hearty, healthy ALPO Chop House Originals dog food with the real meat taste they crave. Live a little. Don't be afraid to experiment and try new things at your next family barbecue. Try new sauces, tasty dips, breads and sides like Tex-Mex Tater Salad and Fire Baked Beans. And to give your dog even more excitement at mealtime, feed him different forms and flavors of his favorite food. Leave the cleaning for later Family affairs, such as backyard barbecues, are special moments to savor. So take advantage of the fact that the whole family is together and leave the dishes for later. Serve a great final dessert and share your favorite family stories and end the festivities with an evening walk with your canine companion. In the advent of the sub prime mortgage crisis many homeowners are opting to rent properties as opposed to trying to sell in this unstable and already saturated market. But, land lording involves some savvy, so listen up and heed some valuable advice, before diving into the world of renting and leasing your home.