Preparation
1Crank your oven up to 175°C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2Toss the beef, oat flour, and melted coconut oil into a bowl and get your hands dirty—squish it all together until it feels like a thick cookie dough.
3Spread the mixture onto the tray as thin as a pancake; it doesn't have to be pretty.
4Bake for 40-45 minutes until it's dry and crisp.
5Once cool, break it into tiny "pebbles" or "gravel" with your hands and store in a jar.
Best Time to Serve
30 minutes before hitting the trail
Purpose
This is pure biological rocket fuel. It combines quick-burning fats with complex carbohydrates to ensure your dog doesn't hit a "wall" halfway through a hike or an agility course.
When to Use
Best used for high-energy days—think hiking, beach runs, or when you’re about to start a training session that requires peak focus.
What to Expect
A golden-brown, chunky gravel that smells like a Sunday roast. Your dog will start spinning in circles the moment they hear the jar lid clink.
Does Not Fix
Will not magically teach your dog a perfect "heel" if they’ve never done it before.
Time to Effect
Within 30-45 minutes of consumption.
Safety Risks
Not for dogs with pancreatitis due to the concentrated fat content.
Watch the portions for "lazy" dogs; this is for athletes!
Enrichment Ideas
Easy: Sprinkle over standard kibble as a "boring-buster."
Medium: Hide pieces in a "snuffle mat" for a pre-game brain warm-up.
Hard: Place in a plastic bottle with small holes so they have to work for their "pre-workout."
Owner Tips
If it feels a bit soft after baking, leave it in the oven with the heat off and the door cracked to dry out further.
Smells amazing to humans, too, but resist the urge to snack on it—it’s unseasoned!
Keep the jar in the fridge if your kitchen is warm to prevent the oil from going rancid.
