How to Create a Dog Barkcuterie Board

Almost every weekend, my husband and I wind down with a delicious cheese board and a glass of wine. As far as I am concerned, there is nothing more relaxing. Of course our dogs are always right by our sides and getting nibbles of dog-approved cheeses. It's an amazing family moment where time almost stops. Our pups know exactly what is about to happen every time a cheese board is prepared, and they LOVE IT.

So, it got me to thinking - I should create a cheese board that is made specifically for my dogs! So, I immediately went to Pinterest for ideas, and quickly came across this darling trend of BARKcuterie boards and charTREATeries.

I just had to join in, and create my own version of a barkcuterie board.

How fun to add a barkcuterie board next to your own charcuterie board!

My Grocery List for an Easy Dog Barkcuterie Board

You can definitely get very fancy when it comes to a charcuterie board. However, I do not always have time to make fancy homemade dog treats. So, I decided I would keep the items on the board simple, but follow a fun theme. Being that it is almost Valentines Day, I thought why not a sweet Valentines Board for my puppies?

Here is my list of ingredients:

• Wiggles & Wags Bake Shop Brunch Munchies Toast & Waffle Treats

• Wiggles & Wags Bake Shop Sprinkle Surprise Soft Baked Cake Bites

• Wiggle & Wags Bake Shop Cookies in Shapes of Sprinkle Cupcakes and Chocolate Covered Strawberries

• Simply Nourish Chicken & Cranberry Jerky

• Simply Nourish Peanut Butter Soft Chews

• Fresh Strawberries

• Fresh Blueberries

• Cheddar Cheese Squares

• Non-Fat, Plain Yogurt

Of course, the fun thing about barkcuterie boards is that you can add anything you like that is good for dogs, and that your pups LOVE! Other food ideas include carrots, eggs, peanut butter, ham, popcorn, bananas, sweet potatoes, and apples.

When I was shopping and deciding what to add to my board, I considered two things: (1) what do my dogs love to eat; and (2) what are some fun textures and colors that would really pop for a Valentines board.

How to Assemble a Barkcuterie Board

Whether I am assembling a charcuterie or cheese board for humans, or a barkcuterie board, my strategy is always the same. I divide the board into sections, and lay down the main pieces of food first. In this case, I treated the waffle treats, the sprinkle cakes, and the peanut butter bone chews as my main choices for the board, and divided them with cubes of cheddar cheese. I then placed a bowl of plain yogurt (my dachshund's favorite) in the middle of the board, and added the jerky strips in our awesome dachshund cracker tray (you should totally be jealous of this amazing find).