Pack a blanket for your pooch so he has his own space to stretch out and isn’t sitting right next to the tempting spread of snacks. The Tall Tails Dream Chaser, with its baby-soft fleece material, is a great option if your furry friend doesn’t already own one.

Work off some of those calories before or after your meal with a game of fetch. Your pooch will love chasing (and hopefully retrieving) this KONG Classic Flyer Frisbee. Pack some tasty treats, a plush lobster or a peanut butter-inspired toy if your dog likes to squeak and chew, so he’ll be occupied while you eat.

It’s best not to pack anything that isn’t dog friendly, but that’s not possible for most picnickers. So, try to keep foods that are potentially toxic or pose a choking hazard in sealable containers and out of your hungry hound’s reach. This includes alcoholic beverages, grapes, raisins, onions, avocados, xylitol (a sugar substitute), meat with bones, chocolate and corn cobs.

Pack plenty of fresh drinking water for your furry friends. Serve it in the Springer Mini Travel Bottle, which holds 15 oz. of H2O and is designed for your dog to drink from the attached bowl without wasting a drop. Simply squeeze the bottle and water fills the bowl to keep your dogs happy and hydrated.

Whip up some healthy treats that are safe for canines so you can sit back, relax and have fun at the picnic. Check out these make-ahead, picnic-ready recipes for a “Barkuterie” Board, Watermelon “Pupsicles” and Devil Dog Eggs.

“Barkuterie” Board

Bring a cutting board or platter to arrange a selection of “barkuterie” for your group. This recipe pulls double-duty because it is just as delicious and healthy for humans as it is for canines! So, be sure to load up on the pet-friendly ingredients that you and your dog prefer. These can include:

• Celery
• Carrots
• Broccoli
• Blueberries
• Cucumbers
• Radishes
• Cheddar or Mozzarella Cheese
• Apples (core removed and discarded)
• Fresh turkey
• Human-grade jerky treats
• Peanut butter (for dipping)
• Greek yogurt (for dipping)

Slice all fruits, vegetables and meats into bite-size pieces and arrange on the board. Place small bowls of peanut butter and Greek yogurt in the center of the tray for dipping.

Watermelon “Pupsicles”

The entire family will enjoy this easy-to-make and refreshing watermelon treat! You’ll need a popsicle molds set like this one from Amazon for $11.99.

• 1 pound seedless watermelon
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 tablespoons water

Chop the watermelon into small pieces and discard any seeds. Place in a blender with sugar and water, and blend until smooth. Pour into popsicle molds and freeze. These treats will stay cold in a cooler.

Devil Dog Eggs

This dog-friendly version of deviled eggs is made with healthy Greek yogurt and decadent bacon bits.

• 1 dozen eggs
• ½ cup Greek yogurt
• 4 slices bacon, crumbled

Hard-boil the eggs for 14 minutes. Remove from water and place in an ice water bath. Once the eggs have cooled completely, peel and slice them in half lengthwise. Remove the yolks and set them aside in a small bowl. Arrange the egg whites on a plate. Mash the yolks and combine with the Greek yogurt until smooth. Use a spoon to add a small amount of the yolk mixture back into each egg white. Top with crumbled bacon. Chill until ready to serve.