I am not too familiar with dog nutrition as I am with cat's but if you are concerned about bacteria, you can the whole chucks of meat into boiling water for a minute to kill off samonella (SP??) or e-coli that collect on the exterior of the meat. Also, get your meat from a trusted butcher.
And lastly, I agree, don't feed previously ground meat (hamburger) as it can be a breeding ground for bacteria, unlike full roasts/chickens.
I have been feeding my cats raw for years and haven't had a problem.
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