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27 Homemade Dog Treats Worth Begging For
It’s no secret your furry friend is part of the family — and that means they deserve treats made with only the best ingredients. Making a batch of homemade dog treats is easy and a great way to show your love and care. Keep your pups happy and healthy with these delish and healthy snacks. Do you or your canine have allergies? Make sure to print out our dog treat labels to protect everyone in your household.
Table of contents:
- Easy homemade dog treats using peanut butter
- Fruit and vegetable treats for dogs
- Oat and fruit dog treat recipes
- Chicken and bacon DIY dog treats
Easy homemade dog treats using peanut butter
Serve your pooch these easy homemade dog treats with peanut butter and a few other simple ingredients.
1. Classic peanut butter dog biscuits
You don’t need many ingredients when it comes to this homemade dog biscuit recipe. Fido will go crazy over these peanut butter bone-shaped treats.
2. Peanut butter and banana dog treats
Reward your pups with these three-ingredient dog treats. Combine peanut butter, bananas and oats to create these delicious dog biscuits.
3. Peanut butter and sweet potato dog treats
This peanut butter and sweet potato dog treat recipe calls for only five ingredients and a few minutes of your time for your furry friend. These homemade dog treats are not only delicious, but they’re a good source of fiber, too.
4. Peanut butter pumpkin dog treats
Give your pooch a taste of fall with these peanut butter pumpkin dog treats. The pumpkin puree and peanut butter will have your dogs begging for more.
5. Peanut butter and coconut oil dog treats
This easy homemade dog treat recipe only requires peanut butter, coconut oil and a paw print tray. Your pups will surely give you a million kisses after they indulge in these cookies.
6. Peanut butter and chamomile calming dog treats
Calm your furry friends down with these chamomile and peanut butter dog treats. These cookies are perfect for pups with anxiety or trouble sleeping.
Fruit and vegetable treats for dogs
Combine fresh vegetables, fruit and other simple ingredients to create these biscuits for dogs.
7. Frozen yogurt and pumpkin dog treats
Looking to sweeten up your dog’s life? For this recipe, all you need to do is combine yogurt and pumpkin in an ice tray to make these nutritious homemade dog treats.
8. No-bake pumpkin dog treats
Create a chewy and delicious cookie for dogs with this no-bake pumpkin treat recipe. The best part is that humans can indulge in this sweet treat, too!
9. Apple and carrot dog treats
Combine your dog’s favorite ingredients to make these apple and carrot treats. Just make sure to cut your apples carefully, as the seeds are harmful for your furry friends.
10. Sweet potato dog treats
Make this dog biscuit recipe with only four ingredients and an hour of your time. These treats are almost as sweet as your pooch!
11. Coconut oil flea prevention treats for dogs
Help your pup prevent fleas with these coconut oil treats. Your furry friend will not only love these homemade treats, but will also thank you for protecting them against insect bites.
12. Coconut oil, banana and peanut butter dog treats
Add a bit of sweetness to your pup’s life with these coconut oil, banana and peanut butter dog treats. The best part is that this doggy dessert only needs three ingredients.
13. Spinach treats for dogs
Help Rover live a healthy lifestyle with these spinach treats for dogs. You pups will love the blend of spinach, pumpkin, peanut butter and oats.
14. Pumpkin ginger dog treats
Looking for a healthy dog biscuit recipe? These pumpkin ginger dog treats will serve as a yummy snack while also aiding in your dog’s digestion.
15. Pumpkin puppuccino
Sweeten up your pooch’s day with this pumpkin puppuccino recipe. In five minutes your dog will have the treat of their dreams!
16. Frozen apple treats for dogs
Freeze your dog’s favorite fruit to make these apple treats. Let your pooch enjoy this frozen dog biscuit on a hot summer day or year-round.
Oat and fruit dog treat recipes
Mix oats with fruits to create these tasty dog treat recipes.
17. Oatmeal bites for dogs
This recipe is the dog-friendly version of energy balls. Your canines will devour these four-ingredient oatmeal bites.
18. Blueberry, peanut butter and oats dog treats
Combine your dog’s favorite ingredients with this tasty treat. This recipe will quickly become Fido’s favorite biscuit.
19. Oatmeal and apple pretzels for dogs
Reward your furry friends with these crunchy oatmeal and apple pretzels. These dog biscuits also make a great gift for your friends with canines!
20. Oat, carrot and applesauce treats for dogs
Spoil your pup with this carrot cake-inspired dessert. While this homemade dog treat recipe may seem like a lot of work, it will be worth it to see the joy it brings your furry friends.
21. Frozen yogurt banana dog treats
Does your dog love bananas? Put these frozen yogurt banana dog treats to the taste test and see how they compare to your typical biscuits.
Chicken and bacon DIY dog treats
Add more protein to your furry friend’s diet with these chicken and bacon DIY dog treats.
22. Bacon and peanut butter dog treats
Did you know that bacon and peanut butter are a match made in heaven when it comes to dog treats? Make this easy homemade dog treat and receive a million thank you kisses from your pups.
23. Chicken and beet cookies
Add more vitamins and protein into your dog’s daily routine with these chicken and beet cookies. Plus, the nutrients in these cookies’ ingredients are great for your dog’s skin and coat.
24. Chicken and rice dog treats
Make your canine’s go-to dinner in treat form with these chicken and rice homemade dog treats. Make a fresh batch or use leftover chicken to create this yummy treat.
25. Bacon and cheddar dog treats
Reward your furry friends with these bacon and cheddar dog treats. Your pooches won’t be able to get enough of these easy-to-make biscuits!
26. Chicken and peanut butter dog treats
Combine two popular ingredients to create a dog treat that’s equally healthy and delicious. The chicken broth and banana elevate your traditional dog biscuit, but will have your furry friends wanting more.
27. Chicken and sweet potato dog treats
Mix chicken and sweet potatoes together to create this healthy but easy homemade dog treat. Your pups will beg you for more of these tasty dog biscuits!
27 Homemade Dog Treats Worth Begging For
Course: RecipesCuisine: Dog treatsDifficulty: EasyReward your furry friends with these 27 homemade dog treats.
Ingredients
Directions
- Choose one of the homemade dog treat recipes above.
- Make your furry friend a special treat!
Dog treat labels [printable]
Treats are for rewarding your pet, not harming them. Certain pets and owners have allergies, which is why it’s important to label your food. Print out our customizable dog treat labels to protect the entire family.
Homemade dog treats FAQ
Looking for common questions and answers about homemade dog treats? You’ve come to the right place. Read on to learn more about making dog biscuits.
According to the AKC, dogs can eat peanut butter, pureed pumpkin, apples, carrots, sweet potatoes and cheese, among other things.
According to Rover, many dogs can have allergies to regular flour, so it’s best to use whole grain flours instead. You can also substitute flour with oat or rice flour.
According to the AKC, make sure your ingredients are free of any artificial sweeteners (like xylitol in peanut butter) as they can be harmful to your furry friends.
Final thoughts on homemade dog treats
Now that you know more about homemade dog treats, it’s time to get baking. First think about which biscuits your furry friend will love the most. You can choose frozen apple treats, peanut butter and banana cookies or even cheddar and bacon dog treats. Reward your pooch with the gift of love… and cookies!
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