Homemade Dog Treat Recipes

It can be difficult to find dog treats that are healthy, natural and don’t have a bad smell to them. We have put together our list of a few different dog treats for you to try making yourself at home. Your dog is guaranteed to love them as much as any store-bought treats.

Spinach, Carrot and Courgette Biscuits

You will need:

• Cookie cutters – we recommend this KENIAO Stainless Steel Bog Bone and Paw Cookie Cutter Bundle
• 1/4 cup peanut butter
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 3 cups wholewheat flour
• 1 carrot (peeled and grated)
• 1 courgette (grated)
• 1 cup baby spinach (chopped)

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 180 degrees C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the peanut butter and eggs until well-combined.
3. Gradually add the oats and 2 1/2 cups of flour, beating just until incorporated. Add an additional 1/4 cup flour at a time just until the dough is no longer sticky. Add carrot, courgette and spinach, beating just until incorporated.
4. Working on a lightly floured surface, knead the dough 3-4 times until it comes together. Using a rolling pin, roll the dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Using cookie cutters, cut out desired shapes and place onto the prepared baking sheet.
5. Place into oven and bake until the edges are golden brown, about 20-25 minutes.
6. Let cool completely and store in an air tight container.

Chicken and Rice Biscuits

You will need:

• Cookie cutters
• 6oz boneless chicken breast (grilled or boiled, and cooled)
• 1/2 cup cooked and cooled rice
• 1/2 cup chicken stock
• 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
• 1/4tsp salt
• 1 egg

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 180 degrees C.
2. Combine chicken, rice and chicken stock in a mini food processor or blender and pulse until a paste forms.
3. Add the flour, salt, egg and chicken paste into a bowl and mix well.
4. Sprinkle a little flour on a flat surface and knead the dough until it’s no longer sticky; then roll it out with a rolling pin about 1/2 inch thick.
5. Cut out shapes and place them on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. This recipe yields approximately 32 biscuits using a 3.5″ cookie cutter.
6. Bake for 25-30 minutes until light brown. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely before serving.
7. Keep these biscuits in an airtight container for up to one week. These biscuits can be stored in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 6 months. Allow to defrost completely (10-20 minutes) before serving.

Frozen Banana and Peanut Butter Treats

These are our favourites! Very easy to make and perfect for cooling your dog down in the summer.

You will need:

• Silicone Mould – we would recommend this silicone ice cube tray.
• 4 cups plain yogurt
• 1 large banana
• 4tbsp peanut butter
• Olive or coconut oil cooking spray

Method:

1. Blend the yogurt, banana and peanut butter together using an electric blender.
2. Spray your silicone mould with the cooking oil.
3. Fill the moulds around 3/4 of the way up with the blended mixture.
4. Freeze for 2-3 hours.
5. These will keep for several weeks in the freezer.