Homemade dog treat recipes are a great way to save your pup’s waistline, and your wallet too. Using simple ingredients you probably already have in your pantry, you can totally whip up some healthy dog treats for training, rewarding good behavior, or simply so show how much we love our four-legged pals.
Here’s a roundup of our top 10 favourite DIY dog treat recipes that are easy, creative and sure to get those tails wagging. Why not try one of these today?
These delicious-looking biscuits from Wild Wild Whisk are perfect for an autumnal day. And talk about easy, using only 3 ingredients (pureed pumpkin, egg and flour) these take only 5 minutes to whip into shape.
These delicious-looking biscuits from Wild Wild Whisk are perfect for an autumnal day. And talk about easy, using only 3 ingredients (pureed pumpkin, egg and flour) these take only 5 minutes to whip into shape.
Peanut butter is one of our favourite foods, and our pups love it too! Packed full of protein and healthy fats, it’s a great base for a nutritious dog treat. Try this simple recipe from Eating Bird Food. The only extra effort needed here is using a cookie cutter to make the shapes. But as author Brittany puts it, it’s actually kind of relaxing right?
Peanut butter is one of our favourite foods, and our pups love it too! Packed full of protein and healthy fats, it’s a great base for a nutritious dog treat. Try this simple recipe from Eating Bird Food. The only extra effort needed here is using a cookie cutter to make the shapes. But as author Brittany puts it, it’s actually kind of relaxing right?
Turmeric’s anti-inflammatory properties are well known in human cuisine, but they can do wonders for our doggos too. This nutritionally supercharged treat recipe uses oats, flaxseeds, tumeric and an egg - as simple as that! Thanks to Proud Dog Mum for this one.
Turmeric’s anti-inflammatory properties are well known in human cuisine, but they can do wonders for our doggos too. This nutritionally supercharged treat recipe uses oats, flaxseeds, tumeric and an egg - as simple as that! Thanks to Proud Dog Mum for this one.
If your dog struggles with allergies, this grain-free, tummy-friendly recipe could be a real lifesaver. Made with coconut flour, it’s been approved by Home And Plate’s two resident taste testers who both have sensitive stomachs. Verdict? They say it’s delicious!
If your dog struggles with allergies, this grain-free, tummy-friendly recipe could be a real lifesaver. Made with coconut flour, it’s been approved by Home And Plate’s two resident taste testers who both have sensitive stomachs. Verdict? They say it’s delicious!
Full of lots of that lovely fibre to keep your dog healthy, these treats use sweet potato and carrot for a nutritious kick. This flexible recipe lets you decide how you want your finished biscuit to look. The thinner you roll them the more of a ‘snap’. If they’re thicker, they’ll be more chewy than crunchy. Either way… Yum!
Full of lots of that lovely fibre to keep your dog healthy, these treats use sweet potato and carrot for a nutritious kick. This flexible recipe lets you decide how you want your finished biscuit to look. The thinner you roll them the more of a ‘snap’. If they’re thicker, they’ll be more chewy than crunchy. Either way… Yum!
Feeling festive? These cranberry and applesauce cookies are the perfect treat for the most grateful gift recipients on your Christmas shopping list - your dog! As approved by Calvin the beagle here.
Feeling festive? These cranberry and applesauce cookies are the perfect treat for the most grateful gift recipients on your Christmas shopping list - your dog! As approved by Calvin the beagle here.
If you are embracing a meatless life, you might wish to dabble with plant-based recipes for your doggo too. This vegan banana dog treat recipe from Healthy Slow Cooking uses the bounty of plants to make a delicious snack. Combined with healthy flaxseeds, you’ll make a delicious biscuit your dog will relish just as much as any bone.
If you are embracing a meatless life, you might wish to dabble with plant-based recipes for your doggo too. This vegan banana dog treat recipe from Healthy Slow Cooking uses the bounty of plants to make a delicious snack. Combined with healthy flaxseeds, you’ll make a delicious biscuit your dog will relish just as much as any bone.
A no bake dog treat recipe is always good to have up your sleeve. Especially one like this from Delightful Mom Food, a DIY dog treat using silicone molds. Using a base of coconut oil, packed with omegas which helps to give your pup a shiny fur coat, simply melt together the ingredients and pour into any fun-shaped mold of your choice.
A no bake dog treat recipe is always good to have up your sleeve. Especially one like this from Delightful Mom Food, a DIY dog treat using silicone molds. Using a base of coconut oil, packed with omegas which helps to give your pup a shiny fur coat, simply melt together the ingredients and pour into any fun-shaped mold of your choice.
Maybe it’s your best buddy’s birthday? Sometimes you just want to go the extra mile. And these Bacon Cheese Bagels for dogs….well, let’s just say even we are drooling. They are simpler than they look too, just mix up the dough and pop them in the oven!
Maybe it’s your best buddy’s birthday? Sometimes you just want to go the extra mile. And these Bacon Cheese Bagels for dogs….well, let’s just say even we are drooling. They are simpler than they look too, just mix up the dough and pop them in the oven!
Fancy adding a final flourish to your treats? This dog-friendly icing recipe hardens in the perfect way to add a fabulous finishing touch. Using just cornstarch, water and honey for the base, you can add your own flavorings or colours to suit your recipe. Very fancy!
Fancy adding a final flourish to your treats? This dog-friendly icing recipe hardens in the perfect way to add a fabulous finishing touch. Using just cornstarch, water and honey for the base, you can add your own flavorings or colours to suit your recipe. Very fancy!
Have you made any of these delicious doggy recipes? If so, we’d love to see. Share them with us on social media or drop us an email. Happy Cooking!