Your dog is your best friend, so it’s no wonder that you want to spoil your pup now and then. Unfortunately, many of the commercial dog treats out there are full of stuff that’s not-so-good for dogs. That’s why making your own is such a great idea. These diy dog treats are made with simple ingredients that you probably have in your kitchen already, and you can feel good about feeding them to your pooch.
Easy DIY Dog Treats to Spoil Your Furbaby
When your dog has an upset tummy, pumpkin can help ease the irritation. But if your dog refuses plain pumpkin or pumpkin mixed in with his food, bake some pumpkin dog biscuits instead. What dog can resist a good biscuit?
Your furball will have a blast chewing on these crunchy carrot cookies. Aren’t the squirrel shapes fun?
If you save bacon fat (and if you don’t, you totally should!), make a batch of these bacon flavored dog treats for your pooch. You get to enjoy the bacon, and your dog gets something, too. Win win! Psst… check out our wacky bacon recipes while you’re here!
You must buy some squirrel shaped cookie cutters to make these homemade dog treats with rolled oats, wheat flour, beef stock and other goodies. Get the squirrel cookie cutters here (affiliate).
For a grain-free option, try sweet potato dog treats with sweet potato, honey, carrots and peanut butter. That even sounds tasty to me!
For dogs with sensitive stomachs, homemade chicken biscuits (they’re hypoallergenic) use gluten-free rice flour and get their flavor from chicken broth.
We all love our dogs, but you have to admit, doggy breath is the worst! DIY dog breath mints can save the day.
Fruity and Fun DIY Dog Treats
Frosty watermelon dog treats will be a welcome treat in the summer. Make it with pureed watermelon, coconut water and honey.
Have you seen a happier pup than this pretty girl and her banana pup pops? They’re made with overripe bananas, plain yogurt, and a little peanut butter. Possibly the yummiest DIY dog treats with those ingredients.
Apples and yogurt make yummy frozen apple dog treats that’ll keep your pup cool, too. Did you realize there are so many frozen dog treat options?
Carrot oat applesauce dog treats work well for both dogs and horses. Love the texture on those!
And here’s the same gorgeous girl enjoying chewy cheddar puppy puffs. What a lucky dog!
To improve skin and coat health, make some peanut butter coconut oil dog treats. Turns out coconut oil is just as good for our dogs as it is for us!
You only need one ingredient for chicken jerky dog treats: chicken breasts. Easy peasy!
And finally, you can’t go wrong with classic peanut butter dog treats for your furbaby. I’ve never known a dog who doesn’t love peanut butter!