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Choosing
Dog Treat Ingredients
with Ease
When you first start to bake for your dog, you may find that the dog treat ingredients seem different or unusual. Or it may seem as if there are too many choices of ingredients for your homemade dog treats.

Choosing healthy and nutritious ingredients for your dog treats doesn't have to be confusing, all you need is some basic knowledge. Then you will be able to easily navigate through any dog treat recipe, make substitutions and customize it for your dog.

Are Dog Treat Ingredients
Making You Confused?
First you need to know what is on the list of foods poisonous to dogs, and then avoid them so you can make safe dog treats!



Baking Flour: All purpose white flour is not the only flour you can use in your treats. Why not try wheat, rice or barley flour, to name just a few.

Meats: Of course you can use chicken, beef or turkey. But did you know you can also use venison, liver and salmon? Learn about the different qualities of meat, no matter what the type or cut you use.

Fruits and Vegetables: There are so many beneficial vitamins and minerals in fruits and vegetables. They are also great for helping an overweight dog shed a few pounds. Be sure to add a wide variety to your homemade dog cookies.

Fats: You may bake dog treats at home to get rid of the excess fats, but did you know that there are beneficial fats? Learn what they are and when to use them.

Peanut Butter: One of the most loved ingredients is hiding a secret. Find out what it is before you bake a peanut butter dog treat recipe.

When you choose ingredients of the highest quality, not only does it make your dog feel good, but you too!

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Chicken Jerky Dog Treats


If your dog loves the taste of chicken, he will do back flips for chicken jerky dog treats. When you make a dog jerky recipe you'll be the most popular person on your block (at least with your four legged neighbors).

Making jerky for your dog is not a difficult process. These chicken jerky treats are a perfect example of easy dog treat recipes.



Ingredients:
Chicken Breast Fillets
Instructions:

Preheat oven to 200° F
Lightly grease a baking sheet.
Rinse off chicken breast and remove any fat.
Slice the chicken with the grain. This will help make the jerky even chewier for your dog. The slices should be very thin, about 1/8" to 1/4" thickness.
Place the strips on the baking sheet.
Bake for approximately 2 hours (see note below).
Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack until completely cool.
Cut strips into bite sized pieces.

Storing: These homemade dog treats may not last long enough to be stored because they are so good. But, just in case they do, store them in the refrigerator for 3 weeks. Freeze any remainder for up to 8 months.

Tips & Techniques:
Checking - The baking times will vary due to difference in ovens, temperatures and meat size. Your jerky treats should be firm and dry, not at all soft or spongy. It is safer to go a little extra dry and firm than for the meat to be underdone.
Cutting - Once the treats are cool, it's easier to cut them with kitchen scissors or a pizza cutter, than a regular knife.
There is so much flexibility when making your own chicken jerky dog treats. One of the best options is that you do not need to be restricted to only using chicken. So let's preheat the oven and go for low and slow for these tasty jerky treats.

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If you're a busy dog parent, you'll love how quick and easy these dog treats come together. In fact, we all like things that are easy, and dog treat recipes are no exception.

These easy homemade dog treats are great to make for those with little baking experience, for kids or anyone who is short on time.


Peanut Butter Oat Balls
Ingredients:

1/2 cup milk, low or fat free
1 cup peanut butter, natural or organic
3 cups rolled oats
Instructions:
Stir vigorously to combine the first two ingredients in a large bowl.
Slowly stir (and mash) in the oats, about a 1/2 cup at a time. The mixture will be very thick.
Scoop out the peanut butter balls with a cookie scooper. Then roll with damp hands until you create a uniform ball shape.
Place on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Storing & Yield: These peanut butter dog treats will last in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks. You can freeze them for up to 4 months. Learn more about dog treat and dog food storage. The yield is approximately 32, 1" balls.

Tips & Techniques:

Natural Peanut Butter - Regular peanut butter does not have as much moisture as the natural and organic varieties. So, if you choose to use a regular peanut butter, you may need to add more milk to help the mixture hold together.
Milk - If your dog is sensitive to dairy products, you can use soy or other nut milks in place of the cows milk.
Sheet Pan - You will need to fit these homemade dog treats in the refrigerator, so be sure to use a sheet pan, or other flat pan with a ridge, to cool these treats.

HERE IS A COMMENT MADE ON THIS RECIPE:
I tried the peanut butter dog treats. They came out wonderful! My dog enjoys them very much. I had to add a little more milk than required to get the dough to stick. But I just wanted to say thank you for the recipe. It saved us money from buying our own. I never knew making them would be so easy.

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Wheat Free Dog Treat Recipes:
Apple Carrot Nibbles

These wheat free dog treats are so easy to make, you'll wonder why you've waited so long to bake them for your wheat sensitive dog.

Ingredients:

1 cup rice flour
1 cup rolled oats
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 cup applesauce, unsweetened
1/2 cup finely grated carrot
2 eggs
3 tbsp molasses
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350 ° F
In a medium bowl, stir together the rice flour, rolled oats, and cinnamon.
In a small bowl, combine the applesauce, grated carrot, eggs, and molasses.
Make a well in the medium bowl and pour in the applesauce mixture.
Mix thoroughly until well combined.
Lightly spray a baking sheet with cooking spray or line with parchment paper.
Drop teaspoon sized clusters on the baking sheet.
Bake for 20 minutes, or until golden brown.

Storing & Yield: These wheat free dog treats will last in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks. They will be good in the freezer for 4 months. The yield is approximately 70 teaspoon sized treats. You can make them larger for a larger breed dog, just be sure to bake them an additional 5-10 minutes.

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Blueberry Dog Treat
with Bananas and Oats
This blueberry dog treat is chock full of vitamins and nutrients. Blueberries have manganese, Vitamins B6, C, and K and fiber. They are so full of beneficial micronutrients, including antioxidants, that help to neutralize a wide range of diseases.Blueberry Goodness in a Dog Treat
But the goodness doesn't stop there. Bananas have Vitamins B6 and C, and potassium. Oats and rye flour are also very advantageous with many vitamins and minerals of their own.

This superfruit blueberry dog treat is a wonderful way of showing your dog that she is your special super-dog!

Blueberries can also be used as dog training treats. Mix them in with other training treats for variety. If you keep your dog guessing which treat will come next, it will help him be alert during training time.

If you purchase fresh blueberries you can freeze them for later enjoyment. After rinsing and letting them dry, place them on a cookie sheet in a single layer. Once they are frozen, place them in freezer bags or another container for long term storage.

Tips: You can substitute soy milk for the regular milk, if your dog is lactose sensitive or intolerant. The texture of these dog treats is quite soft. It is more like a crispy muffin, than a hard dog biscuit. The softness makes it a great choice for puppies and senior dogs. However, you can easily make them harder. Once you turn off the oven, leave the treats in the oven over night.

Ingredients:

1/4 cup blueberries
1 small banana
1/2 cup milk
2/3 cup rolled oats
1 1/4 cup rye flour

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 400° F
Peel and slice the banana.
Place the banana, blueberries and milk in a blender.
Blend until smooth.
Pour into a medium bowl.
Add rolled oats and rye flour.
Stir until thoroughly combined.
Drop rounded balls onto a greased cookie sheet (I used a 1" cookie dropper).
Bake for 16 minutes. They will be crispy and browned on the outside.

Yield: Using a 1" cookie dropper, I was able to bake 20 cookies. You could easily increase the quantity by using a smaller dropper, or rolling into smaller balls.
Storage: Since these dog treats use fruit, they will not last as long as other treats. I would recommend one week in a dog treat jar, 2 to 3 weeks in the refrigerator and 2 months in the freezer. Look over our tips on storing your homemade dog treats for more information.

These blueberry dog treats make such a nutritious snack, you may want to ask your dog for a bite of her superfruit treat!

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Originally Posted by bostonlover

anyone have a good soft treat i can give my poochies? my 3 yr old dosent like hard dog treats and hasnt since he was a puppy. i dont know why. but their sooo spendy to buy.

A couple recipes I just pasted in this thread are called soft cookies! Find Peanut Butter Oat Balls--Post #47 (simple no-bake also!) and then there is another recipe called Blueberry Dog Treat w/Bananas and Oats--Post #49. Here is what it says on this:
Tips: You can substitute soy milk for the regular milk, if your dog is lactose sensitive or intolerant. The texture of these dog treats is quite soft. It is more like a crispy muffin, than a hard dog biscuit. The softness makes it a great choice for puppies and senior dogs. However, you can easily make them harder. Once you turn off the oven, leave the treats in the oven over night.
Am also thinking that the Turkey Roll recipe might be softer too--Post #30.
--Am also thinking some of these treats could be softer if you didn't leave them bake so long to get hard--but make sure they are not 'raw'---although wouldn't hurt the dog being a little raw, But they might spoil if not cooked--like meat ingredients! Think you know what I mean to have them be soft by not baking so long---Like some people prefer soft choc. chip cookies over hard cookies so they take them out of oven before getting too hard!!
----Check out post #52, #54 and #55 too!

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Trail Mix Dog Cookies,
Recipes to Share!
Double banana, peanut butter trail mix cookies. Are you drooling? Wipe your mouth, and your dog's mouth, and take a moment to daydream......

Imagine you and your faithful companion out hiking on a warm beautiful day.
You've brought water for you both, yet only a snack for yourself. Most likely it is a trail mix or a granola bar with raisins.

STOP, don't give your dog any! Raisins are on the list of foods poisonous to dogs! So what are you to give your walking partner? You guessed it, double banana and peanut butter trail mix dog cookies. These have been people tested, too. They aren't as sweet as other energy bars, but you won't miss the sugar knowing that you can share a healthy treat with your dog.

Ingredients:

1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup natural creamy peanut butter (you can also use chunky)
1 banana, mashed
1 egg white
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/8 cup milled flax seed
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 3/4 cups rolled oats
1/8 cup raw pumpkin seeds, chopped
1/8 cup dry roasted almonds, chopped
1/8 cup dry roasted pecans, chopped
1/8 cup dry roasted peanuts, chopped
1/8 cup dried cranberries, chopped
1/8 cup dried pineapple, chopped
1/8 cup dried banana chips, chopped
1/8 cup carob chips (This is a dog safe alternative to chocolate.
You can find it in most health food stores and major specialty grocery stores.)



Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350° F
In a large bowl, vigorously whisk olive oil and brown sugar until smooth.
Stir in peanut butter and blend well.
Mix in banana and egg white.
Add flour, milled flax seed, cinnamon and baking powder and stir (preferable with a sturdy wooden spoon) until well combined.
Add oatmeal and stir until a dough forms.
Combine pumpkin seeds, almonds, pecans, peanuts, cranberries, pineapple, papaya and carob chips together in a small bowl.
Stir homemade trail mix into the batter.
Spray a sheet pan with cooking spray.
Scoop dough with a 1 inch cookie dropper.
Lightly roll ball in your hands and flatten into a cookie shape.
Bake for 8 minutes.
Cool completely on a wire rack.

Storing & Yield: These trail mix cookies will last for two weeks in the refrigerator. You can freeze them for up to four months. For more information on storing homemade dog treats be sure to review our tips and techniques.

The yield depends on what size cookie dropper you use and how tightly you pack each cookie. You should be able to make 3 dozen dog cookies with a 1" scoop.

Tips & Techniques:
Olive Oil - If the dough is not coming together after adding the dog safe trail mix, you can add one tablespoon of olive oil. But be sure to really get in there and stir, stir, stir. It is suppose to be loose.
Loose Dough - Speaking of a loose or crumbly dough.......You will need to press the dough firmly into the cookie scooper. I have found that using the side of the bowl works wonders. Scoop more dough than you think will fit in the scooper then press firmly on the side of the bowl. With your hand, brush off any extra dough back into the bowl. It's not a science, but this should help your cookies stick together.
Commercial Trail Mixes - Manufactures do not have our dogs in mind when making trail mix. So, most commercial trail mixes will contain raisins. You might be tempted to buy a trail mix and then pick out all the raisins, but that is a dangerous game. If you miss too many, your dog pays the price of an upset tummy, or worse. Play it safe and make your own dog safe trail mix. A little extra work and you, and your dog, can rest easy.

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Salmon Cakes for Dogs
You don't have to have a Portuguese Water Dog or a Chesapeake Bay Retriever to make these salmon cakes for dogs. Even your little land lover will appreciate the delicious salmon and the yogurt tartar sauce.

While your dog gobbles up these salmon dog treats, you'll love that they are receiving the health benefits of salmon, such as the goodness of fish oil for dogs, the high amount of protein, vitamin D and the Omega 3 fatty acids.

Salmon Cakes for Dogs
Never Looked So Good
Ingredients:

Salmon Cakes


1 14.75 oz can of wild Alaskan salmon
2 egg whites
1/4 cup sour cream, low or fat free
2 tsp. dried parsley
1/2 cup carrot, shredded
1/2 cup plain bread crumbs
1 tsp. dried dill weed

Yogurt Tartar Sauce

1/4 cup plain yogurt, low or fat free
1/2 tsp. dried dill weed
Instructions:
Salmon Cakes


Preheat oven to 375° F
Drain liquid from salmon. Remove bones and skin, if any.
In a medium bowl, mix together salmon and next four ingredients (through shredded carrot).
In a separate shallow dish, mix together the plain bread crumbs and dill weed.
Using a cookie scooper, scoop one ball and lightly flatten into a patty form.
Dredge or thoroughly coat the patty in the bread crumb mixture.
Place on a lightly greased cookie sheet.
Repeat until there is no more salmon mixture.
Bake for 12 minutes. Then flip and bake for 12 more minutes.
Cool completely on a wire rack before serving.

Yogurt Tartar Sauce

Mix together yogurt and dried dill weed.
Cover and refrigerate until salmon cakes are cool.
Storing & Yield: Any dog treat recipe with meat should be served quickly. We recommend one week in the refrigerator. You can freeze these salmon cakes for 2 months. If you are using a 1" cookie scoop, this recipe should make 2 dozen salmon dog treats.



Tips & Techniques:
Be sure to drain the salmon very well. Otherwise the mixture will be too moist and will not hold together. If you have already combined the salmon mixture and it is not holding together, add one tablespoon of plain bread crumbs at a time, until the mixture stays together.
To save time you can use pre-shredded carrots.
If your dog needs or prefers softer treats, you can bake the cakes for 10 minutes on each side.

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Of all of the ways to keep your dog cool, this is the one his taste buds will enjoy the most! So, give some or all of these meaty ice cream for dogs recipes a try, your dog will thank you.



Chicken & Beef Broth Ice Cream Recipes
With all of the ideas below, be sure to start with low or no sodium broth.
For your basic broth ice cubes, mix equal parts water and broth, (about 1/2 cup each), and pour into an ice cube tray. Freeze until solid and serve.

Once you know your dog thoroughly enjoys the plain broth ice cubes, start mixing in all sorts of yummy treats. For example:

Chicken or Beef - Small pieces of plain cooked chicken or beef can be added to each ice cube cup. What a delicious surprise once the broth is licked away!

Other Meats - Don't think you are limited to chicken or beef. You can also add tuna. Blend together 1/2 cup of low sodium broth (chicken or beef) to a 6 oz can of tuna in water. Add one tablespoon of water at a time if needed to help the blender combine the ingredients. Pour into two ice cube trays and freeze until solid.

Veggies - Your dogs' favorite veggie like broccoli, green beans or carrots can be added. Or, add a couple to each cup.

Homemade Dog Treats - You can stick in small pieces homemade dog treats (or store bought), too. Don't worry if some of the treat pokes out of each cup. It will encourage your dog to get to the treat that much quicker. It will also give him something to hold on to if he chooses to carry the treat to another location.

Dry or Wet Dog Food - Place one or two pieces of dry dog food in each cup and freeze. Or, for a really fancy treat, mix in 1/4 cup of wet food into 1/3 cup each of water and your choice of beef or chicken broth.

Homemade cold dog treats will last about 2 months in the freezer. For more information regarding how to store homemade dog treats check out our tips and techniques.



Tips & Techniques:
Clean Up - These, as well as other dog ice creams, are best enjoyed outdoors. It helps make clean up a snap. If your dog is enjoying a cold treat on a cold day, it would be best to restrict her to the kitchen while she's licking away.

Ice Cube Trays - You'll want to clearly mark the ice cube trays used just for your dog treat recipes. You can use a permanent marker on the outside of the tray, or use a different color than the human ice trays for even more clarity.

Cupcake Liners - You can also use cupcake liners to freeze the ice cream for dogs mixtures. Place them on a cookie sheet, fill with the desired recipe and freeze. When they're ready, thaw at room temperature for a few minutes. Then peel away the paper and serve to your dog.

Muffin Pans - If you have a large breed dog, or it's very hot, it's a good idea to use a muffin pan for your dog ice cream recipes. You'll get a larger treat, which will satisfy a larger dog or stay frozen longer in high temperatures.
There are many ways to help your dog beat the heat. These ice cream for dogs recipes are just a few ways. But, we're sure the many meaty varieties will cool off and please any meat loving dog.

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Soft Vegan Dog Treats:
Spiced Apples

Spice up your dogs palate with these soft vegan dog treats. She'll love the texture and natural sweetness that the dried apples contain.

If you can, take a road trip with your dog to a local apple orchard. Most will have days and times for you to self pick as many apples as you'd like. If a farm is not available, a local outdoor farmers market is a great place to purchase fresh apples, and spend quality time with your dog.


Ingredients:

1 apple (see note)
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 cup water
2 tsp cinnamon (optional, see note)

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350° F
Combine the lemon juice and water in a small bowl. Set Aside.
Peel, core and slice the apple. The more uniform the pieces, the better.
Place the apple slices in the lemon bath.
Let them soak for 8 minutes. Gently turn them around once or twice.
Place the slices on a baking sheet lined with wax paper.
Optional - If you are going to dust your apple slices with cinnamon, or another spice (ginger), do so now.Do not use nutmeg-poisonous to a dog! Allspice-??--Does this contain nutmeg!?
Bake for 20 minutes.
Turn off the oven and let them continue cooking for another 10 minutes.
Cool completely on a wire rack.

Storing: Even though these soft vegan dog treats are dried, they still have moisture in them so they will need to be kept in the refrigerator for no more than 1 week. You can freeze them for up to 2 months.

Tips & Techniques
Apples - Choose apples that are fresh with a firm, unblemished skin. Be sure to remove all of the core, pit and seeds, as these can be toxic.
Spices - Your choice of spice may depend on what you have on hand. A common friend to apples is cinnamon, so that's what the recipe calls for. However, you can also use ginger. Just make it a light dusting on the apples before they are dried.
Dehydrator - You are more than welcome to use a dehydrator for this recipe. Just follow the instructions for your particular brand and model. The lemon bath is to help the apples from oxidizing, or turning brown. So, you'll most likely want to do this step whether or not you use a dehydrator or an oven.

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Cherry Oatmeal Muffin
Dog Treat Recipe
Baking a cherry oatmeal muffin is a delicious way to supply your dog with healthy antioxidants. Do you have a small dog or know of one? If so, you know that size doesn't matter. They may have the same big personality as any dog several times their size. Well, the same is true with a cherry. It may be a small fruit, but it packs a powerful punch. This little berry contains antioxidants and nutrients such as beta carotene, vitamin C, potassium, magnesium, iron, fiber and folate. Now you know why it's called a Superfruit!

The cherry provides powerful antioxidants called anthocyanins. These are what give the cherry its deep red color. They are also responsible for helping reduce inflammation which gives relief to arthritis. It also reduces risk factors for heart disease. Please consult your veterinarian before implementing changes to your dogs health regimen.
A fantastic way of getting more cherries into your dogs diet is to bake this cherry oatmeal muffin.

Ingredients:

1 cup rolled oats
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
3/4 cup buttermilk
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/4 cup applesauce, unsweetened (would think you could use a mini food processor --cut up some fresh apple pieces--process and have your own 'applesauce' for this!)
1 cup frozen tart cherries, rinsed and roughly chopped

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 400° F
Spray muffin pan with non stick spray with flour.
Stir oats, flour, baking powder and cinnamon in a large bowl.



In a separate medium bowl, stir buttermilk, egg and applesauce.


Pour buttermilk mixture into the oats mixture.
Stir just until moist.
Stir in cherries (no need to thaw, they can go in frozen).


Fill muffin cups 2/3 full. You can add a half cherry to top of muffin before baking for a decorative topping.
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean.
Cool for 5 minutes in the muffin pan on a wire rack.
Remove from pan and cool completely on a wire rack before serving.
Storing: This cherry oatmeal muffin is a soft baked treat so they need to be stored in the refrigerator. They will stay fresh in the refrigerator for 2 weeks. Only keep out what your dog will eat during that time. You can freeze the remainder for up to 3 months.

Tips & Techniques:
Muffin Pan & Options - This recipe is designed for a 12 cup muffin pan. However, you can use a large, medium or small muffin tin for this recipe. Just be sure to adjust the cooking times. Don't have a muffin tin? You can use a cookie dropper and make cherry oatmeal dog cookies instead.


Fresh Cherries - If cherries are in season you can freeze them for future use. Simply wash, remove the pit and dry the cherries. Then lay them in a single layer on a baking sheet. Place them in your freezer until completely frozen. Then place them in a freezer bag. Although this process takes a couple extra steps, you'll thank yourself later when you want just a few, and you don't have to thaw the whole bag!


Buttermilk - If you don't have buttermilk on hand, you can make your own. Just add lemon juice to regular milk. Pour one tablespoon of lemon juice into a one cup measuring cup. Then fill the rest with milk. Wait 5 minutes, and presto you have a substitute for buttermilk.

The health benefits of a cherry oatmeal muffin is not restricted to your sweet dog. So go ahead, you can have a nibble of your dogs cherry dog treats

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Liver Training Treats Equals a Very
Easy Dog Treat Recipe
Have you ever seen your dog do a back flip? Well, step back because
with this easy dog treat recipe, you're about to see a whole new side
of your dog.

Don't know if your dog likes liver? Try this experiment: Walk around your house with a piece of dehydrated liver in your pocket, and see if your shadow has four legs!

This easy dog treat recipe has only one ingredient, beef liver. Liver may not be the prettiest dog treat you can make, but trust me, your dog will not care. In fact, I bet your dog will start asking for it by name.
Ingredients:

1 pound beef liver (organic calf liver is preferred)

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 200° F
Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
Cut liver into strips.
Space pieces of liver on sheet pan so they are not touching (see note below regarding Spacing).
Bake for 2 hours, rotating the pan after one hour.
Let cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
Lift the parchment paper off the sheet pan and place on the wire rack to allow the liver training treats to cool completely and dry out on the bottom.

Storing & Yield - These liver dog treats will last for two weeks in the refrigerator. You can freeze them for four months. For more information on storing homemade dog treats, be sure to review our tips and techniques.

The yield really depends on how small you make each training treat. It also depends on how often you have a training session. Just keep in mind that since liver has a unique smell for your dog, a small piece will pack a rewarding flavor punch.

Tips & Techniques:
Cutting Liver - Cutting liver can get tricky as it is very soft. To make things easier, especially since this is an easy dog treat recipe, freeze the package of liver. Then let it thaw for a few minutes on the counter. Sharpen your knife and cut the liver into strips while it is still frozen. It will continue to thaw while you handle it and before it goes into the oven.
Spacing - Even though the liver will shrink, it spreads out a little before it gets thinner. So the more space you can allow between each piece the better. Actually this is one time that the picture above is a good example of what not to do. Although the treats came out great, I had to tear them apart. If possible, leave about a 1/4 inch between each piece.
Parchment Paper - It's not necessary, but it makes things easier after baking, if you cut the paper to fit your sheet pan. Then the paper will not be curling and getting in the way of the liver.
Oven Temperature - This recipe is a great time to use an oven thermometer. You can easily check for the accurate temperature and adjust accordingly.
Texture - You are looking for a jerky or flexible texture with these liver treats. They will be slightly spongy in the center, but with a firm outside.
Cooling - It's important to let the dog training treats cool off of the sheet pan. The liver will be slightly moist underneath, and it needs the opportunity to dry out.
Of all the dog training supplies you may need to purchase, this is by far the most exciting for your dog. Who knows, maybe you'll need less methods to prompt your dog to perform tricks and mind his manners, with this easy dog treat recipe.

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at least this would be a way to make it just a little more healthier and more to the dog's liking as well!!!:

Chicken Gravy for Doggy Kibble

1 chicken breast, boneless, skinless
4 cups water
1 cup flour
2 eggs, beaten
Boil chicken breast for about 1/2 an hour, let cool.
Add flour
Whisk until lump are gone.
Add eggs.
Whisk over on low heat until thicken.
Pulverize in blender or food processor
Store in refrigerator

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These easy frozen doggie treats can be made in ice cube trays or those tupperware-type popsicle trays. Your dog will love the cool treat!


Frozen Doggie Treats

1 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons peanut butter
1 ripe banana --
16 ounces plain yogurt



Mix the peanut butter, honey, and fruit together until well blended—mash with a fork or use the blender. Add the fruit mixture to the yogurt and mix well. Freeze in ice cube trays. Crack trays and release treats as needed!



Your dog will love this popsicle-like treat on a hot day!

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PUMPKIN WAFERS DOG TREAT RECIPE

Ingredients:



One 15 oz. can mashed pure pumpkin (NOT the spiced pie filling)

3/4 cup cream of wheat (or rice cereal if wheat-sensitive) You can mix this dry--no need to cook it first

1/2 cup dry powdered milk

Directions: Preheat oven to 300 F.


Mix all ingredients together. Drop small spoonfuls (I use about half of a tablespoon) onto a lightly greased cookie sheet and bake at 300 degrees for 15-20 minutes.

If you'd like to make bite sized cookies for small dogs, training rewards or just small treats, you can use a pastry bag and squeeze out rosettes about the size of a dime for tasty bite sized cookies!

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I make my own treats yes . My 2 prefer home made over store bought any day.

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There are lots of dog treat recipes out there that include fillers like cornmeal.
Some dogs are becoming allergic to corn because they're getting too much of it in a lot of commercial dog food as a primary ingredient.
Bake healthy, homemade dog goodies and skip the corn!

Veggie Bones

Ingredients:
2 3/4 C. Flour
2 Tbls. Bran
2 Tsp. Baking Powder
3 Tsp. Minced Fresh Parsley (good for doggie breath)
1/4 C. Shredded Carrots
1/4 C. Shredded Cheese (your choice--mozzarella, cheddar)
2 Tbls. Olive Oil
1/2 Tsp. Flaxseed (optional)
1/2 C. Water

Directions:
Preheat oven 350 degrees. Lightly grease a cookie sheet. Mix together parsley, carrots, cheese and oil. Combine the dry ingredients separately from the veggie mixture. Slowly add 1/2 c. water and mix well. Dough should be moist but not wet. Knead for a minute.
Roll out dough to 1/4" thickness. Using cookie cutters of your choice, cut out shapes and place on baking sheet.
Bake 20-30 minutes until biscuits have browned and hardened slightly. They will continue to harden as they cool. Store in an airtight container once throughly cooled.

Makes 2 to 3 dozen

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Peanut Butter & Honey Roll-up Cookies


Tools:


Food processor (a blender would probably work too)
Measuring cups/spoons - 1 c, ½ c, ¼ c, 1tbsp
Strainer (or something similar to sift oatmeal) >
Small spatula (to scrape out food processor)
Knife (thin and serrated is best)
2 bowls - 1c, 1.5qt (3 bowls if you insist on combining dry ingredients before adding to wet ingredients)
Small cup or container (to hold egg yolk)




For the Filling


1/4 c - Whole rolled oats, powdered (crush about 1/3 c whole oats to get enough)
1/4 c - cracked wheat (bulgur would work)

2 tbsp - honey

1 tbsp - peanut butter (I like chunky organic )
2 tbsp - sesame seeds, optional
1 egg white (XL)

Filling the Peanut Butter Dog Treat:
Use food processor to turn whole oats into powder. Basically you’re making oat flour for the filling.

Sift, then measure out ¼ c. of the most finely powdered oats.

Dump this back in the food processor and add peanut butter, honey and egg white. Blend until thoroughly mixed. Add cracked wheat and sesame seeds then pulse a couple of times to mix but keep mostly whole (mix by hand if you prefer, I'm just lazy).



Scrape out as much as possible into small bowl and set aside. Don't bother to clean out the food processor, you'll be using most of the same ingredients in the next step anyway.




Dough Ingredients:


1.5 c - whole wheat flour
1/2 c - all purpose flour
1/2 c - whole oats
1/2 c - applesauce (puree a small apple as a substitute)
1/4 c - milk
1/4 c - peanut butter
2 tbsp - honey
1 egg + 1 yolk (XL)

For the Dough: Dump applesauce, milk, egg yolk, peanut butter, honey, and oats in food processor and pulse a few times.


Ingredients should be well combined, the oats looking about a quarter of their usual size. Scrape this out into the larger (1.5qt) bowl then add all purpose and whole wheat flour. Mix thoroughly to form a stiff dough. If dough is too dry to stick together, add 1tbsp of water at a time (do not exceed 4tbsp) until moist enough to stick. Knead for about 5 minutes then let dough rest for 10 minutes.


*Note:* I actually prefer to chop up a small apple rather than using applesauce. I like leaving small chunks to give the dough more texture.




To Make the Roll Ups:
Roll out dough between two sheets of wax or parchment paper, 1/4" to 1/2" thick, forming a rectangular shape about 8" wide, length will vary depending on thickness. Slightly taper both long ends. Now, get out the filling and evenly coat the whole top of the dough, avoiding the flattened edges.


CAREFULLY roll up the dough tightly enough to trap the filling inside (don't let it squeeze out the ends) starting from one flattened edge to the other. (If the end won't stay put, moisten the tapered edge a bit so it will stick.)


Once rolled up, wrap the wax or parchment paper around the tube then put it in a plastic bag or wrap it with plastic wrap, and put it in the freezer until firm enough to cut easily (usually 2-3 hours).


Even It Out
If your roll is uneven, you can even it out after chilling by rolling it with your hands against a flat surface.


You can also reduce the thickness in the same way, though I'd do this after chilling one hour then return the roll to the freezer. Using a slight sawing motion, cut slices 1/4" to 1/2" thick.

Bake on ungreased cookie sheet at 350 degrees (325 degrees if using dark cookie sheet), top rack for 30-45 minutes or until tops are slightly golden and bottoms are lightly browned. If you like, turn them for the last 10 minutes baking time so that the filling on the top browns and makes the swirl pattern more obvious. Let cool and then you can feed a healthy,delicious and PRETTY snack to your canine companion. ^_^


Makes about 28 cookies, 2" wide, 1/2" thickness. Yes, you can double or triple the recipe easily if you need to. This peanut butter dog treat are so pretty and would make great gifts!


*Note:* But, they don't have to be roll-ups.

You could also roll out the dough to 1/4" thickness, cut into equal halves, coat the top of one half with the filling, top with second half of dough then cut into squares or strips. That would make more of a peanut butter dog treat sandwich. Woof!


Another option is rolling out to 1/2"thickness and simply use the filling as a topping. Hey, make them all three ways and find out how your dog likes them best!

[CorkyMax]

Oatmeal Crunchies

3 ½ cups Whole Wheat Flour
2 Cups Oatmeal (uncooked)
1/2 Cup Milk
1 Cup Beef or Chic Stock
¼ Cup Meat Drippings

Directions:
Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Combine Meat Drippings, Stock and Milk in a large bowl and beat with a fork or spoon. In a separate bowl, mix the flour and oatmeal. Pour liquid ingredients into dry and mix well. Press the batter onto a greased cookie sheet with sides. Cut into geometric shapes with a knife. Bake for one hour. Then, turn off the oven but leave the biscuits in the oven to harden overnight. Refrigerate afterwards.
2-3 dozen depending on size and shapes

Optional:
You can add 1/4 cup peanut butter and/or--
Add well shredded carrot to the mix just before pouring into the cookie sheet.

(Lol, LARA'S MOM---Bet your 2 girls will eat oatmeal this way!)

[CorkyMax]

Sweet Salmon Aux Pommes
Ingredients:
2 med. Sweet potatoes

1 can salmon Is this the 8 ounce can or the bigger size (14and 1/2 oz)?? I am guessing the larger size!)

2 ½ cups flour

1 tablespoon flaxseeds (optional)



Directions: Boil the sweet potatoes approx. 20-30 minutes until done. (You should be able to easily stick a fork in them and break them apart).

Put into a food processor, add the salmon and pulse. When the salmon and sweet potato mixture is combined, add 1 cup of flour, process until smooth then add the next cup of flour, process until smooth and finally the last ½ cup of flour. If adding flaxseeds, you can add at the end. They’ll give the treats an extra nutty flavor and more Omega 3’s.

Using a tablespoon, spoon out some of the mixture and “drop” onto a greased cookie sheet for drop cookies. Using the back of the spoon spread the dough out a little so it’s more or less even.

Bake at 425 F. for 30 minutes

Your dog will love a salmon dog treat!