Whether you’d like more control over the ingredients in your dog’s treats, you’d like to make a special gift for your favorite dog lover, or you want to show your love to your dog with a batch of goodies, we’ve got you covered with easy homemade dog treat recipes!
Before You Begin
Look at these recipes as a framework; if you’d like to substitute your dog’s favorite flavors, go for it!
Before your put on that apron, though, please be sure to read Foods Your Dog Should Never Eat to make sure you know which foods are fine for you and your dog to share–and which can be dangerous for your dog. Wondering what items will make it easier for you to make your own homemade dog treats? See our post on which baking supplies you need.
Looking for more recipes? Download one of our free dog treat cookbooks!
Dehydrated Dog Treats
These simple recipes can be created in a food dehydrator or in your oven!
Dehydrated Sweet Potato and Banana Dog Treat Recipe
I used two of the dogs’ favorite tastes–sweet potatoes and bananas–to create these dried treats (which can be easily broken into training treats, too).
How to Make Sweet Potato Dog Chews
Make a safe and healthy alternative to rawhides by using sweet potato slices, baked to a chewy consistency in your oven or dehydrator.
Dehydrated Chicken Liver Dog Treat Recipe
It might not be a very pretty dog treat, but these tasty bits are a great tool for dog training.
Training Treats for Your Dog
Chicken Liver Dog Treat Squares
With a super simple list of ingredients–just chicken, chicken liver, and eggs–this recipe takes only a few minutes to prepare.
Liver Training Treats Recipe
Our most popular savory dog treat recipe!
Beef Heart Dog Treat Recipe
Yes, it looks like a horror movie when you’re making it, but your dog will thank you for it!
No-Cook Training Treats Recipe
Use your refrigerator to help dehydrate these training treats!
Hot Dog Training Treats
Use your microwave to create these easy training treats.
Peanut Butter Treat Recipes
Peanut butter is definitely a favorite with Fidos everywhere. One word of caution: some companies have begun adding Xylitol to their peanut butter; Xylitol is extremely toxic to dogs, even in small amounts. ALWAYS check the ingredients list to make sure the peanut butter you are using is safe!
Easy Peanut Butter Dog Treats
This recipe is our most popular sweet dog treat!
Peanut Butter and Pumpkin Dog Treat Recipe
Peanut Butter & Banana Dog Ice Cream Recipe
Peanut Butter & Applesauce Dog Biscuit Recipe
Peanut Butter and Banana Pupsicles
Peanut Butter & Banana Sandwich Dog Treats
Peanut Butter & Pumpkin Dog Ice Cream
Grain-Free Peanut Butter Dog Treats
Grain-Free Dog Treats
Grain Free Dog Treat Recipes: 5 Easy Homemade Recipes
Grain-Free Peanut Butter Dog Treats
Everyday Homemade Dog Treats
Turkey Jerky Treat Recipe
Scooby BBQ Summer Sliders Recipe, Loews Hotels
Chicken and Kibble Cupcakes Recipe
Apple Pie Dog Treat Recipe
Recipe for Oatmeal-Turkey Dog Biscuits
Recipe: Pear & Molasses Dog Biscuits
Kibble Cupcakes Recipe
Elvis Peanut Butter & Banana Sandwich Dog Treat Recipe
Anise Seed Dog Treat Recipe
Chicken & Cheese Biscuit Recipe
Carrot & Cheese Biscuits
Carrot Cake Cookies for Your Dog
Mini Cheeseburger Treat Recipe
Liver Cornbread Recipe
Jerky Recipes
Chicken Jerky Recipe
One ingredient makes this recipe easy to make and a safe way for your dog to enjoy homemade chicken jerky dog chews.
Turkey Jerky for Dogs
I used a jerky gun to create this jerky made from ground turkey, but you can make them by hand as well!
Halloween Dog Treat Recipes
Create a Spooky Halloween Treat for Your Dog
Courtesy of Bentley’s Pet Stuff, this recipe only LOOKS difficult to create; it’s actually super simple (and definitely Instagram-worthy!)
Spooky Buddies Doggy Biscuit Recipe
If you have a young Spooky Buddies fan in your house, this easy dog treat is a fun one to create with children.
Witchy Chicken Fingers Recipe
This dog version of creepy witch finger cookies is a fun treat for Halloween dog parties.
How to Make Pumpkin Puree
Wondering what to do with those pumpkins? Make pumpkin puree! Freeze it and enjoy homemade dog treats year around as you add these superfood to many baked treat recipes.
Thanksgiving Recipes for Dogs
Loews Hotels Thanksgiving Recipe: Pumpkin Pie
Pumpkin pie for people contains too many spices and sugars for your dog–but this dog-friendly recipe was created by Loews Hotels for their in-room dog menu.
Loews Hotels Thanksgiving Recipe: Spaniel Stuffing
Created by Loews Hotels for their in-room dog menu.
Turkey & Cranberry Dog Treat Recipe
Use that leftover Thanksgiving turkey and cranberries to create this easy dog treat–or use frozen turkey to make this tasty treat any time!
Sweet Potato Dog Treats – courtesy Ann Clark cookie cutters
Christmas and Hanukkah Dog Treat Recipes
Fido Fruitcake Recipe
Molasses yields its sweet taste to this dog-friendly cake recipe–and adds extra nutrients, too!
Cranberry Dog Treats
Cranberries have many nutritional benefits for dogs–and they look extra festive on these holiday treats.
Loews Hotels Hanukkah Recipe: Lassie Latkes
Sweet potatoes, ginger, and cardamom join together to create this flavorful treat developed by Loews Hotels for their holiday dog menu.
Chicken Liver & Green Bean Dog Biscuits
We use these as Easter treats but they’re great year-around.
St. Patty’s Day Patties for Your Dog
Peas add their green color–and nutrition–to these St. Patrick’s Day dog biscuits that are fun to make in shamrock shapes.
Frozen Dog Treats
Peanut Butter Banana Pupsicles (above)
Courtesy of Just Food For Dogs, this recipe combines peanut butter, bananas, honey, yogurt and blueberries for a pretty pupsicle.
Beef Pupsicles
Courtesy of Just Food For Dogs, this recipe creates a savory frozen treat using beef broth and yogurt.
Caribbean Canine Cooler Recipe
Blueberry Frozen Dog Treats
Bark & Swagger share this easy recipe for making your own blueberry treats for warm weather fun.
Peanut Butter and Fruit Ice
Yogurt, Peanut Butter & Banana take center stay in this easy frozen recipe from Bark & Swagger.
Recipe: Chicken Liver Sicles!
Fido’s Frozen Fruit Pupsicle Recipe
Peanut Butter & Banana Dog Ice Cream Recipe
Brothsicle Dog Treat Recipe
Beefsicle Frozen Dog Treat Recipe
Pumpkin Doggie Ice Cream
Broths and Soups for Dogs
How to Make Homemade Chicken Broth for Your Dog
Super easy to make, you’ll find so many ways to use homemade chicken broth: soften your dog’s dry food, freeze it in a Kong, add it to a treat recipe in place of water, or freeze it in an ice cube tray.
How to Cook Chicken and Rice for Dogs
Help soothe your dog’s tummy with this bland mixture.
Steamy Chicken and Quinoa Soup for dogs
Courtesy of The Honest Kitchen, this recipe can create a warm broth for your dog during the winter–or freeze it to create a frozen treat during warm weather!
Stuffable Treats for KONG® Toys
Pigskin Surprise
Pork rinds are the not-so-secret ingredient in this tasty stuffable recipe that will keep your dog happily occupied!
Miscellaneous Recipes
Birthday Cupcakes for dogs
Good Breath Dog Treats
Bowser’s Baked Egg Cups
Doggie Chopped Liver
How to Make Eggshell Calcium for Your Dog
Basil Quiche for Dogs & People – courtesy The Honest Kitchen
Looking for more recipes? Download one of our free dog treat cookbooks!
Cooks: Don’t miss our My Dog Says I’m a Great Cook™ cookbook with over 100 dog treat recipes from the publishers, readers and fans of DogTipper! This paperback book is available in our PawZaar gift store!
aissa
Wednesday 1st of April 2020
is it bad if my dog like chocolate! because I all time eat it and he want to eat too
Paris Permenter & John Bigley
Sunday 5th of April 2020
Chocolate is toxic for dogs! You'll find more information here: https://www.dogtipper.com/tip/2015/10/infographic-protecting-your-dog-from-halloween-chocolate.html
Chow Slow
Saturday 28th of December 2019
In the past I've given our beagle peanut butter and honey sandwiches - basically two slices of bread with honey and peanut butter in between. Then you cut the sandwich into 6 treat size mini sandwiches. He can't get enough of them.