Recipes for Homemade Dog Treats

Making dog treats for your pet has never been easier, and best of all you can make sure that they are getting a nutritious snack. Here are some recipes for homemade dog treats-
Everyday Biscuits-Just like the names says these make great snacks for everyday!

What you will need:

• 2 teaspoons dry yeast
• 1/2 cup lukewarm water
• 2 tablespoons dry parsley
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 1 egg
• 5-6 cups whole wheat flour

Directions: Preheat oven to 350 ° F. In a large bowl, carefully dissolve yeast in warm water. Stir in the parsley, garlic, broth, honey, and egg. Gradually blend in flour, adding just enough to form stiff dough. Transfer the mixture to a floured surface, and knead until smooth (about 3-5 minutes). Shape the dough into a ball, and roll to 1/4-inch thick. Transfer to an un-greased baking sheet, spacing them about 1/4 inch apart. You can then gather up the scraps, roll out again, and cut additional biscuits. Bake for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and turn over. Bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until lightly browned on both sides. Let cool overnight. (After you finish baking all batches of biscuits, you can simply turn off the oven, then spread all the biscuits out on one baking sheet and set them in the oven to cool overnight. The extra time in the oven, as it cools off, helps make the treats crispier and crunchier.) This recipe makes several dozen small bones that keep and freeze well.
Fido’s Favorite Treats-This recipe makes a cheesy treat for your pet that he will love!

What you will need:

• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1/3 cup margarine or butter
• 1 cup boiling water
• 3/4 cup cornmeal
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 teaspoons chicken or beef instant bullion
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 cups white or wheat flour

Directions: Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease cookie sheets. In large bowl combine rolled oats, margarine or butter, and water; and then let stand for 10 minutes. Carefully stir in cornmeal, sugar, bouillon, milk, cheese and egg. Mix well. Add the flour 1 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition to form stiff dough. On a floured surface, knead in remaining flour until dough is smooth and no longer sticky. This will take about 3 to 4 minutes. Roll or pat out dough to 1/2 inch thickness; cut with cookie cutter. Place 1 inch apart on cookie sheets. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely. Store loosely covered. Makes 3 1/2 dozen large biscuits.
“Good Dog” Cookies-Your dog will love getting one of these treats as a reward!

What you will need:

• 1/2 cup powdered milk
• 1 egg, well beaten
• 2 1/2 cups flour
• 1/2 tsp garlic salt
• 1 1/2 tsp brown sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 6 T gravy
• Baby food meat

Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Mix all ingredients well. Roll out on a floured board about 1/2″ thick. Cut out cookie shapes with floured cutters.
Bake at 350F for 25-30 minutes. Cool-leaving them in the oven to dry. Cookies should be hard. Store in an airtight container.
Healthy Dog Snacks-You will love these snacks, because they are so healthy for your dog while he will just plain love them! They are also handy since you will freeze, to use as you want.

What you will need:

• 1 3/4 cups plain flour
• 2 tsp toasted wheat germ
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup sesame seeds
• Rind of 1 lemon
• 12 tsp butter or margarine
• 1/2 cup ground walnuts
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Directions: Preheat over to 375 degrees. Combine all the ingredients. Knead until thoroughly blended. Divide into 6 parts. Roll each into a log. Wrap loosely in wax paper. Freeze until completely hard. When needed, thaw and slice into 1/2 thick slices (across roll). Place cookies on an un-greased cookie pan. Bake about 12 minutes. Makes 6-8 cookies per roll.