Making your own dog treats is a pleasant activity for many owners. It not only allows you to care for your companion, but also to offer them high-quality pet treats , free from industrial additives, rich in nutrients, and much better for their health.
Discover our 10 recipes to guide you on this culinary adventure!
10 DIY Dog Treat Recipes
Why make your own treats for your dog?
Although the market offers a multitude of dog treats, which sometimes makes the choice difficult, it is often better to prepare them yourself.
Why? Homemade treats have many advantages:
- You know exactly what's in them: This is crucial, as commercial products are often made with low-quality ingredients, poor in nutrients and high in fats, sugars, artificial colors, and preservatives. By making the treats yourself, you can choose the ingredients based on your dog's preferences and what you have on hand.
- It's an economical option: The ingredients needed for these homemade recipes are usually inexpensive and probably already in your cupboards. So you don't need to spend a fortune on often exorbitantly priced, commercially produced sweets.
- It's eco-friendly: A significant advantage, because by making your dog's treats yourself, you reduce the waste generated by industrial product packaging.
- It's easy: Don't worry, you don't need to be a chef to make these dog biscuits. Our simple recipes will delight your furry friend while requiring little time and effort from you.
Discover our 10 homemade treat recipes for your dog
We offer several easy-to-make recipes to delight your pet. Whether they prefer sweet, savory, cheesy, or vegetable-based treats, you'll find something to satisfy all their cravings!
1. Chicken Dog Treats
Ingredients :
- 210 g of wheat flour
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon of unsalted chicken stock
- 160g of cooked chicken breast cut into small cubes
- a little hot water
Preparation :
- Preheat your oven to 180°C.
- Dilute the chicken stock in hot water and add the flour and egg. Mix to form a smooth dough.
- Add the chicken cubes and knead by hand.
- Roll out the dough to a thickness of 5 mm using a rolling pin. Cut out small biscuits using cookie cutters.
- Place the biscuits on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for a few minutes until the biscuits are golden brown.
Wait until they are cold before giving them to your dog. You can keep them in the refrigerator for 5 days in an airtight container.
2. Tuna Dog Treats
Ingredients :
- 1 can of tuna in water
- 125 g of breadcrumbs
- 30g of spelt flour
- 2 tablespoons of sunflower oil
- 1 egg white
Preparation :
- Preheat your oven to 180°C.
- Mix the ingredients together and blend them well.
- Roll out the dough and cut out cookies with a cookie cutter.
- Place them on a baking sheet and bake them in the oven for a few minutes until golden brown.
Wait until they are cold before giving them to your dog. You can store them in the refrigerator for 7 days in an airtight container.
3. Beef Dog Treats
Ingredients :
- 2 cups of wholemeal flour
- 1 cup of mashed beef
- 1 cup of grated carrots
- ½ cup sunflower oil
- 2 eggs
Preparation :
- Preheat your oven to 180°C.
- Mix all the ingredients in a bowl and form a smooth dough.
- Scoop out small balls of dough with a teaspoon and form rounds approximately 5 mm thick and 2 cm in diameter.
- Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake until the cookies are golden brown.
Wait until they cool down before giving them to your dog. You can keep them in the refrigerator for up to 5 days in an airtight container.
4. Chicken and Vegetable Dog Treats
Ingredients :
- 300g of cooked chicken, cut into small cubes
- 1 small grated zucchini
- 1 small grated carrot
- 2 cups of wholemeal flour
- 1 egg
Preparation :
- Preheat your oven to 180°C.
- In a bowl, mix the meat, carrot, courgette, egg and flour. Knead to form a smooth dough.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and form patties 5 cm in diameter.
- Bake them for 20 to 25 minutes until the galettes are golden brown and firm to the touch.
Let them cool completely before giving them to your dog. You can store them in the refrigerator for up to 5 days in an airtight container.
5. Sausage Dog Treats
Ingredients :
- 250g of liver sausage
- 500g of oat flakes
- 300g of whipped cheese
- 100 ml of sunflower oil
- 1 egg
- a little potato starch
Preparation :
- Preheat your oven to 150°C.
- Mix the ingredients in a bowl. Let it sit for 1 hour in the refrigerator.
- If the dough is too wet, add potato starch or other oat flakes.
- Then roll it out to a thickness of 1 cm.
- Cut out the cookies with a cookie cutter and arrange them on the baking sheet.
- Cook for approximately 30 minutes.
Allow them to cool completely before giving them to your dog. You can store them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
6. Whipped Cheese Dog Treats
Ingredients :
- 200g of oat flakes
- 100g of spelt flour
- 6 tablespoons of buttermilk
- 5 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon of maple syrup
- 150g of low-fat whipped cheese
Preparation :
- Preheat your oven to 180°C.
- In a bowl, mix the ingredients to form a smooth paste.
- Form small balls or longer biscuits if you prefer.
- Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for approximately 25 minutes.
Allow them to cool completely before giving them to your dog. You can store them in the refrigerator for up to 4 days in an airtight container.
7. Yogurt and Apple Dog Treats
Ingredients :
- 100g of spelt flour
- 100g of oat flakes
- 50g of rice flour
- 1 tablespoon of honey
- 1 grated apple
- 510g of plain yogurt
Preparation :
- Preheat your oven to 150°C.
- Mix the ingredients together to form a smooth paste.
- Spread the dough on your work surface to a thickness of 1 cm.
- Cut out cookies using a cookie cutter.
- Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for approximately 45 minutes.
Wait until they are completely cool before giving them to your dog. You can store them in the refrigerator for up to 4 days in an airtight container.
8. Apple and Banana Dog Treats
Ingredients :
- 200g of rice flour
- 2 tablespoons of honey
- 2 eggs
- 2 apples
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
Preparation :
- Preheat your oven to 180°C.
- Peel the fruit and remove the apple seeds. Blend the fruit together.
- Add the remaining ingredients and mix to form a smooth paste.
- Pour the batter into small cupcake-type molds.
- Bake until the biscuits are golden brown.
Wait until they are completely cold before giving them to your dog. You can store them in the refrigerator for up to 7 days in an airtight container.
9. Cheese Dog Treats
Ingredients :
- 100g of grated cheese
- 100g of whipped cheese
- 1 egg
- 50g of breadcrumbs or crumbled rusks
- 200 g of flour
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- a little water
Preparation :
- Preheat your oven to 180°C.
- Mix the ingredients together to form a smooth paste.
- Next, form balls or sticks and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Cook for approximately 25 minutes.
Wait until the biscuits are cold before giving them to your dog. You can store them in the refrigerator for up to 4 days in an airtight container.
10. Vegetable Dog Treats
Ingredients :
- 1 carrot
- 1 stalk of celery
- 2 medium-sized potatoes
Preparation :
- Wash your vegetables, peel them and cut them into sticks.
- Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook your vegetables in it.
- Let them cool before giving them to your little companion.
Homemade Dog Treats: Our Recommendations
Pet treats often play a vital role in dog training . Particularly in positive reinforcement training, which combines kindness, firmness, consistency, encouragement, and positive reinforcement, they serve as rewards to reinforce good behavior and motivate your dog.
Some owners choose to replace the treat with a pat or positive words, but most dogs prefer a small treat to savor.
However, commercial treats aren't always ideal for your pet's health, making them difficult to use safely during training. By making your dog's treats yourself , you can reward them safely while ensuring they aren't overindulged. It's important to include them in their daily food ration to prevent excessive weight gain .
The recipes we offer are healthy and can be adapted to your dog's preferences. However, it is crucial to avoid sugar, salt, and foods that are toxic to dogs (chocolate, onions, garlic, shallots, grapes, avocados, nuts, dried fruit, cabbage, leeks, radishes, yeast, milk, etc.).
Conversely, you can use ingredients such as whole-wheat flour, eggs, carrots, zucchini, spinach, potatoes, oatmeal, cream cheese, cottage cheese, fish, and meat. Don't hesitate to consult your veterinarian to create suitable and balanced recipes for your pet.
Remember to keep meat or fish-based treats, or softer preparations, in an airtight container in the refrigerator for a maximum of 5 days.
For dry dog biscuits , ensure they are thoroughly dried after baking to prolong their shelf life. Leave them in the oven after baking with the door slightly ajar (for example, by inserting a wooden spoon) to allow moisture to escape. Once completely dry, store them in a metal container, which allows any remaining moisture to evaporate, and keep them this way for several weeks in a dry place.
In summary, while meat or fish-based treats should be eaten within 3 to 5 days, other well-dried biscuits can be stored for several weeks. Don't hesitate to freeze your preparations for later use.
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