Homemade Dog Treat Recipes

Making treats for your own dog is easier than it sounds, and it's one of the most satisfying things you can do as a pet parent. Most homemade treats take about 10 minutes, use a few simple ingredients from your kitchen, and you know exactly what your dog is eating, because you made it. Then you get to watch their face when you hand one over.

This is our full collection, organized by type. Browse lick mat spreads for calm, frozen Kong stuffings for long-lasting fun, pupsicles for hot days, baked biscuits for the treat jar, no-bake snacks for busy weeks, and enrichment games to work that wonderful brain.

Lick Mat RecipesKong RecipesPupsicle RecipesFrozen TreatsNo-Bake TreatsBaked TreatsEnrichment Ideas

Lick Mat Recipes for Dogs

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Puppy Confidence Lick Mat: Calming Treat for Puppies

Puppy Confidence Lick Mat: Calming Treat for Puppies

Discover a calming lick mat recipe for puppies that supports emotional well-being and aids in crate training or grooming sessions.

Halloween Lick Mat for Dogs: Spider Web Yogurt Tray

Halloween Lick Mat for Dogs: Spider Web Yogurt Tray

A spooky spider web lick mat for dogs made with plain yogurt and pumpkin. Pipe the web, freeze it and watch the Halloween fun begin. So easy.

Lick Mat Recipe for Dogs: Cucumber and Mint

Lick Mat Recipe for Dogs: Cucumber and Mint

A cool cucumber and mint lick mat recipe for dogs. Blend, spread and freeze for a fresh summer treat with a couple of simple ingredients.

Frozen Kong Recipes & Stuffing Ideas

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Frozen Kong Recipe for Dogs: Beef and Pear

Frozen Kong Recipe for Dogs: Beef and Pear

A frozen Kong recipe with cooked beef and fresh pear. Layer it, freeze it and hand it over for a long-lasting treat. Easy to prep ahead.

Frozen Kong Recipe for Dogs: Sardine and Pumpkin

Frozen Kong Recipe for Dogs: Sardine and Pumpkin

A frozen Kong recipe with sardines and plain pumpkin, layered and frozen for a long-lasting treat. Easy to prep ahead and perfect for crate time.

Sweet Potato Kong Recipe for Dogs: Limited Ingredients

Sweet Potato Kong Recipe for Dogs: Limited Ingredients

A limited-ingredient sweet potato Kong filling for dogs who do best with simple recipes. Mash, stuff and freeze. Easy to prep ahead for the week.

Pupsicle Recipes: Frozen Popsicles for Dogs

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Pupsicle Recipe for Dogs: Chicken and Honeydew

Pupsicle Recipe for Dogs: Chicken and Honeydew

A chicken and honeydew pupsicle recipe for dogs. Blend, pour into molds and freeze. A sweet and savory summer treat with simple ingredients.

Pupsicle Recipe for Dogs: Cantaloupe and Honey

Pupsicle Recipe for Dogs: Cantaloupe and Honey

Cantaloupe pupsicles for dogs with yogurt and a tiny drizzle of honey. Blend, pour and freeze for an easy summer treat. Rind and seeds removed.

Pupsicle Recipe: Red, White and Blueberry Pops for Dogs

Pupsicle Recipe: Red, White and Blueberry Pops for Dogs

Red, white and blueberry pupsicles for dogs with strawberries, yogurt and blueberries. A layered Fourth of July treat that's easy to freeze.

Frozen Dog Treat Recipes

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Frozen Dog Treats: Cranberry and Kefir Swirl Bites

Frozen Dog Treats: Cranberry and Kefir Swirl Bites

Frozen swirl bites for dogs made with kefir and cranberry. Swirl, pour into molds and freeze for an easy, pretty treat with a short ingredient list.

Frozen Dog Treats: Pear and Oat Harvest Bowl

Frozen Dog Treats: Pear and Oat Harvest Bowl

A frozen harvest bowl for dogs with pear and oats, layered and frozen in a bowl to lick through slowly. An easy autumn enrichment treat to make.

Halloween Dog Treats: Frozen Jack-O'-Lantern Pepper

Halloween Dog Treats: Frozen Jack-O'-Lantern Pepper

Carve a bell pepper into a jack-o'-lantern, fill it with dog-friendly goodies and freeze. An easy, festive Halloween treat your dog will love.

No-Bake Dog Treat Recipes

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Pumpkin Spice Dog Treats: No-Bake Holiday Bites (Nutmeg-Free)

Pumpkin Spice Dog Treats: No-Bake Holiday Bites (Nutmeg-Free)

Easy no-bake Pumpkin Spice Dog Bites with pumpkin, coconut flour, and Ceylon cinnamon. Perfect for a festive treat your dog will love.

Peanut Butter Snowballs Dog Treats: Festive Holiday Recipe

Peanut Butter Snowballs Dog Treats: Festive Holiday Recipe

Peanut Butter Snowballs are festive dog treats with peanut butter and coconut flour. Easy to make, these chewy treats are perfect for the holidays.

No-Bake Dog Treats: Carob and Pear Bites

No-Bake Dog Treats: Carob and Pear Bites

No-bake carob and pear bites for dogs. Mix, roll and chill for an easy treat with a chocolate look and none of the chocolate. Ready in minutes.

Baked Dog Treat Recipes

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Green Bean Dog Crunchies: Thanksgiving Dog Treats

Green Bean Dog Crunchies: Thanksgiving Dog Treats

Make your dog happy this Thanksgiving with Green Bean Crunchies. Easy baked treats with turkey, green beans, and oats.

Pumpkin Cranberry Dog Chews: Thanksgiving Treats for Dogs

Pumpkin Cranberry Dog Chews: Thanksgiving Treats for Dogs

Pumpkin Cranberry Dog Chews are easy to make with pumpkin, cranberries, and oats. Perfect for including your dog in Thanksgiving festivities.

Turkey Sweet Potato Dog Bites: Thanksgiving Dog Treats

Turkey Sweet Potato Dog Bites: Thanksgiving Dog Treats

Easy homemade dog treats with turkey and sweet potato. Perfect for Thanksgiving, these bites are savory and sweet, sure to delight your dog.

Dog Enrichment Ideas & Activities

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Scatter Feeding for Dogs: Turkey and Zucchini

Scatter Feeding for Dogs: Turkey and Zucchini

Scatter feeding for dogs with bits of turkey and zucchini. Toss them across the grass or a snuffle mat and let your dog sniff out every one.

Snuffle Mat Ideas for Dogs: Hidden Treat Game

Snuffle Mat Ideas for Dogs: Hidden Treat Game

How to set up a snuffle mat with hidden treats for dogs. Tuck small pieces into the fabric and let your dog sniff them out. Easy enrichment fun.

Halloween Dog Treats: Bubbling Cauldron Bites

Halloween Dog Treats: Bubbling Cauldron Bites

Spooky little cauldron bites for dogs made with pumpkin and carob. An easy Halloween bake with a short ingredient list and big tail-wag energy.

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Common questions

What ingredients should never go in homemade dog treats?

Commonly avoided ingredients include chocolate, xylitol (sometimes in peanut butter), grapes and raisins, onion, garlic, macadamia nuts, avocado and artificial sweeteners. Always check peanut butter labels for xylitol.

How long do homemade dog treats last?

Baked treats keep about a week at room temperature, up to two weeks in the fridge, or two to three months in the freezer. Frozen treats keep for up to two months in a sealed bag.

How many treats can my dog have a day?

A common guideline is to keep treats to about 10% of your dog's daily calories, so portions depend on your dog's size.

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