Fun Answer Friday: Got any good treat recipes?

Sophie asks: Do you have any wheat-free dog cookie recipes?

Awww.... the dog days of summer. Long days of fetch in the park...swimming in the lake...and the smell of liver dehydrating in the kitchen. Oh, that's just my house?

D.I.Y. Dog Delicacies

As more & more people become more educated about what's *really* in dog food & dog treats, they are taking the initiative to make their own. What a great way to ensure that you know exactly what's in your pup's treat!

Jerky Treats

- Chicken, Turkey, Salmon or other choice of meat.

This is a fairly loose recipe. After a batch or two, you'll know what works best for you.

Slice meat into thin strips and place on greased cookie sheet. Place in oven. Turn oven to 180 & leave door to oven slightly ajar and leave them overnight. If needed, turn over in morning & leave in oven for a couple more hours. Treats will resemble jerky when ready.

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We recently saw this next recipe in Modern Dog magazine & we love that you can make them any size you want - great for training treats!

Peanut Butter & Oat Drops

- 4 cups rolled oats

- 2 Tbsp ground flax seed

- 2 medium very ripe bananas

- 1/2 cup natural (no sugar or shortening added) peanut butter

- 1/2 cup water

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Mix together oats, flax seed, bananas, and peanut butter in an electric mixer. Add water and mix well. Drop 1/2 teaspoon-sized drops onto greased cookie sheet or roll out and cut with a cookie cutter (let dough stand for a few minutes before rolling; it’s sticky initially). Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown. The drops last longer and are delightfully crunchy if they are placed in a dehydrator for several hours after baking to remove all moisture. This can also be done in a low temperature (170 degrees) oven.

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This next recipe is our secret weapon in training treats! Guaranteed your dog will go ga-ga for it!

Sardine Smackaroos

- 1 cup flax seed meal

- 1 can sardines, drained

- 1/3 cup parmesan or romano cheese finely grated

- 1/4 cup filtered/distilled water

Preheat oven to 400.Puree sardines well in a food processor or blender. Pour into mixing bowl & add water, then slowly stir in cheese and finally the flax seed meal. Plop onto greased baking sheet & roll out to no more than a 1/2" thickness. Bake for 10-15min or until the mixture is somewhat firm. Cool briefly and then cut into desired size with a pizza cutter.

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Hope these recipes provide you with some incentive! There is nothing quite like making a healthy, homemade treat for your pup and watching them enjoy it! Have Fun & enjoy your summer!

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