Homemade dog treats are easy to make with a few dog-safe staples like pumpkin, oats, peanut butter, chicken and yogurt. This guide sorts our 32 recipes by type, so you can pick crunchy biscuits, meaty chews, frozen bites or a birthday cake in seconds.
New to baking for your dog? Begin with pumpkin dog treats or peanut butter dog treats: three ingredients, one bowl. Every recipe lists calories per treat and how many your dog can have a day.
Table of Contents
Baked Biscuits and Cookies
Crunchy, shelf-stable treats that keep for a week or more in an airtight jar.
| Guide | What you’ll find |
|---|---|
| Dog biscuit recipe | Savory carrot and oat bones, no salt or sugar. |
| Peanut butter dog treats | Crunchy 3-ingredient biscuits; xylitol-free peanut butter only. |
| Pumpkin dog treats | 3-ingredient biscuits plus no-bake bites. |
| Apple dog treats | Oat biscuits and one-ingredient apple chips. |
| Oatmeal dog treats | Two recipes without peanut butter. |
| Grain-free dog cookies | Chickpea or coconut flour cookies. |
| Blueberry dog treats | Soft 3-ingredient oat bites. |
| Banana dog treats | Peanut butter biscuits and frozen bites. |
| Carrot dog treats | Baked biscuits and frozen carrot bites. |
| Cheese dog treats | Cheddar biscuits and cottage cheese bites. |
Meat and Fish Treats
High-value rewards most dogs go wild for. Cook meat fully and store these in the fridge or freezer.
| Guide | What you’ll find |
|---|---|
| Chicken dog treats | Baked bites and flour-free sweet potato balls. |
| Chicken jerky for dogs | One ingredient, oven or dehydrator. |
| Liver treats for dogs | Dehydrated and baked; small portions. |
| Salmon dog treats | Baked bites and frozen cubes. |
Dehydrated and Chewy Treats
Long-lasting chews made in a low oven or dehydrator.
| Guide | What you’ll find |
|---|---|
| Dehydrated dog treats | Safe jerky method plus fruit and veggie chews. |
| Sweet potato dog treats | Oven-dried chews and 2-ingredient cookies. |
Frozen and No-Bake Treats
Quick to make, great for hot days and teething puppies.
| Guide | What you’ll find |
|---|---|
| Frozen dog treats | 5 easy recipes with broth, fruit and veggies. |
| Dog ice cream recipe | Banana blueberry soft-serve, no machine. |
| Yogurt dog treats | Frozen bites and baked yogurt biscuits. |
| No-bake dog treats | 3 recipes, with or without peanut butter. |
| Watermelon dog treats | Frozen pupsicles and cucumber cubes. |
Treats for Training, Puppies and Special Diets
Smaller, lighter or gentler treats for specific needs.
| Guide | What you’ll find |
|---|---|
| Training treats | Tiny bits at 3-4 calories each. |
| Puppy treat recipes | Soft bites and teething cubes. |
| Low fat dog treats | A fat comparison table and chicken pumpkin recipe. |
Birthday and Holiday Treats
Celebration recipes made with dog-safe frosting and no chocolate.
| Guide | What you’ll find |
|---|---|
| Dog cake recipe | Peanut butter banana birthday cake. |
| Dog cupcake recipe | Mini carrot and apple pupcakes. |
| Halloween dog treats | Pumpkin ghost cookies and frozen bites. |
| Thanksgiving treats | Turkey sweet potato bites and pumpkin pie bites. |
| Christmas dog treats | Gingerbread-style cookies with yogurt icing. |
| Cranberry dog treats | Crunchy biscuits and frozen yogurt bites. |
| Gingerbread dog treats | Dog-safe ginger cookies, no nutmeg. |
| Dog icing recipe | Yogurt icing and cream cheese frosting. |
Quick Rules to Remember
- Never use: xylitol, chocolate, grapes or raisins, onion, garlic or macadamia nuts. See toxic foods for dogs.
- Keep treats small: treats should be a small slice of daily calories; check yours with our dog calorie calculator.
- Store smart: crunchy biscuits keep longer; meat, yogurt and soft treats belong in the fridge or freezer.
- Match the dog: pick low-fat recipes for dogs with pancreatitis and single-protein recipes for allergies.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I make for my dog with ingredients at home?
Plain canned pumpkin, oats, eggs, banana and xylitol-free peanut butter cover most of our recipes. Start with a 3-ingredient biscuit or a no-bake recipe.
How long do homemade dog treats last?
Crunchy baked biscuits usually keep about a week at room temperature in a sealed jar. Soft, meaty or yogurt treats should go in the fridge for a few days or the freezer for longer.
Are homemade dog treats healthier than store-bought?
They can be, because you control the ingredients, salt and sugar. They still add calories, so portions matter as much as the recipe.
The Bottom Line
Homemade dog treats are simple, cheap and easy to tailor to your dog. Pick a recipe from the type you need above, use only dog-safe ingredients, and keep portions small. Browse every recipe in Homemade Treats.