Simple Homemade Dog Treats (and Real-Life Options for Dog Owners)

You want to feel confident about what you’re feeding your dog. That’s where I come in.
Here you’ll find easy, safe homemade dog treat recipes, plus practical tips, simple DIY ideas, and realistic options to make everyday dog care easier.

Simple Homemade Dog Treats (and Real-Life Options for Dog Owners)

You want to feel confident about what you’re feeding your dog.
That’s where I come in.
Here you’ll find easy, safe homemade dog treat recipes, plus practical tips, simple DIY ideas, and realistic options to make everyday dog care easier.

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New to homemade dog treats? These are the best places to begin:

Paw and bone shaped frozen dog treats on a light surface.

Easy Homemade Dog Treat Recipes

If you’ve ever thought about making treats for your dog but weren’t sure where to start, you’re in the right place.
Homemade dog treats don’t have to be complicated. In fact, some of the best recipes use just a few simple ingredients and come together in minutes. Whether you…

Assorted healthy ingredients like bananas, pumpkin puree, and oats for dogs.

What Ingredients Are Safe for Dogs?

If you’re new to making homemade dog treats, one of the first questions you probably have is: What ingredients are actually safe for dogs?
I had the same question when I first started. It can feel overwhelming at first, especially when you’re used to reading long…

A dog looking at a bone shaped treat held in a person's hand.

Homemade vs Store-Bought Treats: What I Actually Use

One of the questions I get asked a lot is whether I give Luna homemade dog treats, store-bought treats, or both.
The answer is honestly… both.
I make a lot of homemade treats for Luna because I enjoy it, and she absolutely loves them. But I also keep store-bought…

Homemade Treats Made Simple

No complicated ingredients. No guesswork.
Just simple recipes your dog will love, and you can actually make.
✔ Beginner-friendly recipes
✔ Short prep times
✔ Real ingredients you can trust

The Dog Treat Cookbook

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Dog Treats

Homemade dog treats are a great way to show your dog you love them. Click here to see all our dog treat recipes.

Dog DIY

DIY for dogs includes toys, like a homemade tug toy, to supplies, like a DIY dog bed. Click here to see our dog DIYs.

Dog Care

Puppies and dogs require a lot of care, but they are worth it. Click here to see our dog and puppy care posts.

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Dogs need training throughout their lives. Click here to see what training we have been working on.

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About

Hi, I’m Shannon, and I do all the writing here. But the inspiration for this blog is Luna, my German Shepherd. Luna was born just after Christmas in 2017 and came to live with us in early March 2018. She joined two other animals, Morgan, a mixed-breed dog, and Allie, a tortoiseshell cat. Allie and Morgan have since passed away, and Tsuki and Howl (mother and son cats) joined our family. Luna does all the taste testing for my homemade dog treats. She also does all the testing of any DIY projects I make for her. To learn more, click the button below.