Do you like a treat, I know I do. Even more so when I have done something especially well or maybe completed a task that I found difficult. It should come as no surprise that our canine friends feel the same and spending a little time making pooch a special dog treat can be done with very little effort.
Do you like a treat, I know I do. Even more so when I have done something especially well or maybe completed a task that I found difficult. It should come as no surprise that our canine friends feel the same and spending a little time making pooch a special dog treat can be done with very little effort.
Before heading off to your nearest pet supply store to buy a treat for your dog; consider spending a little of your time and making your special puppy a treat made by you at home from one of the many dog treat recipes available.
I have owned and been around dogs all my life and yet to meet one who didn’t go crazy for a dog treat, even better if you made them yourself. Is it difficult, no! Do a search on Google for "homemade dog treats" and you’ll be spoilt for choice.
I have never had any problem with any of my pets using online treat recipes but it’s always a good idea to check that there are no ingredients that may be harmful to your pets.
My German Shepherd Alfie loves all of the treats I make for him, but there’s no doubt that this treat is his no1 choice.
Alfie’s No1 favorite - Cheesy Dog Biscuit Treats Ingredients:
* One cup rolled oats (something like Quaker) * One third (1/3) cup margarine * One cup water/boiling * Three quarters (3/4) cup corn-meal One * One table
spoon sugar * Two (2) teaspoons beef or chicken stock (instant bouillon) * Milk 1/2 cup * One (1) cup grated/shredded cheddar cheese * One (1) egg, beaten * Two to Three (2 - 3) cups whole wheat flour
Ingredients at the ready, lets get baking.
With the oven preheated at 325 degrees we move on to greasing the cookie sheets.
Put the rolled oats, margarine and boiling water into a large bowl; leave for approx 10 minutes. Mix in the corn-meal, sugar, bouillon, milk, cheese and egg. Lightly spoon the flour into your measuring cup and level off. Add the flour one cup at a time; make sure that you have mixed it well until it forms a stiff dough. Ensuring the surface has been floured start to knead in the last of the flour until the consistency of the dough is smooth and stickiness is gone. Roll or pat out the mixture until it is approx 1/2 inch thick.
Cut using a bone shaped cookie cutter. Place them on greased cookie sheets about 1 inch apart. Put them into the oven for around 30-45 mins at 325 degrees. When ready the cookies should be a lovely golden brown color.
This batch of dog cookies should keep your puppy chomping for a considerable time to come. Is it worth the extra effort? Well my kids certainly think so. They revel in the preparation and just love the look on our dogs face when they hand the treat over.