How to Make Dog Treats: Easy, Healthy,
and 100% Pup-Approved!

I'm so happy you're here to learn how to make dog treats because who knows what’s really in store-bought dog treats? Many commercial treats are packed with fillers, artificial flavors, and preservatives that might not be the best for your dog’s health.

That’s why making your own dog treats at home is the ultimate way to spoil your furry friend with love, quality ingredients, and tail-wagging taste!

With a dehydrator (or an oven), you can create nutritious, preservative-free dog treats that are customized to your pup’s preferences.

Chicken Chow Dog Food's Unique Recipe!

My unique "Chicken Chow" recipe is packed with meaty goodness. Cooked chicken, butternut squash and carrots, plus protein-rich quinoa and millet, and a secret blend of essential vitamins. Have your dog enjoy it wet, or dehydrate blobs into bite-sized delicious doggie treats!

All I do is form the mixture into bite sized nugget shapes. Put them on your dehydrator trays and in just a few hours you have tasty chicken nugget-esque bites that are crunchy and savory.

I keep a sealed bag of these rewards handy for when my dog craves the human-equivalent of chicken nuggets!

Homemade vs. Store-Bought Treats: Which Is Better?

If you’re on the fence about making your own dog treats, consider these awesome benefits of taking the homemade treat route:

✔️ No Mystery Ingredients – You know exactly what’s going into your dog’s treats—no hidden fillers or artificial junk!
✔️ Healthier & Safer – Avoid harmful preservatives and potential recall scares from mass-produced treats.
✔️ Cost-Effective – Making treats in bulk can save you money compared to high-quality store-bought options.
✔️ Allergy-Friendly – Perfect for pups with food sensitivities or allergies—customize ingredients to suit their needs.
✔️ Tail-Wagging Taste – Dogs love fresh, homemade treats, and you’ll love seeing them lick their chops in approval!

Now that you know why homemade treats are the way to go, let’s dive into a pup-approved recipe that’s easy, healthy, and absolutely delicious!

The Dog Food Scare That Made Me Rethink My Pup’s Diet!

When we adopted our Miniature Pinscher, it was around the time that major canned dog food manufacturers were having a rough time. Meaning? Some of their food was tainted and had to be recalled.

I thought our little adopted doggie had been through enough, already. Someone had dumped her at the end of our road. She wandered onto our property and we saved her! Her full story is in the book, above.

That very first week after adopting her, I promised I'd make dog food that was delicious, nutritious, and affordable. Dogs and humans alike can eat the Chicken Chow and Bow Wow Beefy Chow.

Why? Because they contain real meat, and ingredients we can pronounce.

Turn Simple Ingredients into Crunchy, Tail-Wagging Treats!

Give your dog a change from eating wet dog food... dehydrate blobs of chicken chow mix and make little biscuits out of them. I swear they look just like McD's chicken nuggets...

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How to Make Pumpkin Dog Treats Too!

Nip on over to my "How to Dehydrate Pumpkin" page and check out these "Fresh Pumpkin Dog Treats" here!

Thanks for visiting how to make dog treats. Our dogs deserve to receive back as much love as they give us. They truly do love us unconditionally!

You may also want to read Dehydrated Dog Food Safe for Puppies and Seniors - (Senior Dogs, that is!).

Got cats? Please check out our Cat Treats page!

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