Reward your agility dog by making these healthy dog treat recipes during agility training instead of store bought treats. You’ll keep your dog healthy, save  money and make your dog perform better so they can get their paws on those tasty treats faster. These dog treat recipes are an easy way to get started making tasty dog treats from scratch.

Simple Doggie Biscuits

This recipe is for a standard dog biscuit. It’s fairly easy to make and the benefit of this type of treat is that you can store them in a jar on the counter for a few weeks.  Since these are heavy on the carbs, one or two treats a day will be enough for most breeds.

Ingredients

1. 1 1/2 cup whole-wheat flour
2. 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
3. 1 1/2 teaspoon sugar
4. 1 cup powdered milk
5. 2/3 cup quick oats
6. 1/3 cup cornmeal
7. 2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules (you can find these in small jars in your grocery section.  They’re for flavor)
8. ½ cup shortening
9. 1 egg
10. 2/4 cup hot tap water

Directions:

Mix all dry ingredients into a large bowl, everything except the shortening, egg and water. Turn biscuits over and microwave at 50% power for an additional two minutes. Cut in 1/2 cup shortening. Mix in l large, lightly beaten egg  and 3/4 cup hot tap water. Knead the dough for 5 minutes on a lightly floured surface. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Roll out dough to ½ inch thickness. If you have dog bone shaped cookie cutters, use them to cut treats. Or shape into round cookie (depending on the size of your dog).  Place treats on a microwave-safe plate and microwave at 50% power for five minutes. Place biscuits on wire racks to cool and harden – one to two hours.  Store in an airtight container.

Liver Treats

This recipe is quick and easy and it gives your dog the protein they may be craving and provide the amino acids they need. Easy to store in your refrigerator or freezer.

Ingredients

1. 1 lb chicken livers
2. 1 cup flour
3. 1 cup corn meal
4. 1 tablespoon of garlic powder
5. 1 egg

Directions:

Place chicken livers and any meat juices with the chicken livers in a blender and blend until smooth.  Add egg and blend for another minute or two. Pour mixture into a large bowl and add dry ingredients. Combine.  Coat a jelly roll pan or large baking dish with cooking spray. Pour mixture into pan. Bake 15 minutes in 400-degree hot oven. Cut into small squares while still warm and allow to cool completely before giving to your dog.

Keep treats in your freezer to prevent spoilage.

Chicken and Honey Biscuits

This recipe is a little more complicated but it gives your dog some variety and it’s very tasty.

Ingredients:

1. 2 1/2 teaspoons dry yeast
2. 1/4 cup lukewarm water
3. 1 egg
4. 3/4 cup chicken broth
5. 1/4 cup honey
6. 3 cups whole-wheat flour
7. 1 cup cracked wheat

Directions:

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add egg, broth, honey, and garlic and combine.  Blend in dry ingredients, flour and cracked wheat.  Transfer to a lightly floured surface and knead for 3 minutes or until smooth.  Shape the dough into a ball and roll to 1/4-inch thick.  Using bone-shaped cookie cutters or circle cookie cutters, cut out biscuits. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake for 45 minutes. Let cool overnight and store in an airtight container.

These three recipes make an abundance of delicious treats for your dog and you can make wonderful holiday gifts by packing them in beautiful, decorated, containers and giving them to friends and family with dogs. Get cooking today, your dog will love you for it.

Related posts:

1. Agility Training Dog Treats Recipes
2. Dog Treat Recipes Made with Love
3. More Training Dog Treats Recipes

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