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15 Best Homemade Dog Treats to Pamper Your Pup

You can make doggie donuts and frozen pupsicles in flavors like peanut butter, pumpkin, bacon, and more.

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You know your pup loves treats — and even more so, you know she loves treats that look like people food. Seriously, how else could you explain that face she gives you every time you prepare a snack? It turns out, making your own homemade dog treats is easier than you think. Your pup might even love them extra after seeing — and smelling! — them being prepared in the kitchen. No matter your dog's size, whether she's small, medium or large, we guarantee she'll love to indulge (just make make sure you buy appropriate-sized treat molds).

You can find everything you need to make these homemade dog treats at your local grocery store — and could even eat any of them yourself if you felt like it. We've included dog treats you can bake in the oven, as well as ones you can chill in the refrigerator or freezer. These treats include a range of flavors too, from peanut butter and bacon to veggie broth and carrot. You can avoid any food allergies your dog has and cater to her unique dietary needs, although you should contact her vet with any specific concerns. Before you know it, your pup will love these treats even more than her favorite dog toys.

1

Frosted Pumpkin Treats

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Sugar Spun Run

These Insta-worthy treats are all about pumpkins and peanuts. Bonus: that yummy-looking "frosting" is just peanut butter, flour, and water.

SHOP BONE MOLDS

Get the recipe at Sugar Spun Run »

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2

Peanut Butter Cup Frozen Treats

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Life, Love & Sugar

Even dogs need chill treats to cool off on hot days (or any other time, really). For those instances, whip up a batch of these two-ingredient PB cups.

Get the recipe at Love, Life & Sugar »

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3

Carrot Apple Dog Treats

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CommuniKait

These pup-shaped treats are chock full of all our favorite fall flavors, including carrot and apple.

SHOP DOG COOKIE CUTTERS

Get the recipe at CommuniKait »

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4

Frosty Paws Dog Treats

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CommuniKait

Frozen dog treats are as easy to make as they are delicious for your pup to eat. Try these ones that include chicken or veggie broth, yogurt, and peanut butter for a tasty treat Fido won't be able to resist.

Get the recipe at CommuniKait »

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5

Dog Donuts

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Courtesy of Sunny Day Family

Just imagine how special your furry friend will feel when they realize you made a pet-friendly donut just for them!

SHOP DONUT PANS

Get the recipe from Sunny Day Family »

6

Peanut Butter and Bacon Glazed Bones

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Courtesy of Pinch of Yum

How can anyone (um, any pup) resist the bacon glaze on these adorable DIY bones?!

Get the recipe from Pinch of Yum »

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7

Spinach, Carrot, and Zucchini Treats

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Courtesy of Damn Delicious

These treats are packed with veggies, so even Fido can embrace his health kick.

Get the recipe from Damn Delicious »

8

Bacon Cheddar Treats

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STEPHANIE ECKELKAMP

Follow along with this video to make these irresistible treats — you might even be tempted to try some yourself.

Get the recipe for Bacon Cheddar Treats »

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Chicken and Wild Rice Biscuits

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Courtesy of Carrie's Experimental Kitchen

These simple treats will help avoid any upset stomachs, especially if your dog is used to a natural diet.

Get the recipe from Carrie's Experimental Kitchen »

10

Peanut Butter Coconut Oil Treats

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Courtesy of Live Laugh Rowe

If your pup doesn’t already love coconut oil, then he will after trying these easy-to-make treats.

SHOP PAW PRINT MOLDS

Get the recipe from Live Laugh Rowe »

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Heart-Shaped Cranberry Cookies

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Courtesy of The Everyday Dog Mom

Show your four-legged companion how much you love him with these heart-shaped cookies.

SHOP HEART COOKIE CUTTERS

Get the recipe from The Everyday Dog Mom »

12

Frozen Watermelon Treats

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Courtesy of GrrFeisty

These two-ingredient bones are so easy to make. Everyone loves a juicy slice of watermelon — even Fido!

Get the recipe from GrrFeisty »

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13

Pumpkin Apple Treats

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Courtesy of Three Little Ferns

Two of the best fall flavors are squeezed into these vitamin- and fiber-packed dog treats.

Get the recipe from Three Little Ferns »

14

Breath Freshening Treats

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Courtesy of Health Starts in the Kitchen

Help avoid a bad case of dog breath by rewarding your pup with these minty fresh bones.

Get the recipe from Health Starts In The Kitchen »

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15

Pumpkin Oatmeal Treats

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Antic Zlatko//Getty Images

Even animals need their pumpkin fix this fall! These yummy treats are super easy to make, and they're a lot healthier than our PSL.

Get the recipe for Pumpkin Oatmeal Treats »

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Amina is a product review writer and editor who worked as an editorial assistant in the Good Housekeeping Institute from 2018 to 2020, writing original content based on GH Lab experts' product testing and analysis. Amina graduated from Montclair State University with a B.A. in communication studies and journalism.

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