Every dog deserves a cake on their birthday, and this savory meatloaf version lets your pup have a slice of the celebration without any of the ingredients that make a traditional cake off limits. Made from lean ground meat, a few vegetables, and a creamy mashed potato frosting, this “cake” looks just like the real…

There’s something about a donut shape that makes a treat feel like an occasion, and these peanut butter bacon versions have become my go to whenever I want to make a regular Tuesday feel a little more special. The combination of rich peanut butter and a small amount of smoky bacon gives these a flavor…

Cheese is one of those ingredients that gets an instant reaction, and these crunchy cheddar biscuits have become one of the easiest ways to put that reaction to good use. Unlike the softer puppy friendly cheese puffs I make for training, this version rolls out and bakes into a firm, crunchy biscuit that holds up…

These little cheddar puffs came about while I was looking for something soft enough for a young puppy to chew comfortably, without giving up on flavor. Cheese is one of those ingredients that gets tails wagging almost instantly, and baking it into a soft, chewy puff makes it easy to portion out as a gentle…

Sweet potato and bacon might sound like an unexpected pairing, but the natural sweetness of the potato balances out the smoky, salty flavor of bacon in a way that dogs seem to find impossible to resist. I started making these after noticing how quickly my dog finishes any sweet potato treat, and adding a small…

Every dog seems to know exactly what a cheeseburger smells like, and there’s a reason that particular combination of beef and cheese gets such an enthusiastic reaction. This recipe captures that same flavor in a genuinely dog safe biscuit, using plain lean beef and a modest amount of cheese baked into a firm, savory treat,…

These treats came about the same way a lot of my recipes do, with half a ripe banana sitting on the counter and a can of pumpkin already open from another batch of treats. Pumpkin and banana turned out to be a natural pairing, both naturally sweet enough that this recipe doesn’t need any added…

Some dogs just aren’t fans of a hard, crunchy biscuit, and that’s exactly why I started making this softer version. These peanut butter pumpkin treats have a tender, chewy bite that works well for older dogs, small dogs, or any pup who prefers something gentler to chew. The combination of peanut butter and pumpkin is…

There’s no ingredient that gets my dog to the kitchen faster than bacon, and these treats put that reaction to good use. They’re made with real cooked bacon, a simple oat based dough, and just enough pumpkin to hold everything together, so you get a treat that tastes indulgent while still being something you made…

I started making these on a weekend when I had half an apple left over and a bag of oats I kept meaning to use, and the combination turned out to be one of my dog’s favorite recipes yet. The natural sweetness of the apple pairs well with the mild, nutty flavor of oats, and…