I decorate sugar cookies with my niece every December, and a few years back she asked why her dog never got any — a completely fair question I didn’t have a great answer for. The honest issue wasn’t the cookie itself, it was the icing, since every recipe I knew used powdered sugar and sometimes…

There’s a particular kind of treat that seems to exist purely to slow a dog down, and sandwiched treats are exactly that. Instead of a single cookie that disappears in one bite, you’re giving your dog two biscuits with a layer of peanut butter holding them together, which means there’s a little more chewing, a…

Not every pupcake needs a frosting step or a special occasion to justify it, and this version keeps things simple with peanut butter and banana baked right into the batter, no topping required. It’s become my quick, no fuss option whenever I want something a little more fun than a plain biscuit but don’t have…

Not every banana treat needs to go in the oven, and these frozen banana coins are about as simple as it gets, just sliced banana, frozen until firm, for a cool, naturally sweet snack. They’ve become my go to on hot afternoons when I want to give my dog something refreshing without turning on the…

These savory muffins came about when I wanted something a little more substantial than a typical treat, closer to a mini meal than a biscuit. Ground beef and grated carrot bake up into a soft, hearty muffin that works well as a meal topper, a training reward, or a filling snack for a dog who’s…

Some days call for a treat that comes together with almost no effort, and this is the recipe I reach for on those days. Just three ingredients, no fancy shaping, no extra steps, just a simple dough you mix, roll, and cut. It’s become my fastest go to whenever the treat jar is running low…

Blueberries have a way of disappearing fast whenever they’re on the counter, and it turns out my dog is just as enthusiastic about them as I am. These treats fold mashed blueberries right into the dough, giving every bite little bursts of natural sweetness and a subtle purple tint that makes them look just as…

Every celebration deserves its own cupcake, and these pumpkin pupcakes give your dog exactly that, a soft, individually portioned treat shaped like the real thing without a single ingredient that would normally keep them from joining in. Baked in a mini muffin tin and topped with a thin layer of dog safe frosting, these feel…

Dog kisses are a lot more pleasant with a little help, and these green breath mints use fresh parsley and mint to tackle that classic dog breath smell in a simple, chewy little bite. Unlike a store bought breath freshening product, these are made from just a few whole ingredients, so you know exactly what’s…

Last October, I made a pumpkin pie for a family get-together and set it on the counter to cool. By the time I turned back around, my beagle had both front paws on a chair, nose inches from the crust, looking at me with the kind of guilt-free confidence only a beagle can manage. I…