I hope you all had a very merry Christmas! I was fortunate to get some time off before the holiday. I spent my free time watching Christmas movies, baking, and wrapping presents. I also got plenty of snuggle time with my two Weimaraner’s. These two require constant attention and know the best ways to get it.
Their names are Craig and Jodi and they are eleven and ten years old. We have had them since they were puppies. They have even had puppies of their own and they were the cutest things you have ever seen. Weimaraners are a very hyper breed and require an active lifestyle. They love living out in the country with plenty of room to run and play. As they have gotten older they have calmed down some but the puppy in them still comes out at times.
This week my parents dog Barnaby has come to stay with us while they are visiting my sister in Alabama. Barnaby lives out on the farm across the pond from our house. He loves to swim and go pretty much everywhere my dad goes. Since we had a house guest I thought it would be a fun opportunity to make some homemade dog treats. They were a big hit when I made them as gifts for Christmas.
What I love most about making these treats is being able to tell their owners every ingredient that is in it. All of the ingredients are recognizable. My dogs have loved them each time I make them and never have any tummy issues after eating them.
This recipe is easy to make and produces about thirty six dog bone shaped treats. Depending on the shape you choose it may make more or less.
Homemade Dog Treats:
- 2 cups flour (I like to use whole wheat flour)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/3 cup natural peanut butter
- 2 Tbs honey
- 1 cup milk
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine all ingredients. Take dough and roll it out to about a 1/4 of an inch thick. Cut into desired shapes and place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool.
I am always looking for different treats to make for my dogs, so if you have any recipes please feel free to share in the comments!
Happy New Year,
Cristie
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