Fitting the Flavors of Fall into Your Dog’s Treats

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Sometimes the only way to get your dog to behave is old-fashioned bribery. When it comes to teaching
an old dog new tricks, or getting a new dog to learn any tricks, positive reinforcement using praise and
treats is the best way to quickly teach your pup what you want from them. Sure, you can use store-
bought treats to reward your dog, but there are also some simple homemade treats that are sure you
keep your pet’s tail wagging this fall. Looking for some cooking inspiration? Here are some recipes for
tasty, healthy treats you can make for your dog.

Apple Treats

Fall is a great time for us two-legged folks to go apple picking, so why not use some of those fresh apples
and create some homemade, gourmet treats? Made from whole wheat flour, cornmeal, apples, eggs,
vegetable oil, brown sugar, and water, this apple dog treat recipe will be good enough for humans and
dogs alike.

Bacon-flavored Biscuits

Does your dog have a preference for meat instead of fall fruits and veggies? For those carnivorous
canines, consider serving up some bacon-flavored dog biscuits. This is a perfect treat to create after
serving up a big breakfast for those human members of your family. First, preheat your oven to 350
degrees and lightly grease a cookie sheet. Next, combine two eggs, 1 cup milk, a half cup water, teaspoon
salt, and 10 tablespoons of bacon fat into a large bowl. Gradually stir in 5 cups of whole wheat flour,
creating a stiff dough. Pinch off pieces of dough to roll into 2-inch balls. Place the dough balls onto the
cookie sheet and bake in the oven for 35 to 40 minutes. Let the bacon treats cool on a rack and store in
the fridge.

Perfect Pumpkin Treats

Fall usually brings to mind images of jack-o-lanterns and pumpkins seeds, and now you can create tasty
pumpkin treats for your dog after you and the family finish carving your pumpkins. To make these sweet
pumpkin treats, you’ll need whole wheat or white flour, applesauce, eggs, pure pumpkin (not the pie
filling you purchase from the grocery store), molasses, and water. Combine all the ingredients in a large
bowl and mix well. Drop small pieces of the dough onto a greased cookie sheet and bake them at 400
degrees. If your dog likes his or her treats on the more crispy side, you can leave the cookies in the oven
after you turn it off and let them cool for one or two hours.

Spiced Treat Medleys

For anyone who might want to make a dog treat from lots of fall spices, this recipe calls for treats made
from water, applesauce, vanilla, nuts, nutmeg, cinnamon, and oats among a few other ingredients.
Combine all the ingredients into a mixing bowl and place them in sealed muffin tins. Bake the treats at
350 degrees for one hour and 15 minutes and allow them to cool completely.

If you still want to feed your dog healthy dog treats but don’t have the time to whip some up in your
kitchen, there are plenty of varieties of healthy, all natural dog treats available for you and your pooch
to choose from.