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Written by Kit J.F.R. Murray   
Tuesday, 08 April 2008
Just as we humans love our treats and to a certain extent expect to get one when we have been particularly good or done something really nice for someone. It seems only fair that making some dog treats for our favorite pooch shouldn't be too much trouble.
by KitJ.F.R.Murray


Just as we humans love our treats and to a certain extent expect to get one when we have been particularly good or done something really nice for someone. It seems only fair that making some dog treats for our favorite pooch shouldn't be too much trouble.

Before heading off to your nearest pet supply store to buy a treat for your dog; consider spending a little of your time and making your special puppy a treat made by you at home from one of the many dog treat recipes available.

I have yet to come across any breed of dog that didn't love a treat and even more so when it's home-made. All we need to do is Google "homemade dog cookies," and hundreds of easy to follow suggestions are there to choose from.

To be on the safe side I always check all ingredients from dog treat recipes that I find online, that way I feel 100% secure that everything in it is safe for my dog.

My German Shepherd Alfie loves all of the treats I make for him, but there's no doubt that this treat is his no1 choice.

Alfie's No1 favorite - Cheesy Dog Biscuit Treats Ingredients:

* One cup rolled oats (something like Quaker) * One third (1/3) cup margarine * One cup water/boiling * Three quarters (3/4) cup corn-meal One * One tablespoon sugar * Two (2) teaspoons beef or chicken stock (instant bouillon) * Milk 1/2 cup * One (1) cup grated/shredded cheddar cheese * One (1) egg, beaten * Two to Three (2 - 3) cups whole wheat flour

Ingredients at the ready, lets get baking.

First of all preheat your oven to 325 degrees. Next step is to Grease the cookie sheets.

Using a large bowl to put the boiling water, rolled oats and margarine into and then leave for around ten mins. Next step is to mix in the cheese and egg, milk, bouillon sugar and cornmeal. Using your measuring cup gently spoon in the flour & level off. The flour should be added one cup at a time whilst checking it is mixed thoroughly. You will know that it is ready when the consistency of the dough becomes stiff. Tip the mixture onto a floured suface and using the last of the flour, knead until the mixture becomes smooth and is no longer sticky. Now you can press the dough into a 1/2 inch layer with your hands or a rolling pin.

Use cookie cutters in the shape of a dog-bone to cut. Put shapes on pre-greased cookie sheets approx 1 inch apart. Place the shapes into the oven at 325 degrees for maybe 35-45 mins or when they are a delicious golden brown color.

This batch of dog cookies should keep your puppy chomping for a considerable time to come. Is it worth the extra effort? Well my kids certainly think so. They revel in the preparation and just love the look on our dogs face when they hand the treat over.

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For more info on how to make homemade dog cookies and much more. Head over to www.just-dogs.info



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