Here are some recipes for home made treats for  your dog. Vary the type of treats that you use in training. A bland piece of kibble for a not so grand performance, and a really yummy treat for the exceptional performance. Let your dog know which performance it is that you are really happy with!

Liver Muffins

Using a corn muffin mix ( or other flavor if you prefer), blend in one package of liver ( about a lb.).  Use a blender and liquefy it all. Plop the horrible looking mess in a pie pan and microwave it until it is cooked  about 15 minutes) Check your own microwave though,  watch for the muffin to be coming off the sides of the pan.

When it's done, I leave it in the microwave till it's cool ( it's stinky when it's hot), and then bring it out when it is cool, turn it upside down on a board and cut it into whatever size you want. They freeze well,  and stay in your pocket well.....without too many crumbs. Jenny Liedkie

LIVER TREATS

1 # liver (I use chicken because my dog is allergic to beef)
1 c. whole wheat flour (I use barley flour)
½ c. corn meal
2-3 T garlic powder (not salt) or 2-3 garlic cloves

Puree liver and garlic in food processor. Gradually add flour and corn meal. Add more flour if needed to make mixture a thick-ish dough.

Spread about ¼" thick on greased cookie sheet . Bake 30-35 minutes at 350 degrees. Cut in squares and freeze.

I have made this with no corn meal and it works (add extra flour to replace the corn meal). However, the squares are considerably more crumbly. Using a bit of barley flakes or oatmeal helps hold it together better. Shared by: Kathryn Horn.

I use a recipe that is almost exactly like this (Liver Treats)!!  Liver Souffle is what we call it.  I like it because it doesn't crumble badly, freezes well then thaws out nicely.  Sometimes I'll put an egg it for the binding properties. Sometimes I'll add raw, shredded carrot for a taste variation.  Gotta get those veggies!!  And if you use a 50-50 blend flour (wheat & white) like they make for baking bread with, you get an even better consistency that's not as dry as wheat alone.  My dogs go nuts for this stuff!! Deanna Siow.

TURKEY TREATS

1 c. oatmeal
1 lb. Turkey
1 c. parmesan cheese
garlic


Mix ingredients. Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes. (When I was given the recipe, I was not given baking time or temp, so take your best guess!) I substitute rolled barley for the oatmeal and it works beautifully.

The first time I made it I pressed it into a cookie tin and baked it about 20 min. I now  bake it in a loaf pan. about 30 minutes. I like this best because it is easier for me. I cut the loaf in half lengthwise and then slice training size pieces. I store all treats in the freezer until shortly before use.

(The last time I made this, I used 1 1/4lb turkey and 2c. rolled barley, 1 c. parmesan and lots of garlic. It stretches the expensive turkey a bit farther.  Trade Joe's has 1 lb frozen ground turkey for less than anyone I have found.) Shared by: Kathryn Horn

Fishy Treats

12oz can of salmon or tuna with the water left in it
1 egg
1/2 cup of flour
1/2 cup of ground oatmeal (instant)

First puree fish and egg together ,
next mix the flour with the oatmeal ,
then mix them both together ,
Roll them into little balls and place them on a non-stick pan
then put them into a pre-heated oven to 350degrees

Try this , The dogs love it . and you can keep them for awhile in the fridge. This recipe makes a lot, you can cut it in half if you only have one dog. Krystal Parker

Homemade Frosty Paws

I never met a dog that didn't like it. This recipe will make about 18 Frosty Paws.  Some folks vary the ingredients like omitting the sweet and adding bacon bits, liver, cheese. Mine prefer this version.

1 quart vanilla yogurt
1 medium banana
2 T peanut butter (I use natural style)
2 T honey

Puree the banana in a food processor (a blender would probably work fine). Add the peanut butter and honey and continue processing until smooth. Add yogurt and process just long enough to blend all ingredients together. Place 18 small paper cups (bathroom size) in a baking pan (one 9x13 or two 8x8 work well). Fill paper cups to about 2/3's full. An ice cream scoop or a measuring cup makes the job easier. Freeze until solid. I        transfer the frozen treats to zip-lock bags for storing in the freezer. From the OES folks!

Liver Cookies

2 lbs. raw beef liver
1 1/2 cups wheat germ
2 eggs
1 tsp. garlic powder
Flour

Liquify liver in food processor.  Mix in remaining ingredients (except flour).  Gradually add flour to make a mixture the consistency of a soft cookie or stiff cake batter.  Put tablespoon drops on cookie sheet (greased if not the non-stick variety) and bake 12 minutes at 350 degrees.  Or, use a heaping teaspoon of batter and bake 8 minutes.  (Makes about 5 dozen and freezes very well.) Debbie Spence

Cheese Bone Cookies

2 cups un-sifted all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 cup vegetable oil
4-5 tablespoons water

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  Combine flour, cheese, garlic, and oil in food processor.  Cover; whirl until mixture is consistency of coarse meal.  With machine running, slowly add water until mixture forms a ball.  Divide dough into 12 equal pieces.  Roll out each piece to a 1/4" thickness.  Cut out bones with bone-shaped cookie cutter.  Transfer to un-greased cookie sheet.  Bake for 10-15 minutes or until bottom of cookies are lightly browned.  Carefully transfer bones to wire rack to cool completely.  Refrigerate in airtight container. Debbie Spence

TUNA FUDGE -- good agility treat, soft, smelly

2 - 6 oz. cans tuna OR 1 - 14 oz. can salmon (do not drain either)
1 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1 Tbsp garlic powder or granulated garlic
2 eggs -- lightly beaten
grated parmesan cheese, about 1 handful

mix all together in a mixer or food processor, I use a food processor and
toss in a few small chunks of parmesan cheese first to grate those, then add the rest all at once and pulse until thoroughly mixed, takes maybe 3 minutes start to finish.

grease a 9x9 pan (I use spray canola oil), bake in 350 degree oven for 20
minutes

texture is sort of fudge/putty-like, will keep in refrigerator for 3 days,
freezes _beautifully_, after I cut into very small squares I toss them into
a freezer bag and leave in freezer.  On agility day I take out whatever I'll
need, the treats are only partly thawed by class time but the dogs love them
regardless

CAUTION:  do not _refreeze_ any leftovers, just make the pups do some extra tricks at home to get the goodies

Our regular at-home treats are home-made, too, it's cheaper and the dogs like it better.

Beef and Bacon Cookies -- not for agility training because crunchy

2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1 tsp. brown sugar
1/2 cup powdered milk
6 Tbsp. bacon grease (butter if you don't have bacon grease)
1/2 tsp. salt
1 egg -- lightly beaten
1/2 tsp. garlic powder or granulated garlic
1/2 cup cold beef broth

Combine all dry ingredients.  Cut in bacon grease until mixture resembles
cornmeal in texture.  Mix in egg and broth, to make a ball of dough.
Pat/roll dough to 1/2 inch thick, use cookie cutter for shapes or just slice
a grid with a knife to make small rectangles/squares.  Bake on lightly oiled
cookie sheet for 20 - 25 minutes at 350 degrees.  Cool on rack.  Can store
at room temp for 3-4 days, in fridge longer.  Again, I do this one in the
food processor and it takes mere minutes.

My pups love the dough for this too...it's like having my kids back in the
kitchen begging for scraps!

Jeanette Weber

Turkey Gobblers
 Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Temperature: 375 F
Ingredients: 1 cup ground turkey
2 cups white flour
1 cup cornmeal
1 egg
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
3/4 cup water
2 teaspoons tarragon

Cooking Directions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a frying pan, cook
ground turkey, crumble into small pieces and set aside on a paper towel.

Combine flour and cornmeal in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, beat egg,
oil and water, then add tarragon. Add dry ingredients to wet and mix well.
Fold in ground turkey and mix again.

Turn dough out on a lightly floured surface and knead until thoroughly mixed
together. Roll out dough to 1/2-inch thick and cut out shapes. Place on
greased baking sheet and bake 15 minutes or until firm. Cool and serve. Keep
any leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator.

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