The Ultimate Dog Treat Cookbook

By Liz Palika

My grandmother was not a demonstrative woman, yet all of us grandkids knew without a doubt that she loved us very much. After alll, she was always cooking for us!

I have found myself following in her footsteps – not for people, though, but for dogs. It's easy to make good dog treats, especially for my dogs, because they will eat anything I will hand them, and they always appreciate my efforts. By making homemade dog treats, I can also control the ingredients I use. I can make sure the ingredients are of good quality, and I can avoid things that I prefer my dogs not eat. It's important to me that my dogs eat well; after all, I want them to be with me, hale and hearty, for as long as they can be. Treats are important, and I want the ones they get to be good ones made from quality ingredients.

All the treats in this book were tested in my kitchen and in the kitchens of several willing volunteers. So have fun! Keep in mind, these are recipes are for treats – not a daily diet – and should never exceed 10% of your dog's daily diet. Enjoy!