Margo Darretta’s Blog

My daughter, Kate is a dog-lover extraordinaire. She is the “official” mommy of our black lab, Sadie. Kate often volunteers on Saturday mornings at a local animal shelter. I think its great that she does this, but it usually ends with a chirp from her cell phone and desperate pleas to bring home a sweet, adorable puppy. As much as I would love it, with five kids, a neurotic, energetic black lab, a hubby, house and aging father it just isn’t the right time. Since I’m such a softy, though, I always say “Ask your father.” One of these days, he’s going to crack and I’m going to be in trouble!

Anyway, a few years ago, Kate worked on a fund-raiser with her service club at school to raise money to provide bullet-proof vests for the K-9 unit of our local police department. They made doggie treats to sell within the community and it worked out very well. Here is the recipe they used. Sadie loves them, although the way she wolfs them down I’m not really sure if she actually tastes them! Try ‘em - your dog will love you for it!

Peanut Butter Doggie Treats

2 cups whole-wheat flour
1 tbsp. baking powder
1 cup peanut butter (chunky or smooth)
1 cup milk

Preheat oven to 375′F. In a bowl, combine flour and baking powder. In another bowl, mix peanut butter and milk, then add to dry ingredients and mix well. Place dough on a lightly floured surface and knead. Roll dough to 1/4 inch thickness and use a cookie cutter to cut out shapes. Bake for 20 minutes on a greased baking sheet until lightly brown. Cool on a rack, then store in an airtight container. — This is the original recipe, but keep a close eye on them…. they burn easily.

This is a fun project to do with the kids, as well. Here is another resource for more dog treats. Check it out at Healthy Food For Dogs: Homemade Recipes.