Good morning ladies, geentlmen, and our furry family members! Yummy seasonal treats even the pickiest dog will eat!

Ever find yourself spending 15$ on dog treats that aren't even that healthy for your dog? Well I have the perfect solution for you to save money on dog treats and even maybe earn some! 

I have three dogs. Gunner, a 70 pound pit-bull mix, Poppy, a 40 pound cattle mix, and Little Jesse, a 20 pound Shiba Inu. I have found that they are rather picky when it comes to what they are putting in their mouth, so when buying dog treats I always over-spend hoping they will like one of the treats I bought. Unfortunately majority of the time those treats go to waste and I will give them away to family friends. It's hard to sell something when you don't have positive experiences with a product so I just give them away. I'm sure I could make a few extra bucks if I took the time. 

Well it's time of the year for pumpkins, and did you know Pumpkin is actually very good for your dog! "This festive gourd is a miracle food for dogs. Good for both diarrhea and constipation, canned pumpkin (not raw, not the sugary, spicy pie filling) is loaded with fiber and beta-carotene, which the body converts to vitamin A. Don’t give Buddy a lot of it—too much A is highly toxic to dogs—but a couple of teaspoons a day for little pups, or a couple of tablespoons for big boys, should keep them right on track." 

I decided it was time to try to make some treats on my own! I reached for my monthly pet magazine and there they had it.. The magical recipe. This is a great way to save money on healthy dog treats, and plus you know exactly what's going in the recipe! While making the treats all 3 dogs were uninterested, that is until I popped them in the oven to cook. They couldn't even wait, they were at my feet everywhere I went, drooling and looking up at me with puppy dog eyes. Here is the recipe! I did notice when making these the dough can get very sticky, try adding some peanut butter. You can get your kids involved too! And since it Halloween I suggest getting some festive cookie cutters!

 The best part about this is that everything is fairly cheap to make, and when you are done you can sell them to friends and family, or give them as gifts.

Peanut Butter and Pumpkin Dog Treats

Serving Size: 25 Treats

Ingredients:

2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour

2 eggs

1/2 cup canned pumpkin

2 tablespoons peanut butter

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

 

Directions:

1.	Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2.	Whisk together the flour, eggs, pumpkin, peanut butter, salt, and cinnamon in a bowl. Add water as needed to help make the dough workable, but the dough should be dry and stiff. Roll the dough into a 1/2-inch-thick roll. Cut into 1/2-inch pieces.(Or use cookie cutters)
3.	Bake in preheated oven until hard, about 30 minutes.