Giving Your Homemade Dog Biscuits a Creative Name



Having owned a Gourmet Dog Bakery for the past several years, I have a lot of experience with coming up with catchy names for homemade dog treats. All of the dog treats that we sell at The Beggin’ Beagle Bakery have been given a  unique name to make them stand out from our competition. We have found that giving naming our everyday dog biscuits “Beggin Beagle Biscuits” makes them more appealing to our customers, especially beagle owners.


The name of the bakery was created using some of the helpful tips that I will be sharing with you today. If you are thinking about starting your own dog bakery business this article will be very helpful. You’ll definitely be able to use these tips when trying to come up with names for your own homemade dog treats.

One of the first things that I do when I am thinking about a name for my homemade dog treats is make a list of all of the ingredients that are in the dog treats. I tend to focus on the main ingredient that is used in the dog recipe. For example, when I created the Beggin’ Beagle’s “Cheesy Chihuahua Chews”,  I knew that I wanted the name of these dog treats to have cheese in it because cheese was the main ingredient. Cheese flavored dog biscuits are one of the most popular dog treats on the market today so I wanted ours to stand out. rather than just calling them cheese dog biscuits I decided to calling them “Cheesy Chihuahua Chews.” You can’t image how excited so many Chihuahua lovers were when they found these all natural dog treats!

The next thing I take into consideration when coming up with a name for our homemade dog treats is the actual shape of the dog treats. One of the most popular shapes of dog biscuits is the traditional dog bone. We certainly have these popular style treats at The Beggin’ Beagle Bakery, but we also like to have other interesting shapes specific to each type of treat. For example, our Cheesy Chihuahua Chews are actually made in the shape of a Chihuahua. They are made using a little more baking soda which gives them a chewy texture.

Texture is another feature that will help you when naming your homemade dog treats. Another one of our popular dog treats at the bakery are our “Crunchy Beagle Bites.” These dog biscuits are bit harder than the Cheesy Chihuahua Chews and they w ill certainly make a crunch when your dog bites into them!

As you can see, there are many ways to help you decide on the best name for your homemade dog treats. Get a look at some more of our creations at The Beggin’ Beagle Bakery.

 

Homemade Dog Treats Are a Big Hit at Craft Fairs



Homemade dog treats have become increasingly popular over the last decade. More and more pet owners are concerned about what their pet’s are eating and they are turning to all natural pet products. All natural dog treats are free of harmful chemicals and preservatives that could be harmful to your pet. Most homemade dog treats are made with high quality human grade ingredients and they are one the safest pet treats on the market today. So where can you get your furry friend some of these tasty treats? Searching the internet for homemade dog treats or all natural homemade pet treats is great place to start. However, one the most common places that you can find these tasty snacks is at local craft fairs.

The Beggin’ Beagle Bakery is a well known dog bakery that started out by selling their homemade dog treats at local craft fairs. If you have ever been to a craft fair then you know that most of the vendors at these events are there to showcase their hand crafted work. You can find things from homemade jewelry, to oil paintings, to lawn decorations to homemade pet treats. Craft fairs attract a lot of people and it’s a great way to get your business out there. Handing out coupons and free samples are a great way for vendors to attract new customers. Many vendors often hand out free samples as well.

Long Island hosts hundreds of craft fairs throughout the year. The spring and fall festivals are usually the bigger events, but you can find some great holiday and summer fairs too. The Beggin’ Beagle Bakery is located on Long Island and they often participate in local craft fairs. Sayville, NY is one the best places to go to a craft fair and The Beagle Bakery Bakery will be at The Americana Fair at Islip Grange in Sayville this June. The Americana fair will be held on Saturday June 11, 2011 from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. There will be music, pony rides, a petting zoo among other activities. The rain date June 12, 2011.

If you are going to be in the area be sure to look for The Beggin’ Beagle Bakery’s booth. The bakery always has a wide variety of homemade dog treats and this year they will raffling off a huge basket full of tasty gourmet dog treats!

All Natural Dog Treats by Blue Dog Food



One of the leading brands of all natural dog treats are made by Blue Dog Food Company. Blue Dog Food has a new line healthy homemade dog dog treats that include just about everything your pooch could ever want. This extensive line of dog treats include dog jerky, grain-free dog biscuits, mini biscuits, dog bones, meaty moist dog treats and soft-moist training treats. Each one of these dog treats are made with high quality all natural ingredients and are pawsitively delicious!

I recently purchased some Blue Bits Tasty Chicken Natural Soft-Moist Training Treats for my new beagle puppies. Training a puppy is a tedious process that can at times be very frustrating. However, if you have the right tools to work with, it can be an enjoyable experience for both you and your pup.

My new beagle pups just loved the BLUE Bits™ all natural dog training treats. They are soft, moist and extremely tasty dog treats. They look like homemade dog treats that were baked especially for your furry friend. They are absolutely perfect for training and perfect for treating you pup when they have done something that deserves a reward. BLUE Bits are a healthy and nutritious snack that your dog will love. Each little meaty morsel is loaded with good stuff like:

  • Chicken
    A high-quality protein source
  • DHA
    To help support cognitive development
  • Omega 3 and 6 Fatty Acids
    To help promote healthy skin and coat

It’s important that you only feed your pup any type of dog treat in moderation. Although your furry friend would probably love to eat the whole bag, BLUE Bits are training treats and they are intended for intermittent or supplemental feeding only. While they are designed for training they are an ideal reward for dogs of all ages, sizes and tastes.

Ingredients

Deboned Chicken, Whole Ground Brown Rice, Oatmeal, Maple Syrup, Vegetable Glycerine, Whole Ground Potato, Gelatin, Salt, Flaxseed (natural source of Omega 3 and 6 Fatty Acids), Phosphoric Acid (an acidifier), Natural Smoke Flavor, Salmon Oil (natural source of DHA-Docosahexaenoic Acid), Sorbic Acid (a natural preservative), Calcium Ascorbate (a natural source of Vitamin C), Citric Acid (a natural preservative), Mixed Tocopherols (a natural preservative), Rosemary .

Recipes For Homemade Dog Treats: Homemade Chicken Dog Treats & Homemade Sweet Potato Dog Treats



Finding recipes for homemade dog treats isn’t all that difficult these days. You can simply Google what you are looking for and “wala” it appears. However, finding recipes for homemade dog treats isn’t the issue. I think that most people who are interested in making homemade dog treats for their pet should probably start off with some easy homemade dog treats recipes. If you start off using a complex recipe for homemade dog treats you may get discouraged if they don’t come out as well you would have liked. Too many people get turned off to making homemade dog treats because of this.

Here are two easy homemade dog treat recipes that I think both you and your pet will really enjoy!

Homemade Chicken Dog Treats

Recipes for homemade chicken dog treats are by far one of the most highly searched types of recipes for homemade dog treats on the web today. One of most important reasons why so many people have turned to baking homemade dog treats for their pets is because they are so much healthier than many of the mass produced pet treats that are on the market today. When yo make your pet homemade dog treats, you control the ingredients. Most people use all natural ingredients because they are the safest for your pet. The recipes below will result in some of the tastiest all natural homemade dog treats that your pet has ever had!

Max’s Chicken Chews

Ingredients:
1 cup of flour
1/2 cup milk nor water
2 tbsp. shredded chicken
2 tbsp. grated parmesan cheese
1 tsp. baking powder
1 egg white
1 tbsp. vegetable broth

Directions:
Preheat Oven to 350F. Combine flour and milk until lumpy. Add shredded chicken and vegetable broth. Add parmesan cheese, egg white and baking powder. Mix well until consistency of pancake batter. Pour onto nonstick or sprayed cookie sheet (2 – 3 inch diameter circles). Cook until golden brown. Cool and serve.

Not interested in baking homemade chicken dog treats…. we recommend letting your pup try some of these!

Homemade Sweet Potato Dog Treats

Just like people, a lot of pets can not eat meat. For what ever reason, whether it be due to dog food allergies or just their owner’s preference, there are many four legged vegetarians running around out there! Here is a great low fat dog recipe for some tasty homemade sweet potato dog treats.

Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups oat flour                                                                                                                          1 cup rolled oats                                                                                                                                 1 sweet potato (cooked and mashed)
2 tbsp. brown sugar
1/2 tbsp. ground cinnamon
4 tsp. egg whites
1/2 water

Directions:
Preheat Oven to 350F. Combine flour, rolled oat, and water.  Add sweet potato, egg whites, brown sugar and cinnamon. Mix well until dough forms.  Drop1 tsp. of batter onto nonstick or sprayed cookie sheet (1 inch apart) Cook until golden brown. Cool and serve.

Option** Add more flour to make a more firm dough. Roll dough and cut into desired shapes.

Not interested in making homemade sweet potato dog treats….let your pup sink their teeth into these !

All Natural Dog Treats with High Quality Chicken and Turkey Meals



If you love the idea of making homemade dog treats for your pooch but you just do not have the time, a great alternative a snack for your pup are CANIDAE Nutritional Gourmet Snap-Biscuit Treats. These all natural dog treats are made with high quality chicken and turkey meals. Canidae all natural dog food and all natural dog treats are nutritionally dense meals and treats that originate from meats processed in a human grade facility. So, again if you are looking for the benefits of homemade dog treats, these treats are an excellent choice. All of the dog treats are made with superior quality and all of their dog treats contain NO corn, wheat, soy, grain fractions or fillers. They are also naturally preserved so your dog with not ever ingest and harmful chemicals sometimes used to preserve dog treats!

There are many benefits of feeding your CANIDAE all natural dog treats. Some of the all natural holistic benefits are:

High Quality Chicken and Turkey Meals with Whole Grains
All Natural, High Quality, Holistic Dog Treats
Crunchy Texture Helps Scrape Away Plaque & Tartar
Valuable Herbs, Fruits & Vegetables
Balanced Omega 6 & 3 Fatty Acids
Essential Vitamins, and Chelated Minerals
Now With Guaranteed Viable Micro-Organisms
Now With Guaranteed Enzyme Activity to Help Break Down Cellulose
Natural Skin & Coat Conditioners & Naturally Preserved!

Guaranteed Analysis

Crude Protein
(min.)
20.00%
Crude Fat
(min.)
9.00%
Crude Fiber
(max.)
3.50%
Moisture
(max.)
10.00%
Linoleic Acid (Omega 6)
(min.)
1.00%
Alpha Linoleic Acid (Omega 3)
(min.)
0.20%
Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)
(min.)
50
mg/kg
Lactobacillus Acidophilus*
(min.)
100 million
 CFU/lb.
Cellulase* (a)
(min.)
100
 CMCU/kg
* Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles.
(a) One Carboxymethyl Cellulose Unit (CMCU) liberates one micromole of reducing sugar (expressed as glucose equivalents) in one minute under the conditions of the assay.
Daily Feeding Guidelines

CANIDAE’S Gourmet Snap-Biscuits are designed for all size breeds.
Snap-Biscuits are specifically designed to snap into 4 separate biscuits.
Each Snap-Biscuit weighs approximately 36 grams, each division
would be approximately 9 grams.
Dog Weight
Snap Biscuits Daily
Small Dogs (Under 25 lbs.)
1/4 – 2 biscuits
Medium Dogs (25 – 50 lbs.) 2 – 3 biscuits
Large Dogs (50-100 lbs.) 3 – 4 biscuits
X-Large Dogs (over 100 lbs.) 4 – 6 biscuits
For Training:
SNAP-BISCUITS will snap into 4 smaller biscuit sizes.
Overweight:
Reduce the CANIDAE Dry feed by 25% and give 1/4-2 SNAP-BISCUITS Daily,

Calculated Caloric Content
ME (kcal/kg) 3520
ME (kcal/biscuit) 130
ME (kcal/snap) 32.5

All Natural Ingredients
Chicken Meal, Turkey Meal, Brown Rice, Barley, Dark Rye, Oatmeal, Rice Bran, Chicken Fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), Rolled Oats, Apples, Carrots, Eggs, Flaxseed, Molasses, Norwegian Kelp, Garlic, Parsley, Peppermint, Sunflower Oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols), Choline Chloride, Suncured Alfalfa Meal, Inulin (from chicory root), Lecithin, Sage Extract, Cranberries, Beta-Carotene, Rosemary Extract, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Dried Enterococcus Faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Casei Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Plantarum Fermentation Product, Dried Trichoderma Longibrachiatum Fermentation Extract, Vitamin E Supplement, Iron Proteinate, Zinc Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Potassium Iodide, Thiamine mononitrate, Manganese Proteinate, Manganous Oxide, Ascorbic Acid, Vitamin A Supplement, Biotin, Calcium Pantothenate, Manganese Sulfate, Sodium Selenite, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid, Cobalt Proteinate, Papaya, Pineapple.

Although these snacks may not be homemade dog treats that are baked up in your kitchen, you can see that they are made with wholesome ingredients. Wholesome ingredients support proper growth which is very important for growing puppies. Another great feature of these dog biscuits is the way they are made. Each dog biscuit is actually made as four biscuits in one. These all natural dog treats are great for training because you can break off a piece every time your dog deserves a reward. The peppermint flavor is also great for fresh breathe.

How To Make: Dog Birthday Cakes



I have been making my dog homemade dog treats and sharing my dog treat recipes with interested dog owners for the past five years. While recipes for all natural dog treats and gourmet dog treats are still number one, I’m finding that the demand for dog birthday cake recipes is also on the rise.

You can search for a dog bakery in your area if you are really not comfortable in the kitchen, but if you like to bake I have a great recipe for a an adorable dog birthday cake.

You will need to get a few things before you start so get your pen and paper and start making your list. You will need oat flour, canola oil, baking powder, egg, cinnamon, peanut butter, yogurt chips and/or peanut butter chips. If your dog is allergic to peanut butter you can substitute the peanut butter with either carrot or pumpkin. You will also need a 6″ round cake dish.

Ingredients:

3 cups of oat flour

1 egg

2 tsp. baking powder

1 tsp. cinnamon

1/4 cup peanut butter ( 1/4 cup of pumpkin or shredded carrots)

2 tsp. canola oil

1 cup water

1 small bag of yogurt melts (any color)

1/2 cup of peanut butter chips

Directions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Combine flour, baking powder and cinnamon in a large mixing bowl. Add egg, canola oil, peanut butter and water. mix together until a smooth batter forms. Add more water if batter is too thick. Grease and flour cake pan. Pour batter into cake pan. Bake for 45 minutes. Use a tooth pick to check for readiness. Let cool and remove from pan.

Icing Directions: Melt yogurt chips. Once cake has cooled, frost the cake with the melted yogurt chips. Melt peanut butter chips and use to decorate cake.

This is one of the easiest recipes for a dog birthday cake. I have two husky puppies that just love it!! Browse through our site for more great recipes for homemade dog treats. Visit The Beggin’ Beagle Bakery to purchase some healthy homemade dog treats for your pup!

Recipe For All Natural Dog Treats: Bailey’s Pumpkin Oatmeal Dog Treats


Yet another great dog recipe from the Halloween edition of The Collaborative Canine! If you have been looking for recipes for all natural dog treats, then you have hit the jack pot! About homemade dog treats is full of great recipes just for dogs. You’ll find recipes for homemade dog treats; including all natural dog treats and gourmet dog treats. You’ll also find some great recipes for dog birthday cakes, wheat free and grain free recipes and so much more! There are also a lot of great tips for baking dog treats at home and making homemade dog food. Enjoy the variety of recipes and “personalities” you will find within!

Ingredients:

1 cup canned pumpkin

1 3/4 cups rolled oats

1 1/2 cups all purpose flour

1 cup carob chips

3/4 cup shortening

1/4 cup sugar (optional)

1 egg, beaten

1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon

1/2 tsp. baking soda

1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg

1/2 tsp. salt (optional)

Directions: Preheat oven to 400F.  In large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar (optional), baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt (optional).  Add and mix in shortening until mixture is crumbly.     Stir in egg,  pumpkin, oats and carob chips.  Drop teaspoonful of dough onto ungreased cookie sheet.  Bake 15 minutes or until bottoms are browned (oven temperature vary).  Cool completely  and serve.

Registered Name:  Bailey

Nickname:  Bailey

Birthday:  December 27, 2007

Breed:   Papillon

Favorite Treat:  Pupperoni

Favorite Food:  Chinese Food

Favorite Sport:  Ball

Favorite Place to Sleep:  In our bed

Find more great homemade dog treat recipes here!

Dog Gifts Boxes Packed With All Natural Dog Treats



All natural dog treats have become increasingly popular, especially as gifts. Giving homemade dog treats to furry friends of the family is one of the top ten gift items amongst dog owners. There are quite a few dog bakeries with an excellent selection of all natural dog treat gift items. The Three Dog Bakery has created these great dog gift boxes packed with all natural dog treats! All dogs are sure to love them!

Dottie Delectable Gift Boxer is one the dog bakeries best sellers and it’s the perfect gift for new adoptions, new puppies, dog birthdays, anniversaries, or just because they’re so darn cute! The dog treat gift box includes the following:

8 oz Itty Bitty Bones – Peanut Butter
8 oz Vanillay Woofers
10 oz Carob Dipped Rollovers
7 oz Ciao Wow Cheese Pizzas
8 oz Itty Bitty Scary Kitties
9 oz Sarah’s Slob o’rrrRRRibs
12 oz Scottie Biscotti Dipped with Carob
8 oz  Jump ‘n Sit Bits – Cheese
8 oz Beagle Bagels – Multi Grain

The Three Dog Bakery has put together the best, all-natural ingredients in order to create their homemade dog treats. All of the dog treats made at the dog bakery are a healthy alternative to many of the mass produced pet treats on the market today. All of the dog treats are made with high quality ingredients. The bakers at The Three Dog Bakery actually consulted with vets, breeders, pet shop owners, pet lovers and they even their our own in-house focus groups to help design their treats. The results are delicious, healthy homemade dog treats that all dogs love!  The ingredients used definitely make the difference – using healthier ingredients means healthier, more energetic dogs.

The dog bakery does warn it’s customers that there may come a time when they are a little jealous of their dog. Who wouldn’t be? Just a whiff of the gourmet dog treats made with rich and nutty peanut butter is enough to have anyone drooling. The thought of using sweet and delectable carob chips in their dog treats has been known to have dogs rolling over in delight! And that’s just scratching the surface of the ingredients that the bakery uses for their oven-baked dog biscuits. All natural dogs deserve all natural dog treats!

Recipe For All Natural Dog Treats: Halloween Edition



Collaborative Tails, Inc. is a unique company that publishes personalized pet cookbooks. You can have your dog published in on e of their colorful and useful dog cookbooks. Each cookbook is full of tasty dog recipes that your pooch is sure to enjoy! If you are into making homemade dog treats for your pet then this cookbook is a must have!

I particularly like these cookbooks because they have a lot of dog treat recipes for all natural dog treats. All natural dog treats and gourmet dog treats are very easy to make in the comfort of your own kitchen. Just think, when you have access to all of these dog recipes, you can whip up a batch of tasty homemade dog treats or dog bones anytime you want.

Because Halloween is right around the corner, I thought that I would include this dog treat recipe that came from the The Collaborative Canine: Halloween Edition 2009. All of the dog recipes found within the Halloween edition were created especially for Halloween. The dogs that are featured in the cookbook are dressed in costumes as well! It’s a great keep sake and is something that you will have for ever!

This is one of my dogs favorite recipes yet! He loves peanut butter dog treats in general so I was not surprised when he went crazy for these treats!

Luna’s Peanut Butter Ghostly Surprise

Ingredients:

3/4 cup flour

1/4 cup vegetable shortening

1/4 cup rolled oats

1 egg

2 tbsp. peanut butter

1 tsp. baking soda

1/2 tsp. vanilla

2 cups yogurt chips

carob chips, 2 per ghost

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350F. Heat peanut butter until runny about 20 seconds in microwave. Mix ingredients together. Drop by teaspoon- full onto ungreased cookie sheet and shape into ghosts. Bake for 8 – 10 minutes.  Cool completely.  In double boiler, melt yogurt chips. Coat cookies in melted yogurt and place on parchment paper. Place 2 carob chips for ghostly eyes on each cookie. Allow to dry completely and serve.

This recipe was created for Luna! She is featured in The Collaborative Canine: Halloween Edition 2009.

Registered Name:  Luna

Nickname:  Looney, Lunatic

Birthday:  May 15, 2006

Breed:   Yellow Lab

Favorite Treat:  Peanut Butter

Favorite Food:  All foods

Favorite Sport:  Hiking

Favorite Place to Sleep:  The couch

All Natural Dog Treats For Halloween



Halloween is just around the corner and it has become one of the most popular holidays for dogs. Dressing dogs in Halloween costumes, marching them in Halloween costume parades, and baking them special Halloween dog treats are just a few ways to enjoy the day with your pooch. Although many dogs are not willing to dress up in costume or march in a Halloween parade, but most will be more than happy to scarf up a tasty snack.

Making homemade dog treats for Halloween can be a lot of fun. With a variety of dog treat recipes available, you are bound to find something that your pooch will like. According to one dog bakery owner who knows quite a bit about homemade dog treats, the most popular flavored dog treats are chicken dog treats and peanut butter dog treats.

If you have been looking for some easy dog treat recipes to make your pooch some Halloween treats, then you have come to the right place. Halloween is one of the most popular pet holidays. The number of people dressing their pooches up in costumes each year is on the rise as is the number of people looking to make their pets some spooky homemade dog treats. The dog recipe below is one of my favorites for Halloween. The recipe calls for minimal ingredients and the treats that you can make are absolutely adorable! I’m sure that your dog will enjoy these dog treats! Besides, all dogs love peanut butter dog treats?

If you have your own dog recipes at home you can probably use them and just cut the treats into Halloween shapes. However, before you make any kind of pet treat you should consult the list of foods that are harmful to dogs.

Peanut Butter Pumpkins

Ingredients:

1 cup oat flor

1/2 cup rolled oats

1/4 cup peanut butter (Can substitute with almond butter)

1 tsp baking powder

1 cup water

Directions: Preheat oven tp 325 degrees. Combine oat flour, rolled oats, and baking powder in a  large mixing bowl. Add the peanut butter and water. Mix the ingredients together untils dough forms. Roll the dough into 1/4″ thickness. Cut into Halloween shapes. (pumpkins, witches, bats, ghosts, etc.)

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