The pet supplies store are full of off the shelve dog treats that we can just scoop up and head for the checkout. The other option is to make one at home from a dog treat recipe.

In all my time having dogs as pets I have yet to own a pooch that didn't adore a dog treat, even more so if it was homemade. Its not difficult, and there are 100s of dog treat recipes available just by doing a search on the web.

It's probably best just to double-check the ingredients from any online dog treat recipe that you decide to use to ensure their is nothing in it that could harm your Pet. I've never had a problem using them but always better to err on the side of caution.

I have loads of doggy treat recipes but without doubt this one is my German Shepherd Alfie's absolute favorite.

Cheesy Dog Cookies - Ingredients:

* One cup rolled oats (something like Quaker) * One third (1/3) cup margarine * One cup water/boiling * Three quarters (3/4) cup corn-meal One * One tablespoon sugar * Two (2) teaspoons beef or chicken stock (instant bouillon) * Milk 1/2 cup * One (1) cup grated/shredded cheddar cheese * One (1) egg, beaten * Two to Three (2 - 3) cups whole wheat flour

Ingredients assembled, now onto the good part.

With the oven preheated at 325 degrees we move on to greasing the cookie sheets.

Combine the margarine, rolled oats and boiling water in a large mixing bowl and allow to sit for 10 minutes. Then add the sugar, bouillon, cheese, milk, egg and corn-meal and mix together. Gently spoon the flour into the measuring cup and begin to add the flour one cup at a time, mixing well before adding the next. You will know its well mixed when the ingredients form a stiff dough. Flour a flat surface and use it to knead the remaining flour into the dough. It is ready once it is of a smooth consistency and loses its stickiness. Next smooth the dough out into a 1/2 inch thick layer either by pressing or rolling it flat and even.

Bone shaped cookie cutters are nice touch to cut with. Next put the cut-out shapes onto greased cookie sheets roughly an inch apart and place into the oven at 325 for around 35-45 mins or when they have gone an inviting golden brown color.

With homemade dog treat aplenty your favorite canine will be happily chomping for days to come. Are they really better than the dog treats you can buy at the pet supply store? I dunno, let your dog have the final woof!