To stay healthy, dogs need to eat some of the same things you do: protein, to help the body repair itself, carbohydrates, for energy, and a little bit of fat, for a shiny coat. Most dog foods have all these ingredients in the right amounts, so they’re nutritious—but pretty boring, too. To really reward your pet, try these dog-tested recipes for tasty homemade treats. We know your pooch will be eternally grateful. (Ours was.)

What You'll Need:

• a bowl
• a spoon
• a fork
• a cookie sheet
• non-stick cooking spray

Ingredients

• One 2 1/2 jar of baby food, beef or chicken flavor
  1/4 cup dry milk powder
  1/4 cup wheat germ or uncooked cream of wheat

What To Do:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a cookie sheet with cooking spray.
2. In a bowl, stir together the baby food, milk powder, and wheat germ or cream of wheat.
3. Scoop up a tablespoon of the dough and roll it into a ball with your hands. Put the ball on the cookie sheet. With a fork or the palm of your hand, flatten the ball into a cookie shape.
4. Bake the cookies in the oven for 15 minutes.
5. When the cookies are done, use a spatula to move them to a wire rack to cool. Store the leftovers in the refrigerator or freezer.