Barbara D Helms

Barbara D Helms

I'm a dog mom and home cook who started making my own dog food after my pup Biscuit kept turning his nose up at store-bought treats. At puptreaty.com, I share simple, vet-checked recipes that are easy to make at home. My goal is to take the guesswork out of feeding your dog real, safe food. Learn more on the About page.

Homemade Easter Dog Treats

There is something especially gentle and joyful about preparing seasonal treats for dogs, and Easter is a perfect opportunity to do just that. When I make Homemade Easter Dog Treats, the kitchen feels light and calm, with a sense of…

Homemade Peanut Butter Oat Dog Treats

There is something especially grounding about baking simple treats for a dog, particularly when the ingredients are familiar and the process is unrushed. When I make Homemade Peanut Butter Oat Dog Treats, the kitchen feels calm and purposeful, focused entirely…

Homemade Peanut Butter Dog Cupcakes

Baking treats for dogs has a way of slowing everything down and making the kitchen feel calm and purposeful. When I make Homemade Peanut Butter Dog Cupcakes, the process feels comforting rather than rushed. Every ingredient is familiar, every step…

Zucchini and Peanut Butter Dog Cake

Baking for dogs often feels like a quieter, more thoughtful version of baking for people. When I make a Zucchini and Peanut Butter Dog Cake, the process feels steady and grounding, focused entirely on comfort and familiarity. It is less…

Peanut Butter and Banana Dog Cake

Baking a cake for a dog feels different from baking for people, and that difference is what makes it so meaningful. When I make a Peanut Butter and Banana Dog Cake, the focus is not on layers, decorations, or perfection.…

Sweet Potato and Oatmeal Dog Cake

Baking for dogs has a quiet, grounding quality that feels different from baking for people. When I make a Sweet Potato and Oatmeal Dog Cake, the focus is never on decoration or presentation. It is about creating something warm, familiar,…

Homemade Sweet Potato and Bacon Dog Treats

There is something especially satisfying about making dog treats that combine familiar vegetables with a savory element dogs naturally enjoy. When I make Homemade Sweet Potato and Bacon Dog Treats, the process feels calm and purposeful, built around balancing simple…

Homemade Frozen Blueberry Yogurt Dog Treats

There is something especially refreshing about making frozen treats for dogs, particularly when the weather is warm or routines feel slower and more relaxed. When I prepare Homemade Frozen Blueberry Yogurt Dog Treats, the process feels calm and uncomplicated, relying…

Homemade Chicken and Rice Dog Food Recipe

There is something deeply grounding about preparing a warm, simple meal for a dog using ingredients you recognize and trust. When I make this Homemade Chicken and Rice Dog Food, the process feels calm and intentional, almost like resetting the…