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.

Blueberry Coconut and Honey Dog Cake

There is something especially meaningful about baking a cake for a dog, particularly when the ingredients are chosen with care and the process feels calm rather than complicated. When I make a Blueberry Coconut and Honey Dog Cake, it never…

Homemade Peanut Butter Dog Cake

Baking something special for a dog has a way of slowing life down and bringing focus back to the simple things. When I make this Homemade Peanut Butter Dog Cake, the kitchen feels calm and purposeful, free from distractions or…

Homemade Pumpkin Dog Cake Recipe

Baking for dogs has a way of bringing a calm, thoughtful rhythm into the kitchen. When I make this Homemade Pumpkin Dog Cake Recipe, the process feels steady and intentional, focused entirely on care rather than presentation. Pumpkin has a…

Beef and Cheese Dog Cake

Baking a savory cake for a dog feels deeply personal, especially when it leans into flavors that dogs naturally recognize and enjoy. When I make a Beef and Cheese Dog Cake, the kitchen takes on a calm, purposeful rhythm that…

Blueberry Yogurt Dog Cupcakes

Baking for dogs has a very different rhythm than baking for people, and that is part of what makes it so enjoyable. When I make Blueberry Yogurt Dog Cupcakes, the kitchen feels calmer and more intentional. Every ingredient is chosen…

Homemade Dog Cake With Meat

Baking a savory cake for a dog feels deeply grounding because it centers on flavors that feel natural and familiar. When I make a Homemade Dog Cake With Meat, the kitchen takes on a calm, steady rhythm that feels very…

Peanut Butter and Bacon Dog Cake

Baking a cake for a dog always carries a different kind of meaning than baking for people. When I make a Peanut Butter and Bacon Dog Cake, the process feels playful but still grounded in care. It is about honoring…

Blueberry and Yogurt Dog Cake

Baking for dogs has a way of slowing everything down in the best possible way. When I make a Blueberry and Yogurt Dog Cake, the kitchen feels calm and purposeful, with every step focused on care rather than appearance. It…

3 Homemade Raw Dog Food Recipes

Preparing homemade raw food for dogs is a commitment that comes from wanting to be closely involved in your dog’s daily care. Many dog owners explore raw feeding because it encourages them to slow down, learn about ingredients, and pay…