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.

No-Bake Homemade Dog Treat Recipes

There is something especially reassuring about making dog treats that do not require turning on the oven. When I prepare no-bake homemade dog treats, the process feels calm, flexible, and easy to fit into everyday life. It removes the pressure…

Homemade Pumpkin Oat Dog Treats

There is something deeply comforting about baking dog treats that feel familiar, steady, and uncomplicated. When I make Homemade Pumpkin Oat Dog Treats, the kitchen settles into a calm rhythm that feels grounding rather than rushed. It is the kind…

3-Ingredient Dog Cake Recipe

Baking for dogs does not need to be complicated to feel meaningful. When I make this 3-Ingredient Dog Cake Recipe, the kitchen feels calm, uncluttered, and intentional. There is something comforting about knowing that a small handful of simple ingredients…

Sweet Potato Reindeer Dog Bites

Nothing says “holiday season” quite like festive shapes and cozy aromas filling the kitchen. These Sweet Potato Reindeer Dog Bites are fun, flavorful, and perfect for including your pup in the holiday baking tradition. Shaped like tiny reindeer heads or…

Santa’s Favorite Dog Snacks

Every year, families leave cookies for Santa and carrots for the reindeer—but what about the dogs waiting by the tree? These Santa’s Favorite Dog Snacks are the perfect way to make your pup part of the Christmas Eve fun. Made…

Pumpkin & Peanut Butter Dog Biscuits

Few things smell as comforting as a batch of homemade dog treats baking in the oven, especially when they’re filled with the cozy scent of pumpkin and peanut butter. These Pumpkin & Peanut Butter Dog Biscuits are a year-round favorite…

No-Bake Peppermint Dog Treats

The holidays are full of sweets and fresh peppermint scents, but most of those treats aren’t safe for dogs. That’s where these No-Bake Peppermint Dog Treats come in. They capture the cool, festive flavor of the season using dog-friendly ingredients—no…

Holiday Beef & Rice Dog Dinner

The holidays are a time for family, comfort, and sharing good food—and that includes your dog. This Holiday Beef & Rice Dog Dinner is a hearty, wholesome meal that lets your pup join in the festive celebration with a dish…

Holiday Banana Gingerbread Dog Cookies

The holidays bring the sweet smell of gingerbread to every kitchen—but this time, your dog can join the fun too. These Holiday Banana Gingerbread Dog Cookies have all the cozy flavor of the season, with safe, wholesome ingredients your pup…

Holiday Apple & Pumpkin Dog Cookies

When the holidays roll around, the smell of apple and pumpkin fills kitchens everywhere. Why not let your dog enjoy those same comforting scents and flavors with a treat made just for them? These Holiday Apple & Pumpkin Dog Cookies…