You may have caught a glimpse of her in some other posts, but I want to officially introduce the newest member of our little family – Maddie, short for Madison (Wisconsin, duh!). We adopted a rescue puppy a few weeks ago and her energy and curiosity ensures there is never a dull moment! She just turned three months and is a Labrador Retriever/Australian Shepard mix. Adopting her is one of the best things we’ve ever done. We’re so proud to have rescued a dog instead of getting one from a breeder.
It’s amazing to compare the photos from our first days with her to now – she’s gained 7 pounds in the last month and is definitely starting to look more like a grown up dog. We think she’ll be around 60 pounds when she’s done growing, meaning that she’s going to be quite a handful in a few months when she’s adult sized but still acts like a puppy! She loves to cuddle and I love to catch her when she falls asleep with her head on Pat’s lap. Cuteness overload.
Because we live so close to Ocean Beach, we often take Maddie there. She’s getting braver when it comes to chasing waves and meeting other dogs. We came across this enormous German Shepard/Mastiff mix a few mornings ago. Although he is clearly a gentle giant, I have to admit when he came galloping toward us, my heart caught in my chest. Maddie was completely unfazed and chased him across the beach, roughhousing with him in the sand.
“Parenting” a puppy has definitely been a learning experience for Pat and I. I tend to be a strict disciplinarian who makes rules and doesn’t usually waver from them. Pat on the other hand is guided more by feeling (“but she’s so cute – I just had to let her on the couch!”). Most of the time it makes for a nice balance. 🙂
There are tons of great recipes for dog treats on the internet. In case you’re looking for some good recipes, I’ve created a Pinterest board to organize my inspiration. This recipe for homemade peanut butter dog biscuits was definitely a hit. They remind me of an oatmeal peanut butter cookie without salt. Safe for human consumption, although not the most delicious thing I’ve ever eaten! Maddie goes crazy for them though! They were so easy to make I’ll definitely be making them again.
Homemade Peanut Butter Dog Biscuits
PrintHomemade Peanut Butter Dog Biscuits
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 24 1x
- Category: Dog treats
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 c. crunchy peanut butter
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 c. honey
- 1 c. old fashioned oats
- 2 c. whole wheat flour
- 1/3 c. veggie oil
- 1/3 c. water
- Bone Cookie Cutters
Instructions
- In a stand mixer, combine all ingredients, beating until a stiff dough forms.
- Using your hands, pat dough flat, about 1/2 inch in depth.
- Using a bone shaped cookie cutter, cut into bones. Continue to re-flatten dough until all of it is used.
- Bake at 350F for 30 minutes on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
- Flip halfway.
- Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
Via: The Novice Chef
Awwh, Maddie is so lovely!
I’m loving this dog biscuits idea. My dog gave birth to nine puppies recently, so I’m going to bookmark it for later. I’m sure the pups will love this! The board is lovely too, I followed them all! 😉
Maddie looks adorable playing with her huge buddy. Loving the pictures. It must be so much fun with her. This recipe is so neat, will bake some for ‘Lucky’, our friends huge but gentle lab..
Just clicked over from RFFMBT and I had to comment on your puppy! We have a 3.5 year old lab/Aussie or border collie mix. We got him in December from a rescue. He’s a hoot and LOVES to fetch. Also I was just thinking this morning that I should bake him some sort of peanut butter dog treat because he LOVES peanut butter and I love to bake!
Congrats on the recent wedding, and have fun with your pup!
What an adorable puppy!!!
Those puppy treats look good enough to eat them! I’m sooo going to make them for my dog back home!
Haha, they are safe for humans too!
Holy cuteness! This pup is just precious, I am a rescuer too. I can’t wait to try the treats my dogs.
Rescue pups are the best! I know your dog will love them!
I adopted a rescue puppy as well and it was the best decision we have ever made! Love to see more people doing it!
Maddie is such a cutie! She seems to love those doggie treats. Also, her and the German Shepard seem to be great friends.
She is absolutely beautiful! Love to see people adopting and avoiding pet stores
She is so precious! I am looking forward to rescuing a pup when I get out of college. I support it so much more than getting one from a breeder! Love it!
Maddie is soooooo cute!!! I really want to adopt my own dog, just waiting on finishing school so that I can better financially support a new member of the family. The recipe is so smart and simple, and sounds like Maddie loves em! Great idea
Your adopted pup is beyond cute!! I am looking into adopting a dog and I’ll be sure to save this recipe!
Maddie is so adorable and seems like such a friendly dog! I love how you have a nice balance when it comes to parenting your puppy! You have found the perfect fit for your family!
Lots of beaches are banning dogs:( Nice to see that San Fan is still Great. I haven’t tried the bar recipe yet. Every other recipe i looked up was a page of instructions. So, I’m giving this one a try.
Having the ocean in your backyard is wonderful for Maddie. I don’t know a single dog that doesn’t enjoy that environment!
I just tried this recipe out for my dog Tank (he’s a labrador/rottweiler mix) who is also a rescue and he absolutely loved them. Granted, he loves anything with peanut butter, but anytime he sees me bringing out the ingredients to make these treats, he loses his mind. Thanks so much for the recipe and I can’t wait to check out your pinterest board.
Awesome! I’m so glad your pup loved them! Maddie is also a lab/rottweiler mix.
Maddie is an absolutely precious pup! Will try out this recipe for my own rescue!
yayyayaya I’ve been looking for good homemade recipes for my pooch. Surprisingly enough, he prefers EVERthing homemade. I had to feed him grilled chicken! I’m always looking for bomb pet-friendly ones
PLEASE make sure you use a natural peanut butter. Some peanut butters now have artificial sweetners in them and they are TOXIC to your dogs.
Congratulations on your new puppy. She is so cute and seems to be lost of fun. I’m a volunteer at a Humane Society and nothing makes me happier than to see one of our dogs get adopted. Thanks to you both for choosing that route. You will reap plenty of rewards.
Can’t wait to try these peanut butter treats so I can take them to work for our precious dogs there. Thanks again for the recipe.
Hi Debra – Thank you so much for your kind comment! I posted this recipe a long time ago and now our good girl turned nine this month! She’s brought us joy every day. We love her so, so much. Thanks for everything you do.