Companion Paws Kitchen
Puppy Treat Box
Small, soft, training friendly bites
Little treats sized for puppies in training, easy to bake in one afternoon.
8 recipes · companionpaws.ca · ® 2026 Companion Paws
Always consult your veterinarian before introducing new foods, especially for puppies, kittens, seniors, or pets with medical conditions.
Contents
- Carrot & Oat Rounds
- Cheddar & Parsley Crackers
- Coconut Flour & Peanut Butter Bites
- Cucumber Crunch Dog Training Bites
- Pumpkin & Peanut Butter Biscuits
- Puppy Training Chicken Nibbles
- Soft Puppy Banana & Oat Bites
- Three-Ingredient Lamb Training Bites
Recipe 1 of 8 · Dogs · treat
Carrot & Oat Rounds
A simple, low-calorie biscuit that's great for training-heavy days. Carrots add a little crunch and beta-carotene.
Prep 10 min · Cook 22 min · About 30 rounds

Ingredients
- 1 cup finely grated carrot
- 1 egg
- 1½ cups rolled oats
- ½ cup whole wheat flour
- 2 tbsp water if needed
Method
- Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F).
- Stir all ingredients into a stiff dough.
- Roll into small balls, flatten on parchment.
- Bake 20-22 min and cool fully.
Storage: Airtight 1 week; freeze 2 months.
Do not feed: Onion, garlic, chives, leeks (toxic in any form), Grapes, raisins, chocolate, Xylitol or sugar-free sweeteners, Cooked bones (splinter risk)
Full recipe and portion guide: companionpaws.ca/recipes/carrot-oat-rounds
Recipe 2 of 8 · Dogs · treat
Cheddar & Parsley Crackers
Tiny, crunchy crackers that pack a strong cheese smell, useful for cats... wait, no, for dogs at the vet. Skip if your dog is lactose-sensitive.
Prep 15 min · Cook 20 min · About 50 small crackers

Ingredients
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- ¾ cup shredded mild cheddar (low-sodium)
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
- 3-4 tbsp water
Method
- Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F).
- Mix dry, then add cheese, egg, parsley, and just enough water for a stiff dough.
- Roll thin, cut tiny squares, prick each with a fork.
- Bake 18-20 min until crisp.
Storage: Airtight 2 weeks.
Do not feed: Strong/aged cheeses with high salt, Onion, garlic, chives, leeks (toxic in any form)
Full recipe and portion guide: companionpaws.ca/recipes/cheddar-herb-crackers
Recipe 3 of 8 · Dogs · treat
Coconut Flour & Peanut Butter Bites
A grain-free option for dogs avoiding wheat. Coconut flour is dense, so use less than you would with wheat flour.
Prep 10 min · Cook 15 min · About 24 bites

Ingredients
- ½ cup coconut flour
- ½ cup xylitol-free peanut butter
- 2 eggs
- 2 tbsp pure pumpkin purée
Method
- Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F).
- Mix into a thick dough; rest 5 min so coconut flour absorbs moisture.
- Roll into small balls on parchment and flatten gently.
- Bake 12-15 min until set.
Storage: Fridge 1 week; freeze 2 months.
Do not feed: Peanut butter or any food containing xylitol
Full recipe and portion guide: companionpaws.ca/recipes/coconut-flour-pb-bites
Recipe 4 of 8 · Dogs · treat
Cucumber Crunch Dog Training Bites
Almost calorie-free rewards for dogs on a diet, so a long training session does not undo the week's good work.
Prep 10 min · Cook 0 min · About 40 pieces

Ingredients
- 1 large cucumber, peeled
- 1 medium carrot, peeled
Method
- Slice the cucumber into rounds about 1 cm thick, then halve each round.
- Cut the carrot into thin coins of a similar size.
- Chill both in the fridge for 30 minutes so they stay crisp.
- Use one small piece at a time as a training reward.
Storage: Keep in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Do not feed: Onion, garlic, chives, leeks (toxic in any form), Grapes or raisins, Corn cobs
Full recipe and portion guide: companionpaws.ca/recipes/cucumber-crunch-dog-training-bites
Recipe 5 of 8 · Dogs · treat
Pumpkin & Peanut Butter Biscuits
Crunchy, two-bite biscuits with fiber-rich pumpkin and xylitol-free peanut butter, a reliable training reward.
Prep 15 min · Cook 25 min · About 24 biscuits

Ingredients
- 1 cup pure pumpkin purée
- ½ cup natural peanut butter (xylitol-free)
- 2 large eggs
- 2½ cups whole wheat flour
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
Method
- Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Line a sheet with parchment.
- Whisk pumpkin, peanut butter, and eggs until smooth.
- Stir in flour until a stiff dough forms.
- Roll to ¼ inch, cut shapes, bake 20-25 min until firm.
- Cool fully on a rack.
Storage: Airtight at room temp 1 week; freeze 3 months.
Do not feed: Peanut butter or any food containing xylitol
Full recipe and portion guide: companionpaws.ca/recipes/pumpkin-peanut-butter-biscuits
Recipe 6 of 8 · Dogs · treat
Puppy Training Chicken Nibbles
Pea-size rewards for short training sessions, made from nothing but chicken and rice flour. Small enough to hand out again and again without overfeeding.
Prep 10 min · Cook 20 min · About 60 tiny nibbles

Ingredients
- 200 g boneless, skinless chicken breast, cooked and finely chopped
- 3/4 cup rice flour
- 1 large egg
- 3 tbsp water
Method
- Heat the oven to 350F (180C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Blend or chop the cooked chicken very finely.
- Mix the chicken, rice flour, egg, and water into a stiff dough.
- Press the dough flat to about 1/4 inch and cut it into pea-size squares.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, until firm and dry to the touch.
- Cool completely before using them as rewards.
Storage: Refrigerate up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 2 months.
Do not feed: Onion, garlic, chives, leeks (toxic in any form), Seasoned or rotisserie chicken, Cooked bones, splinter risk
Full recipe and portion guide: companionpaws.ca/recipes/puppy-training-chicken-nibbles
Recipe 7 of 8 · Dogs · treat
Soft Puppy Banana & Oat Bites
Little cake-soft bites for puppies with new teeth, sweetened only by ripe banana. They stay soft, so there is nothing hard to crunch through.
Prep 10 min · Cook 15 min · About 24 small bites

Ingredients
- 1 ripe banana, mashed
- 1 cup oat flour
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp plain pumpkin puree
- 2 tbsp water
Method
- Heat the oven to 350F (180C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mash the banana, then mix in the egg, pumpkin puree, and water.
- Stir in the oat flour until you have a thick, sticky batter.
- Drop small teaspoons of batter onto the sheet, spaced apart.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until set and just golden at the edges.
- Cool completely, they should stay soft in the middle.
Storage: Refrigerate up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.
Do not feed: Onion, garlic, chives, leeks (toxic in any form), Chocolate chips or any sweetener, Raisins
Full recipe and portion guide: companionpaws.ca/recipes/soft-puppy-banana-oat-bites
Recipe 8 of 8 · Dogs · treat
Three-Ingredient Lamb Training Bites
Tiny reward bites with only three things in them, handy when you are still working out which ingredient your dog reacts to.
Prep 15 min · Cook 25 min · About 60 small bites

Ingredients
- 250 g ground lamb
- 1 cup oat flour
- 1 large egg
Method
- Heat the oven to 175 C (350 F) and line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Mix the ground lamb, oat flour, and egg into a stiff dough.
- Roll the dough into small pea-size balls and flatten each one slightly.
- Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, until firm and lightly browned.
- Cool completely on a rack before storing.
Storage: Keep in an airtight tin for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 2 months.
Do not feed: Onion, garlic, chives, leeks (toxic in any form), Raw dough, Cooked bones of any kind, splinter risk
Full recipe and portion guide: companionpaws.ca/recipes/three-ingredient-lamb-training-bites