Treat Lab by Nia Matos — 20 Natural Homemade Treats for Dogs

20 natural homemade dog treat recipes your dog will actually eat — no junk, no mystery ingredients. 🐾

If your dog turns down every store-bought treat, you're not alone. Treat Lab is a collection of 20 easy, vet-informed recipes (frozen, baked & no-bake) made with real ingredients you can read on a label — ready in 10 minutes or less.

Inside you'll find 20 natural dog treat recipes across 4 categories:

🧊 FROZEN TREATS (5): Watermelon + Greek Yogurt Pupsicles • Pumpkin "Tummy Calm" Frozen Bites • Blueberry Kefir Drops • Carrot + Apple Ice Cubes • Peanut Butter Banana Swirls

⚡ NO-BAKE TREATS (3): Coconut Oil Shine Bites • Chia "Gel Boost" Treats • Pumpkin + Oat Roll-Ups

🍪 BAKED TREATS (9): Turkey + Sweet Potato Mash Bites • Sardine Training Bites • Crunchy Oat + Banana Cookies • Pumpkin + Carrot Soft Treat Squares • Apple Bites • Salmon Crunch Treats • Chicken Broth Biscuits (low sodium) • PB + Oat Training Coins • Cheese & Parsley Breath Bites

🦴 ENRICHMENT & CHEWS (3): Stuffed Kong Mix (3 variations) • Lick Mat "Calm Spread" (2 variations) • Dehydrated Sweet Potato Chews

Every recipe includes: serving guide by dog size · storage instructions · notes & swaps for dietary needs. Also included: Treat Rules (what to never feed your dog) + full Storage Chart by treat type.

Perfect for dog moms and dog dads who want healthy homemade dog treats without complicated steps or hard-to-find ingredients.

— Armando, Nia Matos 🐾@nia.matos | niamatos.com

A NOTE FROM ARMANDO

I run Nia Matos / Cousin Haven, a small dog boarding and daycare in Port St. Lucie, FL. These are the 20 recipes I actually use myself.

OUR PROMISE

If your dog turns their nose up at every recipe in here, email booking@niamatos.com and I'll make it right.

QUICK QUESTIONS

What format is this? A PDF you can read on your phone, tablet, or print out, no special app needed.

Do I need special equipment? No, just a basic oven, freezer, or mixing bowls.

My dog has allergies or a special diet, will this work? Most recipes include swap notes for common sensitivities (grain-free, low-sodium, etc).

Is this safe for puppies? Recipes are labeled by dog size, check with your vet before introducing new treats to a young puppy, as always.

What if I'm not happy with it? Email booking@niamatos.com, see Our Promise above.