Nothing screams "summer!" more than a sweet and refreshing popsicle on the beach. As the temperature continues to rise, these 4 summer dog treat recipes are a great activity for when it's just too hot to go for a walk, and make a delicious, cooling treat for when you're out with your pup!

Mouthwatering Watermelon Dog Treats

Ingredients:
2 cups seedless watermelon, pureed
1/2 cup Plain Greek Yogurt
1 tbsp parsley chopped

Directions:

  1. Puree seedless watermelon in a blender.
  2. Chop parsley.
  3. Place mold on baking tray. If you are using the paw molds, first insert a small piece of parsley into the bottom then add a thin layer of plain Greek yogurt. Freeze for one hour. Next, fill the remaining mold with watermelon puree. Freeze overnight or at least 4 hours.
  4. For the dog bone mold, add a piece of parsley to the bottom of mold and spoon in a layer of watermelon puree. Freeze one hour. Next, add a layer of plain Greek yogurt. Freeze one hour. Finally, add another layer of watermelon puree and freeze overnight or at least 4 hours.
  5. Keep frozen until ready to serve.
Recipe by Bark & Biscuits

Recipe by Bark & Biscuits

Dog Popsicles

Ingredients:
1 cup Frozen Banana Slices
1 cup Frozen Strawberry Slices
2 tbsp Greek Yogurt (OR use water instead if your pup can't stomach Greek yogurt)
4 Dog Biscuits (these form the "stick" for the popsicle)

Directions:

  1. Put all the ingredients in a blender and blend on high until it forms a smoothie-like consistency.
  2. Spoon the mixture into popsicle molds.
  3. Freeze for 30 minutes, then put the dog biscuits into each mould and pop back into the freezer until solid (at least 6 hours).
  4. Let your pup enjoy whenever 🙂
FUN SUMMER DOG TREAT RECIPES!

Recipe by Cook It Real Good

Cucumber Melon Frozen Dog Treats

Ingredients:
1.5 Cup Cucumber
1.5 Cup Honeydew
1 Cup Low Fat Greek Yogurt

Directions:

  1. Start by cutting one medium cucumber. A rough chop is fine and there’s no need to remove the skin.
  2. Next, cut the honeydew. Start by cutting it in half and removing the seeds.
  3. Cut each piece in half again, leaving you with 4 quarters.
  4. Remove the rind.
  5. Cut the honeydew into smaller cubes, until you have about 1 ½ to 2 cups.
  6. Place about 1 ½ cups of cucumber and 1 ½ cups of honeydew in a NutriBullet or blender.
  7. Measure 1 cup of yogurt and place it in the blender as well.
  8. Blend ingredients together for 30-60 seconds.
  9. Pour the mixture into a measuring cup and then into silicone dog treat molds for more control.
  10. Freeze for about 3-4 hours.
Cucumber Melon Frozen Dog Treats

Recipe by PetCurve

Peanut Butter & Jelly Dog Ice Cream

Ingredients:
1 small, ripe banana
½ cup peanut butter (unsalted and smooth)
1 cups natural plain yogurt (low fat 0r non fat)
5 strawberries, pureed

Directions:

  1. Mash the banana well with a fork until smooth and no lumps. Stir in the peanut butter, followed by the yogurt.
  2. Mix all ingredients until well-combined.
  3. Pour the mixture into freezer safe air-tight containers and then freeze for a minimum of 4 hours but preferably overnight.
  4. Keep the Ice Cream in the freezer for 8 weeks.
FUN SUMMER DOG TREAT RECIPES

Recipe by Bigger Bolder Baking