Many of us love creating nutritious, wholesome food at home — and our dogs can enjoy the same care and attention through homemade treats. Calming recipes made with natural, herbal ingredients not only provide something delicious and nourishing, but can also help support anxious dogs who struggle to relax, especially during busy or noisy times like firework season. We’re delighted to share this recipe from Hedgerow Hounds for homemade calming treats using their Tranquil Blend — perfect for offering your dog a little extra comfort, naturally.
Make your own calming treats for when your dog needs a little more emotional support, perfect for a bedtime nibble.
You will need:
- 2 Level tablespoons of Hedgerow Hounds Tranquil blend or 2 chamomile teabags
- 250g Flour of choice and a little extra for dusting
- 125g Gluten free porridge oats
- 1 cup of Oat, Coconut or Goats milk
- 1 beaten egg (free range)
- 1 level teaspoon of Chia seeds
- Optional 1 level teaspoon of Almond nut butter (must be xylitol and palm oil free), Pip & Nut is great
- Baking tray and rolling pin
- Coconut oil for lightly greasing the tray or baking parchment
How to make:
- Place the Tranquil blend or tear open the Chamomile tea bags, into the flour, with the beaten egg, oats, nut butter and chia seeds. Gradually add in the milk, while stirring, until a dough starts to form.
- Knead and bring the dough together to form a ball.
- Lightly dust the surface and rolling pin and roll out the dough to an even thickness.
- With your favourite cookie cutter shapes, cut out and place onto the baking tray which is either lightly oiled or preferably lined with baking parchment.
- Re-knead the dough and roll out again to use the dough up, if necessary.
- Place on the middle shelf of a preheated oven 180c (160c for fan oven) for approximately 15-20 mins until lightly golden in colour. Cooking time depends on how thick you have made your treats.
- Remove from the oven and leave to cool on the tray or place on a wire rack.
- When completely cold transfer into airtight containers.
Use within 2 weeks or freeze for approx. one month
If you don’t have time to make your own, we also stock a range of ready-made calming treats for dogs — carefully selected for their natural ingredients and gentle support for relaxation. They’re a convenient way to help your dog stay calm and content, whether during firework season or simply as part of their daily routine.
With credit to Hedgerow Hounds, https://www.hedgerowhounds.co.uk/
