Homemade Salmon & Tuna Dog Treats Your Dog Will Love

It’s time to reward your dog. They aren’t perfect, of course, but when they are good, homemade treats are a wonderful, healthy way to show your love. Our Homemade Fishy Dog Treats—made from salmon and tuna—are simple to prepare, wholesome, and consistently popular with dogs of all sizes. We use them for potty training, crate training, reinforcing basic commands, and even agility practice when we need many small, motivating rewards. Because the treats are soft and pliable, they break easily and can be sized for tiny to large breeds without waste.

These treats contain no added sugar, salt, or preservatives. You’ll know exactly what’s in them because they’re made from human-grade ingredients and prepared fresh. The flavor is intentionally mild and healthy—dogs adore it. Because the recipe uses whole food ingredients you can feel good about giving them regularly as training rewards or occasional snacks.

One fun idea: place an individual treat in the compartment of an ice cube tray, fill with water, and freeze. Your dog will enjoy crunching through the ice to reach the fishy reward, and the extra water provides hydration—an easy win-win for warm weather or thirsty pups.

These treats are made with only four ingredients: canned salmon, canned tuna (in water), beaten eggs, and whole wheat flour. The flour adds some carbohydrates, but the batch produces many small treats, so the carb load per treat is small. If your dog is on a very strict low-carb medical diet, check with your veterinarian first. For most healthy dogs, these treats complement a balanced homemade diet or commercial food.

I use one large can of salmon (about 14.75 ounces) and one small can of tuna (7 ounces) packed in water. There’s no need to drain the tuna. Combined, those two cans equal roughly 2½ cups of fish. You can swap proportions or add sardines if you prefer; the goal is a moist fish base that yields pliable baked treats that cut cleanly without crumbling.

Preparation and Storage Tips

Stir the mixture by hand—no mixer required. Combine the fish, add the beaten eggs, then fold in the flour until well blended. Spread the mixture evenly in a lightly greased 12 x 16 inch baking pan (a standard cookie sheet pan works well). Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 40 minutes. The edges will turn lightly golden when finished, and the slab will be firm enough to transfer to a cutting board for slicing.

Cut into 1/2-inch squares or any size you prefer. For training, we often break a 1/2-inch square in half to get more rewards per session. Portion the treats into small freezer bags—about 50 pieces per bag works well. Store one bag in the refrigerator for immediate use and freeze the rest. The treats freeze and thaw beautifully, so you can keep a supply on hand for months.

Homemade Fishy Dog Treats – Ready for a Treat?

If you want a wholesome, easy-to-make dog treat from just a few pantry ingredients, try these fishy treats. Like any homemade recipe I share, they’re a labor of love: simple to prepare, healthy, and irresistible to dogs. They make training sessions more effective and snack time more special—without unwanted additives.