Urban Harvest: Making Homemade Dog Treats
Inspired by the Anchorage Museum's latest exhibition, Dog Show, on view through 2026
May 7, 2025
In conjunction with our newest exhibition, Dog Show , the Anchorage Museum is offering special K-9 inspired programming. During a recent Urban Harvest workshop, participants created homemade dog treats for their pets, with guidance from Drool Central: A Mum & Pup Barkery. Owner Daisey Nicolas, who started her dog-based business after working for decades in the culinary industry, uses ingredients like wild Alaska salmon, cod, seasonal fish, and locally grown vegetables to create clean, sustainable pet products.
There are several types of dog treats that can be made at home, depending on your budget, equipment and skill level. For this specific method, Nicolas led participants in the mixing of several dry ingredients, to be taken home for baking. Follow the steps below to try your hand at creating homemade dog treats.
Note: When giving your pet a new treat for the first time, introduce it gradually and monitor for any signs of allergies or digestive upset, such as vomiting, diarrhea or itching. Always check the ingredients to ensure they are safe for your pet’s species, size and dietary needs. Consult your veterinarian if you're unsure.
TRY THE RECIPE
- 3 oz. organic quinoa flour
- 2 oz. ground salmon
- 1/4 tsp. Alaska-grown kelp flakes
- 1 oz. rolled oats
- 2/3 cups water
Begin by preheating your oven to 350 degrees. Combine the water and dry ingredients. Mix well. Use a small scoop to portion out treats. Flatten each treat lightly. Bake treats for 12-15 minutes. Cool before serving.
Pictured ingredients: Alaska-grown kale, dried and ground wild salmon, quinoa flour and rolled oats.
ABOUT THE EXHIBITION
Dog Show examines human-dog relationships across geography and time, considering the histories of dogs in the Circumpolar North, their importance to lifeways and culture in the region, and the role of dogs in contemporary life across the US as pets, helpmates, and family members. Contemporary and historical artworks, cultural belongings, archival images, and ephemera showcase the ways dogs have shaped our place as well as our society.