[Gingi]

I am wanting to make some homemade treats. I have found bunches of recipes easily on the internet. Actually, being a stay at home Mommy with my 4 year old Ashlyn, I am looking to do something for some fun money and thought that might make a cute little business to try out of my home. We live in a small town and to my knowledge, there isn't anyone doing that. Anyway, I am trying to make sure I use the best ingredients for the dogs in the recipes and since I haven't done this before, I am hoping you guys can help.

From what I gather, canola oil may be the best type of oil to use instead of vegetable oil for their coats. Any input? There are several recipes using garlic powder, but after looking at some other threads tonight, I saw garlic powder, although used in quantity, is not good for dogs. Do you think I should stay away from those recipes or would they be ok since they only use a tiny bit?

The biggest question I have is what kind of peanut butter should I use? Is just store bought brands like JIF or whatever ok or should I get all natural from the health food store. I want, of course, what is best for the dogs, and I assume most dog owners would as well, but I'm sure that would have to make them retail a little more, too.

Any input on these questions or of any kind would be GREATLY APPRECIATED!! Like I said, this is something I thought would be kind of neat and I could do out of my home for some extra spending money for Ash and me to play, and of course to buy Molly some stuff, too. I'm sure she would enjoy being my official taste tester as well, but only tiny, tiny bites....we can't have her blowing up like a ballon over this!!!