Dog-Approved Tailgate Treats for the Big Game

Will Team Ruff or Team Fluff take home the coveted Lombarky Trophy at this year’s Puppy Bowl? 🏆 No matter which team your family is cheering for, one thing’s for sure – your dog’s anticipating the yummy food! We put together three dog-friendly snack ideas to get them fueled for celebrating a big play, touch down dances…or taking a nap on the sidelines. 😉

Check out your local Dogtopia to see what treats they have in store for your MVP (Most Valuable Pup) on game day.

Bacon-Wrapped Smokies

These bite-sized, protein-packed treats will have your dog drooling on game day 🤤

Ingredients

• 4 pounds sliced turkey bacon, cut into thirds
• 4 packages (14 ounces each) of turkey little smokies
• Toothpicks

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F and line a baking sheet.
2. Wrap each smoky in a piece of bacon, secure with a toothpick, and place on the sheet.
3. Bake for 40 minutes until the bacon is crisp.
4. Let cool and remove toothpicks before serving.

Sweet Potato Chips & Dip

A healthy treat to keep them energized in the final quarter ⚡️

Ingredients

• 2 large sweet potatoes, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon unsweetened peanut butter

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 250°F and line a baking sheet.
2. Toss sweet potato slices with olive oil and spread in a single layer.
3. Bake for 2 hours, flipping halfway, until crispy.
4. Mix Greek yogurt and peanut butter for a creamy, dog-friendly dip.

Decorate Dog Treats with Football Laces

Amp up your dog’s favorite treat by adding peanut butter frosting 🏈

Ingredients

• 1 box store-bought dog treats
• 2 tablespoons natural peanut butter
• 2-3 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt (optional)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional)
• 1 Ziploc or piping bag
• Parchment paper

Instructions

1. Mix peanut butter, yogurt, and olive oil in a bowl until thick but easy to pipe.
2. Transfer the frosting into a Ziploc or piping bag and snip the tip.
3. Lay out the dog treats on parchment paper.
4. Pipe football laces or other game-day designs onto each treat.
5. Let the frosting dry before storing in a cool, dry container. If using yogurt, refrigerate for long-term storage.

Dogtopia is proud to partner with Animal Planet’s Puppy Bowl to celebrate rescue dogs and promote pet adoption. Tune in on Sunday, February 9 at 11 AM PT / 2 PM ET to catch the action. If your pup is ready to make teammates of their own, find your nearest Dogtopia. We’ll welcome you both to the field!