How to Make Stuffed ‘Jack-O-Lantern’ Dog Treats for Enrichment

stuffed bell pepper dog treat

Spooky season is for all! Giving your pups new ways to enjoy their meal can be a great way to provide enrichment, so why not make it festive too?

With only 2 ingredients, these stuffed bell pepper Jack-O-Lanterns are easy and fun to make. Now gather your ingredients, put on your favorite Halloween playlist, and assemble!

You will need:

  • A paring knife
  • Cutting board
  • 1 defrosted package of your dog’s favorite JustFoodForDogs recipe
  • Orange bell peppers

Step 1: Prep

pack of fresh dog food being emptied into container

Empty pack of your choice of JFFD into a container (set leftovers aside in the fridge).

Step 2: Trim

removing bell pepper stem

Cut the stem off the top of the bell pepper. Remove seeds.

Step 3: Carve

cutting a bell pepper face

Use a small knife to cut the eyes, nose, and mouth into the side of the pepper. Feed the cut-outs (not the seeds or stem) as a snack for your pup while he waits or stuff them into the pepper with the JFFD.

orange bell pepper cut out like a jack o lantern

Viola!

Step 5: Stuff

fresh dog food stuffing in pepper

Fill the pepper with a JustFoodForDogs recipe of your choice (we used Chicken & Rice).

Step 6: Enjoy!

dog eating stuffed bell pepper

Bone appetite!

Full video below.

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